Birthday present: Revised Volkswagen Golf First Drive
22 July 2024
Eighth-generation gets extensive revamp as core VW model marks 50th anniversary.
VW ID.3 Family Pro Performance – Lots to like
24 May 2023
Like the original Beetle, the iD 3 is rear-wheel-drive with motor and gearbox located on the rear axle. The drive unit develops up to 204 PS in the ID.3 yet,
VW’s best-seller – T-Roc Life review
11 April 2023
The three cylinder 1.0 engine is not only the cheapest in the range to buy, it is also cheaper to tax and run, and in reality, maybe all you need
Creating a Buzz – VW ID.Buzz
30 March 2023
If you want one, be prepared for a lengthy wait as demand has been extremely strong.. Two versions will be available from launch, a five-seat ID. Buzz and an ID.
VW Caddy Life – perfect bag (and people) carrier
3 May 2022
The Caddy is now in its fifth generation and while there are larger five-seat VWs around, this version is probably the best value, starting at under £25,500, and the most
Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid – SUV flagship
30 June 2021
Flag waver for VW’s technology is loaded with equipment and can be driven in purely electric mode, albeit with fairly limited range by today’s standards. It’s also, conversely, the most
VW aces it with Golf R
17 June 2021
Possibly one of the most fun cars to drive on the road. The Golf R is the flagship of the Golf product line and this fifth edition of the performance
Wind in your hair – Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet
18 August 2020
There are not many proper four-seat convertibles at a reasonable price around and those that are cheaper are not really credible for travelling four-up – unless you have (very) young
Volkswagen Golf – Generation eight
21 July 2020
Now in its eighth generation the VW Golf has grown considerably over the years. Put the original Mk 1 alongside the latest version and it would like like parent and
Volkswagen Arteon 2-litre TSi 4Motion – Cool looks, bags of space
26 November 2019
It’s pitched against the likes of sister brand Audi’s A5 and the Kia Stinger. So what does it offer busy SME drivers and user choosers?
Volkswagen Passat Estate SEL TDI – a safe and solid SME choice
19 November 2019
On the road, this car feels safe, solid, predictable and stable. Surprises are not what you want in a Passat – and you really don’t get any.
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line 3-litre V6 – Big and brash
13 August 2019
For such a big beast, pretty smooth and mounted on 20-inch wheels it copes very well with the pot-hole ridden roads of the UK.
Volkswagen Polo – Jump to the Beats
6 August 2019
The Polo Beats version is a trendy special edition which has been available from launch charged with bringing down the average age of the average Polo buyer who are otherwise
Electric cars can be washed, you know – VW e-Golf long term review five
8 April 2019
I WAS helping present at a business briefing recently. Organised by Concept Vehicle Leasing – winner of the Leasing Broker Federation’s Best Small Leasing Broker Customer Service Award – it
Electric cars are app-driven, part 2 – VW e-Golf long term review 4
21 January 2019
SO I’m back on apps again. My apologies. But it’s a big part of life with an electric car. And the Volkswagen e-Golf is no different. I have a Pod
Electric cars are app-driven, part 1 – VW e-Golf long term review 3
16 January 2019
IF there’s one thing I’ve learnt about electric motoring with the VW e-Golf, it’s this. You need a smartphone. And a smartphone with enough memory to carry a plurality of
Regenerating power on the go: VW e-Golf long term review 2
11 December 2018
HOW far can you go? What’s the range? These are typical and expected reactions when people ask what do you drive – and the answer is an electric Golf. And
Going electric: VW e-Golf long term review 1
25 September 2018
What’s it like to go electric? We’ve got a VW e-Golf to find out what the experience of driving EVs is really like. One thing – it’s eerily silent
All-new Volkswagen Touareg review – first drive review
17 May 2018
The third-generation Volkswagen Touareg is due to hit the roads in June. What’s it like to drive? Here’s our first drive review
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line TDI review
25 April 2018
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 2.0-litre TDI 150PS 7spd DSG P11D Value/BIK Band: £35,255/28% 4-door, 5-seater fastback saloon 150ps/251Nm, 2.0-litre 4cyl diesel/DSG auto box Economy (comb)/CO2: 62.8mpg/116g/km Performance: 9.1sec/137mph What is it?
