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VW Gets In The Christmas Spirit With Mobile Light Show
Dec. 26, 2021 9:10 AM ET by Gerhard Horn Video / Comments The heart of VW's commercial vehicles celebrates the festive season. The Volkswagen bus is an icon across the world, but it has a special place in the hearts of the people who live in Hanover, Germany. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is located in Hanover, and it is the biggest employer in the region. It has produced vans, people carriers, and pickup trucks for more than 50 years. Since 2019, the city of Hanover has celebrated the Twinkle Light Cruise. Basically, VW owners cover their cars in lights and drive around this historic city. It's the mobile version of taking the kids on a drive to see houses decorated with lights. Mini had the same idea, but it only covered one hatch in 2,000 lights. Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge/YouTube Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge/YouTube Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge/YouTube Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge/YouTube While the parade is not limited to VW's commercial vehicles, the bus is by far the most popular. Look closely, and you'll also spot almost every version spanning back to the T1. No VW parade would be complete without the humble Beetle. Fortunately, the Hanover police are much more forgiving than the Canadians. Last year, a Tesla owner tried to get into the Christmas spirit the same way, but the cops quickly put an end to it. VW's commercial vehicles have never been successful in the US. We missed out on most of its people carriers, not to mention the current VW Amarok. There may still be hope that the next Ranger-based Amarok is coming to the US in a few years though. CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz VW is, however, sending a couple of EVs our way over the coming years, one of which is the ID. Buzz. Essentially, it's the VW bus on an electric skateboard design. The design is inspired by the Type 2 bus, also present in the parade video. We're told testing of this electric bus is currently underway and that it will offer a range of 300 miles. More than one battery option will be available, as will all-wheel drive. While we love the old-school approach of this light festival, our favorite display remains the Rivian R1T. Last year, in a bid to ramp up some publicity before it was launched, Rivian used an R1T to power 20,000 Christmas lights from its onboard power socket. Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Join The Discussion
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Gerhard Horn Senior Editor Gerhard knew from a young age that he wanted to be an automotive journalist. He completely disappointed his parents by completing degrees in communication and English, as well as diplomas in graphic design and film and art appreciation. He later interned at various automotive publications, before landing a permanent position at a newspaper. He became the editor within two years, after which he landed a job as the deputy editor at a national publication, where he spent eight years traveling the world, driving, and writing. In his current role as senior editor, he writes news, reviews, scripts, and opinion pieces. When he’s not supposed to be working, you’ll probably find him working. When he’s forced to take a break, you’ll find him at the movies, or behind the wheel of a ‘92 NA Miata called Kimiko. Contact Gerhard @GrootScreenGerhard LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top