Volkswagen: Beyond the Beetle

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The VW Beetle is the best selling car of all time. The story behind its creation is a bit complicated though. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

From fender skirts to onboard record players, auto manufacturers have added a multitude of features in the continual quest to outsell competitors. Tune in to learn more about past auto trends in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.