Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

This 1980 VW Rabbit Diesel MK1 Hatchback, a clean classic with ~277,000 miles, delivers 45–50 mpg and is a fun project with great bones, featuring a factory sunroof and manual transmission.

Volkswagen’s Rabbit Pickup has a history rooted in disaster. A disaster that starts back when Chrysler decided to build a plant in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Deciding it needed additional ...