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Volkswagen ID GTI already in testing

Hot Volkswagen ID 2 to enter production in 2027 with a bespoke soundtrack and gadgets – but no fake gearshift.

Volkswagen ID GTI is affordable EV hot hatch for 2026

Hot version of forthcoming Volkswagen ID 2 hot hatch will be electric successor to legendary Golf GTI.

Manual Volkswagen Golf GTI bows out

Entire Golf line-up, including hot GTI, is set to go automatic only if emissions regs are signed off in their current form.

2024 Mercedes-AMG A35 Review

Revised Volkswagen Golf R rival gets hybrid assistance, but has the overall package improved?

Electric Honda Type R EV must ‘maximise pleasure of driving’

Honda technical advisor says Type R will go electric if the current model's "pleasure can be transported"

2024 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Review

The hottest Mercedes A-Class benefits from changes introduced on the rest of the range.

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