From the January 1989 issue of Car and Driver. No, this isn't going to be another story of a European automaker's retreat into the sticker-price stratosphere. Volkswagen isn't abandoning the ...

Timing belts are critical components in many internal combustion engines, ensuring that the camshaft and crankshaft rotate in perfect synchronization. This precise timing is essential for optimal ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

In April 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak launched the first Apple computer, marking the beginning of what would become a technology powerhouse. At age 21, Jobs sold his Volkswagen bus for $1,500, ...

Q. After reading your recent article, I was wondering whether my car has a timing belt or a timing chain. I own a 2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium with a 1.8 Liter Turbo. It is an absolutely great ...

Let’s first set out some guidelines on what we’re actually covering here: This guide covers the A2 Golf GTI and GTI 16v that were available in the United States between the 1985 and 1992 model years.

When should I service my Skoda Octavia Mk3? A quick oil service (oil, oil filter, check the brakes) is required every 15,000km or once a year, whichever comes first. An inspection service is required ...

Every decade has its defining car type. The 1960s was the muscle car era, the ‘70s saw the rise of the hatchback, the 1990s were for some reason awash with sporty coupes which gave way to the MPVs of ...

When should I service my VW Golf VI? No matter which engine the Golf VI has, the recommended service schedule is the same, though there are two distinct regimes. The first is called ‘fixed interval ...

Despite being an enormous sales success throughout its numerous generations, the Volkswagen Passat has only risen to deliver evo-levels of excitement. The last-cycle Passat R36 was an amusing Q-car, ...

I loved the old 2.5L 5-cylinder engine in the Volkswagen parts bin. Used to motivate the Golf, Jetta, and other models, the old 2.5 offered up a very distinct sound while also giving you a little kick ...