Volkswagen seized the moment to unveil their latest editions of Beetles next to their two special edition Golf GTIs at this year’s Chicago Auto Show: the new Volkswagen Beetle GSR and Beetle R Line, both of which bring a little more sporty appeal to the Beetle lineup. Beginning with the GSR, which stands for Gelb [...]
Volkswagen has decided to punt another Super Bowl ad into the public sphere as the television advertisements gear up for this year’s competition. This one features Volkswagen’s latest Beetle and is entitled “Get Happy.” “We’re excited to reveal this year’s campaign which is designed to bring a jolt of happiness to viewers’ daily lives,” Volkswagen’s [...]
Conan O’Brien has launched a new contest called ‘Occupy Conan.’ As a part of the contest, users will be given the chance to recreate their own full-episode of Conan and have it air on TV sometime early next year. The special episode consists of 79 clips that you can find here. To take part in the [...]
Today at the 2012 LA Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the convertible version of the all-new Beetle. Design for the new Beetle convertible remains in line with the standard version’s latest generation, incorporating elements form the classic models of the past. It features a traditional soft-top that closes in about 10 seconds with the push of [...]
VW is bringing back the classic Disney “Herbie” character with the Beetle Edition 53. Paying homage to the original Herbie from the 1968 film “The Love Bug” and its several following sequels, the VW gets its exterior coated in Herbie’s colors. All white paint is accented with red and blue stripes on the hood, doors [...]
Volkswagen of America has announced the pricing detail for the 2013 Beetle Fender Edition, which is on its way to dealerships as you read this. The Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition is available with two powertrains: the 170-horsepower 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission; and the turbocharged 2.0-liter [...]
Volkswagen peeled the digital covers on the latest addition to the current Beetle: the all-new 2013 Beetle Convertible ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The new 2013 Beetle Convertible follows a long standing tradition of being one of the longest automobiles to ever be in production in history. That [...]
Volkswagen has launched the new Beetle R-Line Package before its debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. The Volkswagen Beetle R-Line is based on the top ‘Sport’ trim and features a sportier appearance inside/out. The Volkswagen Beetle R-Line can be had with any of the twelve colors offered and features new front [...]
When Volkswagen finally set out to redesign the Beetle for 2012, one of the key points the automaker set out to hit, in the interest of expanding the model’s market, was to grab the attention of more men. The German automaker packed in plenty of style, power and awesome options like a Fender sound system, [...]
Alright you marine freaks – Shark Week is coming up from August 12 through the 16 on the Discovery Channel and this year is more special than ever. Why? Because it’s the 25th Anniversary of Shark Week. Volkswagen has teamed up with Discovery Channel to celebrate the 25 years by having its engineers construct a [...]
