Looking at 7 automakers with vehicles that are experiencing engine failures in 2026.

Although Volkswagen has its fair share of reliable models, it's not an auto manufacturer that's necessarily famed for overall reliability. That mixed record extends to its engines; some of these are ...

2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport crossovers could be affected by a connecting rod bearing problem, which would lead to catastrophic engine damage. The recall notes there are only 2,018 ...

Volkswagen gets a lot of love and hate in equal measure. It's often glorified for its "German engineering," which barely scratches the surface, as it is known for reliability, comfort, and good road ...

Volkswagen. The name conjures images of the iconic Beetle, the beloved Bus, and a whole lineup of reliable, fun-to-drive cars. For decades, VW has built a reputation on solid, German engineering. And ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...

Volkswagen AG has agreed to pay maintenance costs under a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over sludge-damaged engines in 479,768 VW and Audi models. Judge Joseph Tauro of the U.S.

The sludge is the semisolid leftovers (also known as “goo”, “gunk”, and “crud”) from used engine oil that sticks in piston cylinders and can reduce performance and even damage engines to the point ...