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Like many a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen/beetle/">Beetle</a> before it, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/volkswagen/">Volkswagen</a> has prepped its newest escarabajo to begin running down production facilities in Mexico. Located in Puebla, Volkswagen de M&eacute;xico serves as one of the nation's largest employers, with a workforce of over 15,000 folks. The Puebla facility served as a major manufacturer of the preceding New Beetle, turning out 1.5 million units between 1997 and 2010. Now, the factory worker's wrenches are set to bring the updated version to life.<br />
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