Punch buggy! Why Mexico is a haven for car buffs
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 Email 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 g...