When it comes to car engines that changed the game, many of them did so without the fanfare they deserved. Some of these ...

This 2016 Volkswagen Touareg Executive is a high-specification luxury SUV located in Rutland, Vermont. Originally a Florida vehicle until late 2023, it is powered by the naturally aspirated 3.6L VR6 ...

Euro-minded gearheads will be quite familiar with the Volkswagen VR6 engine. It first entered the fold in the early 1990s, and was one of the first groundbreaking new engine designs of the modern era.

What Is A V5 Engine? What Happened To V5 Engines? V5 engines are a rare anomaly in the automotive world. Honda used a 1.0L V5 engine in motorcycles, with great success, though the setup hasn't been ...

A United Airlines plane bound for New Jersey returned to Los Angeles International Airport after takeoff Monday morning due to an engine problem. United Airlines Flight No. 2127 departed from LAX with ...

In the lates 80s, VW's engineers faced a conundrum. The product planning department expressed the need for a compact six-cylinder engine that could be squeezed into a front-wheel-drive car.

This 2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 24v is a classic example of early-2000s German engineering located in Centreville, Virginia. It features the sought-after 2.8L VR6 engine paired with a 6-speed manual ...

While there have been loads of famous cars that have cropped up over the years, there's nearly an equal number of iconic engines that have seen the light of day, too. You don't have to scratch your ...

One of Volkswagen's greatest designs from the 1980s and 1990s, the Corrado remains stylish, enjoyable to drive, and can be tuned to be even more impressive in every way. Best of all, it's affordable ...

This teardown of a 2012 Honda Civic’s R18 engine shows how added engine complexity can compromise long-term reliability. Modern engine tech improves efficiency but may reduce long-term reliability, ...

The Toyota 2GR-FKS is considered to be quite a reliable motor, but there may be trouble brewing within some older examples. Early 2GR-FKS V6 engines may suffer premature piston and cylinder wear. Main ...

John Neff is a veteran automotive journalist with over two decades of experience leading major outlets such as Autoblog and Motor1. Beginning his career as Editor-in-Chief of Speed, Style & Sound, he ...