Has the Beetle Been Discontinued Worldwide?
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On July 10, 2019, the Beetle car was officially discontinued. Here is more information about the Beetle: 1. The Beetle completed its first test in 1936 and officially went into production in 1938, undergoing three generations of design: Volkswagen announced the production of the final batch of Beetles, declaring the official discontinuation of the Beetle, marking the end of this classic model with an 81-year history that once swept the globe. The last Beetle to roll off the production line will be displayed in the brand's museum. 2. The Beetle originated in 1935 and was initially designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the father of Porsche, and nicknamed "Beetle" due to its shape: The Beetle became a global sensation and a symbol of hippie culture, with historical sales exceeding 20 million units. However, due to Volkswagen Group's budget cuts following the "Dieselgate" scandal in recent years, the Beetle was forced to discontinue.