Transportation

Vasa — the 17th‑century Swedish warship Vasa (ship) Vasa was a large, ornamented Swedish warship that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. Raised in 1961, she is conserved and exhibited in Stockholm, offering unique insight into early…

Vashi Bridge (Thane Creek Bridge) Vashi Bridge A principal road crossing of Thane Creek that links Mankhurd in Mumbai with Vashi in Navi Mumbai, serving commuters and freight and influencing suburban growth and coastal ecology.

Vauxhall station — London rail, Underground and bus interchange Vauxhall station Major multimodal transport interchange at Vauxhall Cross in London, on the boundary of travelcard zones 1 and 2. Serves mainline trains, the Victoria line and a large bus station w…

Vehicle (means of transport) Vehicle A vehicle is a non-living device designed to carry people or goods. It includes wheeled land vehicles, boats, aircraft and spacecraft, and spans human-powered, motorized and electr…

Vehicle registration plate A small metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer that carries a unique alphanumeric code for legal identification, administration, and enforcement.

Vehicle registration plates of Italy An overview of Italian vehicle registration plates: modern appearance, alphanumeric format, historical evolution, optional provincial identifiers and special categories of plates.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Verrazano-Narrows Bridge A major New York City suspension bridge linking Staten Island and Brooklyn, famed for its long central span, double-deck roadway and role in regional transportation and events.

Vertical-lift bridge: design, function, history and examples Vertical-lift bridge Overview of vertical-lift bridges: how they work, principal components, variants, advantages, limits, operation and notable examples with engineering considerations.

Vickers Valiant: British V-bomber of the Cold War Vickers Valiant British four‑engine jet bomber that formed part of the Royal Air Force V‑force, used for strategic nuclear deterrence, aerial refuelling and reconnaissance in the 1950s–1960s.

Vickers Viscount British four‑engined turboprop airliner introduced after WWII. Noted for a quiet pressurised cabin, widespread airline use in the 1950s–60s, and later stretched/cargo variants such…

Victoria Falls Bridge Steel arch bridge spanning the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls, linking Zimbabwe and Zambia. An early 20th-century engineering landmark, it carries road, rail and foot traffic a…

Victoria line Deep-level London Underground line running between Brixton and Walthamstow Central, opened 1968; noted for automatic operation, hump-backed station profiles and high passenger thro…

Virgin Trains (United Kingdom) — history, operations, and legacy Virgin Trains Overview of Virgin Trains, the UK train operator known for West Coast and East Coast services, its corporate structure, rolling stock, franchise history and the legacy after transf…

Viva Blue (York Region Transit) Viva Blue Viva Blue is a bus rapid transit route operated by York Region Transit, running along Yonge Street and linking communities in York Region with Toronto's transit network.

Viva Pink — York Region peak-period rapid transit route Viva Pink Viva Pink is a peak-only bus rapid transit line in York Region, Ontario. It links Finch with Richmond Hill Centre and Unionville GO, forming part of the Viva network operated for Y…

Volkswagen Beetle: history, design, and cultural legacy Volkswagen Beetle Iconic compact car with a rear-mounted air-cooled engine, produced by Volkswagen from the mid-20th century, later revived in new front‑engine models; noted for its simple engineeri…

Volkswagen Bora Compact family car produced by Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. Marketed in some markets as the Jetta, the Bora is a Golf‑based sedan/estate with multiple engines, safety refinements…

Volkswagen Crafter Large van and minibus range from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, introduced in 2006 to replace the LT; second generation (2016) is Volkswagen’s own design and expanded into electri…

Volkswagen Eos — compact hardtop convertible (2006–2015) Volkswagen Eos Four-seat compact hardtop convertible by Volkswagen produced 2006–2015, noted for its multi-piece retractable metal roof with an integrated sliding glass sunroof and Golf-based und…

Volkswagen Fox — compact city car Volkswagen Fox Small hatchback from Volkswagen designed for urban use. A compact, economical model positioned below larger Polo models and comparable in size to the Ford Ka.

Volkswagen Golf Compact car series introduced by Volkswagen in 1974, known for hatchback layout, GTI performance variant, broad global popularity and multiple generations up to an eighth generatio…

Volkswagen Golf Mk3: third-generation compact family car Volkswagen Golf Mk3 Overview of the Volkswagen Golf Mk3, its design and engineering, main models (including Variant and Cabriolet), production history, technical highlights and legacy in the compact-c…

Volkswagen Golf Mk4 — fourth-generation Golf (1997–2006) Volkswagen Golf Mk4 The Volkswagen Golf Mk4 is the fourth-generation compact car introduced in 1997. Known for improved build quality, a broad engine range and derivatives like the GTI and R32, it rem…

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (fifth generation) Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf produced 2003–2009. Introduced a new platform, updated interior and safety features, and a wide range of body styles and engines including sporty G…

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 The Volkswagen Golf Mk6, introduced in 2008, is the sixth-generation Golf. It refined the Mk5 formula with improved interior quality, chassis tuning and updated petrol and diesel e…

Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf (Mk7), introduced in 2012 on the MQB platform; compact hatchback family with petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric variants and performance GTI/R m…

Volkswagen Golf Plus — compact MPV derived from the Golf Volkswagen Golf Plus The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) based on the Golf hatchback. It offers higher seating, flexible interior space, and car-like driving dynamics for…

Volkswagen Golf Variant The Volkswagen Golf Variant is the estate (station wagon) version of the Golf compact car, produced since 1993. It offers more cargo space and practicality while sharing the Golf’s…

Volkswagen Jetta Compact sedan introduced by Volkswagen in 1979. A four-door derivative of the Golf, the Jetta evolved through multiple generations and nameplates (Vento, Bora), with petrol, diesel…

Volkswagen LT The Volkswagen LT is a line of light commercial vehicles produced by Volkswagen from 1975 to 2006, sold as vans, minibuses and chassis cabs; the later model was closely related to…

Volkswagen Passat: mid-size family car by Volkswagen Volkswagen Passat Overview of the Volkswagen Passat: its design, body styles, development since 1973, uses, technical characteristics, and notable regional variations.

Volkswagen Polo A compact supermini from Volkswagen introduced in 1975. The Polo has evolved through multiple generations as a practical city car, offered in a range of body styles and performance…

Volkswagen Polo Mk4 (fourth generation, 2002–2009) Volkswagen Polo Mk4 Comprehensive overview of the Volkswagen Polo Mk4: design, platform, production history, variants, and its shared underpinnings with SEAT and Škoda models.

Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (Typ 6R/6C) — fifth-generation Polo Volkswagen Polo Mk5 Overview, design, history and significance of the Volkswagen Polo Mk5: the fifth-generation Polo introduced in 2009, its engineering, facelift, variants and market role.

Volkswagen Tiguan Compact crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen since 2007. Known for versatility, available in short and long-wheelbase forms, multiple powertrains and optional AWD. Popular global m…

Volkswagen Touareg — mid-size luxury crossover SUV Volkswagen Touareg Mid-size luxury SUV from Volkswagen introduced in 2002. Known for shared engineering with other Volkswagen Group SUVs, on-road refinement, off-road capability, multiple engine opti…

Volkswagen Touran: compact MPV and family car Volkswagen Touran Compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from Volkswagen, introduced in 2003. Known for flexible seating, Golf-based platform, and a range of petrol and diesel engines with several mid-…

Volkswagen Transporter: history, design, and uses of the Transporter van series Volkswagen Transporter Overview of the Volkswagen Transporter range — its generations, rear-to-front engine change, body variants, cultural impact, and continuing role as a versatile commercial and passe…

Volkswagen Vento (1992–1998) — compact sedan based on Jetta Mk3 Volkswagen Vento The Volkswagen Vento was the name used in Europe for the third‑generation Volkswagen Jetta, sold as a compact family sedan between 1992 and 1998. Overview, design, markets, engines…

Volvo B10BLE — low-entry single-deck bus chassis (1992–2002) Volvo B10BLE The Volvo B10BLE is a low-entry single-deck bus chassis built by Volvo between 1992 and 2002, designed for urban and suburban transit with a low front floor and rear-mounted diesel…

Volvo C30 — compact premium hatchback (2006–2013) Volvo C30 Compact three‑door hatchback by Volvo, produced 2006–2013. Noted for its distinctive rear glass hatch, safety focus, T5 engine option, R‑Design and limited electric/Polestar varian…

Volvo S40 — compact executive car produced 1995–2012 Volvo S40 Overview of the Volvo S40, a compact five-seat saloon produced in two generations (1995–2012), its estate derivatives, design and safety features, market position and legacy.

Volvo S60 — compact executive sedan Volvo S60 The Volvo S60 is a compact executive sedan produced by Volvo since 2000. It blends Scandinavian design, safety technology and a range of conventional and electrified powertrains ac…

Volvo S80 — Volvo's executive sedan produced 1998–2016 Volvo S80 Mid-size executive sedan from Volvo produced in two generations (1998–2016). Known for safety, comfort and a range of petrol and diesel engines; succeeded by the S90 in 2016.

Volvo V40 — compact estate (1995–2004) and later name reuse Volvo V40 Compact estate produced by Volvo from 1995 to 2004; an estate version of the first‑generation S40, replaced by the V50. The V40 name was reused in 2012 for a different model.

Volvo V50 — compact estate car (2004–2012) Volvo V50 Compact estate (wagon) produced by Volvo from 2004 to 2012. Based on the second-generation S40, the V50 combined practical cargo space, Volvo safety features and a range of petrol…

Vossloh G1206 diesel-hydraulic freight locomotive Vossloh G1206 A German-built B'B' diesel-hydraulic freight locomotive introduced in the 1990s, the Vossloh G1206 is used across mainland Europe for mainline freight, industrial service and shunt…

Wagon (four-wheeled vehicle) Wagon A wagon is a four-wheeled vehicle with a load bed or box, traditionally drawn by animals or people and adapted over centuries for agriculture, trade, migration and many modern uses…