Post by Lee on Sept 14, 2018 11:51:08 GMT
Volkswagen is ending production of its Beetle in 2019, closing the door on one of the world's most iconic car designs.
The German company said output would end at its plant in Mexico next July after production of celebration models.
The Beetle has its roots in Nazi Germany with the creation of a "people's car", but went on to star in a series of successful Disney films as Herbie.
Sales in the key US market have slumped and consumers have increasingly turned to larger cars such as crossovers and SUV's
Volkswagen, in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal and huge investment in electric vehicles, says it will look to slim down its model range with a greater focus on family and electric cars.
The company say the final Beetle models will be available in both coupe and convertible styles.
The German company said output would end at its plant in Mexico next July after production of celebration models.
The Beetle has its roots in Nazi Germany with the creation of a "people's car", but went on to star in a series of successful Disney films as Herbie.
Sales in the key US market have slumped and consumers have increasingly turned to larger cars such as crossovers and SUV's
Volkswagen, in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal and huge investment in electric vehicles, says it will look to slim down its model range with a greater focus on family and electric cars.
The company say the final Beetle models will be available in both coupe and convertible styles.
