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Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle?

Electrek

The iconic Volkswagen Bug may live on in the electric era after all. On Monday, Volkswagen revealed a new digital electric Beetle concept for an upcoming animated film set to hit theaters and Netflix next month. more… The post Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle?

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Should the Volkswagen Beetle Comeback or Remain Dead?

The Truth About Cars

Autoblog reports via Autocar that no one should expect the Volkswagen Beetle (or Scirocco) to ever return. Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer didn't 100 percent rule it out , but it's unlikely. The Beetle, of course, was popular in both its original guise and in the resurrected version that used a retro design.

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Used Car of the Day: 2004 Volkswagen Beetle

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This Chicago-based 2004 Volkswagen Beetle convertible is a bit different from our usual pickings. Get the latest news, features,& TTAC& takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter. It appears to be pretty stock, with the 1.8T

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Used Car of the Day: Volkswagen Beetle TDI

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This modified Volkswagen Beetle TDI has mud tires -- and a lot more when it comes to some off-roading type stuff. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our& newsletter. The transmission is a DSG and there are 119,000 miles on the clock.

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Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback

Electrek

A mere few weeks after a digital animation of an electric Volkswagen Beetle stirred the rumor mill about a real-life version, the CEO of the passenger cars business has said otherwise. more… The post Volkswagen CEO squashes any hopes of the famed Beetle making an all-electric comeback appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen Celebrates 75 Years in America

The Truth About Cars

Seventy-five years ago, a pair of Volkswagen Beetles were imported to this country, marking the start of this brand on our shores.& It was exactly 75 years ago today, according to VW, that those two Volkswagen Type 1 vehicles landed on the shores of New York, marking the first attempt to sell the thing to Americans.

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News: 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric

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Designed by Freeman Thomas, who also takes on the role of CEO and COO of the new Meyers Manx, brings a rich background of having been on the design team for the Porsche 959, Audi TT, the Volkswagen New Beetle, the Chrysler 300 and many more. See image gallery at cleanfleetreport.com ]The post News: 2023 Meyers Manx 2.0