VW hinting at EV Microbus reveal at CES

VW has brought back the Beetle numerous times and now looks to revive another beloved model for modern times at a point in its history where positive news and goodwill is much needed. The vehicle in question is the Microbus or Kombi which might appear at CES 2016 as an electric vehicle with a long range. Few vehicles, specially vans, are as iconic as the original VW Type-2, which had a long and successful run as a family mover as well as a reliable and affordable work bus. The keynote, which takes place in Las Vegas, will reveal more about this next EV move by VW.

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Video: VW's moving tribute to the Type 2 Kombi's Last Wishes

The iconic Kombi Microbus is just one of the various VW models that endeared itself to millions of users. As the last Kombi is produced in Brazil, VW has given their most popular van a stunning farewell video, website and even a coffee tablet book. The above documentary took six months to produce and really captures the essence of what made these vehicles such a huge part of people's lives. Hey, didn't Steve Jobs sell his Kombi to start-up Apple. So, Type 2 lovers everywhere, raise a glass to one of the greatest and most enduring vehicles in automotive history.

Source: VW Brasil