To us here at ForceGT and many of our readers, a car is more than an A to B mode of transport. They have soul and character. They bring joy to us on those weekend country runs. However, to the majority of the car buying masses, it’s a different story. …
Read More »2012 Volkswagen up! Review
The city car is a relatively new concept in traditionally large car loving Australia. But with increasing pressure from sky-rocketing petrol prices and ever tightening emissions control, the sub-light segment is gradually gaining traction in the local automotive landscape. Design & Comfort The Volkswagen up! is the German brand’s first …
Read More »Volkwagen Golf GTI Mk7 Revealed Ahead of Paris Motor Show
Hot on the heels of the garden variety Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is the iconic Mk7 Golf GTI, revealed here for the first time ahead of its debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. According to our source at AutoBild in Germany, the latest Golf hot hatch will sport a revised …
Read More »2013 Mk7 Volkswagen Golf Breaks Cover
Here it is, the most important Volkswagen of all, the 7th generation Volkswagen Golf hatchback. It had been 36 years since the original model defined the modern compact segment, with 29 million sales and counting. The latest model was previewed at a special event in Berlin, Germany earlier today, …
Read More »2012 Volkswagen Mk6 Golf GTI Long Term Review – Month 3
Like a pair of newlyweds, I am in love with the Volkswagen Golf GTI. It has been two months since we moved in together and we get along extremely well, like a house on fire. She doesn’t just have the good looks, especially in the sexy white outfit that she …
Read More »2012 Volkswagen Mk6 Golf GTI Long Term Review – Month 1
Long Term Diary In this long term review, I will be updating this diary on a monthly basis for the next 3 months. Therefore, be sure to check back in for the latest monthly updates! Month 1 The gleaming white VW Golf GTI enters our long term garage with 27km …
Read More »Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet – First Look Ahead of Geneva Motor Show
Rumours has been circulating for a while that Volkswagen was looking at taking the top off its favourite hot hatch, the Golf GTI. It seems the folks at Volkswagen have finally given the project the green light. Yes, the Golf GTI Cabriolet is coming to a showroom near you! …
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