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Volkswagen plans one last hurrah for petrol power in its legendary Golf GTI

Published 30 October 2023
By Matt Robinson
Having confirmed its performance future lies in pure-electric models, Volkswagen is planning to send off its petrol-powered Golf GTI in style.
Toyota GR Yaris

Clarkson’s best and worst cars of 2021

There may have been a pandemic to contend with and a farm to run, but Jeremy Clarkson still found the time to test new cars in 2021.
Published 27 December 2021
Jeremy Clarkson didn't want to review the VW Tiguan, so he's reviewed the Golf GTI

Jeremy Clarkson reviews the new VW Golf GTI

A VW Tiguan has prompted Jeremy Clarkson to consider becoming a street artist.
Published 03 January 2021
New BMW 128ti quicker, more affordable than Golf GTI

New BMW 128ti quicker, cheaper than Golf GTI

BMW has unveiled the 128ti, a front wheel drive hot hatchback unveiled by the German car maker to rival the ever-popular Golf GTI.
Published 08 October 2020
New Volkswagen Golf GTI goes on sale with manual or automatic gearbox

New Volkswagen Golf GTI goes on sale

VW has opened the order books for the new duo of Golf hot hatches, the GTI and GTE plug-in hybrid..
Published 24 September 2020

The star cars that were due for Geneva 2020

The world's car makers are gearing up to make some of the biggest new model reveals of the year, at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show.
Published 01 March 2020
2020 Golf GTI Mk8

New Golf GTI revealed with 241bhp turbo petrol

The new Golf GTI, based on the eighth-generation Golf that was launched late last year, has been revealed ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.
Published 26 February 2020

Me and My Motor: F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo

He may have seven grand prix wins under his belt, but the Renault F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has no problem with being passed on the public road.
Published 13 July 2019
Me and My Motor: rock star Steve Harley

Me and My Motor: Steve Harley

Steve Harley has owned many nice cars over the years, but it's the Cockney Rebel frontman's Aston Martin that makes him smile.
Published 24 April 2019

Jeremy Clarkson is selling his VW Golf GTI

Despite calling its "the world's best hot hatch", Jeremy Clarkson has decided to part ways with his Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Published 26 September 2018
Me and My Motor: Jonathan Palmer, former F1 driver turned circuit owner

Me and My Motor: Jonathan Palmer

Jonathan Palmer, the former Formula One driver, never quite made it onto a grand prix podium but he does now own some of Britain’s best-loved...
Published 27 April 2018
Me and My Motor: Jim Crowley, jockey

Me and My Motor: Jim Crowley, jockey

"The worst part of my job isn’t the diets, or the sweating in a bath to keep the weight off — it’s driving from one racecourse to another...
Published 28 November 2017
Me and My Motor: Massimo Bottura, chef behind the world's best restaurant

Me and My Motor: Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura is the three-Michelin-starred chef behind Osteria Francescana — named best restaurant in the world in 2016...
Published 08 August 2017