Microbus

A new report into the demise of the Apple Car has revealed the company tested a prototype in 2020 nicknamed “the Bread Loaf” that drew inspiration from the Volkswagen microbus.The revelation into Apple’s failed automotive attempt comes from top insider Mark Gurman, who this week published an extensive Bloomberg report into the history of Apple Car. Most notably, the report reveals a swathe of previously unknown details about the nature of Apple Car, which has been a topic of hot speculation, concept creation, and wild…

Roomy, simple, versatile and timelessly recognizable, the original Volkswagen T1 camper van remains a beloved icon representing the freedom of open-road travel. While we wait for VW to try and recreate some of that magic in electric form, a German startup has stepped in and encapsulated much of the dual-tone flair, simple, effective design, multi-use versatility and affordable escapism of the original pop-top camper in an all-electric package. Could the Xbus Camper from ElectricBrands become the VW-like legend of the…

The original Volkswagen Microbus is an automotive icon, which might explain why VW has taken so long to launch a follow-up. After showing multiple Microbus-inspired concept cars, VW unveiled an all-electric Microbus concept at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, the promptly confirmed plans for a production version. While the world oohed and aahed at that concept (and we drove it), VW took its sweet time on the production model. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz finally made its debut online today, and still won’t go on sale in the…