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Why We Still Love the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
le the production life of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia spanned from 1955 to 1974, the beauty of the car and the fun, classy style of it pushed its way into automobile history books forever. The sporty coupe and convertible styles were surprising vehicles from the company that had become infamous with the Beetle. What made the car so memorable was its sleek body that was set over the simple Beetle chassis, which allowed people to get a sports car like drive at the price of a Beetle. In 1955 the German car manufacturer let us all in on the Karmann Ghia coupe model. Volkswagen at the time was a company that was not made famous because of the exciting, stylish cars that it turned out, so many people...
Volkswagen Cars Named Finalists for Ad Awards
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is just around the corner and so is the IAG Research Awards. The awarding body gives distinction to automobile manufacturers that have created an ad campaign that effectively reaches their target audience. The winners in the five categories will be announced at the opening press breakfast at the Javits Center in New York City where the country's largest motor show will be held. The finalists for the five categories have already been announced and two Volkswagen ad campaigns for their cars were announced as finalists for the award. The Volkswagen Jetta's "Dance" ad campaign and the Volkswagen Passat's "Safe Happens" ad are finalists for the "Most...
There's no denying that a good condition splitscreen or bay camper is perhaps the more romantic choice, but there's something about the Type 25, T25 or 'wedge' that has gained it it's own cult status. Some may say it's down to cost as good condition bays break the £10k mark and splitties can reach twice that. Although with the prices of quality converted T25's creeping up that may no longer be the case. We think there's more to it than that...perhaps it's best to start at the beginning. Introduced in 1979 as a replacement to the Bay window, the T25 retained the classic overall layout and was to become the last of the rear engine Volkswagen vans. Launched with the same air-cooled flat-four...
ext">There's no denying that a good condition splitscreen or bay camper is perhaps the more romantic choice, but there's something about the Type 25, T25 or 'wedge' that has gained it it's own cult status. Some may say it's down to cost as good condition bays break the £10k mark and splitties can reach twice that. Although with the prices of quality converted T25's creeping up that may no longer be the case. We think there’s more to it than that perhaps it's best to start at the beginning. Introduced in 1979 as a replacement to the Bay window, the T25 retained the classic overall layout and was to become the last of the rear engine Volkswagen vans. Launched with the same air-cooled flat-four...
How To Choose a Qualitative Research Market
Qualitative research, whether individual interviews, in-homes, focus groups, ethnographies and the like are conducted all over the world, as everyone knows. But how are the markets to be studied selected in the first place? New York, London, Paris, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Boston and Dallas are all great places to see first rate entertainment, dine out and by their size, must be great places in which to conduct qualitative research or so the common thinking goes. A little research into the demographics of a market can save researchers more than a little money, and get better research. Take for instance...The State with the most Dentists per capita - If you said Arkansas, you...
The Iconic Beetle For 2007
, the German car manufacturer Volkswagen introduced the world to the economy car that will later on become an icon in the auto industry. Throughout the years, the Beetle, or the Bug, has been accepted warmly by car buyers. Its maker, to further increase the popularity of the Beetle, improved its features and its looks in a couple small ways. In 1998, Volkswagen introduced the New Beetle which is the direct descendant of the famed Beetle of old. For the 2007 model year, the German car manufacturer markets the New Beetle as a convertible or a hatchback. Of the two, the open top body style seems to be the one attracting more attention from onlookers and car buyers alike. Since it comes from the classic...
Many electric car enthusiasts like the idea of driving their own electric vehicle (EV). The concept of not burning any fossil fuel and not creating any green house gases seems like a great way to travel. Unfortunately, most electric car models from the manufacturers are not very practical and expensive. One alternative is to build an electric vehicle via a Do It Yourself (DIY) approach from a home garage. One conventional car that is great to be retrofitted into an electric vehicle is an old VW Beetle. This article will highlight the reasons why a VW Bug is excellent to be converted into an electric car. There are a few reasons why a Volkswagen VW Beetle is a great donor car for electric...
Watch Chelsea From 16 and Pregnant NOW! In the current installment of 16 and Pregnant we meet young mother, Chelsea Houska, from Vermillion in South Dakota and her sort of juvenile young man Adam. It's a great episode full of fun and arguements between the two, you can see it at the link below... Watch Chelsea From 16 and Pregnant NOW! 16 and Pregnant is a hit American realism telly show that is transmitted each wednesday on MTV. Presently on it's second season, it was initial transmitted back in 2009 and now has 10 instalments. MTV's show, 16 and Pregnant, has new mothers from all across the United States and follows them through the rigors of maternity, birth, and rising a young child while still...