In creating the latest Beetle Cabriolet, Volkswagen has reinterpreted its timeless design, creating a silhouette that is at once instantly recognisable and yet sportier and more dynamic. The UK engine ...

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Mark McNabb was a contributor at TopSpeed from 2013 to 2018. Growing up, Mark always had a mind for tinkering on random items throughout his home and dad’s garage, including a 1953 Ford Mainline and ...

It's not the most thrilling car in the world to drive and the rear seats are a little cramped, but the Beetle Cabriolet looks good value next to the soft-top Golf, with more equipment for a lower ...

This is Volkswagen’s second-generation new Beetle. This 1.4-litre TSI Sport topped the range until the near-200bhp 2-litre version arrived. Beetles with 160PS (158bhp in old money) or more get VW’s ...

Petrol engines have never been that important for the Volkswagen Passat range. Oh sure, the previous model came with twin-charger 1.4 TSI and you could get a big V6 if you were a total rich boss, but ...

Resale values are a key factor in determining the running costs of any new car; if it holds on to its value well, you’ll minimise depreciation, which is one of the biggest costs facing motorists. So ...

Is the Skoda 1.4 TSI an unreliable engine? We are looking at buying a 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI but have read that the engine has been recalled due to a problem with the cam/chain belt resulting in ...

The mid-range TSI engine has continuously been changed since the Golf 7 came out in late 2012 - 122 PS, 140 PS, ACT... you name it. But with the mid-life facelift, the hatchback is supposed to have an ...