Back in 1963, when Chip Foose was born, the Volkswagen Beetle had already written 25 years of automotive history. And while their paths have crossed over the years (for one, the designer remastered a ...

With the possible exception of the '32 Ford and the "classic" '55-to-'57 Chevys, the lowly VW has experienced more messing with than any other four-wheeler in existence. The fact of the matter is that ...

Historically, Porsche’s and Volkswagen’s destinies have been intertwined for decades. That’s why it’s nothing spectacular when you hear about a custom project that involves the two names. But what if ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...

Rich Lazar estimates he's spent about $30,000 on restoring the 1965 atomic orange Volkswagen Beetle that he bought four years ago and now races four or five times a year. (Courtesy photo) For 30 years ...

Hot Wheels has selected a 1956 Volkswagen Beetle as a finalist in the 2022 Legends Tour. While this is the second Beetle chosen for the semifinal round, it’s a one-of-a-kind, heavily-modified car that ...

"It's about time someone decided to make a street rod out of the VW!" Those were the words of legendary HOT ROD staffer Tom Medley in the mid-'60s when he first saw a hot-rodded "Volksrod" at the shop ...