Electric bug? New VW Beetle electric car makes surprise appearance

Electric bug? New VW Beetle electric car makes surprise appearance

14 Jun 2023 by Chris Thompson

Volkswagen’s collaboration with an upcoming animated family film has produced a surprising byproduct - there could be a new electric VW Beetle on the way. ...Read more
Dude, where are our cars? From the Holden Caprice and Ford Territory to the bargain-basement Suzuki Alto and sexy Honda CR-Z coupe, the car segments that have virtually or totally disappeared over the past decade

Dude, where are our cars? From the Holden Caprice and Ford Territory to the bargain-basement Suzuki Alto and sexy Honda CR-Z coupe, the car segments that have virtually or totally disappeared over the past decade

28 May 2022 by Byron Mathioudakis

Australians used to be spoiled for choice. Read more
From Toyota HiLux to Volkswagen Beetle and Citroen DS: The old petrol and diesel cars that are ripe for EV conversion to electric cars

From Toyota HiLux to Volkswagen Beetle and Citroen DS: The old petrol and diesel cars that are ripe for EV conversion to electric cars

24 Dec 2021 by David Morley

One of the rapidly emerging themes around CarsGuide is the rise of the electric car. And within that, there’s a healthy debate going on around the conversion of conventionally powered cars to ...Read more
The most blatant Chinese knockoff yet? Great Wall's Ora Punk Cat clones Volkswagen Beetle to steal the 2021 Shanghai motor show

The most blatant Chinese knockoff yet? Great Wall's Ora Punk Cat clones Volkswagen Beetle to steal the 2021 Shanghai motor show

27 Apr 2021 by Justin Hilliard

Chinese brands are infamous for producing some of the most blatant automotive knockoffs, but Great Wall may have reset the benchmark with the Ora Punk Cat, its clone of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle Read more
VW Beetle production ends

VW Beetle production ends

11 Jul 2019 by Matt Campbell

The very last Volkswagen Beetle has rolled down the production line in Mexico, with the iconic retro hatchback having had its last day in the sun. Read more
The 40 greatest movie cars ever: survey

The 40 greatest movie cars ever: survey

3 Aug 2018 by Andrew Chesterton

The iconic Aston Martin DB5 piloted by James Bond in 1964's Goldfinger has been declared the greatest movie car of all time, according to a new UK survey. Read more
Volkswagen The Beetle Classic 2016 | new car sales price

Volkswagen The Beetle Classic 2016 | new car sales price

18 Aug 2016 by Malcolm Flynn

VW to send off the second-generation front-engined Beetle on a retro note with limited edition The Beetle Classic. Read more
Volkswagen Beetle to be axed in Australia

Volkswagen Beetle to be axed in Australia

6 Mar 2016 by Joshua Dowling

VW plans to drop the Beetle from local showrooms after sales hit reverse for three years in a row.The love bug is dead in Australia.Volkswagen plans to drop the iconic Beetle from its local line-up ...Read more
VW adds Golf Wagon and Tiguan R-Line models

VW adds Golf Wagon and Tiguan R-Line models

22 Oct 2014 by Matthew Hatton

New Volkswagen Golf Wagon and Tiguan R-Line models added to existing Golf hatch, Beetle and Touareg R-Line lineup.Volkswagen has expanded its range of R-Line sports-flavoured models with new R-Line ...Read more
VW upgrades model lineup for 2014

VW upgrades model lineup for 2014

17 Mar 2014 by Paul Pottinger

The first R-Line upgrade on a Golf and price cuts on the Jetta are Volkswagen’s model-year 2014 range revision highlights. Showroom-wide changes include a welcome upgrade to the Beetle but price ...Read more
VW Beetle Dune concept unveiled in Detroit | video

VW Beetle Dune concept unveiled in Detroit | video

14 Jan 2014 by Karla Pincott

When you think of dune buggies, you think of bugs -- VW Beetles, to be precise. So it's little surprise that the German carmaker has revived the name -- also seen previously on a concept at the 2000 ...Read more
VW Beetle Dune concept revealed

VW Beetle Dune concept revealed

13 Jan 2014 by Malcolm Flynn

The first images of Volkswagen’s new Beetle Dune concept have appeared online, ahead of its public unveiling in Detroit this week.Teased in a single sketch last week, the Beetle Dune boasts a 5cm ...Read more
VW Beetle Dune offroader teased

VW Beetle Dune offroader teased

10 Jan 2014 by Karla Pincott

With the softroader segments booming around the world, there's probably no car that's not being weighed up as too unlikely a model to get the treatment. Volkswagen's Beetle has some history in that ...Read more
VW recalls 2.6m cars, over 44,000 in Australia

VW recalls 2.6m cars, over 44,000 in Australia

15 Nov 2013 by Staff Writers

Volkswagen is issuing recalls and advisories for about 2.6 million vehicles world-wide, including about 43,700 in Australia, for a range of three defects. The Australian vehicles include more than 16 ...Read more
Bug tails

Bug tails

21 Feb 2013 by Paul Gover

To me, it was always a Beetle. But other people have other stories and they are reflected in the tail of the newest Beetle-Bug to hit the road in Australia. Owners are able to pick their own ...Read more
Wiggles' Big Red Car for sale

Wiggles' Big Red Car for sale

19 Nov 2012 by Paul Gover

It’s the droptop Volkswagen that has run for just over two years in the hands of The Wiggles.Officially known as the Big Red Car, it’s now going for auction to raise money for  SIDS and Kids charity. ...Read more
VW Beetle mans up

VW Beetle mans up

7 Nov 2012 by Paul Gover

The retro revival car was not a hit at first with men but another re-work -- given an early tease in Sydney -- changes everything but the Herbie-style shape that makes a Beetle a Beetle, is claimed ...Read more
Herbie rides again

Herbie rides again

5 Nov 2012 by Joshua Dowling

Herbie, the little car that could, has been revived as a limited edition model -- and just like the movie star it can park itself! A new generation Herbie is about to go on sale in Spain with the ...Read more
Small stars with big names at the motor show

Small stars with big names at the motor show

25 Oct 2012 by Australian International Motor Show

The 2012 Australian International Motor Show has been home to the eagerly anticipated new look unveilings for some small cars with the big names. Read more
Porsche Nazi link stalls street renaming

Porsche Nazi link stalls street renaming

8 Oct 2012 by Karla Pincott

The city of Atlanta has turned down a request to rename a street Ferdinand Porsche Avenue, because of the Porsche founder’s early association with the Nazis – for whom he designed the ‘volks wagen’ ( ...Read more
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