The largest sin the original VW Beetle ever committed was sporting a drivetrain seemingly made of wet paper bags. So to say, it could have been better in the power department. Well, we're not sure ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a car mechanic, you may be enthusiastic enough, but don’t know where to start. After all, many modern-day engines are extremely complex and may not be as forgiving ...

What started as a murderous dictator's dream of transporting the masses became a symbol of peace and love all over the globe. So, give me a second to put on my Hawaiian shirt, grab my Ukulele, and ...

Meet the super-est of Super Beetles, a 10-year-long project in the making: the Speedhunters-inspired VW Bug is likely a creation that you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing cruise to a local meet. As ...

Yes, this 1976 Beetle forgoes its original rear-mounted, air-cooled four-cylinder engine for a burly front-mounted 5.7-liter "Hemi" V-8 from a 2012 Dodge Charger. "The engine's pretty stock," the ...

The folks at Hagerty sure do love their timelapses, and their latest one might be the coolest yet. It's a six-minute clip of a Volkswagen Beetle engine being completely torn down and rebuilt, start to ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...