From Nazis to hippies: End of the road for Volkswagen Beetle

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Volkswagen is concluding production of the iconic Beetle model at its Puebla, Mexico plant, marking the end of an 80-year legacy. Originally conceived as a "people’s car" under Adolf Hitler, the Beetle evolved from a wartime project to a symbol of post-war prosperity and counterculture. Despite its discontinuation, the Beetle remains a design landmark. Volkswagen is now shifting focus towards electric vehicles, with plans for mass production of the ID.3, aiming to replicate the Beetle’s historical impact.

Brands mentioned: Volkswagen, Toyota