Be careful what you ask for. Or at least, be careful when you ask for it. Last year, VW introduced the third generation Beetle. This year, the big news for Beetle is the addition of a convertible ...

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: I don't like Volkswagen Beetles, but this Turbo, and the TDI are hard not to enjoy -- at least a little bit. The VW had a full weekend of fancy dinners, camping and ...

"Now that winter has finally released its grip, it's a shame that the Beetle is leaving us." Lucky for us, Tim Jennings—husband of editor-in-chief Jean—generously volunteered to make the trek back ...

This trip itself would show any flaws in any car, and it didn't take down the Beetle. The cold Michigan winter was taking its toll on our sun-loving Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Convertible. It wasn't ...

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Alison Lakin has been reporting on all things automotive since 2008. She has covered the auto industry for numerous online publications including PopSci.com and the Los Angeles Times and is currently ...

The two models get a new engine that%27s more powerful Prices have gone up %24250 to %24700 They are made in Mexico If you're about to buy a Volkswagen Beetle turbo or Jetta GLI, you might want to ...

The beach, the sunsets, the surf. Whether experienced at the end of a short drive from home or work, or as a special reward on a much deserved vacation, the 2013 VW Beetle Turbo Convertible makes this ...

This week, its a ride in what could be the coolest VW bug ever built, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S Convertible. Okay, maybe the second coolest bug if you count Herbie the Love Bug, but Herbie ...

SENIOR EDITOR MARK VAUGHN: Growing up with Volkswagen Beetles, squarebacks and vans, I came to love their low cost and relatively easy repair, even as I found myself fixing them more often than I'd ...