• The Volkswagen Beetle-officially the Volkswagen Type 1, is an economy car that was manufactured and marketed by the German company Volkswagen (VW) from 1938 until 2003. (wikipedia.org)
  • It was my understanding that the Volkswagen Beetle was produced from 1938 through to 2003 and that the body shell was unchanged throughout this period. (rmweb.co.uk)
  • Some 22.5 million Beetles have been built since 1938, and although the heritage is obvious-the new car really is new from the ground up-bystanders might not notice much of a difference from the 2010 model. (yahoo.com)
  • At its press launch in Berlin , Volkswagen had a 1958 model on hand, which was a kick to drive (see below for Jay Leno's test drive of the 1938 model, which hardly changed over 20 years). (yahoo.com)
  • produced in both a 'design' and 'sport' trim line, the 2012 'beetle' attenuates the curves of the iconic model with a lower profile, longer front hood, a more angled windshield, and a panoramic roof that is 80% larger than that of previous releases. (designboom.com)
  • Don't let your radiator keep you from enjoying the freedom of cruising the highways and byways in your iconic Volkswagen Beetle. (radiator.com)
  • That , in a nutshell, is the problem Volkswagen faces as the company sets to re-launch its iconic model, which returns to the U.S. this October after a one-year hiatus. (yahoo.com)
  • In 1974, Volkswagen's own front-wheel drive Golf hatchback succeeded the Beetle. (wikipedia.org)
  • One of the most anticipated reveals coming out of the Detroit Auto Show was Volkswagen's newest concept EV, which was rumored to be Beetle-inspired , and the cat is now out of the bag! (inhabitat.com)
  • The Beetle comes with Volkswagen's standard three-year/60,000-mile warranty, which isn't the most generous around. (autoexpress.co.uk)
  • The Beetle gave rise to multiple variants: mainly the 1950 Type 2 'Bus', the 1955 Karmann Ghia, as well as the 1961 Type 3 'Ponton' and the 1968 Type 4 (411/412) family cars, ultimately forming the basis of an entirely rear-engined VW product range. (wikipedia.org)
  • We can offer you a radiator for Volkswagen Beetle models produced in 1950 through 2013. (radiator.com)
  • However the Oxford Diecast model of a Volkswagen Beetle appears in their catalogue as 1950 - 1970. (rmweb.co.uk)
  • In 1994, Volkswagen unveiled the Concept One, a "retro"-themed concept car with a resemblance to the original Beetle, and in 1998 introduced the "New Beetle", built on the contemporary Golf platform with styling recalling the original Type 1. (wikipedia.org)
  • just in advance of the new york auto show , volkswagen has unveiled the 2012 ' beetle ', with a redesign imagined as 'a new original' but hearkening back to the earliest 'beetles' rather than the 1998 model. (designboom.com)
  • It remained in production through 2010, and was succeeded in 2011 by the Beetle (A5), the last variant of the Beetle, which was also more reminiscent of the original Beetle. (wikipedia.org)
  • We were on the scene this morning as the new electric VW Beetle design - called the E-Bugster - was officially revealed and while its curvy top is definitely reminiscent of the Bug (er Beetle), it's got a slightly more svelte shape that gives it extra sex appeal. (inhabitat.com)
  • Literally, the name was never attached to the car until now: for the first time, a "Beetle" or "Volkswagen" badge is optional. (yahoo.com)
  • The need for a people's car (Volkswagen in German), its concept and its functional objectives were formulated by the leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap, simple car to be mass-produced for his country's new road network (Reichsautobahn). (wikipedia.org)
  • the 2012 'beetle' offers three options for engines: a 2.5L gasoline 5-cylinder, a 2L TSI turbocharged gasoline engine, and 2L TDI clean diesel model. (designboom.com)
  • Volkswagen continued to prosper, turning out 876,255 cars from its factories for the 1962 model year starting in August 1961. (hagerty.com)
  • Ten exterior colors were offered for the 1962 Volkswagen Beetle Sedans, but two were for the Standard model, which was very rare. (hagerty.com)
  • The Beetle had at least five variations on the basic body shell whilst the original (air cooled model) was in production in Germany between 1946 and 1979. (rmweb.co.uk)
  • To its credit, Volkswagen has dropped the "New" from the official model name, thus avoiding awkward references to the "new New Beetle. (yahoo.com)
  • If you know it's built on a VW Golf platform, it will come as no surprise to learn the Volkswagen Beetle earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating - but it was tested back in 2013 when the NCAP regime was a bit less rigorous. (autoexpress.co.uk)
  • Few vehicles are viewed with such genuine affection as the popular Volkswagen Beetle, commonly known by its nickname, the 'Bug. (radiator.com)
  • As with all vehicles, your Volkswagen Beetle may suffer from problems with overheating caused by an issue with the radiator. (radiator.com)
  • And for writing an entertaining Beetle review. (yahoo.com)
  • The result was the first Volkswagen, and one of the first rear-engined cars since the Brass Era. (wikipedia.org)
  • AFAIK the Mexican Beetles were basically the '68 onwards cars and not the 1302/1303. (rmweb.co.uk)
  • Remember, the New Beetle was one of the cars Brad Pitt and Edward Norton beat with baseball bats in 'Fight Club. (yahoo.com)
