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The time for the next Microbus is ripe. In an era where product differentiation is key, and where marketers raid old model nameplates and designers search old parts bins for retro “cues,” the Microbus is pure gold. ... They need to focus on edgy products like the VW new microbus concept that they axed.
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www.autospies.com/news/VW-Microbus-Concept-Bring-it-Bac...
www.autospies.com/news/VW-Microbus-Concept-Bring-it-Back-13846/
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As of this writing, there is a battle raging within Volkswagen-land as to how much the Microbus will incorporate the retro look. Seeing how the New Beetle succeeded in the US, but flopped in Europe will VW have the courage to stand tall and bring back the hippie hauler?
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www.vintagevwcars.com/articles/microbus.htm
www.vintagevwcars.com/articles/microbus.htm
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Hey VW bus and camper fans what do you think about VW's plan to re-release the Microbus? Possibly sometime in 2008... Here's an article about it: Retro Vehicles: Is Volkswagen Next?
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www.vintagevwcars.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=94
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Hanover plant to build new retro Microbus ... Wolfsburg - The decision has been taken - the new Volkswagen Microbus will be built in Hanover. By deciding to build the Microbus, Volkswagen has set its sights on a new segment - a MPV combining striking design and high functionality with the comfort of a limousine.
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www.magmaweb.com/vwmarketplace/prototypes.html
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"The More Things Change..." certainly worked for Volkswagen with the New Beetle a few years back. Could there be more mileage left in this whole Retro/Heritage Design thing? ... First Look: Volkswagen Microbus...
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www.automotive.com/future-cars/90/36946/112-0107-volksw...
www.automotive.com/future-cars/90/36946/112-0107-volkswagen-microbus/index.html
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That retro design captured the rounded forms of the beloved pre-1980 Volkswagen Bus, and seemed destined for production. ... New Volkswagen Prices and Reviews ... 2001 Volkswagen Microbus concept...
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auto.howstuffworks.com/volkswagen-bus14.htm
auto.howstuffworks.com/volkswagen-bus14.htm
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In the continuing tradition of car makers reaching back in time to the last time they did anything revolutionary from a design standpoint -- and not coincidentally, tapping the nostalgia-happy boomer demographic -- ... As a new user, you may notice a few temporary content restrictions. Click here for more info.
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primarysources.newsvine.com/_news/2006/10/13/399744-new...
primarysources.newsvine.com/_news/2006/10/13/399744-new-volkswagen-chameleon-retro-cool-microbus-outside-but-all-geek-on-the-inside
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Check Dealer Pricing On a New Volkswagen! ... This car would be great competition for the subcompact Mini, Alfa Mito, and Fiat 500, because of its retro-ness. Hybridizing it would give it a stylistic advantage over the ugly Prius. I'm on board with this one.
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www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2008/112_0809_vol...
www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2008/112_0809_volkswagen_new_beetle/index.html
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Read about the Volkswagen Microbus concept, view photos, and more at Motor Trend Magazine. ... First Look: Volkswagen Microbus ... "The More Things Change..." certainly worked for Volkswagen with the New Beetle a few years back. Could there be more mileage left in this whole Retro/Heritage Design thing?
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www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0107_volkswa...
www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0107_volkswagen_microbus/index.html
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