Why doesn’t VW make an electric Beetle?
More on the Beetle When asked by Autocar whether the Beetle would return as an electric vehicle, Schäfer killed all hopes for Beetle enthusiasts going forward. I don’t think so, because there are certain vehicles that have had their day, he told Autocar. It wouldn’t make sense to bring it back. After this article was written, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer (speaking to Autocar ) threw cold water on the rampant rumors of an electric Beetle revival. When asked if VW would consider bringing back the Beetle nameplate, Schäfer said, I don’t think so, because there are certain vehicles that have had their day.
Is Bentley owned by VW?
So who makes Bentleys today? Since 1997, when Vickers PLC decided to sell the Rolls-Royce brand (which owned the Bentley name), Bentley has been owned by Volkswagen AG. The company is owned by the Volkswagen Group through its subsidiary Audi. Automobili Lamborghini S. A.