Lego VW Camper

• Features 11 windows, authentic plaid-print textile curtains and wing mirror!
• Rear door opens to reveal detailed engine!
• Interior also features rear bench seat that transforms into a bed, ‘Make LEGO Models, Not War’ T-shirt and rear shelf with plant!
• Measures 11.8" (30cm) long and 5.5" (14cm) high!

120 buck.

Kawasaki Ad from 70's

Via: krugerin50's photo stream

VW camper

VW Camper Van Tent pre-order on firebox.
"Officially licensed, this stunning four-man (or lady, natch) tent is a luxe, full-size replica of the iconic 1965 VW Camper Van
synonymous with 60s counterculture." Price: £300

I think it should have clear windows with screens.

E-Scooter

For the Shanghai Motor Show, folks at Volkswagen brought battery powered vehicle, called the E-Scooter. The scooter is powered with a 350-watt motor and built extremely light weight.(only 44 pounds without the battery) But its performance
25 miles range per charge and a top speed of 30mph is average. Not impressive...I guess they thought so too. The VW director of design for China, Simon Loasby tells us that the scoots range could be extended with a lithium-ion battery pack and its performance could be enhanced by putting a 700-watt electric motor.
Obviously Asia is the market for this scooter for daily utility use...so VW focused on low cost, possibly becoming new electric generation of Honda Cub, thus the 350-watt motor and NiMH pack.

"Our idea was to come up with a solution for affordable mobility in megacities like Shanghai, and to give people who've never owned a car a way into the VW brand. The E-Scooter isn't covered in VW badges, but you know it's a VW from the shape of the frame, the detailing of the head- and taillight, and the premium quality of the product." says Simon Loasby.

China has already many electric scooters available and average price of such scooters is around $500. VW's E-scooter will be less than 1000 bucks, they say...so I am thinking they are gonna have hard time selling them. I would say, make it high-performance and carry the VW badge for status or make it real cheap to be competitive. The E-Scooters are scheduled to be available in China sometime in 2012.

Source: Autocar.co.uk

VW Group to Display Up to Seven Concepts at the Geneva Show

It seems that the VW Group will do just about anything to become the world’s biggest automaker by 2018. After announcing a €51.6 billion (US $70.3 billion) investment plan last November, the Germans also want to showcase their future intentions at the Geneva Motor Show in March, by displaying up to seven concepts.

Walter de Silva, head of the group’s design department, told ANE that the concept lineup will include Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen models, plus “one – if not two” Audis.

Furthermore, the Italdesign Giugiaro design studio, acquired by the automaker last spring, will also present two Volkswagen concept cars.

Seeing this kind of commitment, one has to wonder what exactly has Volkswagen is store for us. With the Golf Mk7 said debut in late 2012 or early 2013, we're inclined to say that it’s too early for a design study and the same goes for the next generation Audi A3, due for a release in the summer of 2012. While the manufacturer did say that it wants to expand its North American SUV lineup, information on the subject is scarce, so we wouldn’t bet on an SUV concept either.

In any case, if you have an opinion on the matter, now is the time to share it with us in the comments section below.

*Note: Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept featured in the gallery

By Csaba Daradics

Source: ANE [Subscription required]

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More Fun than Some Museums

I am not into car stuff much, but enjoyed the Hell out of this footage...I wonder if any of GM executives have seen this.