  • That said, the engine range and major mechanicals have all been proven widely in Volkswagen Group cars from VW , SEAT and Skoda , so we wouldn't be overly concerned. (autoexpress.co.uk)
  • I love my beetle! (edmunds.com)
  • I have always loved VW Beetles, so I absolutely love this EV! (inhabitat.com)
  • I love my Beetle," German yoga instructor Johanna Claassen says of her pearlescent blue 2010 New Beetle . (yahoo.com)
  • According to Valbuena, 70 percent of the previous generation Beetle buyers were females. (yahoo.com)
  • The original 25 hp (18.6 kW) Beetle was designed for a top speed around 100 km/h (62 mph), which would be a viable cruising speed on the Reichsautobahn system. (wikipedia.org)
  • The original concept behind the first Volkswagen, the company, and its name is the notion of a people's car - a car affordable and practical enough for common people to own. (wikipedia.org)
  • The original Volkswagen-the Beetle-is flatter and fatter, so what's the problem? (yahoo.com)
  • It has a rear-engine design with a two-door body style and is intended for five occupants (later, Beetles were restricted to four people in some countries). (wikipedia.org)
  • Still, all Beetles come with six airbags, electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes fitted as standard, but you won't find exotic extras like adaptive cruise control or city brake assist - even on the options list. (autoexpress.co.uk)
  • The car became widely known in its home country as the Käfer (German for "beetle", cognate with English chafer) and was later marketed under that name in Germany, and as the Volkswagen in other countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Beetle marked a significant trend, led by Volkswagen, and then by Fiat and Renault, whereby the rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout increased from 2.6 percent of continental Western Europe's car production in 1946 to 26.6 percent in 1956. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Beetle underwent many, many detail changes over its long production life. (rmweb.co.uk)
  • The car was then internally designated the Volkswagen Type 1, and marketed simply as the Volkswagen. (wikipedia.org)
  • The profile and rear angles are where similarities to the more androgynous Type 1 Beetle are most apparent, from the steeply raked A-pillar and windshield to the swept-back C-pillar, which flattens the previous car's dome-like roof and creates precious headroom for rear passengers. (yahoo.com)
  • Maybe it was the '58 model's khaki color, or lack of seatbelts, or fire extinguisher-whatever it was, the Type 1 Beetle was not feminine. (yahoo.com)
  • But aesthetically speaking, the Type 1 had a bulldog's demeanor (even its engine growled like a canine), whereas the New Beetle and-the new 2012 Beetle-resemble a pug more than a pit bull. (yahoo.com)
  • Of course you can't extrapolate the results straight across from the Golf VI to the Beetle, but the results are worth noting. (autoexpress.co.uk)
  • With 21,529,464 produced, the Beetle is the longest-running and most-manufactured car of a single platform ever made. (wikipedia.org)
  • the shape changes noted, though, will be istantly spotted by Beetle buffs. (rmweb.co.uk)
  • Who needs badges when the overall shape is instantly recognizable as a Beetle? (yahoo.com)
  • Protect your 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle from the unexpected. (hagerty.com)
  • The major change for the 1973 Beetle involved a curved panoramic windshield for the Super Beetle that was 43 percent bigger than the old one. (hagerty.com)
  • The Super Beetle increased to $2459 and the Cabriolet jumped almost $500, to $3050. (hagerty.com)
  • The idea of a Super Beetle is a natural evolution of the line, and whichever version you favor, the 1999 new Beetle Turbo, or the EIP supercharged Beetle, both are proof that Beetlemania is here to stay! (motorweek.org)
  • As Autobahn speeds increased in the postwar years, its output was boosted to 36, then 40 hp (26.8, then 29.8 kW), the configuration that lasted through 1966 and became the "classic" Volkswagen motor. (wikipedia.org)
  • In short, this Beetle appears to be a 1966 version. (autoevolution.com)
  • 1966 is one of eight years when Beetle production exceeded one million units. (autoevolution.com)
  • The Beetle would shortly become an iconic symbol of 1960s counterculture, embraced by a demographic that was exactly the opposite of Hitler's homogenized ideal. (mentalfloss.com)
  • But this doesn't necessarily mean finding a 1960s Beetle in good condition is easy. (autoevolution.com)
  • In 1974, Volkswagen's own front-wheel drive Golf hatchback succeeded the Beetle. (wikipedia.org)
  • The need for a people's car (Volkswagen in German), its concept and its functional objectives were formulated by the leader of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, who wanted a cheap, simple car to be mass-produced for his country's new road network (Reichsautobahn). (wikipedia.org)
  • The original concept behind the first Volkswagen, the company, and its name is the notion of a people's car - a car affordable and practical enough for common people to own. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although the Volkswagen Beetle was mainly the brainchild of Ferdinand Porsche and Adolf Hitler, the idea of a "people's car" is much older than Nazism and has existed since the mass-production of cars was introduced. (wikipedia.org)
  • Manufacturing for the Volkswagen (or "People's Car") went on hiatus. (mentalfloss.com)
