Volkswagen

Founded in 1937 in Germany under the impetus of Ferdinand Porsche, Volkswagen literally means "people's car" and has embodied the democratization of the automobile in Europe and worldwide for nearly nine decades. Volkswagen's history begins with the Beetle, launched in 1938, which became the most produced vehicle of all time with over 21 million units manufactured until 2003, establishing Volkswagen as the undisputed leader in the mass-market automobile sector. Today, the German group deploys an extremely diverse Volkswagen range covering all segments, from the electric urban ID.3 to the Touran minivan, including the unmissable Polo, Golf and Passat, while mastering prestigious brands such as Audi, Porsche, Bentley and Bugatti within its strategic portfolio. With a production network extending across more than 30 factories worldwide, including major sites in Wolfsburg, Emden and Zwickau in Germany, Volkswagen maintains significant market share in Europe, competing directly with manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz, while strengthening its presence in Asia and North America. The transition to electromobility constitutes the core of its current strategy, with a goal of leadership in the electric vehicle market by 2025, while Volkswagen specification sheets testify to a persistent desire to combine energy efficiency, onboard technology and price accessibility to attract an increasingly wide customer base.