When the Beetle first hit the road after the Second World War, it was known simply as the Volkswagen — a German word for “the people’s car.” Ferdinand Porsche and his team had designed the model to be ...

Much has been said about the Volkswagen Beetle and its long and illustrious history. Anyone somewhat knowledgeable about ...

Experience the charm of the Volkswagen Beetle, also known as the Type 1 or Käfer. This iconic car, produced by Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003, was designed as an affordable "people's car" for the German ...

The more things change, the more frequently Volkswagen launches a new Beetle. The original Type 1 stayed in production for 65 years. The New Beetle, introduced in 1998, soldiered on for 11 years. Now, ...