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Volswagen To Reveal Beetle R Concept in Frankfurt

All right all you Beetle fans...get ready. If you thought the resent redesign of the 2012 Volkswagen was impressive. You're absolutely going to love the Beetle R concept, the German automaker just revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It's sportier. It's more indulgent. And, it pushes the more masculine silhouette of the 2012 model about three steps further.

With the renowned "R" Moniker, the Volkswagen Beetle R Concept promises premium performance. In fact, it's reported that as an R, the Beetle could deliver performance on par with the Golf R (270 PS) and Scirocco R…

Driving Solo? Check Out the Volkswagen NILS One-Seater

Volkswagen has created a concept to help paint a better picture of where they see the future of urban driving. The German automaker has designed a single seat automobile that has been dubbed the Volkswagen NILS . This week, auto enthusiasts around the world will have the opportunity to see the concept's official debut, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in Germany.

With two gullwing doors, plus a rear hatch, the  Volkswagen NILS concept has three times as many doors as it does seats. At first glance, it looks like something that flew in from the Jetsons. But, beneath its futuristic…

Volkswagen Brings Up! To Europe

In the United States, the Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Eos are this German auto maker's version of small cars. But over in Europe, an even smaller (thus more fuel efficient) vehicle is coming to dealership lots.

 

The Volkswagen Up! Concept (Yes, it's actually properly spelled "up!" by the company) has been built into a production ready model. "This new concept city car will make its debut first in Germany next year. It will be an entry level vehicle for the foreign auto maker."1

 

Powering this economy class VW is your choice of various 1.0 liter gas…

Volkswagen Beetle Hits 21.5 Million Sales Mark

It's a historic time to be a fan of VW cars, especially the classic Volkswagen Beetle. That little love bug hit a record sales figure this year - with 21.5 Million vehicle sold around the world.

 

The latest version of Beetle, along with "New Beetle" and many other used VW models can be found at Boston Volkswagen in Watertown, MA - one of the countless dealers which helped bring Beetle to this number over many years.

 

They have helped so many drive home the car with that recognizable front end, the flower vase, the hard or soft top. Everyone knows…

New Black Turbo Launch Edition Beetle

To all Beetle lovers out there, Boston Volkswagen would like to introduce you to the Black Turbo Launch Edition Volkswagen Beetle. With only 600 units produced, it represents the first example of the new Beetle slated to hit U.S. dealerships later this year in September or October.

"With the introduction of Volkswagen's Vehicle Pre-Order program, we are able to offer enthusiastic drivers an exclusive opportunity to connect with our vehicles," says Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Through this seamless ordering system, customers will be one step closer towards owning and enjoying a special…

German automaker, Volkswagen, recently released their "Think Blue" campaign in the U.S. Via a strategic collection of Web ads and billboards, it's aimed at expanding the debate about how our modern civilization can accommodate people's need for mobility while driving vehicles that reap less damage on the environment than most contemporary cars do today.

If you're wondering why Volkswagen didn't opt instead for  a "Think Green" campaign, it's likely because "Green" is too expected and would likely get drowned out by all the other "Green" messaging out there.  With an air of nostalgia, "Think…

Volkswagen Takes a Shot at The EV Market

If nothing else, Volkswagen is proving they're gutsy. The German automaker doesn't even offer an electric vehicle (EV). Yet, last month, they announced plans to be the world leader in high-volume EVs by 2018.

Audacious? Maybe for a startup. But, when Volkswagen, which just announced record sales profits for the first quarter of 2011 makes such a claim, people tend to sit a little straighter in their seats. For as the saying goes, "He who laughs last, laughs best." And, if everything goes according to their plan, Volkswagen will have the last laugh.

Speaking of their plan...Volkswagen…

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