It is here, and it is for real. Check out this picture from our friends at Carscoop, and see for yourself. This car is no longer a bug right? This limo Beetle probably sums up to three or two and a half Beetles, with its clean, stretched out body. With the advent of the limo business, it is common to see stretched Hummers, and even Escalades. But this Beetle limo is new. It is a fresh take on how the VW parts can take luxury and ordinary living at the same time. Inside this bug, the interiors were just posh and it instantly gives you that cozy feeling. For couples going out on a date with this limo, it is truly the Love Bug, the extended version. But not to worry, as inside is just as roomy as how it looks outside. It is not all cramped up compared to other limo-tized vehicles.

So now let’s see, there’s the original Beetle Classic, the revived New Beetle, and now, the Beetle Limo. So many surprises coming out from something so small. While this may not be an original idea by Volkswagen, the limo still carries the trademark quality of the VW parts. Also, this just furthers the hype that we are all caught up with: the Beetle fever.

An interesting thing about the Beetle is that it has a different name according to country, generation, or even to your own personal preference. In Bulgaria, this love bug is more popularly known as a “Turtle”. Last Sunday, Bulgaria’s fleet of the Volkswagen Turtle gathered at the Alexander Batenberg Square to relive the unrelenting glory of the VW parts. Colorful renditions of the classic iconic car were paraded, and the participants were all given a daisy. The daisy is another way to symbolize the Beetle, especially its part in the era of Flower Power.

The event was pursued under the banner, “Save the Children on the Road”. This is probably a very powerful way to convey the message, knowing that the VW parts of the Beetle are safe enough to drive around. Besides, the Beetle has become a family ride too, so it is in itself reminiscent of the safety that one must feel on the road. This event adds up to the global testament of how immortal the Beetle is. It is being celebrated everywhere, and it is trusted to last even for more generations to come. If this has been the 12^th Volkswagen Beetle gathering in Bulgaria, then it means that they are really committed to concretize the Beetle’s niche.

There are different versions of the Beetle’s celebration. They may aim to promote safety, or just the individuality of everyone, or just the uniqueness of the car. Nevertheless, every Beetle is a celebration of every person, and that is why this Volkswagen bug will remain in the streets. Even if all the other cars are gone.

In a beautiful tourist spot in the Southeast Philippine Islands, a significant motorshow will be set against rampant car smuggling. Cebu, a renowned tourist capital city will be hosting the said event, and they will be featuring the VW Beetle. Aside from hosting the ASEAN Summit held earlier this year, they will now be known for their brave efforts against car smugglers, who owe a good fortune from the Philippine government. Car smugglers have become a rampant trade, what with a big save from import taxes, etc—but it is still a crime. And in this exhibit, the VW parts of the Beetle will once again carry out the message.

The motorshow, which was said to be Cebu’s biggest yet, will feature classic vintage cars, mostly dominated by the VW badge and its VW parts. This concept was the facilitators’ way of showing that the industry is still in great danger with the illegal importations of cars. The issues will be voiced out, as well as concerns from the car owners too.

A good partner of the event is Volkswagen Sugbo, the city’s local VW chapter. An added bonus to the event is that it also promotes the timelessness of the Beetle too. Many people were said to drive around in their Beetles, and this is despite the old age of their car. Many love bugs were handed down from ancestors, which were restored to last longer, and this is what they are encouraging other people to do. A true advocate against car smuggling, and automotive timelessness—that’s truly a Beetle for you.

Source: SunStar Cebu

The right way to teach young people how to drive is by exposing them to the different scenarios on the road. Through this, they will be able to develop their own skills in dealing with the dangers and dilemmas that driving could pose. Also, giving these teens a little “inspiration” is not so bad…and that is what the DA of Houston County in Georgia did. They launched a Safe Teen Driving Experience advocacy (of some sort), displaying a shiny, brand new yellow Beetle as a grand prize. Of course, we all know that the VW parts have always been an advocate of safety too, as they come equipped with the latest technology. Hence, this is only a rightful prize to the deserving safe driver.

The DA’s driving school, ABC Driving School started this brainchild, and together with GEICO, the SafeAmerica Foundation and Butler Volkswagen helped out to make it happen. Before contestants get the chance to enjoy the Beetle’s VW parts, they must win the competition first. This will take place in the fairgrounds at 10 am to 10 pm daily. The teens will simulate a tough driving test through the use of a computer game, and the top ten scorers will be battling it up for that golden love bug. Teenaged-Georgia natives are encouraged to join, complete with Georgia driver’s license of course.

These efforts are really bound to do good things in the long run. By fostering young people this early, we will soon be enjoying a peaceful traffic in the highways.

Source: Houston County DA’s Office

Another iconic car of the Volkswagen company is the Type 2, or the VW Bus. This vehicle is said to be the Beetle’s “brother”, as the love bug was named Type 1. This makes the bus the second car to be designed by the German carmaker. This weekend, Volkswagen, together with a lot of people who enjoyed the VW parts of the Bus, will be celebrating its 60^th birthday in the industry. Sixty glorious years of being an old school utility vehicle and an iconic ride is not easy to achieve. After all, what other vehicle has that? You will find none, because the VW Bus is one of a kind.

Ideally good for long trips on the road, family cars, or even business vehicles—the VW bus definitely made its niche in the market, thanks to its high-quality VW parts. But this legend will not be hogging the limelight during its rightful celebration. The stage will be shared with legendary rock idols as well—The Who. This very appropriate combination of two unparalleled entities will really rock the Hanover Exhibition Centre. About hundreds of timeless and beautifully designed VW buses were expected to commemorate the occasion.

