Volkswagen has announced that it is to return to the demanding Nürburgring 24-hour race in 2011 with an all-new challenger – the Golf24. Equipped with four-wheel drive and developing 434 bhp, the dramatic racing version of Volkswagen’s best-selling model has already undergone initial testing in Portugal and Italy ahead of the legendary 24-hour race....
If you work in the automotive sector then you'll be heartened to read the 2011 Edelman Trust Barometer, the company's 11th annual research study into the trust and credibility of businesses around the world. For 2011 Automotive climbs to become the 2nd most trusted industry sector, just behind Technology which retained the No.1 spot...
Welcome to the first in a series of German car specials of ROAD. Whether it's their Teutonic efficiency, phenomenal reliability or sheer engineering superiority over most marques, German cars stand out from the masses.
ROAD is all on track this issue. We've got a test of the £175,000 Lamborghini Gallardo LP-570-4 Superleggera at Snetterton. There's the incredible Ariel Atom V8 launch. And, in the more affordable 'real world,' there's the Mk6 Golf GTi, at Castle Combe circuit.
We also proudly announce our tie-in with the exciting Global Tuner GP...