A turbocharged Volkswagen Golf VR6 takes on the challenging Nürburgring Nordschleife, but the run quickly turns difficult as ...

The recipe for a successful sports car is simple: great looks, great name, and a vocal engine. VW’s Scirocco replacement had gorgeous styling and an Italian-sounding name. But the supercharged G60 ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

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 video takes you behind the wheel of a 2006 Audi A3 3.2 VR6, highlighting the signature growl of its legendary VR6 engine. With a full POV driving experience on the unrestricted German Autobahn, ...

You might have seen the Honda Prelude is back, and coming to Europe next year. Yes, it’s a little bit tame by two-door standards, but on the other hand, it’s really nice to see actual coupes back in ...

The sounds of the automotive world are as diverse as the cars from which they emanate, with certain engine notes being almost instantly identifiable. For instance, there's no mistaking the deep, ...

Six-cylinder engines have been around for more than a century and have remained a fundamental part of the automotive world ever since. From practical family vehicles to high-performance sports cars ...

Many car fans often overlook the V6 engine because it’s seen as complicated and not naturally balanced. It never really got the attention that inline-six or V8 engines did. But today, as most car ...

Often rejected by enthusiasts for its complexity and lack of inherent balance, the V6 engine never reached the spotlight of the inline-six or V8 layouts. Yet, in today's era, when most manufacturers ...

History of the VR6 Engine: Introduced in 1991, the VR6 was a Volkswagen innovation designed to combine the advantages of inline and “V” engines. With a narrow 15° angle between the cylinder banks and ...