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Is the 2022 Volkswagen GTI Worth Waiting For?

Even among the high-power hot hatches, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is still a segment benchmark. Which makes sense, given that it did establish it in the 80s. And it’s so popular in the US that although we’re not getting the next-gen Golf, the GTI and Golf R are coming here. But is the 2022 Volkswagen …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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The front end of a white 2020 Golf R from Volkswagen
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A Forbidden New Volkswagen Camper Invites You to Sleep Under the Stars

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has long offered campers. One is based on the Volkswagen Caddy. The Caddy camper, called the Beach, has been around enough to necessitate a revision in order to continue to meet the needs of short term travelers. So, beginning in September, along with a totally redesigned new Caddy, a new Volkswagen camper …
by HJ Pizarro
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A silver 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSI in front of a red-brick building
Coupes

The Volkswagen Beetle RSI: An $80,000 Golf R32 Preview

The Golf name has adorned quite a few high-performance Volkswagens. And before the R, the fastest Golf was the all-wheel-drive R32. But before the hot hatch received its powertrain, another VW product tested it out first. Which led to one of the rarest, fastest, and priciest Volkswagen Beetles ever: the Beetle RSI. Volkswagen Beetle RSI …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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A selection of custom golf carts are on display at a dealership
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Custom Golf Cart Body Kits Are Real and Awesome

I have written before about an interest I had in starting a custom golf cart shop. My interest in the industry was born out of epiphany I had while exploring the town of Colonial Beach, Virginia, which is a certified golf cart community. It was there that I realized that custom golf carts are a …
by HJ Pizarro
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2006 Honda Civic lineup
Cars

What Kind of Car Can I Get for $5,000?

Although used car prices are expected to drop, especially with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not like every single one will be universally affordable. True, a used Porsche Cayman or Audi S4 is a great deal, especially compared to a new model. However, they’ll never be truly cheap. Trying to find a car under $5000 …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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1983 Volkswagen GTI Callaway
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Who Would Pay Almost $40,000 for a 1983 Volkswagen GTI?

Although the Beetle eventually led to the Porsche 911, it’s the Golf that’s arguably more important to Volkswagen. Initially sold as the Rabbit in the US, the Golf has been used for everything from basic transportation to dual-engine Pikes Peak racer. Then there’s the Volkswagen GTI, which kick-started the hot hatch segment, creating rivals like …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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the AWDe is a great example of why knowing what drivetrain and powertrain mean is important
Cars

The Most Satisfying Small Cars Under $35,000

Owner satisfaction is best determined by how likely drivers would buy the car in question again. This doesn’t mean that the car doesn’t have flaws, but that its overall value supersedes everything else. Check out the most satisfying small cars under $35,000 that Consumer Reports’ members would buy again based on offered reliability, safety, and …
by Leigh Fields
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Midsize SUVs

This Ignored Station Wagon Is About to be Discontinued

Americans are obsessed with the Subaru Outback. If we think station wagon, often the first image that comes to mind is of an Outback generation. But there’s another wagon that may not deserve to be ignored. It can be hard to compete with something so iconic. That’s why Buick’s wagon, the Regal TourX has been …
by Jordan Almond
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1987 Twin-Engine Volkswagen Golf II
Cars

This Volkswagen Golf Pikes Peak Race Car Has Two Engines

Although postponed for 2020, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has nevertheless seen its fair share of incredible entries. For example, Ken Block built a 1400-hp AWD 1965 Mustang for the 2017 race. The original Audi Quattro raced there, as well, and in 2019, a Bentley Continental GT set a new production car record. Both …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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Volkswagen Introduces Its First Virtual Car Show

Automakers have been forced to get extra creative by utilizing digital experiences to keep customers engaged since dealerships are closed and car shows have been canceled related to the novel coronavirus. The German-based Volkswagen Group is among those looking to give customers new ways to interact with them in these current times. For the first …
by Leigh Fields
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Pixar's Mater Golf Cart Conversion
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Golf Carts Are Not Just For Golf Courses, Part 2

In the first post about this subject, I shared with you how I went on a trip to a beach community and came upon the bright idea of opening a golf cart dealer and customization business, or if not open one on my own, at least get a job at one. In this post, I …
by HJ Pizarro
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A golf cart made to look like Pixar's Mater from the Cars movie
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Golf Carts Are Not Just for Golf Courses, Part 1

I am an auto enthusiast. As such, I have always had dreams of owning and operating one car business or another. The first limiting factor, of course, is capital to either get the business started or to purchase an already existing one. Also, I recognize that jumping into a full-fledged automotive business without taking steps …
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2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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New Volkswagen Golf Coming in Late October

The Volkswagen Golf has been in production since 1974 and it has easily become one of the brand’s flagship vehicles. Known for its economical, affordable, and fun style, the Golf hatchback has fans all over the world. Scheduled to begin its eighth generation, the question remains: will the 2020 Volkswagen Golf continue to be one …
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