In 2007, a hot 276-hp V6 version of a humdrum Japanese hatch appeared to the surprise of everyone.

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, ...

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 ...

While there have been loads of famous cars that have cropped up over the years, there's nearly an equal number of iconic engines that have seen the light of day, too. You don't have to scratch your ...

It is a sad and dark time for Volkswagen fans as the Wolfsburg automaker quietly announced the official end of its famed and beloved VR6 gasoline engine. The news hails from a LinkedIn post by Andreas ...

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 ...