That power was distributed via a close-ratio six-speed manual and the clutch-based Haldex on-demand all-wheel drive system. 0-60 mph was quoted at 6.4 seconds and top speed at 140 mph. The engine ...

Volkswagen's New Beetle wasn't a terrible car, but it also wasn't exactly built with enthusiasts in mind. VW basically drew up a retro-inspired design and then told its engineers to figure out how to ...

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 ...