Volkswagen

The story of Volkswagen is one of the most dramatic transformations in industrial history—a journey from a dark political origin to a global symbol of peace and counterculture. The Birth of the "People's Car"

In 1937, the German government under Adolf Hitler founded a state-owned automobile company called Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH , later renamed or "The People's Car Company". Hitler commissioned engineer Ferdinand Porsche to design an affordable, reliable vehicle for the masses that could carry two adults and three children at speeds of 62 mph. volkswagen

However, early production was short-lived. With the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the Wolfsburg factory shifted from making civilian cars to military vehicles like the Kübelwagen. Post-War Rebirth and Global Success The story of Volkswagen is one of the

: In February 1972, the Beetle surpassed the Ford Model T to become the most manufactured car of all time. Modern Challenges However, early production was short-lived

: Renamed the "Beetle" (or Käfer ), the car became a symbol of West Germany's post-war economic recovery.