Picture a ‘90s hatchback reborn with the precision of a watchmaker and the flair of a street-style savant. What you’re looking at isn’t just a VolkswagenGolf Mk2. It’s a mechanical mic drop, a ...
In the case of longtime VW enthusiast Matt McClosky, his perfect project came down to making a smart business decision. He had to build it. Matt is the owner of Technik Motorsport, located in ...
The word 'restomod,' now a fixture among automotive fans, combines the terms restoration and modified, of course. Think of a classic car that is about two-thirds completely restored and one part ...
I still remember my first experience with a Volkswagen VR6 engine. My brother had a Mk3 VW GTI with a 2.8-liter VR6 and five-speed manual. It was quicker than my E36 BMW 328i, with its own 2.8-liter ...
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.
About a decade ago, I made a friend that was crazy about all things Volkswagen. His daily driver was an Audi A4, but he owned two VWs: an old Polo 6N and a Golf MK2. And both of these cars were hiding ...
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 ...
What's the most exciting Volkswagen model ever? Not the worthiest or the most capable, but the best all-round package, taking into account not only the mechanical bits and the chassis - areas in which ...
The Golf might get all of the glory, but the Jetta is, and always has been, the sales star in Volkswagen’s North American crown. A small sedan formula that was an instant hit when it was first ...
When it comes to VWs, a great project car may sometimes elude you for a number of reasons. Things such as bad timing, accidents and budget (or lack thereof) have cut down many dreams in their prime, ...
What's the most exciting Volkswagen model ever? Not the worthiest or the most capable, but the best all-round package, taking into account not only the mechanical bits and the chassis - areas in which ...