Since its early beginnings, the VW bus has become a witness of the generation too. From carrying families, to hippies, to rock band wannabes, to being utility vehicles—the VW bus has definitely seen it all. In fact, they even had some significant cameos in films like the award-winning Little Miss Sunshine, among others. With all that it has achieved, we can only say, happy, happy 60^th birthday VW bus!

It’s not a runway, it’s not a concert…and no, it is not a pictorial fo

r one of the most ideal couples of today. It is the biggest partnership yet—the makers of VW parts ties up with Golden Couple Heidi Klum and Seal! The German carmaker chose to make Klum and Seal as the brand ambassadors for the Tiguan, because they were “…a modern patchwork family. They are natural and unpretentious personalities, tolerant and globally orientated—and thus represent values which can be attributed to Volkswagen, too,” Mr. Stephan Grushem, head of Group Communications at Volkswagen explained.

The three-year partnership was launched at the Automobilforum held at Berlin last September. Seal was reportedly an enthusiast of the VW parts, maintaining close ties with the company since the launch of the new Passat two years ago. This singer will be serenading the people with the soundtrack of the Tiguan’s ads. Klum, on the other hand, was quite reminiscent of her younger years driving around town in their family’s VW bus. The famous German native is now a proud owner of two New Beetles: a hardtop and a convertible one. Klum was also notably the most famous German in the US, so this strategy for Volkswagen is also a way of making the US market grow. Well, with three beautiful entities tied together for an ideal ride—the Tiguan—let us not hold our breaths longer because this will surely be a successful campaign.

The new tagline of everyone’s beloved creator of the VW parts is now “Das Auto”. This simply translates to, “The Auto”. Pretty soon, this will surely be used in worldwide campaigns as well. Perhaps the main goal of this German carmaker is to make people think of Volkswagen together with the word “car”. They launched this new tagline at the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show, replacing their old one, “Aus Liebe zum Automobil” or “For the Love of the Automobile”.

This simple but very smart strategy of Volkswaggen will help them achieve their goals better because this clears the path that the company should take. More than supplying people with the high-quality VW parts, Volkswagen must also start thinking of their clients. What do the people want in a car? What does it take to be called “the car”? While these things have probably been mapped out by the company already, one thing holds true: with the creation of the iconic Beetle, many people have entrusted Volkswagen to create more ideal cars. Hence, here comes their role in fulfilling their task as “the car”. Do not be surprised if the children will begin to draw Beetles once they hear the word “car”. For in time, this will not be so impossible.

Well, not exactly “flirty”. It is just that, the Beetle has been a predominantly good pick for single women, according to a report done by the respected JD Power and Associates. Come to think of it, where there is the Lamborghini for men, there must be something for the women too. It may be coincidental, or it is really true that the VW parts are well-appreciated by the women. JD Power and Associates revealed that since July, the Beetle is a consistent favorite for females. And why not? One may ask. After all, the Beetle’s fun, free-spirited vibe dates back since its birth in the early 1930’s. This may be something that modern single women want.

The Beetle’s very unique and stylish design proved to be very appealing to women. They even come in different color shades that are not easily available on any other model. This makes the car all the more fit for women. But, this is not to say that the Beetle should only be available or made a stereotypical car for women. Tough men out there can also drive this baby, just like any other ride. It comes equipped with durable VW parts to reach an optimized performance. So this car is not all about having a sense of cuteness, but also about the trademark reliability that the Beetle has.

According to an interview by the Hawaii Channel, Volkswagen’s general manager Tom Lisle said that “Females, they have a much better sense of styling than men. I think they like being different.”

It just so happened that Volkswagen understands the demands of their consumers. It does not mean that they are being partial to women. The Beetle, being the real classic, sees no gender, age nor status. It will just take you to where you have to be, living to be the real People’s Car.

Source:

The Hawaii Channel

Volkswagen has a new thing for Beetle lovers, and that is the New Beetle Triple White Convertible. If you are the type of person who likes to keep things immaculate, everything in its cleanest and neatest form, then the Triple White may just be the car for you. (And no, this definitely is not a toothpaste gimmick.) This is a fresh way to hype up the Beetle Cabriolet Convertible, ever since its birth. This gives the New Beetle a little pizazz for all of you who want more. Complete with its trademark VW parts, the Triple White Beetle is sure to be a hit in the auto market with a successful note.

Its VW parts come complete with the 17-inch “Oktopus” alloy wheels, with the dual-colored interiors. It is a soft mixture of black and white inside the car, which is a complement to the holy whiteness of the Beetle. The floor mats are all black, matching the carpeting, and the trademark New Beetle icon is embedded onto the headrests. It comes in automatic transmission that costs about $25 grand, which is not bad especially if you are a fan of its ancestor, the Super Beetle. So if you can maintain a good clean white, then this Beetle is for you.

The 1958 VW Beetle of the Phoenix Aviation team grabbed the top spot and amazement of spectators at the 2007 Schweppes East Africa Concours d’Elegance. Held at the Nairobi Racecourse, the well-preserved VW parts of the Beetle contributed a lot as the Beetle was heralded as the best overall in the event. While the Phoenix Aviation already bagged this award for the fourth time already, being able to maintain the true classic is enough honor and prestige already.

“I feel good about our win today. It is great and this is fourth time we are winning this,” the organization’s representative Mohammed Parvez said in an interview conducted by The Standard.

The VW parts’ triumph was followed by a 1977 Nissan 160j, and then a 2600 Alfa Romeo placed third. In the motorcycle division, a Sati’s Classics DKW topped, while two Land Rovers with different year makes occupied the two top spots for the utility vehicles.

The event was an annual gathering of car enthusiasts, pulling great vintage finds fused with modern cars for the exhibition and competition. As a matter of fact, this has been the event’s 37^th year already. 37 years of finding good car owners who know how to take good care of their gems, and years of finding what the real Classics are. Well, the Beetle won, so go figure.

Source: The East Standard