I didn't spend much time in the Beetle Turbo but it doesn't take much time behind the wheel to appreciate VW's spunky 2.0-liter turbo four. The turbo spools up quickly -- all 207 lb-ft of torque are ...

Those of you who read our First Drive of the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo already know that the highest-performing version of the iconic Bug will require you to write a check for $23,395*. Step up to ...

The words “iconic design” are often tossed about in the automotive industry. But with a design lineage that dates back to 1937, the Volkswagen Beetle is certainly a vehicle worthy of the phrase. For ...

Being an icon can be a mixed blessing, for a new product. The advantage is, you're known. You don't have to spend time and money getting people to recognize who and what you are. The disadvantage is - ...

We reported on the unveiling of the all-new 2012 Beetle yesterday, but since then we got our hands on a slew of fresh photos shot during the presentation of the car in Shanghai, as well as in ...

View post: How The World’s Best Hillclimb Racer Trains His Body to Race at 14,000 Feet Above Sea Level The upcoming 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is being billed as a substantial departure from the cutesy ...

Ladies and gents, say hello to the all-new, third generation Volkswagen Beetle that was unwrapped today ahead of its world premiere at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show and New York Auto Show. The newest ...

The redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will launch with a base price of $19,765, including shipping charges, a minimal increase over the base price of the current version. The base VW Beetle, known as ...

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The latest version of the punch buggy gets an extra bit of punch. Volkswagen has released the specs for the latest Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI, offering fair horsepower bumps on each. The automaker ...

Ever since its multicity, big-deal reveal earlier this year, Volkswagen has been trying to convince the world that its all-new, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a more manly car that the old New Beetle. We ...

This total redesign of the original “people’s car” is a “vast improvement” over the version that debuted in 1998. Longer, lower, and roomier, it imparts a more upscale impression inside and out. Ride ...