The Volkswagen (VW) Golf, also known as Rabbit in the US, is a compact car built by the German automotive manufacturer since 1974. The original Mk1 Golf was intended to replace the Beetle and its rear ...

The allure of a 12-cylinder engine is undeniable, often reserved for the most luxurious and performance-oriented vehicles.

The Volkswagen Phaeton is one of those cars that, at least on some level, everyone who knows it exists wants to experience. It's basically a Bentley with a Volkswagen badge, and these days, even a ...

LONDON—Bentley Motors Wednesday said that it would become the sole producer of 12-cylinder engines for the Volkswagen AG group from the end of this year, as the luxury car maker posted a 67% rise in ...

The arguments for and against Volkswagen's entry into the premium luxury market began long before the Phaeton was debuted at the 2002 Geneva Show. Where your, or anyone else's, sentiments lie is moot: ...

Automakers used to turn to big engines to power their flagship models, giving them the performance and gravitas expected of a top-tier automobile. However, times change, and the twin threats of new ...

VW will forge an attempt at the superfast SUV market that is currently dominated by the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, BMW X5 4.8is and Mercedes ML55 by dropping their 6.0 liter W12 engine into the Touareg.

The W12 engine is one of the most unconventional powerplants in recent automotive history. Essentially two narrow-angle V6s merged together at the crankcase, it makes it possible to fit 12-cylinder ...