28 Jan 2020, 18:46 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We're going to miss the old Leon, not just the 300 horsepower AWD monster, but also the powerful 2.0 TSI and its more sporty styling
5 Apr 2019, 14:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Scala is like a bigger, cheaper Golf, so even though it's doesn't have a premium edge, it should still sell well in Europe
11 Sep 2018, 15:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The new Rapid should drop the notchback sedan body, at least in Europe, and try to compete with the best compact hatchbacks
7 Jun 2018, 19:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 1.0 TSI is the most efficient non-hybrid gasoline engine Volkswagen has at this moment. But is it enough for the people who wanted lots of torque?
8 Feb 2018, 09:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TDI are gone from the Fabia's options list, with the subcompact model now relying on three cylinders in MPI and TSI flavors
8 Sep 2017, 17:07 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 1.0-liter engine is available with 65 or 75 HP. But the turbo versions have 95 or 115 HP. We found acceleration videos for both of the TSI models
20 Jun 2017, 12:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / According to the city council of Arona, SEAT's new crossover of the same name will be shown in all its glory by the end of the month
9 May 2017, 21:33 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Rapid is based on the old PQ25 platform, which has been around for quite some time. It doesn't ride as well as the Octavia
7 Mar 2017, 14:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Skoda has downsized all its cars that had the 1.2 TSI to this 1.0 TSI 3-banger. Fortunately, the Rapid facelift hasn't got E-Class headlights
1 Mar 2017, 14:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / No visual updates, but the new engines for the Fabia will make both the hatch and estate cheaper to own (taxes and fuel consumption)
22 Feb 2017, 11:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Rapid will remain a popular family car in Europe, even though the refresh is less extensive than Dacia's Logan facelift
21 Feb 2017, 13:14 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It will be interesting to see how long it takes for the 1.0 TSI to replace the 1.2 in the Fabia and Rapid. That has already happened in the VW Polo
22 Dec 2016, 20:56 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / When I got this job, I didn't think I would have to make screenshots of people making funny faces when they pee. But it's all good!
22 Dec 2016, 18:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 85 horsepower Golf is a stallion that needs to run free. You can't put a saddle on an entry-level 1.0-liter engine with a 5-speed stick
30 Sep 2016, 14:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There's a lot to like about this new Polo, which could be all the car an average buyer needs, spacious and efficient without breaking the bank
21 Jul 2016, 19:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We'd pick Up! over the Hyundai i10 and Peugeot 108 only with the 1-liter turbo engine. Otherwise, it's a bit expensive for a small car
14 Jul 2016, 17:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Not interested in the Renault Twingo and its RR configuration? Here's a simple German alternative with a 1.0-liter turbo engine
8 Jun 2016, 16:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 1.0 TSI is a 3-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection that competes with Ford's EcoBoost. Skoda used it to replace the Octavia's 1.2 TSI
2 Jun 2016, 08:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / This is just a rumor at the present moment, but all leads point towards a back-to-basics hot hatchback in the guise of the Volkswagen up! GTI
26 May 2016, 22:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There's not going to be a new Up! in the next four years, so this is the best Volkswagen will offer for not a lot of money