Volkswagen teases possible 2012 Beetle.

Volkswagen teased us today with commercial for us to watch this coming Sunday, Feb 6th during the Super Bowl. Judging from the rally striped 6 legged kind of beetle briefly shown, we're going to get some sort of glimpse of the all new 2012 Beetle. Look for "Black Beetle" this Sunday.According to VWs media release,   "In “Black Beetle,” the first spot for The 21st Century Beetle, cutting-edge CGI creative goes etymological, creating a photo-real lush kingdom where the Black Beetle rules, runs, navigates and out performs all the other creatures....

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Video of the 2012 VW Beetle reveal on Oprah

Remember when we published the story about the 2012 VW Beetle reveal on Oprah not too long ago. Here's a clip of the show courtesy of Volkswagen showing the reveal and everybody loosing their minds in a good way. We can't wait to see more of the next Beetle in coming mont...

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A classic GTi

Spotted at the 2010 Carlisle Import/Kit Car Nationa...

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More So Cal hot roddin.

More from So Cal Speed Shop's open house.Another great example of a traditional hot r...

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From the interesting files: 1928 Grahm-Paige Sound Train

This find comes from our friends at Hemmings Motor News. And this certainly qualifies as an interesting "What Is It?". This is a 1928 Grahm-Paige limousine, one of 15 or 16 built that would travel cross country promoting various products.According to the seller's description, "Based on the Graham-Paige Model 837 long wheelbase limousine, the Sound Train hood is modified to resemble the boiler of a railroad locomotive and fitted with all manner...

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R.I.P. Peter Yates

A name that should be familiar to any car enthusiast, Peter Yates. Director of of the famed car chase legend, Bullitt starring Steve McQueen. Has passed away at the age of 81.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Yates fami...

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Porsche unveils 918 RSR hybrid race car in Detroit.

Hot off the heels of Porsche's release of the 918 Spyder in 2010 and the 911 GT3 R hybrid, we have the brainchild of both cars. The 918 RSR. Using further developments gathered from testing and racing of the 911 GT3 R and the stunning good looks of the 918 gives us this new closed roof purpose built race car. Porsche says the styling emulates the famous 917 race cars of the 1970s, which you can see if you pay attention to the details. Porsche hasn't...

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Breaking News! Volkswagen releases 2012 Passat ahead of NAIAS debut.

Ahead of it's debut in a few hours, Volkswagen has released their press release on the new 2012 Passat, formerly known as the New Midsized Sedan. Looking at the photos, you can't help but be impressed with the Passats all new styling. In this case, a vast improvement over the previous Passat. We're not sure which is more impressive, the $20,000 base price or the 43 estimated miles per gallon.The 2012 ushers in a new era for VW.  Along with the...

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Thank You

We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and Thank You for 14,000 hits to our site. Without you, our loyal readers, none of this would be he...

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It's stock. I swear

Not what you would normally expect from a beet...

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Old speed at its best.

A little more winter day dreaming.....Summer can't come soon enou...

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