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The incredible journey of the Volkswagen Golf

July 20, 2024

The VW Golf: one of the most successful cars of all time. The brainchild of star Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Golf and its faster GTi version have won a cult following among its passionate fans around the world. But while once deemed revolutionary, Golfs today are often seen as a symbol of mediocrity. We trace the amazing journey of the Golf and look forward to what lies ahead for it.

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