What’s a semi-auto Beetle?

The Beetle’s manual gearbox has always been admired for its pin sharp precision changes, but for those who wanted to give their left leg a rest, there was the option of the semi-auto. But how did the ‘Automatic’ Beetle work, and what was it like to live with? We have the answers…

Win £1,000 worth of VW parts

It’s that time of year again! We’re hosting the ultimate trolley dash to help give your VW that essential winter spruce up and there’s £1,000 worth of VW parts up for grabs, plus four runner-up prizes of £250 to put towards your list of parts. All you have to do is create your ultimate ‘wishlist’ … Continued

The ultimate Porsche lookalike

Whether you’ve a yearning to play the role of Steve McQueen in a re-enactment of the now iconic film Le Mans, or see yourself more as Bruno von Stickle in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, this VW-based kit car will provide the perfect prop…

VW Harvest – stunning VWs on show

It’s always nice to see what’s going down on the Dub scene across the Pond – so check out some of the ultra cool air-cooled gems that recently turned up to the ‘VW Harvest’ show in Austin, Texas…

Rare VW-engined Denzel up for grabs

VW-engined two-seater specials don’t get any more ‘special’ than this 1954 Denzel, currently advertised on the www.carandclassic.co.uk website here. One of just 65 made, this retro air-cooled beauty could have given the Porsche 356 and Speedster a run for its money at the time…

Top winter driving tips

With rain, ice and possibly snow likely to become a common feature on the weather forecast in the not too unforeseeable future, there’s always the possibility of a shunt. Usually, it’s someone else’s fault (of course) but there’s driving techniques you can adopt to prevent damaging your much loved Dub. So here’s some top winter … Continued

Is this the most original Beetle ever?

We all dream of swinging open a barn door to reveal a previously untouched historic VW. Well, judging by the pictures and its description, this 1957 Beetle is the stuff of every Volkswagen lover’s fantasy…