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James Wong
Another performance icon loses its manual for good
It's official: the updated Golf GTI will ditch the manual transmission globally when it launches later this year.
2 Years Ago
Latest Volkswagen Golf News
The latest Volkswagen Golf news in Australia covering new vehicle releases, industry news, new vehicle sales figures (VFACTS), spy photos, features, concept cars and more.
All Volkswagen Golf News
William Stopford
2025 Volkswagen Golf facelift leaked: Sharper look for Euro hatch
The facelifted Volkswagen Golf GTI has been leaked undisguised, courtesy of a show car's infotainment system.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI teased with updated cabin, AI assistant
Volkswagen will celebrate 50 years of the Golf in 2024 with the updated Mk8, set to make its public debut as a camouflaged prototype this week.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen re-opens Golf R orders after record year for performance sales
Volkswagen Golf R orders have re-opened as the German brand celebrates huge sales increases for its R and GTI products in Australia.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023
Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Updated Volkswagen Golf getting sharper look, bigger screens
A mid-life update for the Volkswagen Golf looks set to bring a sharper look up front plus larger touchscreens and nicer materials inside. It's due in 2024.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2024 Volkswagen Golf price and specs
All wagon versions of the Volkswagen Golf, along with the entry-level hatch, have been axed in Australia. Prices are up by up to $1600.
2 Years Ago
Jade Credentino
Take a peek at Volkswagen's updated Golf GTI hot hatch
Volkswagen's Mk8 Golf GTI has been spied wearing modest cosmetic changes, though it's unclear what else its mid-life update will bring.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen Golf range shrinks again in Australia
Volkswagen has axed the most affordable member of the Golf family, with the base price of the range set to rise.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Volkswagen Australia's plug-in hybrid plans shrink
The only Volkswagen plug-in hybrid now certain for a local launch is the Touareg R eHybrid. The facelifted Golf GTE isn't locked in.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
Is this the 2024 Volkswagen Golf facelift?
The facelifted Volkswagen Golf Mk8 has been leaked from what appears to be a preview event, ahead of an official reveal very soon.
2 Years Ago
James Wong
Electric hot hatch, or special Golf GTI – which Rabbit is VW pulling out of its hat?
Volkswagen has released some cryptic teasers for a "very special model" due to be revealed next week – what could it be?
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Cleaner new Volkswagens coming to Australia 'as soon as possible'
Volkswagen currently doesn't offer its most efficient engines in some of the cars it sells in Australia. That could be set to change.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Volkswagen Golf wagon axed in Australia
The Volkswagen Golf wagon range, including the hot R, has fallen victim to Australia's love of SUVs, officially axed for 2024.
3 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Volkswagen Golf GTI price cut for first time since 2021
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is being sold with a drive-away price in Australia that's equivalent to a $5000 price cut.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen Golf getting a visual freshen-up
Slimmer lights and a larger screen mark the visible changes for Volkswagen's mid-life update to the Golf.
3 Years Ago
