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Hot VWs Magazine October 2025: On the cover: Alexandre Arruda Pires owns an incredible, unusual VW collection! (Photo b...
09/03/2025

Hot VWs Magazine October 2025:

On the cover: Alexandre Arruda Pires owns an incredible, unusual VW collection! (Photo by Shin Watanabe)

UNDERDOG NO MORE!
Sometimes, the most unassuming cars become the most unforgettable. That’s......

GARAGE BRAZIL
In my 30-year career in classic VW publishing, both before and after becoming.......

MIURA SPORTS!
Among the many rare and significant VW-based cars inside Alexandre.........

DRAG RACING BY THE BEACH
The sound of air-cooled race engines, the scent of burning rubber, and.......

RIVERSIDE RELIC
A legendary Volkswagen dealership during the air-cooled era, Economotors had......

ONE NOTCH ONE FAMILY!
On the island of Oahu, a rare Volkswagen cruises around with a style all its own........

DKP 2276CC ENGINE REFRESH FINALE
Last month, we devoted several pages to a dyno session at Empi, featuring a 2276.........

CHOPLIN!
In the heart of East Texas, a unique 1967 Volkswagen Beetle named Choplin........

DER KLEINER KRUZ
The Southern California Volkswagen scene just gained a new heavyweight........

OCTO MEET 2025
The Orange County Transporter Organization (OCTO) is recognized worldwide........

AN ELEGANT TREFFEN
Now in its ninth year, the Rare Vintage Air VW d’Elegance has firmly cemented.....

WORTH WAITING FOR
Having been in the autobody business for over 35 years, Shane Orlando....
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Happy 150th Birthday, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche! 🎉🎂🎊Ferdinand Porsche (1875–1951) was an Austrian automotive engineer, inven...
09/03/2025

Happy 150th Birthday, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche! 🎉🎂🎊

Ferdinand Porsche (1875–1951) was an Austrian automotive engineer, inventor, and visionary whose work helped shape both motorsport and everyday car culture. Born in Maffersdorf, Bohemia, he showed remarkable mechanical ability from an early age, first working in electrical engineering before moving into automobile design. By the early 20th century, Porsche was already pioneering innovations, including the Lohner-Porsche—a groundbreaking hybrid vehicle powered by hub-mounted electric motors.

In 1931, he founded Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany, which quickly became a leader in automotive engineering. Under contract with the German government, he led the design of the Volkswagen Beetle—conceived as an affordable “People’s Car.” The Beetle would go on to become one of the most iconic and best-selling automobiles in history.

The second print of The California Look – 50 Years book is officially SOLD OUT!If you missed your chance, don’t worry—we...
08/26/2025

The second print of The California Look – 50 Years book is officially SOLD OUT!

If you missed your chance, don’t worry—we’re already considering a third edition. Should we move forward with a paperback this time, or keep it hardcover? Stay tuned!

The California Look – 50 Years BookSecond Printing is almost GONE!https://hotvws.com/collections/books/products/the-cali...
08/25/2025

The California Look – 50 Years Book
Second Printing is almost GONE!
https://hotvws.com/collections/books/products/the-california-look-50-years-special-edition-book

We’re truly overwhelmed by your incredible support.

This 444-page hardcover volume is the most comprehensive documentation ever assembled on the Cal Look movement. From the original 1975 article that coined the term, to 45 iconic builds from the U.S., Europe, and Japan—plus first-hand stories, rare photos, and editorial contributions by Dean Kirsten, Stephan Szantai, and more—this book captures the soul of a movement that started in California and went on to influence the world.

We’re incredibly proud of this project—and even more grateful to the community that made it possible.
Visit hotvws.com to get your copy before it’s gone!

Hot VWs Magazine September 2025:On the cover: An Old Speed Oval with period-correct Okrasa Power!  (Photo by Lauren...
08/11/2025

Hot VWs Magazine September 2025:

On the cover: An Old Speed Oval with period-correct Okrasa Power!  (Photo by Laurent Meurice)

JADE GREEN SOUL
Pierre-Yves, from Amay, Belgium, has always had the soul of a mechanic. His......

JERED'S JOY!
A fateful visit to a car show in his own hometown of Sherwood, Oregon led Jered....

FLAT-FOUR FUSION
Hardcore VW fans know that Volkswagens and Porsches share the same DNA.........

DKP 2.3-LITER ENGINE REBUILD
Through the last three HotVWs issues, Jon Chabot’s Tech Alert column has delved.......

TEXAS VS THE WORLD
There was a time when the biggest, badest VW events in the country were located......

BACK FROM THE BROCHURE
When Pedro Sainz set out to build a tribute to the rarest Karmann Ghia of all—the 1962 .......

CORY MAC VEGAS WORLD FINALS 2024
VW racing returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first time in nearly.........

MORE THAN A THING!
Some Volkswagens are made to shine on the show floor. Others are built to........

AIR-COOLED SPOTLIGHT IN SPOKANE
Brian Anderson of Spokane, WA, has long been immersed in the car scene. With a........

BUGGY WONDER YEARS PART 26
Our Buggy Wonder Years series has mostly featured 1960s and ’70s pictures of........

10TH ANNUAL VW NATIONALS
In the days leading up to the event, “rain, rain, go away” was the mantra for every.....

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In Memory of Bruce SimurdaEditor of Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 1989–2017We are deeply saddened to share the news...
08/07/2025

In Memory of Bruce Simurda
Editor of Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine, 1989–2017

We are deeply saddened to share the news of Bruce Simurda’s passing. Bruce served as editor of Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine from 1989 to 2017, guiding the publication through nearly three decades of growth, evolution, and unwavering dedication to the air-cooled Volkswagen community.

Bruce began his publishing career in 1981 with Jim Wright of Wright Publishing, the longtime publisher of Dune Buggies and Hot VWs Magazine. He first served as Associate Editor of 3Wheeling magazine and, by the February 1982 issue, had taken over as Editor.

When 3Wheeling transitioned to ATV Sports in 1987, reflecting the rise of four-wheel off-road machines, Bruce continued at the editorial helm.

In 1986, Bruce began serving as Technical Editor for Dune Buggies and Hot VWs magazine, starting with the July issue under then-editor Lane Evans. By the August 1989 issue, he had stepped into the role of Editor—a position he held until 2017, when Shin Mukai of TOA Corporation took over the publication from Wright Publishing.

Bruce’s time at Hot VWs marked a defining chapter in his career—one that left a deep and lasting impact on the VW hobby. His editorial leadership brought consistency, depth, and heart to the magazine. Whether covering iconic events, standout builds, or the people behind them, Bruce’s work reflected his genuine love for the Volkswagen scene and its community.

He will be remembered not only for his editorial talent, but for his integrity, kindness, and passion. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and the many readers and colleagues whose lives he touched.

Rest in peace, Bruce. Thank you for everything.

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