Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

The last time we looked in on Austrian vehicle tuner ABT, it was taking a break from high-speed cars to put its unique set of skills to work on one of 2023’s sleekest (and most overpriced) Volkswagen camper vans. It’s now emerged out of the forest to t… Continue reading Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

New Volkswagen California camper will put an end to a VW van life era

The Volkswagen California 6.1 was never the best-looking California in history, dragged down by its oversized double-stacked grille, but it did usher in its fair share of new innovations to the iconic nameplate. Now, Volkswagen is preparing it for reti… Continue reading New Volkswagen California camper will put an end to a VW van life era

VW’s RooBadge blasts custom sound beams to scare off local wildlife

Volkswagen has announced the development of RooBadge, a device that emits species-specific sounds to drive away kangaroos and reduce the risk of animal collisions on Australian roads. There are plans to adapt the device to deter deer and other road-tri… Continue reading VW’s RooBadge blasts custom sound beams to scare off local wildlife

Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show

One of the largest automotive shows in the world, the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) happens every year in New York City. For decades, it’s been the home of the World Car of the Year awards and a fulcrum for automotive unveils in North Americ… Continue reading Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show

Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is a soccer mom supercar

History has many important vehicles, but few with the credentials of the Volkswagen Microbus. It was born in 1950 as an even more practical derivation of the world’s most prolific automobile, the VW Beetle. The Beetle sold 23,000,000 units between 1938… Continue reading Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX is a soccer mom supercar

The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Type 2 stamps classic VW camper-inspired steel on new pop-top trailer

You won’t find a new Volkswagen pop-up camper van on the US market, but you can find a VW-inspired pop-up camping trailer. In fact, you’ve had that option for over a decade, as Dub Box USA began offering just such an adorable trailer back in 2012 and s… Continue reading Type 2 stamps classic VW camper-inspired steel on new pop-top trailer

Tiny VW ID. Buzz e-camper lives large with queen bed and flex kitchen

The good folks at Tonke know their way around a smart, flexible Volkswagen camper van build, and they know their way around an equally smart, versatile electric camper. Now they merge those skill sets to create a Volkswagen ID. Buzz mini-camper that lo… Continue reading Tiny VW ID. Buzz e-camper lives large with queen bed and flex kitchen

Highly adaptable VW Dog Camper is the ultimate RV for dogs and owners

Germany’s Flowcamper has a history of launching some of the quirkiest but still functional camper vans humans have ever seen, from its original psychedelically nostalgic peace-and-love V-dub to its transforming wood cabin Sprinter. This time around, it… Continue reading Highly adaptable VW Dog Camper is the ultimate RV for dogs and owners