High 80s, roof down and AC on max. Ahh — automobiling bliss. The 2013 VW Beetle convertible, with its powerful 2.0 L Turbo engine, continues a decades-long tradition by being one fun summer ride. We ...

Convertibles have been the most visible—and collectible—of Volkswagen Beetles since 1949. Now here's another one. Launched at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show and already appearing in VW showrooms, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover luxury automotive, motorcycles and related topics. Mar 29, 2013, 03:31pm EDT This article is more than 10 years old. I ...

Want proof that diesel is finally taking hold in North America? Look no further than this 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. For a while now, it’s become easier to understand why more automakers are ...

The comparison to that hot hatch might seem a bit unfair for what looks like a sun-loving, droptop cruiser meant for the boulevards of Southern California, but it wasn't as much of a stretch as you ...