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Volkswagen Starts Production of the New Beetle in Mexico

Posted on 15 July 2011 by Ken Zino

The German built Beetle was particularly successful in the United States, of course. The original and updates sold almost five million units between 1949 and 1981. The New Beetle continued the success, with a total of 1.15 million units built in Puebla selling between 1997 and 2010. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Holds Base Price of New Beetle to $19,765

Posted on 7 June 2011 by Ken Zino

Transaction prices of the Beetle will be much higher of course than the $19,765 starting point. The sportiest model the 2.0L TSI will start at more than $24,000 with a 2-liter in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen to Debut New Beetle in China, Berlin, New York City

Posted on 4 April 2011 by Ken Zino

he latest Beetle rollout is a sign of the global automarket times, as well as an ironic nod to the fact that the new Beetle, soon to be in its second generation, is considered too frivolous by Germans to count among best selling cars in Germany. Continue reading →

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