The Love Bug is a 1997 American adventure comedy television film directed by Peyton Reed and written by Ryan Rowe.

Meanwhile, Hank Cooper, himself an ex-racing driver and former rival of Moore's, now makes a living as a small-town mechanic who works in a local garage.

Assisted by his "spiritually enlightened" but goofy artist friend Roddy, Hank manages to get Herbie started just before he is towed off the track.

Simon also sees Herbie at the show and attempts to discover why the car that failed him took Hank to victory.

Hank, Roddy, and Alex give Herbie a funeral, where Jim Douglas arrives with Dr. Stumpfel.

Although Simon makes every attempt to sabotage the race, including the use of grenades, Herbie comes through to win even after being cut in half by Horace's laser beam.

The film ends with Hank and Alex driving off for a date in Herbie after finishing up on a magazine article and photoshoot about the little car.