Volkswagen is reportedly contemplating turning the next-generation Beetle into a pure electric, four-door model in its quest to broaden its EV range. If green light, the model would sit on Volkswagen Group’s flexible MEB electric vehicle architecture that is set to debut under the I.D. EV hatchback next year. VW …
Read More »This ABT-tuned Volkswagen Beetle is almost worthy of a GTI badge
It isn’t often a tuner shows an interest in the Volkswagen Beetle but that’s exactly what Volkswagen/Audi tuner, ABT has done by turning this Beetle into something worthy of a GTI badge. The tuned Beetle pumps out a stout 213kW and 430Nm of torque from its 2.0- litre TSI engine, …
Read More »Memminger Roadster 2.7 is a 157kW mid-engine Beetle
The demise of the current-generation Volkswagen Beetle may have brought a few tears to fashionistas and hairdressers alike, but it is the original air-cooled, rear-engined Beetle that still tucks at the heartstrings of purists. Hearing their prayers, Memminger has produced what is arguably a Beetle that is even better than …
Read More »Pimped up Tanner Foust Racing ENEOS RWB VW Beetle
A Volkswagen Beetle pimped up by rallycross driver, Tanner Foust in collaboration with Porsche tuners, RAUH-Welt Begriff, has been unveiled at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Dubbed the Tanner Foust Racing ENEOS RWB Beetle and based on the 2014 Volkswagen Bettle R-Line, the show car is equipped with a …
Read More »Volkswagen previews Beetle Dune concept – debuts at 2014 Detroit Show
Volkswagen has announced the new Beetle Dune concept will make its debut at the 2014 North American International Motor Show next week. As you can see from these preview sketches, the concept is based on the latest Volkswagen Beetle and may look a little familiar as the German marque has …
Read More »2013 Volkswagen Beetle Review
Photos by: Dario Duno The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the brand’s oldest models. The original was launched in 1938 and has since sold more than 22 million units worldwide. It was “the people’s car” – simple, affordable and dynamically robust. Unlike its humble forebear, the latest generation Volkswagen Beetle …
Read More »All-new 2013 Volkswagen Beetle launched in Australia
The all-new Volkswagen Beetle (read our review here)is on sale in Australia, marking the 60th anniversary since the original Beetle landed in Australia, then, simply known as ‘the Volkswagen’ The new Beetle is the third-generation since it re-entered the market in 2000. For 2013, Volkswagen has simplified the line-up, with …
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