It would seem safe to say that a sizeable segment of the Volkswagen scene has some interest in hot rods and customs. After all, go to any VW event and count how many vehicles have been modified in one way or another, then draw your own conclusion... Yet only a handful of hot rod/custom shows cater to VeeDub owners. Arguably the best example of the genre doesn't take place in the U.S., or even Europe for that matter, but in Japan! It came to be two decades ago thanks to the efforts of Mooneyes and soon gained cult status in its home country. Enthusiasts abroad also became aware of the indoor extravaganza, inspiring an increasing number of foreigners to join the festivities – an estimated 500 of them came to visit the 2012 event.

    

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VWMA is an Australian owned and published enthusiasts magazine serving both the aircooled and watercooled Volkswagen scene nationally. Published quarterly (Feb, May, Aug, Nov), the magazine is available through newsagents Australia wide or via subscription, and covers every aspect of the hobby, from the very early models through to the latest innovations, motorsport, offroad, kit, custom, books, toys and shows. If it doesn't appear in VWMA then it isn't VW related.

Now in its seventh year, VWMA also hosts two drag racing weekends, sponsors a variety of VW shows, and supports events across the country. Printed and distributed by Australian companies, VWMA is also fortunate to have access to a talented pool of home based VW photojournalists and print/web technicians, who work with VWMA to produce quality VW entertainment each issue. And in 2011, the magazine's website has evolved to encompass the online and portable information revolution with the inclusion of additional media content to enrich the printed reading experience.

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