Volkswagen, the core brand of Volkswagen Group produces various models since its inception, ranging from passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. It also consists of global products and regional products, specifically for large markets including Europe, China and Latin America.

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Volkswagen was established in 1937 by the German Labour Front (German: Deutsche Arbeitsfront) as part of the Strength Through Joy (German: Kraft durch Freude) program in Berlin. [4] In the early 1930s, cars were a luxury—most Germans could afford nothing more elaborate than a motorcycle, and only one German out of 50 owned a car.

First model features: The Volkswagen Type 1 was designed to be as simple as possible mechanically, so that there was less to go wrong; the air-cooled 25 hp (19 kW) 995 cc (60.7 cu in) motors proved especially effective in actions of the German Afrika Korps in Africa's desert heat.

The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, [a] is a small family car produced by the German company Volkswagen from 1938 to 2003. [b] One of the most iconic cars in automotive history, the Beetle is noted for its distinctive shape.

2022年12月16日 · Early Volkswagens are the most valuable, despite being the least suited for modern traffic. In their day, the original 25-hp, 1131-cc engine was up to the task of autobahn driving; but in a modern world of fast-moving interstate traffic, threading a Bug through the lines of F-150s is for the very brave.

Explore Volkswagen's rich heritage and iconic history. Learn about the milestones, classic models, and cultural impact that have defined VW's legacy in the automotive world.

Four of the very first Volkswagen prototypes built by Ferdinand Porsche and his team appear in several short clips filmed in 1935/36.

2019年4月5日 · The arrival of Volkswagen in the United States wasn’t the grand-slam welcome that would foretell its future success. In 1949, the Volkswagen Type 1 (later known as The Beetle) came ashore — and just two were sold. By 1959 that had changed as the Beetle, and VW, cemented its place in American culture.

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