Do you miss the classic Volkswagen Beetle? Well, maybe you don’t have to anymore. The Volkswagen ID.4 was recently launched with the hopes of being seen as the new electrified VW bug. The Volkswagen ID.4 Wants to be the new Beetle The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 was recently revealed with the hopes of being a practical …
Given its best-selling status, the Volkswagen ‘Type 1’ Beetle’s influence shouldn’t be surprising. It inspired many cars beloved in their own right, like the Fiat 500 and 126p, the classic Mini Cooper, and the Chevrolet Corvair. But the Volkswagen Beetle did more than inspire cars; in some cases, it powered them. The Porsche 356, the …
Engine swaps are a common way to boost a car’s performance. And the results are especially dramatic when they’re performed in a small car. Mazda Miatas, classic Mini Coopers, Honda N600s, and even Porsche Caymans have been the subject of engine transplants. But what happens if you do it to an even smaller car? You …
For every icon like the Beetle, there are many more classic vehicles that languish in obscurity. Some nameplates, such as Ariel, Soriano, and even (at one point) Bugatti and Indian, manage to return. Tatra, though, is not one of them—at least not in the US. Which is a shame, because the 1930s Tatra T87 is …
The Golf name has adorned quite a few high-performance Volkswagens. And before the R, the fastest Golf was the all-wheel-drive R32. But before the hot hatch received its powertrain, another VW product tested it out first. Which led to one of the rarest, fastest, and priciest Volkswagen Beetles ever: the Beetle RSI. Volkswagen Beetle RSI …
While the ID Buzz, aka the electric Microbus, isn’t quite production-ready, it may not be the only iconic vehicle Volkswagen’s rebooting into an EV. 2019 saw the release of the final Volkswagen Beetle. Despite its styling and long history, consumer interest lagged, and VW discontinued it. But now, there’s rumors of a new Volkswagen Beetle—an …
It’s fairly common for automakers to kill off low-selling cars in their lineups, even those with the most popular nameplates. One car discontinuation that still hurts though is Volkswagen’s decision to sunset production on the beloved Volkswagen Beetle. We are still hoping that VW will revive this lovely coupe but for now, our only choice …
The iconic Volkswagen Beetle is such a pleasant ride that many enthusiasts think that you should own one, at least once. Throughout its long history, this classic coupe made a name for itself for being both sporty and fun. But unfortunately, VW officially stopped producing the Beetle in 2019 so the only option we have …
Out of all the iconic cars that have been in the automotive market, the Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most recognized and popular nameplates. And while Volkswagen had great success with its rounded compact coupe for over eight decades, making it a household name and even a beacon of the counter-culture, it’s still rather …
Overall, vehicles have gotten better over time. Sure, they’ve also gotten larger and heavier. But in terms of technology and safety, new cars trump classic ones. However, not every vehicle improved over the years. In chasing refinement, some risk losing their way, and their reputations along the way. And there’s one car, in particular, that …
In an industry first, Volkswagen will convert your original Beetle to an electric drivetrain. It is partnering with eClassics in Germany to turn your car into an electric Volkswagen Beetle. eClassics’ first conversion is shown here, a 1973 Super Beetle ‘vert, and we have to say, it looks good. All VW-Made Components The cool part …
