Rear-engined Volkswagens have more fun

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Matt Hardigree
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With all the hype around the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle it's worth remembering that, despite the more "masculine look" and "Herbie-like handling" it'll never actually handle like Herbie so long as it is front-engine and front-wheel-drive.

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Let's watch this original Beelte show us what Herbie-like handling really is.