Beetlemania
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Perusing the news today I was surprised to learn that VW has been making the original Beetle still today. No, not the modern VW Beetle with it’s reminiscent lines and on-board flower vase. I’m talking about the original Beetle, the one built under direct orders of Hitler in an effort to create an affordable car the masses can afford. According to this article from the BBC the original Beetle has been constantly in production since 1930, although the number of new original Beetle’s has declined to as few as 30,000 production models last year. VW has decided to finally kill the entire line, currently only being built in Mexico. And while the original VW Beetle is one of the most popular vehicles ever made with over 21 Million cars produced, the Guardian points out that the Beetle is no longer the best selling car they’ve made. As of last year the VW Golf holds that recorded with over 22 Million cars sold.
