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Classics on the Big Screen

September 19, 2023

Classic cars have played prominent roles in countless movies, adding a touch of nostalgia, elegance, and personality to the silver screen. These iconic vehicles often become as memorable as the characters themselves. Here are some classic cars featured in movies that have left a lasting impact.

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Social Distancing at VW Meetups

September 23, 2020

As big venues re-book auto shows, impromptu Volkswagen meetups & cul-de-sac cruises have shined. Find out what the VW community has been up to this summer

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50 Years of Woodstock

August 06, 2019

From Surfers to Deadheads, the VW Bus is an iconic part of American counterculture. Now we look back 50 years later on the festival that brought these automotive works of art to the world stage, and landed them in our hearts forever.

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JBugs Welcomes the Vanagon!

July 12, 2019

Join us as we explore the history of the Volkswagen Transporter's third generation, and learn why this vehicle earned its reputation of being the best of a van mixed with the best of a station wagon!

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Catching the bug at El Prado 2019

June 24, 2019

After 5 years of working for JBugs, our company photographer finally caved and agreed to come camp out with us at his first big VW show. Check out pictures from the Blackstar Campout and El Prado 2019 through Sam's lens.

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Keeping Up With the Karmann Ghias

April 09, 2018

If you’re a classic VW enthusiast, chances are you know what the Karmann Ghia is; but did you know that it was designed by an Italian for an American brand before it became one of the most sought after German air-cooled models? Read more to learn the history of the classic VW sports car.

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Amusing Advertisements from the Vintage VW Archives

December 11, 2017

What makes a car manufacturing company successful? Executives from GE and Ford believe it takes three qualities: Productivity, Connectivity and Standardization. But here at JBugs, we think it might be the clever, funny and downright crazy advertisements that can help skyrocket a company to the next level. Check out the vintage ads we found from the early years of Volkswagen and you’ll see what we mean.

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