Can a man drive a VW Beetle?
No, if you’re a man, you simply shouldn’t drive the first generation New Beetle. Period. But 2013, something happened. A new New Beetle was launched.
How long has the Beetle been in production?
After 80 years, the Volkswagen Beetle has finally completed its road trip. The Volkswagen Beetle has finally completed its road trip. After 80 years of production in Germany, Belgium, Venezuela, South Africa, and about a dozen other countries, the last ‘Bug’ rolled off the factory line in Puebla, Mexico this week.
Who was the man behind the Volkswagen Beetle?
It’s long been said that Adolf Hitler was the man behind the Beetle, and that’s sort of true. The dictator wanted German families to be able to afford a car, so he enlisted automaker Ferdinand Porsche (yes, that Porsche) to make “the people’s car.” But the basis for…
Is the Volkswagen Beetle going to cease production?
While Volkswagen has announced—for a second time—that it’s going to cease production on the Beetle, people are still singing the praises of the quirky little car. Here are 10 not-so-small things you need to know about the German car that was once named one of the top four cars of the century.
What do you need to know about the Volkswagen Beetle?
Here are 10 not-so-small things you need to know about the German car that was once named one of the top four cars of the century. 1. THE RUMOR THAT THE BEETLE BEGAN WITH HITLER IS (SORT OF) TRUE. It’s long been said that Adolf Hitler was the man behind the Beetle, and that’s sort of true.
When did the VW Beetle convertible come out?
In 2003, Volkswagen presents the first Beetle convertible with a folding roof resting on the body, and in 2005 a slightly modified model. In the US, the New Beetle enjoys immense popularity from the outset. Volkswagen’s calculation proves correct: the New Beetle helps Volkswagen boost sales by some 55% in 1998.