  • Anticipating this need, Volkswagen is weighing in with a muscle bug of its own, this 1999 New Beetle Turbo. (motorweek.org)
  • Although designed in the 1930s, due to World War II, civilian Beetles only began to be produced in significant numbers by the end of the 1940s. (wikipedia.org)
  • Base price for the Turbo Beetle in GLS trim is $19,525. (motorweek.org)
  • Bernbach's irreverent style caught the attention of Carl Hahn Jr., the president of Volkswagen America. (mentalfloss.com)
  • Having been featured in the 2021 issue of "Volks America" this car is a Volkswagen Purists dream! (gatewayclassiccars.com)
  • Sure, millions of restored Beetles are available out there, but unrestored and unmolested examples are getting increasingly harder to find. (autoevolution.com)
  • The new Beetle has captured the fancy of a new generation, and rekindled an old flame for millions more. (motorweek.org)
  • Millions of Volkswagen Beetles were built over the decades and served honorably as a reliable little import from Germany . (mystarcollectorcar.com)
  • It has a rear-engine design with a two-door body style and is intended for five occupants (later, Beetles were restricted to four people in some countries). (wikipedia.org)
  • You still won't get there in a hurry with a stock-engine VW Beetle , but you will have more disposable cash to spend when you get there because the car sips fuel. (mystarcollectorcar.com)
  • A Beetle will have plenty of trunk space right in front of the windshield where the engine is typically found in most cars. (mystarcollectorcar.com)
  • However, we would discourage any attempt to test this theory in a classic Beetle because rust is a game-changer in every old ride-the kind that would turn an old Beetle into a new submarine. (mystarcollectorcar.com)
  • With the addition of eyelashes, you can give your Beetle a fun and unique look that will turn heads on the road. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • Everybody loves playing Punch Buggy when they see Volkswagen Beetles driving on the road. (drawinghowtodraw.com)
  • The base 1973 Beetle Sedan still cost $1780, but the Sunroof Sedan now cost $2299. (hagerty.com)
  • Performance is much improved over the base 115-horse Beetle. (motorweek.org)
  • These fun and quirky car eyelashes are the perfect way to transform your Beetle into a unique and eye-catching vehicle. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • There are many positives to consider when it comes to VW Beetles as a collector vehicle choice. (mystarcollectorcar.com)
  • Make your Volkswagen Beetle stand out with a fun and unique addition - eyelashes! (michaelvanderham.com)
  • Before purchasing car eyelashes, make sure to check the size and shape of your Volkswagen Beetle's headlights to ensure a proper fit. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • Exactly two Beetles had been sold in 1949, the first year the car was available in the States. (mentalfloss.com)
  • I recently sold the Beetle at 167,000 miles for $3,000 and got back every penny I spent on it, bought a Jetta. (edmunds.com)
  • Why was this Beetle stored for so long? (autoevolution.com)
  • You can have your Beetle in any colour you like, as long as it's yellow. (carlist.my)
  • However, a one-car family could still get by in a Beetle if they had patience on long trips. (mystarcollectorcar.com)
  • With 21,529,464 produced, the Beetle is the longest-running and most-manufactured car of a single platform ever made. (wikipedia.org)
  • By adding turbo power, Volkswagen has just made the fun come that much quicker! (motorweek.org)
  • Installing car eyelashes on your Volkswagen Beetle is a simple and straightforward process. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • Introducing the latest trend in car accessories - Volkswagen Beetle eyelashes. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • He told Lois they'd work on Volkswagen for a year as a public audition in the hopes of securing a bigger account like General Motors. (mentalfloss.com)
  • In fact, short of popping the hood, there is only one way of telling the Beetle Turbo apart from its less powerful siblings. (motorweek.org)
  • The Beetle was often the second car in the family pecking order because it was more suitable for short trips than cross-country excursions. (mystarcollectorcar.com)
  • The car became widely known in its home country as the Käfer (German for "beetle", cognate with English chafer) and was later marketed under that name in Germany, and as the Volkswagen in other countries. (wikipedia.org)
  • But to ensure the Beetle could stop safely, all linings were replaced with new shoes, as well as new bearings, wheel cylinders, and a master cylinder. (gatewayclassiccars.com)
  • Born in Germany and raised in New York, he had one crucial asset: he was one of the few Americans who had actually bought a Volkswagen and had an understanding of it. (mentalfloss.com)
  • You see, back in the day, the Beetle was a throw-away product due to its affordable price. (autoevolution.com)
  • Transform your Volkswagen Beetle with these playful and affordable eyelashes. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • Car eyelashes are a fun and unique way to transform your Volkswagen Beetle. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • Eyelashes for Volkswagen Beetles are a fun and unique way to add a touch of personality to your car. (michaelvanderham.com)
  • It's an impressive and unique design, and delivers horsepower to this Beetle to the tune of 180. (motorweek.org)