Volkswagen. The name conjures images of the iconic Beetle, the beloved Bus, and a whole lineup of reliable, fun-to-drive cars. For decades, VW has built a reputation on solid, German engineering. And ...

A VW Golf goes head-to-head with Porsche power in a drag battle that puts compact hatchback performance against high-end ...

Although Volkswagen has its fair share of reliable models, it's not an auto manufacturer that's necessarily famed for overall reliability. That mixed record extends to its engines; some of these are ...

Whenever you can extract additional horsepower from a little four-cylinder engine, the results are rewarding. The impressive VW engine has been known to produce nearly two horsepower per cubic inch in ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Like all engines, five-cylinder engines have their cons, but they have also had their moments in the sun, especially in Volkswagen Group's products. The company's I5 motors were a relatively common ...

Automotive engines have dramatically evolved over the last century, incorporating advanced technology that allows automakers to essentially make more horses using less fuel. Take, for example, one of ...

A new class action lawsuit filed against Volkswagen Group of America alleges that numerous Volkswagen and Audi models with the 2.0‑liter TSI engines suffer from systemic defects that compromise ...