Why was the Volkswagen Beetle discontinued?
Out of all the iconic cars that have been in the automotive market, the Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most recognized and popular nameplates. And while Volkswagen had great success with its rounded compact coupe for over eight decades, making it a household name and even a beacon of the counter-culture, it’s still rather hard to believe that it all came to an end last year. But why did Volkswagen stop making the Beetle? Eyes watered and tears flowed when Volkswagen announced that it wasn't going to build a next-generation version of the Volkswagen Beetle. We can only speculate as to why the Beetle is being discontinued. A likely possibility is Volkswagen switching its focus to revolutionizing the mass marketing of electric vehicles, with models like the (currently) European-only ID. 3 and the North America-produced ID. We are pleased to announce you that AutoClassicsTrade.com is offer classic cars, vintage cars, and classic motorcycles for sale at affordable price. We sp...