I just bought a brand new 2022 Chev Tahoe and was floored by how many options on this car had to run through my wife's smart phone (I don't have one) or through OnStar. As we sat next to my 2014 Tahoe which we just traded in and did not require the smart phone or a costly program from OnStar to run it's options (such as "map guidance") I wondered if we had made a big mistake. Anyway, we prescribed to the $16.00/month internet plan and we are satisfied but I still believe we have lost some ground however. During the soaring gas price situation this vehicle sits in the garage until I need to tow the trailer. In the meantime I'll save money by driving my 1970 VW Squareback. ... View more

Everyone knows the corvair was built to tame the VW beetle invasion. Even though the Corvair copied many VW traits, they appeared to be doing it better until Mr. Nader came along. VW was not under the microscope like Corvair was. Even though the 1965 Corvair had rid itself of the swing axle that was a huge issue (and another VW copy), VW continued on un-noticed.   ... View more

I would like to see a crash test. ... View more

Absolutely, This thing is an insult to anyone that drove a real VW van and is looking for another one. How useless will that electric engine be? Well, at least the engine is in the rear! ... View more

The battery is the issue and I hope Mr. Toyoda can convince governments and industry to hold back. The environmental damage that battery production and disposal (or recycle) will create is a definite show stopper. I can't believe auto makers are not considering this. ... View more

There is no doubt that automotive OEM's are making great progress with electric vehicles. Trucks that can haul and pull as well or better than their gas powered cousins is commendable. A range of 400 miles is also encouraging. I wonder how much interior heating and air conditioning will reduce the range. Before I get out my wallet I need more confidence in the battery component. This is a show stopper. I have read that the metals that are used in these batteries has to be mined at a mind racking pace. The mining of these metals will cause way more environmental concern than the petrol equivalent. I have read that it take about half a million tons of mined soil to make up enough Li, Cd etc., etc to make one battery. What about recycling and the H2SO4 and other chemicals that remain in dead batteries. Multiply that by the number of vehicles on the road today and the story becomes very foggy. Hopefully the OEM's will start putting their resources into "battery technology" before going full scale. ... View more

When I was a teen I owned a 1964 VW bug. After completing some minor work around the intake manifold I managed to drop a small nut into the intake port on the head. I tried everything from a magnet to a mini grabber to remove the thing but nothing would work. To make matters worse I was supposed to pick up my girl friend in less than 2 hours. Anyone that has owned a beetle knows that an engine can be removed in less than half an hour. I had removed this engine at least once before so I pulled it again (about 15 minutes), tipped it upside down and out came the nut. I re-installed the engine, cleaned up and picked up my girl friend with lots of time to spare. Can you imagine doing that with cars today? ... View more

Hi Darold> I am in Canada (Sarnia Ontario) and another fellow looked into this for me earlier this year and realized that Hagerty does not insure classic motorcycles in my area (Ontario, Canada). ... View more

After seeing all of those beautiful colours and curvy designs of the interiors of yesteryear, we finally look at the drab boring grey Tesla offering. Yawn! Is that really where we're heading? ... View more

I Don't know. I can't see much being produced in the auto industry today becoming collectable. To start young people today (who will be the collectors) are not as interested in automotive technology as us old guys. The technology today is too complicated. The OEMs all follow the same design lines. There are too many accessories we did not ask for like push button start (what's wrong with turning a key?), assisted parking. Buddy, if you can't back the car in...get out from behind the wheel. I was actually interested in the new Jeep Gladiator until I got in and realized that if the battery in my key fob goes dead the vehicle stays put. The fact that it re-started at every stop light put visions of replacing starters at the top of my "to do" list. Who aske for that? A Tesla might be collectable as soon as Ford, GM, Toyota and VW get on board since Tesla has a very limited dealer and service network. Just my two cents. ... View more

I have a 1966 Honda 150 Benley and could not get "classic" insurance through Hagerty. My 1970 VW Squareback was no problem though. ... View more

I love the looks of this motorcycle. Very retro, Definitely not a crotch rocket. ... View more

While the original "Buzz" was not a looker or even close to the looks of the old faithful VW van, it does appear now to be even uglier. Nice job, VW. Don't be in a hurry to sell that thing here. ... View more

Hi Darold: I am actually in Canada (Sarnia Ontario). I have a 1966 Honda 150 Benley that I have owned since I was 13. I have restored it and I tried to insure it last year through Hagerty and was told that they don't insure classic bikes. It is a definite classic that would only be driven a few times in the summer so I don't want to pay a lot.  ... View more

Nice bikes. Too bad Hagerty won't insure them as "classics". ... View more

How about Volkswagen brings back the Karman Ghia in it's original form ... View more

Coming from Windsor Ontario this guy knows RUST. I am amazed at the re-creation of the rust holes and surface rust on each particular car. Pure genius. ... View more

Let's not forget VW's automatic shift stick that was available on the VW beetle and Karmann Ghia. ... View more

Ho-Hum. More of the same crap from VW. How about the new bus or the "California" camper being sold in Europe.   ... View more

Finally! The Vanagon Westfalia gets recognition. The 1991 (final year) Vanagon Westfalia Syncro was Volkswagens crowning summit. It's all been downhill from there. ... View more