2013 VW Beetle Turbo and Jetta GLI Now Pack 210 Horsepower

VW has given the Beetle Turbo, Beetle Turbo Convertible, and the Jetta GLI models a few updates, with the most notable upgrade being the addition of the new version of VW's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder.

Posted on May 3, 2013

VW Unveils the iBeetle for iPhone Users

VW has unveiled the iBeetle, which is VW's first model with a new docking station and special iPhone application.

Posted on April 20, 2013

VW Beetle Convertible R-Line and Limited-Edition GTI Models Unveiled

VW has announced that it will offer two limited-edition models for the GTI for the 2013 model year and the release of the 2014 Beetle Convertible R-Line.

Posted on February 7, 2013

Limited-Edition 2014 VW Beetle GSR Debuts in Chicago

VW has unveiled the limited-edition 2014 VW Beetle GSR, which is inspired by the 40 year old Volkswagen Beetle GSR (Gelb Schwarzer Renner or "Yellow Black Racer"), which was based on a 1303S and was instantly recognizable by its color scheme.

Posted on February 7, 2013

2013 VW Beetle Convertible Starts at $24,995

VW has announced the pricing for the 2013 VW Beetle Convertible, which goes on sale next month.

Posted on November 28, 2012

2013 VW Beetle Fender Edition Starts at $24,440

VW has announced the pricing for the 2013 VW Beetle Fender Edition, which starts at $24,440.

Posted on October 31, 2012

2013 VW Beetle Convertible Officially Unveiled

VW has taken the wraps off the all-new 2013 VW Beetle Convertible ahead of its debut at the 2012 LA Auto Show.

Posted on October 3, 2012

2013 VW Beetle R-Line Unveiled

VW has announced the introduction of two R-Line packages for the 2013 Beetle, which are based on the top "Sport" version.

Posted on September 13, 2012

VW Sponsors Discovery Channel's Shark Week with the VW Beetle

This year VW is sponsoring Discovery Channel's 25th annual Shark Week and part of the sponsorship involves the creation of a special VW Beetle.

Posted on July 27, 2012

2013 VW Beetle TDI Clean Diesel Starts at $23,295

VW has announced the pricing for the diesel-powered 2013 VW Beetle TDI, which starts at $23,295.

Posted on June 11, 2012

VW Unveils the Beetle Fender Edition

VW first unveiled the VW Beetle Fender Edition as a concept car last year at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, but now the production version has debuted at the Leipzig International Auto Show.

Posted on May 31, 2012

VW to Replace its Five-Cylinder Engine with a 1.8L Turbo Four-Cylinder

It's being reported that VW will officially ditch the 2.5L five-cylinder engine that it offers in models like the Jetta, Passat and Beetle. The unloved engine will be replaced by a turbocharged four-cylinder, which will more likely be a 1.8L engine.

Posted on April 24, 2012

2013 VW Beetle TDI Officially Unveiled Ahead of Chicago Debut

Following the release of the 2012 Beetle 2.5L and Turbo models, VW has now taken the wraps off the 2013 Beetle TDI with its 2.0L diesel engine. The 2013 Beetle TDI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection clean...

Posted on February 2, 2012

VIDEO: The VW Beetle Inspires a Dog to Get in Shape in VW's Super Bowl Spot

Volkswagen has revealed the extended version of its new Super Bowl commerical. The extended 75-second spot "The Dog Strikes Back," features an overweight dog named Bolt who is inspired to whip himself into shape by the power and performance...

Posted on February 1, 2012

2013 VW Beetle TDI will Debut Next Month in Chicago

According to the guys over at Autoblog, VW is going to unveil the diesel-powered 2013 Beetle TDI at the Chicago Auto Show next month. VW hasn't released any official details about the diesel Beetle, but it's expected that it...

Posted on January 18, 2012

VW E-Bugster Concept Could be Built, if You Want It

VW had two big debuts at the this month's 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the 2013 Jetta Hybrid and the E-Bugster concept. While the Jetta Hybrid is already slated to be introduced this fall, there is a chance that the...

Posted on January 18, 2012

VW E-Bugster Concept is an All-Electric Beetle

What we have here is an all-electric Beetle, dubbed the E-Bugster Concept that is debuting at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The VW E-Bugster Concept starts with the new "more masculine" Beetle but with three-inches chopped off the roof...

Posted on January 8, 2012

VW to Unveil Two New Production Models in LA

VW has announced plans to unveil two new production models at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. The two new models will have their global debut at the show, which means that this will be the first time...

Posted on October 13, 2011

VW Beetle R Concept Debuts in Frankfurt

It's been rumored that VW is set to prove that it's serious about making the Beetle far sportier than the we've ever experienced with a high-performance R variant. VW gave us a preview of what the Beetle R could...

Posted on September 13, 2011

2012 VW Beetle Online Configurator Pops Up

The all-new 2012 VW Beetle is almost here and if you can't wait to get online and spec it out the way you want it, VW has just launched the online configurator. The 2012 Beetle starts at $19,765 for...

Posted on August 31, 2011