Ethiopia's Beetle mania: how an entire country fell in love with Volkswagen's quirky classic
Briefly

"Whenever I drive mine, I have these memories. I love it. The Beetle was pioneered in 1930s Germany, the product of Adolf Hitler's desire for a cheap and reliable vehicle for the masses."
"Their enduring popularity is a quirk of Ethiopia's distorted car market, where import duties of up to 200% mean secondhand vehicles are wildly expensive."
"With their sturdy frames, the cars have a reputation for durability, and they are easy to maintain. Spare parts can be readily sourced, and you can fix most problems yourself or with a mechanic at the other end of the phone."
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