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Volkswagen's V5 engine — when a VR6 is too big

V5 engines are a rare anomaly in the automotive world. Honda used a 1.0L V5 engine in motorcycles, with great success, though ...
Even in the realm of high-dollar hot hatchbacks, the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R occupies a unique place in the market. 328 horsepower from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, an R-Performance ...
Based on third party pricing data. Volkswagen Golf Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to The answer to this question depends entirely on one thing: Are you trading the vehicle in on a new car or ...
The world of automotive engines used to be such a fascinating place. OEMs could come up with some really weird and wonderful creations to power a variety of their everyday vehicles. Just look at ...
Surprising performance, engaging handling, and rorty soundtrack — not exactly what springs to the mind of US buyers when discussing Volkswagen. Instead, Americans are more likely to think fondly of ...
Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...
From the March 1995 issue of Car and Driver. Face it, Monty, you're not ever gonna transcend geekdom without a cool set of wheels. Cindy Crawford herself could anoint you Mr. Supreme Being, and you'd ...
Before the inline-four became the go-to default engine and the V6 was compact enough to fit into small engine bays, the four-wheeled automotive world saw the V4 as a brilliant compromise. It was ...
Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...
Introduced in 2006 as a 2007 model, the Volkswagen Eos is a two-door, four-seat retractable hardtop convertible based on the chassis of the Passat midsize sedan. The result is a relatively chic ...