Bye-bye Beetle: Volkswagen to end production of iconic car


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Vintage Volkswagen Beetle cars are parked in a row during a rally held as part of the 23rd anniversary of World Wide VW Beetle Day, in Bangalore on June 24, 2018. Photo: AFP

Volkswagen is ending production of its iconic “Beetle” cars next year after adding a pair of final editions of the insect-inspired vehicles.

The curvy-topped two-door, rear-engined economy car, which shook off Nazi origins to become a global auto phenomenon, is being sidelined as Volkswagen emphasises electric cars and larger family-oriented vehicles.

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