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Classics Volkswagen Fusca Safari (1972): The Beetle granddaddy of the Polo Robust

Volkswagen Fusca Safari (1972): The Beetle granddaddy of the Polo Robust

The background to the off-road crawler was the construction of the Transamazonica motorway
By Brian Potter 9 March 2024
Weird VW Beetle camper is part car, part log cabin

VW Beetle camper is part car, part log cabin

It has a functional chimney because there's a tiny fireplace inside.
By Brian Potter 18 July 2023
Rumours Volkswagen says the Beetle is not coming back

Volkswagen says the Beetle is not coming back

VW will keep some of its historic names but the Beetle isn't considered one that defines the brand.
By Brian Potter 27 June 2023
Classics 1965 VW Beetle woodie barn find is the perfect candidate for a quick restoration

1965 VW Beetle woodie barn find is the perfect candidate for a quick restoration

It has a 1940s Ford-style bonnet and a complete woodie estate body.
By Brian Potter 5 June 2023
19:51 Weird UK: VW Beetle pickup truck built on a BMW E46 estate is oddly appealing

UK: VW Beetle pickup truck built on a BMW E46 estate is oddly appealing

It took 18 weeks, and also borrowed parts from a Ford F-150, Peugeot 206, and Porsche Cayman.
By Mark Webb 28 May 2023
02:00 Toys RC classic VW Beetle makes us start our holiday wishlist early

RC classic VW Beetle makes us start our holiday wishlist early

The holidays have just been concluded but we're already looking forward to the next one.
By Brian Potter 16 January 2023
21:32 Races and Chases UK: This VW Beetle drag racing EV has 6,400 bhp from four motors

UK: This VW Beetle drag racing EV has 6,400 bhp from four motors

Unlike many Beetle builds, this one actually uses the newest model not a classic one as a base.
By Brian Potter 6 July 2022
Official Milivié 1 is a Volkswagen Beetle restomod that costs €570,000

Milivié 1 is a Volkswagen Beetle restomod that costs €570,000

The company is making just 22 of them.
By Chris Bruce 19 June 2022
Rumours Volkswagen CEO doesn't rule out New Beetle EV on MEB platform

Volkswagen CEO doesn't rule out New Beetle EV on MEB platform

An electric VW pickup truck for the US could also be in the works.
By Brian Potter 17 February 2022
01:08 Races and Chases This Porsche 911 Turbo vs VW Beetle drag race almost had us fooled

This Porsche 911 Turbo vs VW Beetle drag race almost had us fooled

The Matrix has you, Neo.
By Brian Potter 17 January 2022
16:01 Races and Chases UK: Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs 450-bhp, Tesla-powered VW Beetle drag race

UK: Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs 450-bhp, Tesla-powered VW Beetle drag race

The one with the powerplant in the back wins.
By Brian Potter 5 November 2021
05:09 Races and Chases Rare VW Beetle GSR goes flat out on the Autobahn for top speed run

Rare VW Beetle GSR goes flat out on the Autobahn for top speed run

That's one fast bug.
By Adrian Padeanu 25 September 2021
Design VW discarded 70 potential Beetle replacements, here are a few

VW discarded 70 potential Beetle replacements, here are a few

What could have been.
By Angel Sergeev 17 July 2021
01:27 Classics Super Bugger camper is the VW Beetle you can live in

Super Bugger camper is the VW Beetle you can live in

The interior is straight out of the 1970s.
By Chris Bruce 19 May 2021
04:21 Weird Oversized VW Beetle is one large bug

Oversized VW Beetle is one large bug

Even Herbie isn’t immune from the quarantine 15.
By Matthew Crisara 1 September 2020
Design This go-kart fashioned from a Volkswagen Beetle wing is cute

This go-kart fashioned from a Volkswagen Beetle wing is cute

We want one. We want one now.
By Jacob Oliva 24 August 2020
04:38 Lifestyle Bespoke VW Beetle is the cutest motorhome ever

Bespoke VW Beetle is the cutest motorhome ever

Man, the 70s were weird.
By Anthony Alaniz 3 March 2020
01:30 Industry VW says goodbye to the Beetle with emotional video

VW says goodbye to the Beetle with emotional video

Who is cutting onions?
By Anthony Alaniz 31 December 2019
10:02 Weird Lifted VW Beetle is a budget off-road-ish machine

Lifted VW Beetle is a budget off-road-ish machine

Well, this looks like a blast.
By Anthony Alaniz 7 December 2019
Renderings VW Beetle GTI rendering is the sporty bug that never was

VW Beetle GTI rendering is the sporty bug that never was

An awesome "what if" GTI.
By Nico Ylanan 8 September 2019
Manufacturing / Production This is the last Beetle that Volkswagen will ever make

This is the last Beetle that Volkswagen will ever make

Say your final goodbyes to the automotive icon.
By Anthony Alaniz 11 July 2019
06:45 Celebrity / Entertainment James May says the VW Beetle is the most significant car in history

James May says the VW Beetle is the most significant car in history

You'll hate it but you have to drive it.
By Angel Sergeev 17 June 2019
10:01 Special Editions Here’s what made the £65,000 VW Beetle RSi so special

Here’s what made the £65,000 VW Beetle RSi so special

Carbon fibre bodied plus a VR6 engine under its bonnet.
By Jacob Oliva 17 June 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning New Beetle ute conversion is ready to haul your heart

New Beetle ute conversion is ready to haul your heart

Smyth Performance offers conversion kits to build a Beetle Ute, and it's surprisingly affordable.
By Christopher Smith 30 March 2019
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