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Jerry Seinfeld Helps Build a 1970 Volkswagen Bus with a Porsche 911 Engine

Jerry Seinfeld Helps Build a 1970 Volkswagen Bus with a Porsche 911 Engine

In case you haven’t heard, roughly one bajillion leaked Sony emails have been made public, with some people actually speculating that the hacking was done by Kim Jong Un’s North Korean regime in retaliation for The Interview, that movie where Seth Rogen and James Franco try to kill him. (And according to some of the […]

 Catherine Hiles

Go Green: Nimbus e-Car Concept Van is Hippies’ Dream Vehicle

Go Green: Nimbus e-Car Concept Van is Hippies’ Dream Vehicle

What do you get when you cross a Volkswagen Bus with modern, green energy? No, this is not a joke. The answer lies in an interesting new concept vehicle called The Nimbus (unfortunately nothing to do with Harry Potter’s broomstick). With a shape that resembles the now-extinct VW Kombi bus, this intriguing van comes with seating […]

 Timothy Moore

Volkswagen New Midsize Coupé Debuts in Beijing, Doesn’t Beat Around Any Bushes

Volkswagen New Midsize Coupé Debuts in Beijing, Doesn’t Beat Around Any Bushes

What’s in a name? For Volkswagen’s new concept, it’s exactly what you’d think. The German automaker unveiled the Volkswagen New Midsize Coupé concept car in Beijing yesterday at the Beijing Auto Show, and, um, well, it is what it is, there’s no question about that. But just in case you can’t quite gather much about […]

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Iconic Volkswagen Microbus in Jeopardy of Dying in Brazil

Iconic Volkswagen Microbus in Jeopardy of Dying in Brazil

The Volkswagen Microbus is an American legend that most of us associate with the flower power movement of the 1960s, but despite its designation as a classic vehicle here in the states, the VW Microbus is a vital element to hundreds of Brazilian businesses. Auto Show Style: Watch the VW Beetle get dune-ready Marketed as […]

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Volkswagen Invests in Self-Driving Start-Up

Volkswagen Invests in Self-Driving Start-Up

As the all-electric and self-driving vehicle markets continue to explode, Volkswagen is investing in companies that will help them own the future.

 Ben Parker

Way Back When: Dustin Hoffman Used to Help Volkswagen Sell Cars

Way Back When: Dustin Hoffman Used to Help Volkswagen Sell Cars

Depending on your age, you likely know Dustin Hoffman for his roles in iconic films like Rain Man, The Graduate, Tootsie, and I guess Meet the Fockers… But a year before his breakthrough role as Ben Braddock in The Graduate, Hoffman starred in a quirky, hilarious 1966 commercial for a Volkswagen Type 3 fastback sedan. […]

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Book Review: ‘The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens’

Book Review: ‘The Complete Book of Classic Volkswagens’

    No matter how many problems the modern Volkswagen company might have, there will always be an undying love for its classic cars. Normally we hear about the VW Beetle or the rarer VW Bus, but Volkswagen is also famous for The Thing, Type 4, Type 3, and the Karmann Ghia Type 14. If […]

 Meg Thomson

8 Television and Film Cars ‘90s Kids Will Remember

8 Television and Film Cars ‘90s Kids Will Remember

While I like to pretend time isn’t flying by at the speed of light (it’s still 2008, right?), sometimes it can be fun to say, “Remember when?” I’ve decided to take a trip down memory lane and reflect on some of the memorable cars ‘90s kids grew up with on their screens. Going for a Test Drive? Here are […]

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The People’s Car: A Conversation with ‘The Bug Movie’ Director Damon Ristau

The People’s Car: A Conversation with ‘The Bug Movie’ Director Damon Ristau

Genre: Documentary Directors/Producer: Damon Ristau Publisher: Chassy Media Publication Date: December 13, 2016 Subjects: Ewan McGregor, Randy Carlson, Jason Torchinsky, Andrea Hiott, Tory Alonzo, Jason Willenbrock, Daniel Liedtke, Heini Wanzke, Corky Lord, Jerry Lord Website: http://chassymedia.com This month, I had the great opportunity to view a new documentary, The Bug: Life and Times of the People’s […]

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Which Cars Are Offered in the Color Pink?

Which Cars Are Offered in the Color Pink?

Whether you want to show off your support of breast cancer awareness/treatment efforts, or you just have a “vibrant” personality, you’re probably dreaming of owning a pink car some day. But how do you go about making that a reality? While we’d love to tell you that many automakers offer pink color options on their vehicles […]

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Volkswagen BUDD-e Concept Awarded For Futuristic Design

Volkswagen BUDD-e Concept Awarded For Futuristic Design

The Volkswagen BUDD-e, an electric concept car unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show this past January, was applauded for its look into the future of electric car design. Now it is being officially recognized, as it won the 2016 Concept Truck of the Year award at the 15th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of […]

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Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Illinois

Top 5 Weird Car Laws in Illinois

No matter which state you live in, there are dozens of obsolete car laws that remain in place to this day. While it’s unlikely you’ll be arrested for any of the following offenses (except one; we’ll let you guess which), it’s still funny to read them and wonder why they were enacted in the first […]

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World’s Largest Junkyard Is Seriously Beautiful

World’s Largest Junkyard Is Seriously Beautiful

There are few things in this world that can truly capture the eye—and the heart—of a car lover more than an old classic. Whether it’s an old-school Packard, a rowdy Studebaker, or some old European treasure, classic cars are the heart of the automotive industry. If you think these vehicles are wondrous in working condition—and […]

 Catherine Hiles

Best Road Trip Movies: Little Miss Sunshine Review

Best Road Trip Movies: Little Miss Sunshine Review

Not all road trip movies are created equal. You have your classic feel-good flicks, your nightmare-inducing horror movies… and then you have Little Miss Sunshine, which is one of those movies you can watch repeatedly and keep finding new things to love. If you’ve never seen the movie, you ought to—it’s a witty, strange movie […]

 Aaron Widmar

Carbon Cleaning: What Is It? Does My Car Need One?

Carbon Cleaning: What Is It? Does My Car Need One?

Do you drive a car with a GDI? Are you aware of the maintenance needs and common problems that GDI engines face? When was the last time it had a carbon cleaning? Do you even know what GDI means? These were all questions that I recently faced regarding my Hyundai Veloster Turbo when its oxygen […]

 Kurt Verlin

Why Are EV Sales Slowing Down?

Why Are EV Sales Slowing Down?

Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back

 Caleb Cook

The Best HBO Max Movies and Shows for Auto Enthusiasts

The Best HBO Max Movies and Shows for Auto Enthusiasts

HBO Max has quickly taken its place as one of America’s biggest and best streaming platforms for movies, documentaries, and television shows. For car-loving subscribers, these are just a few of the many gearhead gems that can be found in this service’s huge catalog of viewing options. FWD, RWD, AWD, or 4WD? How to decide […]

 Kurt Verlin

Porsche Spent 1.5 Years Restoring This Legendary 962 C

Porsche Spent 1.5 Years Restoring This Legendary 962 C

62 C is specifically the version of the car that adheres to Group C prototype regulations, and that’s the one Porsche elected to restore, down to its iconic two-tone, red and yellow livery.