In the early 1950s, Karmann already had a contract to build the the Beetle cabriolet at its Osnabrück factory, but convincing ...

Like the Puma, it also borrowed the powertrain of a VW Beetle (the 1.6-liter variant of the iconic flat-four engine), as well as several components from other VW models, such as the Type 3.

This is Volkswagen’s second-generation new Beetle. This 1.4-litre TSI Sport topped the range until the near-200bhp 2-litre version arrived. Beetles with 160PS (158bhp in old money) or more get ...

the 2012 Volkswagen offers a fresh new alternative for buyers shopping around for a cool compact. Against the likes of the MINI Cooper and Fiat 500, the Beetle holds its own, with a base price just ...