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Renault Megane Coupe vs VW Scirocco

New diesel coupés from VW and Renault blend style and efficiency. Which is better?

Car group tests

13 Nov 2009

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Volkswagen Scirocco R

We blast off in ultimate version of coupe – and bring it together with its legendary predecessor.

Road tests

30 Oct 2009

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VW Golf Bluemotion

Family favourite now gets even more green tweaks. But is there a compromise?

Road tests

23 Oct 2009

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Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSi 3dr

Classy looks and great refinement make supermini a winner

Road tests

9 Oct 2009

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Volkswagen Golf Estate

Most practical version of family favourite will present a stiff challenge to the class leaders

Road tests

2 Oct 2009

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VW Tiguan

Change of drivers means our compact SUV is now the talk of the town.

Long-term tests

25 Sep 2009

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Buyer's guide: VW Golf GTI MkV

Fifth generation brought hot hatch back to top of the class – but is there anything to watch out for?

Used car tests

22 Sep 2009

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VW Polo vs rivals

Tight finances mean supermini sales are booming, and VW’s new Polo aims to cash in with a classy, Golf-style look. Can it beat rivals from Mazda, Rena…

Car group tests

4 Sep 2009

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VW Scirocco RC280

We preview official R-car with this UK version

Road tests

28 Aug 2009

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Volkswagen Polo 2009 review

New VW baby is larger and more grown-up than ever. Can it topple class-leading Fiesta?

Road tests

21 Aug 2009

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VW Tiguan: 7,939 miles

Second Report: It’s not the biggest, but our SUV can swallow the kitchen sink!

Long-term tests

31 Jul 2009

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VW Golf GTD Vs Audi A3 TDI

VW’s new Golf GTD promises hot hatch pace and fuel-sipping diesel efficiency. We pitch it against its Audi A3 cousin, with an identical engine, to see…

Car group tests

17 Jul 2009

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VW Caravelle Vs Hyundai i800

How many seats can you get for around £20,000? We put two new contenders in the ‘more for less’ stakes to the test...

Car group tests

10 Jul 2009

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Volkswagen Golf GTD

We hit the road to see if talented oil-burning Mk VI hatch can trump its petrol-powered GTi stablemate

Road tests

3 Jul 2009

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New Golf GTI vs rivals

Is the latest Golf GTI a worthy contender for the best hot hatch crown? We pit it against MINI and Honda rivals to find out.

Car group tests

25 Jun 2009

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VW Golf GTI

Long-awaited MkVI hot hatch has finally hit the uk’s roads. does it live up to the legend?

Road tests

12 Jun 2009

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VW Tiguan: 3,746 miles

FIRST REPORT: We’re still finding our way with compact SUV. Can it make up for kit shortfall with other talents?

Long-term tests

29 May 2009

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VW Polo 1.4 SE

It's predicted to be the best-selling Polo – but does the 1.4 petrol add up?

Road tests

21 May 2009

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VW Polo 1.6 TDI

Does smallest diesel work in the latest supermini star?

Road tests

15 May 2009

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Volkswagen Polo

Influence of the latest Golf is clear as German baby grows up in style.

Road tests

11 May 2009

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Golf Plus v FR-V

VW’s new Golf Plus promises more space and flexibility than the standard hatch. Is it a better choice than Honda’s practical FR-V?

Car group tests

8 May 2009

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VW Golf Plus

Latest version adds flexibility to hatch favourite

Road tests

17 Apr 2009

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

Does sixth generation of Golf hot hatch have what it takes to top class? We get behind the wheel to deliver our verdict.

Road tests

20 Mar 2009

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VW Golf 1.6S

Our verdict on new petrol version of hatch.

Road tests

6 Mar 2009

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VW Touareg Hybrid

VW breaks new ground with eco-friendly 4x4.

Road tests

6 Mar 2009

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Now ECO saloon gets hi-tech stop-start set-up

Stop-start technology brings cleaner reputation to saloon Passat.

Road tests

27 Feb 2009

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VW Golf Bluemotion 1.9 TDI

We’ve hit 55mpg in our BlueMotion test car after 4,450 miles – and that translates to huge savings at the fuel pumps.

Long-term tests

26 Feb 2009

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Credit crunch busters

Six cars that are safe places for your money

Articles

20 Jan 2009

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Used test: VW Golf Plus vs Merc B-Class

Which MPV is a breath of fresh air used: the Mercedes B-Class or VW’s Golf Plus?

News

17 Jan 2009

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Volkswagen Touareg review

The big Touareg is beautifully built and a genuine off-roader. Despite being a six year old design, the VW is still a class contender.

In-depth reviews

6 Jan 2009

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Volkswagen Passat Saloon review

The Volkswagen Passat straddles the gap between traditional family cars and compact executives.

In-depth reviews

23 Dec 2008

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Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 review

This is Volkswagen’s first compact SUV, but is it a genuine off-roader or simply a tall riding Golf?

In-depth reviews

22 Dec 2008

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Volkswagen Fox review

Bland styling is a disappointment, but the Fox scores for cabin space and refinement.

In-depth reviews

19 Dec 2008

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Volkswagen Golf GT

New VW Golf hits the UK, and Auto Express is first behind the wheel.

Road tests

18 Dec 2008

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Volkswagen Touran HyMotion

German brand gives glimpse of fuel cell future with hydrogen powered MPV.

Road tests

24 Nov 2008

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VW Golf MkV

Demand for hatch remains strong – and we give you the lowdown on finding one second-hand...

Used car tests

19 Nov 2008