Origin: The Beetle was introduced in N--i Germany in 1938 after Adolf Hitler had asked automotive engineer Ferdinand Porsche to design a people’s car. After the wide acceptance of the car, it became a transportation mode of choice for hippies in the 1960s. More than 21.5 million original Beetles have been manufactured worldwide. Over the years, company officials opened the door to reviving the model.
Details: In a statement, Volkswagen Group of America said global production of the Bug car would end in July 2019.
“The loss of the Beetle after three generations, over nearly seven decades, will evoke a host of emotions from the Beetle’s many devoted fans. While there are no immediate plans to replace it, I would also say, never say never,” CEO of the unit, Hinrich Woebcken, said.
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