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Volkswagen Beetle

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:38:35 +0000

The Volkswagen Beetle is a safe, fun and reliable car, it is also quite a fun vehicle to own and though the various models are popular with a variety of personas and age ranges, they are becoming more and more popular with the younger generation.

The all-new revamped beetle comes complete with an elegant and sleek body with hi-tech auto equipment that a little bigger than the previous model in order to make use out of the extra interior space of the car.

If you are on a budget and wish to invest in some budget car insurance then you will need to shop around, another option of course is to invest in third party insurance, this is especially advisable for new drivers or those under 25 as otherwise you could end up paying a small fortune. Some insurance providers will now even allow third party drivers to build up a no claims bonus.

Some companies also offer student car insurance and if your car isn’t classed as a high-risk vehicle then achieving budget car insurance can be as easy as a walk in the park. Depending on the college you attend, with some insurance policies you could receive up to 15% off your final insurance quote. They will also focus on where you study as the area you live in can in fact make a lot of difference to the amount you pay.

The cutesy bug-eyed aura, smooth corners and spherical roofline are what makes this car so apt for today’s generation as it offers a modern and sports design that is still suitable for families and city living. The coupe-style roof also makes it a great vehicle for the summer months and the assortment of colours available make it attractive to an array of different personas.

Review: Volkswagen California

admin — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:21:50 +0000

The Volkswagen campervan is an icon of the 1960s and many models in psychedelic livery were often to be seen being driven along the hippy trail. Of course the image of the VW campervan has changed much since those days, but it is kind of appropriate that the latest version of this vehicle is called the California.

The California Volkswagen California can seat and sleep up to four people. It has a pop-up roof sleeping space and can sleep two in the passenger section. And of course you get all that extra equipment that you would expect in a campervan such as a stove and a kitchen sink. There is even a compartment for a refrigerator unit. The living space also has double glazed windows and blackout curtains.

There is a huge amount of storage space for all your camping kit and your clothes. There is a large fresh water tank and a waste disposal tank and you can extend your living space with an awning that attaches to the tailgate where there are also two folding chairs.

The California is powered by a five-cylinder 2.5-litre TDI diesel engine which is available in two versions giving either 130 bhp or 174 bhp. The van comes with either two or four wheel drive and there are manual and automatic sex speed versions available. As you might expect this is not a power vehicle; it will take you around 16 seconds to reach 60; but once you get there cruising comfortable and peaceful. Air conditioning is standard and there are many little extras such as electric windows, sat nav, and cruise control.

If you enjoy driving a van, then you will enjoy driving the Volkswagen California. It has many safety features and has the excellent reliability associated with VW campers.

The Volkswagen campervan is of course a lifestyle vehicle and for many drivers it is their second car. If you like the outdoor life and the feeling of freedom that this type of vehicle promises, then this vehicle ticks all the boxes.

The History of Volkswagen

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 08:43:08 +0000

What started out a small company designed to make reliable, inexpensive cars affordable by all has, in the years since its founding, become the largest auto manufacturer in Europe. The “Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH” was founded in 1937 and began construction on a new automobile designed by Ferdinand Porsche. By late 1938 the company was renamed as “Volkswagenwerk GmbH.” The factory was located in Wolfsburg.

Barely started, World War II interrupted the automobile production on the Volkswagen. The factory was converted to weapons manufacturing for the duration using forced labor, POW’s, and concentration camp victims. Despite the depredations of war and the military applications it had been put to, the Volkswagen plant was spared. In mid 1945 it was placed under the British Military Government, managed by Major Ivan Hirst. The production of the Volkswagen Beetle was resumed.

1949 saw the beginning of Type 2 production. The Volkswagen Bus quickly earned as much favor as the Beetle. It became so popular that a dedicated factory was built in Hanover in 1956. Just the year before, 1955, the company had celebrated the completion of their one millionth Beetle at the Wolfsburg plant. By 1972 Volkswagen had produced over one and a half million Beetles and took the record of most-produced model, taking the record from Ford’s Model-T.

By 1973 Volkswagen started production on their first water-cooled engine vehicle, the Passat. This was followed the next year by the Golf, a model that still enjoys great success as its form evolves.