From the outside, there was no mistaking the shape for anything else. The oddball curved shape that gave rise to the name ‘Beetle’ or ‘Bug’ was actually born out of the need to use less steel—it was ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

The Volkswagen Beetle convertible is a great bang-for-your-buck classic. This one tosses the air-cooled flat-four in favor of an electric motor. The conversion uses parts by EV West, and it gives the ...

Like all cars, the Volkswagen Beetle isn’t without problems. The issues vary across model years, with some experiencing more issues than others. Let’s look at the three of the worst Volkswagen Beetle ...

Volkswagen discontinued the Beetle back in 2019, which is a shame because it is an icon from automotive history and arguably one of the most recognizable vehicles of all time. There is hope that it ...

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In 1974, the Volkswagen Golf launched as the replacement for the Beetle, but prior to that, several other attempts were made to replace the iconic Bug. VW recently put together a press release showing ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

This week, the stylish Range Rover Evoque adds a bigger dose of power and sophistication. Pat Goss has advice on replacing thinner threads. Brian Robinson monkeys around on a couple nostalgic Honda ...

Maybe it was a first car, or maybe something special happened in it. Perhaps it was or is your favorite car. Everyone seems to have a Beetle story. I’ve owned two bugs, and both remain special in ...

Volkswagen figures about two-thirds of Beetle Convertible buyers are women and that means a lot of men are missing out. Perhaps those guys went elsewhere because the Beetle lacks a conventional, manly ...