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  1. Golf VIII R
    I have recently been given exciting news that my 2024 R is nearing end of production and expecting to take delivery some time before the end of year (if not early into 2024). I would like to go into the dealership for delivery at the time of PDI with a personal checklist of items to inspect...
  2. Golf/GTI VIII
    I fear this might be contentious. I'm a Wisconsinite looking at getting a Mk8 GTI. Noticed that Canadian GTIs are going for considerably less than US GTIs, and they seem to have a lot of inventory right now. I found a really nice 'Performance' trim (basically an Autobahn), MT Atlantic Blue a...
  3. Canada
    Looking to sell my winter set that I had for my golf R. Tires are Pirelli Sottozero 3s with one season of driving on them, in fantastic condition. Rims are Ruffino Tekniks, one has curb rash from a tire change where the wheel tilted face down 🤦‍♂️ I have the bolts for the winters with proper...
  4. Wheel and Tire Forum
    Hey everyone, First post here. This forum has provided me with a TON of answers being a newcomer into the car world and owning my first GTI. I am in the market for a set of aftermarket wheels for the spring/summer, and have had my eye on the Superspeed RF03RR as they seem to be a really great...
  5. 2.0 Liter Engine Forum
    I`ve had many other volkswagens except one of these Bazil or mexico built City golf models made for Canada. The 2008 city golf 2.0L SOHC 8 valve with 115 hp (86 kW) has me stumped on if it is a interference or non interference engine. Can anyone confirm if its a non interference engine?
  6. Canada
    Set of OEM 18" VW Atlas wheels and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 tires 245-60-18 Original owner with receipts. New in November 2018 Used 3 seasons, less than 10,000kms Includes VW centre caps ($100 value) P Asking $1,000 CAD PM for pictures Tires Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV M+S and Mountain...
  7. Volkswagen News Blog
    While Volkswagen won’t offer any 2020 model-year  Golf SportWagens or Alltracks  in the U.S., a broader customer base in Canada means the two models will soldier on for an extra year. It’s possible a next-generation successor might appear, too. While Canadians are just as attracted to trucks...
  8. Volkswagen News Blog
    Daniel Weissland will become President of Audi USA as of September 1, 2019. The German national replaces interim president, Cian O’Brien. “Daniel is a strong leader of people with deep expertise in our business and a track record for driving consistent sales growth, which makes him an excellent...
  9. Volkswagen News Blog
    The latest milestone in the TDI scandal has been reached in Canada, as VW's northern division has agreed to a $232 million settlement for its diesel dishonesty. The agreement will provide the roughly 20,000 owners of 3.0-liter TDI-powered vehicles with reparations following the news that broke...
  10. Volkswagen News Blog
    For the past few years, a very unique VW Beetle has been the talk of the town at some Canadian classic car shows. Naturally, this isn't just a well restored Bug, but a Super Bugger: a camper van built on a Volkswagen platform by the "Super Campers" company from California.  The relatively...
  11. Volkswagen News Blog
    April has brought good news to diesel lovers and haters on both sides of the border. After spending the winter (and the better part of last fall) jealously eyeing their southern neighbor’s buyback and compensation program, Canadian owners can now apply for that longed-for envelope of Volkswagen...
  12. Volkswagen News Blog
    U.S. owners of illegally polluting Volkswagen diesels have already flown to sunny vacation spots or picked up a new vehicle with the help of buyback and compensation checks. North of the border, over 100,000 Canadians who own a 2009-2016 TDI model are waiting for their cut of a $2.1 billion...
  13. Volkswagen News Blog
    Correction: A previous version of this article stated that cash payment values had not been estimated. That was incorrect. In fact estimates range from $5,100 to $7,000 for VW owners. Volkswagen and lawyers representing Canadian TDI owners have agreed to a US settlement that could cost the...
  14. Volkswagen News Blog
    The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada today announced the results of its annual “Best New” car of the year awards. The association picked winners in eight classes and the Golf Alltrack won the “Best New Large Car” category. The Alltrack beat out the Chevrolet Malibu and Kia Optima...
  15. Volkswagen News Blog
    The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the best loved cars in the history of automobiles and that’s because of stories like Barry Openshaw's. Volkswagen UK recently sent out a call on social media to hear people's fondest memories with their VWs. Barry submitted his, and it was chosen as the most...
  16. Volkswagen News Blog
    If you go through Volkswagen’s historical model catalog, you’ll notice many occurrences of the exact same model sporting unique names in the U.S. and Canadian markets. For example, Volkswagen marketed the last-generation Jetta Wagon in the United States as the Golf Wagon in Canada beginning in...
  17. Misc. Professional Racing
    Johan Kristoffersson, racing in his Volkswagen RX Sweden Polo RX earned his first podium of the season at this year’s Canada RX,  the first to take place off European soil. The Final race took place in the rain, which benefited Kristoffersson, as point leader and pole-sitter Petter Solberg...
  18. Volkswagen News Blog
    The Volkswagen Group is hoping to reach a settlement similar to one it recently reached in the US with Canadian TDI owners, reports German newspaper Handelsblatt, citing an anonymous source. A spokesperson at Volkswagen AG declined to comment on the story, but confirmed that the carmaker is in...
  19. Volkswagen News Blog
    Dr. Herbert Diess and Hinrich J. Woebcken laid out their strategy for the newly established Volkswagen North American Region (NAR) while speaking to employees at the Volkswagen of America headquarters. The Volkswagen Group aims to strengthen its position in the North American Market, where it...
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