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From ‘Herbie the Love Bug’ to punch buggy, the Beetle remains iconic in Mexico
Volkswagen Beetles may have been discontinued, but restored and remade vintage models roll on, from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende.
VW Beetles, or “vochos” as they’re affectionately known in Mexico, are a common sight on the streets of Oaxaca.Photograph by Adam Rose
ByNorie Quintos
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Everyone has a story about the Volkswagen Beetle, or at least a memory. For some, it’s the car they learned to drive in or took to protests or music fests. For others, it’s the visual cue in a children’s car game “Punch Buggy” or “Slug Bug” for punching a sibling in the arm while on a road trip.