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 ...

British firm YASA claims its axial flux motors will make big power while eliminating the need for big brakes—at the rear of the car, at least. Regenerative braking means EVs rely less on their ...

Just over a month ago, Mercedes-owned brand Yasa unveiled a record-breaking electric motor that weighs just 12.7 kg (28 lbs) and has the ability to produce up to 1,006 hp (750 kW). The company has now ...

Maintaining your own car has long been a badge of pride for some and a financial necessity for many others. Swapping fluids, filters, or brake pads is part of the standard weekend maintenance ritual ...

For the 2025 model year, Volkswagen introduces significant updates to the front and rear of the Jetta, along with a few new colors, including Monterey Blue Pearl (seen here), to give this sedan a more ...

Volkswagen's mission has long been to deliver affordable fun. This playful ethos is evident throughout the lineup, from the vast number of Golf GTI models to the wacky retro EV minivan that is the ...

Technology around us is growing at a faster rate than we can say "What's the Wi-Fi password?" However, there are still some things that haven't changed since they were invented and are still in use ...

Still, the automaker’s lineup supports a range of body styles and powertrain options. All of VW’s non-SUV nameplates were either newly introduced or refreshed for 2025, so its existing models carry ...

There's surprising old-school technology making a comeback on some of Volkswagen group's most important EV models, headlined by the Audi Q4 E-Tron – drum brakes. The technology's reappearance on a $51 ...

Erik: Thank you to Neville for inviting me to collab on this very smart, very fun idea, and to Amanda for her keen editing eye as always! Neville: I thought of Erik immediately when I had this idea to ...