The Volkswagen Beetle is known for inducing smiles, and the latest addition to the Beetle family is no exception. Today at the Chicago Auto Show Volkswagen announced that a TDI Clean Diesel model of the 2013 Beetle will be available this summer. The 2013 Beetle TDI is the first TDI Clean Diesel Beetle we’ve offered … Read more
The Beetle may not have a tailgate, but trust us: Volkswagen knows how to party. In fact, we kicked off a one-year partnership with Rolling Stone yesterday with the Volkswagen Rock Roll Fan Tailgate Party. In the hours leading up to the Big Game, 3,500 of our closest friends gathered just three blocks from Lucas … Read more
The Big Game. It’s all about parties, friends, endless snacks, and of course, great commercials. (And—for those of you who are into that sort of thing—football.) Volkswagen made quite a splash during last year’s Big Game with The Force, our award-winning commercial starring the Volkswagen Passat and a pint-sized Darth Vader. After releasing our teaser … Read more
The North American International Auto Show, affectionately known as the Detroit Auto Show, has been showcasing the best that the automotive world has to offer for more than 100 years. [Editor’s note: They don’t look a day over 40.] The show officially opens to the public on Saturday, January 14th, and if you make it … Read more
The only thing better than a Beetle is three Beetles. With that in mind, Volkswagen showcased three distinctive Beetles at this year’s Detroit Auto Show: the 2012 Beetle and two concept vehicles, the E-Bugster and Beetle Fender. The E-Bugster, an all-electric take on the Beetle, combines classic design with forward-thinking innovation; the end result is … Read more
The only thing better than a Beetle is three Beetles. With that in mind, Volkswagen showcased three distinctive Beetles at this year’s Detroit Auto Show: the 2012 Beetle and two concept vehicles, the E-Bugster and Fender Beetle. The E-Bugster, an all-electric take on the Beetle, combines classic design with forward-thinking innovation; the end result is … Read more
Volkswagen rolled into the Motor City with something a little different this year—think of it as a time machine in the guise of a car. Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, it’s a little something we call the E-Bugster, and it’s the latest addition to our Blue-e-motion™ line of concept cars. While its … Read more
The Volkswagen Jetta made a New Year’s resolution: to be even more fuel-efficient. And only nine days into 2012, it’s made good on that promise. The Jetta Hybrid was revealed at the North American International Auto Show today, and thanks to its all-new technology, it’s the most fuel-efficient Jetta in our lineup. What’s New The all-new … Read more
Ah, the majestic Volkswagen Touareg. Bold, beautiful, and born for adventure. What’s not to love? You already know that the Touareg gets you where you’re going in style and comfort, but here are a few more things you may not have known about it. It’s an IIHS Top Safety Pick. The Insurance Institute for Highway … Read more
“Absolutely fantastic.” “Very quick.” “A lot of fun to drive.” Judging from the responses to the all-new 2012 Jetta GLI, it looks like we’ve got a hit on our hands. But how is it different from the standard Jetta? Simple: we just added the letters “GLI.” Hold on—our designers and engineers are telling us that … Read more