Marketing Memories: VW’s 1964 Talking Beetle Known as ‘Max’
Back in 2008, Volkswagen rolled out a quirky run of commercials with a very unique spokesperson: a 1964 Beetle known as ‘Max’. The marketing campaign was put together by advertising…
Beetle
Five Bargain Bugs At Mecum Kissimmee
By now I’m sure you’ve heard the news: Volkswagen’s beloved Beetle is no more. We all knew it was coming, with the announcement being made in the fall of 2018…
An Original Owner Builds One Sweet Meyers Manx Buggy
During the summer of 1968, Tom Baker had his motoring life changed forever – and all because of date night. He and his girlfriend, Donna, were heading on a little…
VW Enthusiast Goes After A Bounty Hunter Buggy
In 1966, Daniel Hanes’ parents went car-shopping. They ended up at Volkswagen dealership near their Chicago southside home. There, they bought themselves a shiny new Volkswagen Beetle. Sadly, the light…
TV and Film
Up Close With Ford v Ferrari’s 1966 GT40 #95
Hollywood’s recent Ford vs Ferrari movie has sent vintage GT40s racing into the limelight. And that’s for good reason. Those years at Le Mans in 1966, ’67 and ‘68 proved…
Star Power: Legendary ‘Bullitt’ 1968 Mustang Movie Car Heading For the Mecum Auction Block
After shocking the automotive world by coming out of four decades of hiding, the iconic ‘Bullitt’ Mustang GT is now destined for the Mecum Auctions block. The four-wheeled legend made…
Electric
Initial Specs Of The HUMMER EV Are Released And Impressive
GMC is bringing back a storied nameplate, introducing the world to the GMC HUMMER EV during this weekend’s Super Bowl game. Three new ads, each called ‘Quiet Revolution’, will debut…
It’s Electric! Zelectric’s ’64 VW Bus Boogies Thousands of Miles
David Benardo is a true believer that classics are enjoyed more when they’re being driven. He’s not just blowing smoke. He’s racked up over ten thousand miles in his gorgeous…
SUV
Circling Back: A Fond & Welcome Return to a Retro Grand Wagoneer
A former Jeep tech gets back in the saddle with a very familiar 4×4: a retro Grand Wagoneer.
2020 Durango SRT Gets Race-Ready Looks In New Appearance Packages
Dodge’s Durango SRT has all the goodies of a proper hot hauler but has lacked one important element – race stripes. That, and more, is being remedied as the brand…