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October 23, 2018

VW Amarok V6: Making a six-sational point

October 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
VW Amarok V6: Making a six-sational point

The (sometimes) 200kW V6 Amarok delivers plush with extra performance polish … for a price.

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October 23, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ute, V6, one tonne
August 17, 2018

Polo Beats: Hitting the right notes

August 17, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Polo Beats: Hitting the right notes

Let’s hear it for the Beats edition of the new-generation Polo.

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August 17, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
hatchback, Dr Dre, Beats
July 19, 2018

Amarok V6 TDi: All about the oomph

July 19, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok V6 TDi: All about the oomph

The Amarok V6 in its least expensive format isn’t without blemishes but delivers captivating core appeal.

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July 19, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
ute, pick-up, one tonne, X-Class, Ranger, Hilux, Colorado
July 18, 2018

Ateca, Tiguan, XC40: Hitting the high notes

July 18, 2018/ Richard Bosselman
Ateca, Tiguan, XC40: Hitting the high notes

Trendy sports utilities are all the go – here are three more to consider.

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July 18, 2018/ Richard Bosselman/
Citroen, SEAT, Volvo, VW
SUV, all-wheel-drive, Geely, Wolfsburg, Barcelona
November 23, 2017

Arteon’s appeal more than skin deep

November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Arteon’s appeal more than skin deep

VW’s glamorous passenger flagship delivers a lot more than dramatic styling.

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November 23, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Arteon
January 26, 2017

Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman
Amarok V6: Expedition on a grand scale

The Amarok V6 is the new force in ute-dom. How good is it? We try it out, drive the primary competitor and then chance our luck with a tough-as alternate for much the same money.

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January 26, 2017/ Richard Bosselman/
VW, Ford, Toyota
Land Cruiser, Amarok, Ranger
October 29, 2016

Famous phwoar a powerful force

October 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Famous phwoar a powerful force

Four super-fast compacts provide proof that some of the best driving experiences for our roads – and tracks – arrive in small packages.

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October 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
BMW, Ford, VW, Mercedes-Benz
M2, AMG 45, Golf GTi, Focus RS
October 12, 2016

Tiguan TSI Highline 4Motion: SUV spelled ‘suave’

October 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Tiguan TSI Highline 4Motion: SUV spelled ‘suave’

The Tiguan has stepped up in every way. But does it do enough to win the sector?

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October 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Tiguan
August 03, 2016

VW Golf R Wolfsburg: Haul in the family

August 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
VW Golf R Wolfsburg: Haul in the family

A wagon version of a Golf R hatch sounds like something VW might create as a one-off expression. Actually, it’s here in production form.

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August 03, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Golf
May 26, 2016

VW Multivan: Trekking into SUV spot?

May 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
VW Multivan: Trekking into SUV spot?

The T6 Multivan is driven by history, being the modern day successor to the venerable Kombi. Can it make similar impact in a much-changed world?

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May 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
VW
Multivan
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