The name was changed to “Volkswagenwerk GmbH” in 1938, and the company built its main plant in what has become Wolfsburg. However, the outbreak of war and integration in the arms industry prevented mass production of the Volkswagen (“people’s car”) – instead, military vehicles and other armaments were produced using forced labor.

2019 Volkswagen logo.
2019 Volkswagen logo.

After the war, the British instructed Volkswagen to build the Volkswagen saloon at the end of 1945. With the Type 1 (Käfer) model, and the Type 2 (Transporter) model added in 1950, Volkswagen became a symbol of Germany’s economic miracle, above all as a result of the strong export orientation on the part of the company converted into a joint stock corporation in 1960. Innovative and flexible manufacturing systems made an appearance in the 1970s and led to the birth of a new generation of Volkswagens with the Passat, Scirocco, Golf and Polo models. Growth was boosted in the 1980s through advances in vehicle technology, flexible production, and forward-looking international cooperation. 

As its globalization advances, Volkswagen is emerging as one of the world’s most successful volume car manufacturers, and today offers cutting-edge solutions for future issues such as e-mobility and digitalization. (source: Volkswagen)


Volkswagen logo (200-2012). It's pretty Obvious what the Volkwagen logo is (a V over a W in a blue background, sorounded by a circle). It's origin is rather mundane though. The logo was the result of an office competition to see come up with a logo. The winner of the competition (who won 50 Marks for his troubles) was an engineer named Franz Reimspiess (the same man who perfected the engine for the Beetle in the 1930's).
Volkswagen logo (200-2012). It’s pretty Obvious what the Volkwagen logo is (a V over a W in a blue background, sorounded by a circle). Its origin is rather mundane though. The logo was the result of an office competition to see come up with a logo. The winner of the competition (who won 50 Marks for his troubles) was an engineer named Franz Reimspiess (the same man who perfected the engine for the Beetle in the 1930’s).
Volkswagen logo (1948-1960).
Volkswagen logo (1948-1960).
Volkswagen Racing logo.
Volkswagen Racing logo.
KDF pinwheel/swastika VW logo (1937-1939).
KDF pinwheel/swastika VW logo (1937-1939).
March 17, 2007. SIRIUS Satellite Radio has inked a deal with Volkswagen of America to offer SIRIUS as VW’s sole satellite radio provider for vehicles sold in this country through 2012. Volkswagen will exclusively offer SIRIUS beginning with the introduction of its 2007 model year vehicles, and expects to equip approximately 80% with SIRIUS satellite radio receivers. Additionally, Volkswagen will offer three months of complimentary service. 

Volkswagen is a key auto manufacturer with several brands under it’s umbrella. As part of this deal, Audi of America will offer SIRIUS as its exclusive satellite radio provider for Audi’s model year 2007 – 2012 vehicles. Today, the installation rate of satellite radio in Audi models is approximately 50%. (source: VW)
Volkswagen's "Bubblehead" icon.
Volkswagen’s “Bubblehead” icon.