VW revives American beach buggy as EV concept

The I.D. Buggy concept has no fixed roof or conventional doors. It has free-standing wheels fitted with off-road tires and open side sills.

January 31, 2019 11:34 AM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen aims to spur interest in its upcoming lineup of mass-market full-electric cars with a modern version of an American beach buggy from the 1960s.

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