Since its creation with a grizzly backing in the 1930s, Volkswagen has overcome its origins and gone from strength to strength in creating some of the most iconic vehicles ever to hit the road. They ...

The VR6 engine powered a variety of VW models. The last of them was the 2018 VW Passat. Today, these models are a bargain.

I know a common saying in the car community is "you should never take on someone else's project." But what if that someone's project is a midengine roadster kit car powered by a Volkswagen Jetta VR6 ...

The VR6 engine is not your everyday engine, and even though it's not being used in newer production cars anymore (it was phased out in 2024), that hasn't stopped car enthusiasts from desiring one, ...

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, ...

When it debuted in the early 1990s, Volkswagen's VR6 engine was pretty revolutionary. By arranging six cylinders in a zig-zag pattern on one cylinder head, VW managed to put V6-level power in an ...

Still in production today, the 30-year-old VR6 is one of the most innovative engine designs of all time. During its lifespan, it powered a huge list of VW Group vehicles, including the van-based VW ...

In a post on LinkedIn, Volkswagen communications manager Andreas Schleith announced the sad news that every water-cooled VW fan had been dreading: the VR6 engine is dead. Volkswagen built its final ...

The Volkswagen VR6 has been an incredible addition to the vast timeline of automotive engines. It saves space like an inline 4-cylinder, yet allows for increased power and torque production like the V ...

The VR6 arguably kicked off Europe's obsession with the mega hatch. This is how you go about buying one... Picking the used car buying sweet spot from a long-established model range is a tough call.

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 ...