March 19, 2024
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Volkswagen Beetle LSR Sets New Speed Record at World of Speed

The Volkswagen Beetle has demonstrated one more that it is not just an iconic model in the 1970s, the sweet car managing to set a new lap record at the World of Speed event, becoming thus the fastest Beetle ever built. We are looking here at the Volkswagen Beetle LSR built with an impressive power

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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune Is Out, Will Officially Debut at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show

The all-new Volkswagen Beetle Dune also previewed as the Dune Concept at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, was recently launched in the virtual world, the model heading to the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show for an official unveiling. The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune is coming with a distinctive body style which will set it apart

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle GRC Receives New Powertrain

It is now official that the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle GRC has just received a new engine, which will make the sports car more performance in the Global Rallycross Championship. The news have been also confirmed by the company`s representative Jost Capito, who is also the director in the motorsport division, stating that the 2015 Volkswagen

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic Launched in the U.S. from $20,195

The Volkswagen German carmaker is already launching the 2015 Beetle Classic at its American dealerships, where the cheapest model will be priced at $20,195. The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic will come with three color choices for the base aforementioned price, like the Reflex Silver, Black Uni and the Pure White trims. The standard version will

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Volkswagen unveils the Dune concept in Detroit

For the next several days, expect to see a lot of news covering various manufacturers that were present at Detroit for the 2014 NAIAS. A very interesting presence was that of Volkswagen, a car maker with high expectations. Not too long ago, they announced they intend to become the biggest player in this industry and

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Volkswagen Beetle tuned by ABT Sportsline

ABT Sportsline released photos and details on their new tuning kit, a comprehensive package brining both styling and performance tweaks. Under the hood, the 2.0-liters TSI unit produces 240 horses and 340Nm of torque while the 1.4-liter TSI is now capable to deliver 140 horses and 220Nm of torque. On the other hand, ABT increases

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UK gets 100 units of the Volkswagen GSR Beetle

They call it the Gelb-Schwarze Renner (GSR) and it translates to a Gold-Black Racer. And they got it spot on with this Beetle. Built as a tribute to the 1970’s Volkswagen 1303 S Beetle GSR, this new vehicle will only be available in 3.500 units worldwide, with 100 of those being brought to England. Powering

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Volkswagen Beetle 53 Edition debuts in Spain

The Germans from Volkswagen decided to release photos and details on a special edition of the new Beetle. We talk about the 53 Edition, a model which is especially dedicated to the Spanish market. Under the bonnet, VW will offer a total of three units starting with a 1.2-liter TSI with 105hp and continuing with

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Volkswagen upgrades engine range for new Beetle

Good news if you are looking to get the new Beetle as the German company just introduced two engines in the range of the small model. We talk about a new 2.0-liter TDI diesel able to develop 138 horsepower and will be available exclusively with the Design and Sport trims. The frugal unit returns a

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VW Beetle Convertible to debut at Los Angeles

It seems that the open top version of the new Volkswagen Beetle will debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show which opens its gates later this year. Even most of us were sure that the German company will unveil the model at this month’s automotive event in New York, Volkswagen decided to delay the

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VW extends the diesel offering for the new Beetle in the U.S.

The Germans from Volkswagen have some good news for the American customers looking forward for a diesel version of the new Beetle. To be more precise, the German car maker will introduce a new 2.0-liter diesel engine able to deliver 140 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of peak torque at the upcoming Chicago Motor Show. The

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Volkswagen unveils new Beetle concept

The new generation Volkswagen Beetle has been revealed few months ago, the Frankfurt Motor Show being the perfect place for Volkswagen to unveil a concept version of the model. Besides the aggressive and powerful Beetle R concept which packs a 2.0-liter TFSI engine able to develop 265 horsepower, VW decided to unveil a prototype which

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Volkswagen launches the new Beetle on April 18 together with MTV

The Germans from Volkswagen decided to launch the new Beetle in a partnership with the famous music channel, MTV. Named “the 21st century Beetle”, the new German tiny vehicle will see the daylight on April 18 in Germany, at Berlin but also in the same time in New York and Shanghai. Thus, the new VW

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Volkswagen recalls 27 New Beetle vehicles in US

A quite strange situation happened in US as the Germans from Volkswagen are forced to recall 27 New Beetle vehicles because they don’t meet the NHTSA requirments which lead to another strange decision. Volkswagen decided to replace the units with vehicles manufactured before September 1st, 2010. Why this kind of decision? Well, the replacement vehicles

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New details about the 2012 VW Beetle

I don’t know how many of you will pay attention to this post because most buyers of Volkswagen Beetle are girls and most girls are not so interested about the news of this car, no offence. Anyway, you should know that we got some new interesting details but there is just one photo on the

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