Founded in 1937, the Volkswagen Group, is a German multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. To the vast majority of individuals, Volkswagen is best known as the manufacturer who designed and built the car which would become known as the Beetle. Originally tasked to build the peoples’ car—which is what Volkswagen means in English—this unique two-door car has seen many changes since its initial introduction, and for the most part, has retained the quirky visual—and engineering appeal—that has made it a multi-million unit seller globally even to this day.
Volkswagen launched a new generation of game-changing front-wheel drive vehicles in the 1970s, including the Passat, the Polo, and the Golf which quickly gained traction due to its appealing design, its compact size, its ability to be adapted for different markets and yes, even demographics. Its unique engineering attributes and general efficiencies soon made it a global bestseller.
