Volkswagen Beetle
The Volkswagen Beetle delivers its retro styling with a more aggressive modern edge, making it an appealing choice in the compact coupe segment. Also available as a convertible, the Beetle offers a range of drivetrain choices including a 1.8L turbocharged four-cylinder (170 horsepower), a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder (210 horsepower), and a 140-hp 2.0L turbodiesel four-cylinder that's also good for 236 lbs.-ft. of torque and great fuel efficiency figures.
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Classic Cars
Hello Summer: 1979 VW Super Beetle With Just 257 Km Could Be Yours
Hello Summer: 1979 VW Super Beetle With Just 257 Km Could Be YoursSummer is here, officially, and if you’re looking for a cool little cabriolet to make the most of the hot season, have we got a gem for you. Posted on auction website Bring a Trailer , this 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible is offered at no reserve on dealer consignment …
Pre-owned vehicles
5 Pre-Owned Convertibles to Enjoy Summer
5 Pre-Owned Convertibles to Enjoy SummerConvertible season just started and you're still looking for an affordable model for the summer? Have you thought about a pre-owned convertible? Because many automakers have abandoned this segment over the last decade, you currently have more options when shopping for used cars than new ones. No matter what your …
Special Events
Goodbye Volkswagen Beetle, Hello Future
Goodbye Volkswagen Beetle, Hello FutureNearly everybody has a Volkswagen Beetle story to tell. A survey has never been done to our knowledge in Canada, but we’re quite convinced that a the very least, a third of us have an uncle, a parent or someone close that can tell you about their experience with the …
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The End: The Last Volkswagen Beetle Leaves the Assembly Line
The End: The Last Volkswagen Beetle Leaves the Assembly LineQuite officially, this is the last time we will be saying goodbye to the legendary, quirky and fun-loving Volkswagen Beetle . Well, at least to a petrol- or diesel-burning version. This is not the first time we say farewell to the car, as the last unit of the original Beetle …
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Forget an Electric Beetle, Volkswagen CEO Says
Forget an Electric Beetle, Volkswagen CEO SaysA return of the Volkswagen Beetle as a fully electric vehicle has fueled rumours ever since the iconic German coupe/cabriolet bowed out in 2019—and even more with the automaker resurrecting the Type 2 minivan in the form of the ID. Buzz . However, all hopes are now lost, it seems.
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This 6,400-Hp Beetle Could Become the World’s Quickest EV
This 6,400-Hp Beetle Could Become the World’s Quickest EVThere are plenty of Volkswagen Beetle conversions out there, even some that replace the internal combustion engine with electric motors and batteries. Classic Beetles turned into EVs are simply awesome. The one we want to talk to you about today is really special. Based on the modern-generation Beetle, it is …
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22 of These VW Beetle Restomods Will Sell for $780,000 Apiece
22 of These VW Beetle Restomods Will Sell for $780,000 ApieceThe Volkswagen Beetle retired for the second time about three years ago and many fans would love to see it make a comeback, possibly as an EV. How does an ID. Beetle sound to you? In the meantime, a German tuner by the name of Milivié has revealed sketches and …
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Want to Buy a Jet-powered Volkswagen Beetle for $700,000?
Want to Buy a Jet-powered Volkswagen Beetle for $700,000?Do you miss the Volkswagen Beetle ? Yeah, it’s still kind of sad that production ended for good in July 2019. Now, we’ll put a smile on your face with a Beetle that’s for sale on Craigslist . You may have seen it before on the web or on TV.
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A Final Farewell to the VW Beetle to Ring in a New Year and Era
A Final Farewell to the VW Beetle to Ring in a New Year and EraAs you know, the iconic Volkswagen Beetle officially ended production last summer. For a final farewell, the “people’s car” will be honoured in an animated short film titled The Last Mile , set to debut during ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020’ on ABC tonight. The …
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Review: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic
Review: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle ClassicThe Volkswagen Beetle is undeniably iconic. But it's forgivable to find the new car more cute than classic. Thankfully, Volkswagen has a remedy for that, introducing a new Beetle Classic model that blends cutesy charm with vintage flair for a car that's worthy of its name. This segment originally appeared …
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Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleDo you think “lively drive” and “Volkswagen Beetle” belong in the same sentence? Graeme Fletcher sure does, as we find out in this edition of Test Drive, featuring the 2015 Beetle Convertible. This segment originally appeared on Episode 3 of Motoring 2015.
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2015 Volkswagen Beetle
2015 Volkswagen BeetleIf you like its style, the Beetle is a good choice, combining modern technology with a retro appearance. More on the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle.
