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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

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

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 05 June 2023

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

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 06 July 2022

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

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 05 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

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 Anthony Karr 17 July 2021

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

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 01 September 2020

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 03 March 2020

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

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 07 December 2019

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 08 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 Anthony Karr 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

Aftermarket / Tuning

This VW Beetle is not your typical custom build

This VW Beetle is not your typical custom build

With a turbocharged Subaru engine at the rear, this Beetle is ready to roll.

By Jacob Oliva 18 March 2019

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