Volkswagen Celebrates 75 Years in North America
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January 17, 2024
Volkswagen Beetle
For 2017, the playful Beetle retains only the 170-horsepower, four-cylinder turbo engine paired with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. A Dune cabriolet joins the jacked-up coupe of the same name introduced in 2016, and 200 units of the #PinkBeetle (with metallic fuchsia paint) will be sold in Canada this year. The more masculine Denim edition returns too, as does the Classic, which now replaces the Comfortline trim level. The entry-level version is still the Beetle Trendline.
Hello Summer: 1979 VW Super Beetle With Just 257 Km Could Be Yours
Classic Cars
Summer 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 …June 21, 2023
10 Car Names That Should Make a Comeback
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May 27, 2022
5 Pre-Owned Convertibles to Enjoy Summer
Pre-owned vehicles
Convertible 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 …May 5, 2022
Dream Hotel Rooms for Car Lovers
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August 10, 2021
Top 10 Most Popular Cars in Video Games
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March 26, 2020
Goodbye Volkswagen Beetle, Hello Future
Special Events
Nearly 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 …July 11, 2019
The End: The Last Volkswagen Beetle Leaves the Assembly Line
Spotlight on
Quite 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 …July 8, 2019
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: Topless for Less
Test Drives
We have to admit that our Canadian climate isn’t favourable for owning a convertible. With our endless winters, sales on this type of vehicle aren’t very high, so less and less models are available on our market for lack of profitability. Most convertibles are now sold by luxury brands, and …November 30, 2017
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune: Keeping it Fresh
Test Drives
Every year in Montreal there is a large European car show called Eurokracy. The event attracts Euro enthusiasts from all over Eastern Canada and Northeastern USA in what has become a must-attend—not just for Euro owners, but for any car enthusiast. That being said, it helps to be able to …October 10, 2016
First Drive: 2015 VW Beetle Classic
First Drives
When Volkswagen launch the “new” Beetle back in 1997, it was undeniably cute. With its bubble shape and bubbly personality to match, the relaunched Bug captured the hearts of buyers the world over. But, after 14 years of production, the Beetle grew tired, and designers were faced with a conundrum: …June 1, 2015
2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI: Not Winter-Ready?
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Volkswagen has long been a champion of diesel technology in North America, often standing as the lone brand willing to import its turbocharged, oil-burning European passenger cars and offer them for sale in the U.S. and Canada. It was a certainty that the recently redesigned of the Volkswagen Beetle would …February 1, 2013
Volkswagen to Offer Free Part Replacement on Three Older Models
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If you own a 2012-2016 Volkswagen equipped with a diesel engine, watch your mailbox. The automaker might soon reach out to offer a free part replacement. To be clear, no safety recall is involved here. Rather, Volkswagen Canada is conducting a campaign to recover potentially faulty auxiliary heater elements for …November 11, 2024
Forget an Electric Beetle, Volkswagen CEO Says
Electric
A 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. June 26, 2023
This 6,400-Hp Beetle Could Become the World’s Quickest EV
Buzz
There 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 …July 5, 2022
22 of These VW Beetle Restomods Will Sell for $780,000 Apiece
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The 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 …June 17, 2022
9 Discontinued Vehicles That Were Sold as New in 2021
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January 14, 2022
Top Makes and Models in 2021 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
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February 25, 2021
Want to Buy a Jet-powered Volkswagen Beetle for $700,000?
Buzz
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. December 11, 2020
5 Iconic Cars Designed in Cybertruck Style
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May 1, 2020
A Final Farewell to the VW Beetle to Ring in a New Year and Era
News
As 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 …December 31, 2019
How the VW Beetle Could Survive as an EV… and What it Might Look Like
Electric
Were you sad to hear that production of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle will end next year as the current generation bows out? Well, don’t shed a tear just yet. According to a report by Autocar , the company is already working on a plan that would see the lovable Bug …July 6, 2018
2017 Volkswagen #Pinkbeetle: For the Millenials
News
Volkswagen advertises its Beetle as a car for a hip, young crowd. However, not many of these young buyers are lining up to buy the stylish little vehicle, storied past or not. With the latest special edition of the Beetle, Volkswagen is trying to attract the millennials, and more specifically …June 2, 2016
VW launching Beetle Dune, Beetle Denim models for 2016
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A pair of throwback Beetles will be available at Volkswagen dealerships in 2016, joining the Beetle Classic in a growing retro lineup. Whereas Volkswagen set out to recapture the original Bug's glory with the Beetle Classic , the Beetle Dune and Denim models take the car in two very distinct …November 24, 2015
Review: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Classic
Video Reviews
The 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 …
Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Video Reviews
Do 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. 
2015 Volkswagen Beetle
Video Reviews
If you like its style, the Beetle is a good choice, combining modern technology with a retro appearance. More on the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. 
2012 Volkswagen Beetle turbo
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Our review of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle turbo
