Volkswagen to Terminate Motorsports Programs
The Volkswagen brand has announced it will end its motorsports activities as part of a company realignment. The Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH workforce, which employs 169 people based in Hanover, Germany, will be integrated into Volkswagen AG in Wolfsburg in the coming months. “The Volkswagen brand is on the way to becoming the leading provider for sustainable
Mahle Motorsport Volkswagen Beetle PowerPak Piston Kit
Mahle Motorsport now offers a 94mm air-cooled VW piston PowerPak kit.
A Future Engine Builder and His Volkswagen VR6 Build
Bas Willems is just 20 years old, but he’s already eyeing a future as an engine builder following automotive school and completing projects like this Volkswagen VR6 engine build.
Volkswagen Debuts New 2.0L TSI Engine
Volkswagen has announced a new, advanced version of its EA888 four-cylinder engine. The updated version of the benchmark EA888 four-cylinder, turbocharged and direct-injection engine uses an innovative modification to the conventional four-stroke cycle to offer an improved combination of power, efficiency and responsiveness.
Volkswagen’s 1.4L Engine Reinforces Turbocharged, Direct Injection Technology
The 1.4-liter gasoline engine is one of Volkswagen’s latest EA211 series of small engines. This features lightweight aluminum construction, an integrated (into the head) exhaust manifold, and a toothed-belt drive for its double overhead camshaft valvetrain that incorporates variable intake and exhaust timing.
The Volkswagen Beetle Celebrates 65th Anniversary in the United States
This month, the Volkswagen Beetle celebrates 65 years since it first arrived in the United States in January 1949. That year, a Volkswagen “Type 1,” or Beetle, was shipped to New York City by Ben Pon, Sr., a Dutch businessman and the world’s first official Volkswagen importer. That car—and another, subsequent Beetle—found buyers the same
Audi/Volkswagen 1.8L DOHC Gasoline Engine Valve Failure Caution
Reviews of these problems, which are leading to breakage of the valves, and in some cases catastrophic failures, are related to problems not with the valves themselves but the method of cylinder head overhaul and re?claimed mating components. Many of the breakages examined are occurring very shortly after a rebuild and appear to mainly be
Volkswagen 1.4L Engine Wins 12th International Engine of the Year Award
Volkswagen’s outstanding 1.4L TSI Twincharger has secured overall honors at the International Engine of the Year Awards 2010. The powerful yet diminutive engine, which won the overall Awards’ title for the first time last year, boasts almost 180bhp despite its small capacity, thanks to the intelligent use of both a turbocharger and a supercharger. The
Upper Timing Chain Noise on Volkswagen VR6 Engines
Tohelp silence the problem, try bleeding the tensioner. Start by removingthe tensioner from the engine. Next, submerge the tensioner in oil.(Make sure the oil feed hole is facing upwards.) Then, use a large pairof non-marring pliers to actuate the piston several times until no airis noticed escaping the bleed hole. Finally, install the tensionerimmediately by
Volkswagen Engine Noise Complaints
There have been complaints of an engine noise at start-up on some 1999-2005 Volkswagen 1.8, 2.8 and 4.2L engines. Volkswagen AG has issued the following information regarding this condition. A condition may exist between the valve train components, camshaft chain tensioner(s), or camshaft adjuster(s) during start-up, creating a rattle or knocking noise. The camshaft adjustment
Holley Appoints Two New VPs to Accelerate Growth
Automotive industry experts Charlie Taylor and Will Robbins join Holley Performance Brands to lead digital strategy and consumer product strategy, respectively.
CP-Carrillo Pistons and Rods for VW/Audi
This piston and rod combination is designed as a perfect fit and meant to withstand large boost levels.
Cummins to Recall 600,000+ Diesel Ram Trucks Amidst $2B Penalty
The Ram pickups were fitted with “defeat devices,” federal officials say.
The Best of Both Worlds: Twin-Charged Engines
Not to be confused with twin-turbocharging, twin-charging is the innovative combination of a supercharger and a turbocharger. It’s nothing new – Lancia, Nissan and Volkswagen were among the first to use the combination back in the ‘80s, but it’s hardly common today.
2023 PPIHC Race to the Clouds Summary
Colorado Springs, Colorado — The 101st Running of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you by Gran Turismo has wrapped up for 2023, but the stories of feats and achievements on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain continue to be told. Drivers in six divisions stepped up to podium finishes while seven race
EPA Pursues New Emissions Standards to Spur Transition to EVs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new federal emissions standards intended to dramatically increase sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The sales would be achieved by reducing multi-pollutant emissions, including greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutants (particulate matter (PM), ozone, nitrogen oxides (NOX) and carbon monoxide (CO) from new light-duty and medium-duty (8,501 to
2023 Pikes Peak Int’l Hill Climb Set For June 25
Officials with the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) have revealed the 101st Running of the Race to the Clouds will take place on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Drivers, teams, and fans will converge on “America’s Mountain” for the 12.42-mile course with 156 turns on the 14,115’ summit. “This race is an event like no other,” said PPIHC Board
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Announces 2023 Race Date
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has revealed the date for the 101st Running of the Race to the Clouds. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, drivers and fans will converge on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain as the racing world focuses on following the action up the 12.42-mile course, through 156 turns to the 14,115’ summit. First
Royalty Return to Pikes Peak for 100th Running
There have been 98 King of the Mountain titles awarded and one Queen of the Mountain since the inaugural Pikes Peak National Hill Climbing Contest in 1916. On June 26, the 100th King of the Mountain will be celebrated by race fans around the globe when The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, brought to you
Gregoire Blanchon’s Triple-Turbo TDI VW Engine
Gregoire Blachon, owner of Boxeer LLC, usually dedicates the entire month of June to testing at Pike’s Peak. In 2020, he was 1-second shy of the diesel hill climb record. Check out his VW Bug equipped with a triple-turbo, 4-cylinder, 2.0L TDI VW engine.
