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History of Volkswagen

The motor car is an icon of the 20th Century, and few car manufacturers have produced so many legendary cars as Volkswagen. The Beetle - the best-selling car of all time; the Volkswagen bus - symbol of a generation; and the Golf - a modern masterpiece, are automobiles that have become an indelible part of the cultural and personal lives of millions.

In an era of privilege for the few, the Volkswagen was conceived as an affordable and reliable means of transport for the many. Ferdinand Porsche created the concept of the first peoples' car for Europe in 1934 and a working prototype was launched in just a year.

By the end of 1942, 70,000 Volkswagen's were produced and in 1945, in a swift recovery following the war, Volkswagen produced almost 2,000 vehicles for Allied Forces and the new German Post Office. By 1948, 25,000 Volkswagens had rolled off the production lines in Wolfsburg and the first two Beetles shipped to the USA. By 1949, another 25,000 Volkswagens were built, and the Volkswagen Karmann convertible became the best-selling convertible in the world.

By 1955, a million Volkswagens were made and the company had grown into a world corporation, building factories and working communities in the United States, Brazil and Canada and in major centers in Western Europe.

Less than two decades later the concept that had begun as a car for the many proved so appealing to so many that the Beetle became the best-selling car of all time, overtaking Ford's famous Model T.

And in the last fifteen years of the millennium Volkswagen have emerged as a true global force in automobiles, with the acquisition and re-development of famous names such as Audi, SEAT, Skoda, and Lamborghini.

Would you expect less from Volkswagen?

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History of Audi

"Audi Automobile Works" entered the German car-manufacturing business in 1910 and remained independent until the Great Depression. Because Audi's founder, August Horch, had left a 10-year-old company bearing his own name, he chose a Latin form of his name -- Audi -- for his new company. Audi joined with three other auto manufacturers in 1932 to form Auto Union. Audi, the only surviving nameplate from that union, was purchased by Volkswagen in 1964.

Every manufacturer has its defining moments. For Audi, one such moment came in March 1980 at the Geneva Motor Show. The automaker unveiled the Audi quattro, an all-wheel-drive sport coupe. Previously, this drive concept had been seen only in trucks and off-road vehicles; the quattro was the first high-performance vehicle with all-wheel drive and it met with a wildly enthusiastic response on the show floor. The quattro's all-wheel-drive system went on to help Audi win accolades in motorsports and it was eventually integrated into the entire model range.

The quattro coupe no longer exists, but its name lives on; "quattro" is the moniker given to Audi's all-wheel-drive system. Audi's early experience as a trailblazer with all-wheel drive was a sign of things to come, one that foreshadowed the company's commitment to being on the cutting edge of technology. Additionally, Audi is one of only a handful of manufacturers to make vehicles that utilize aluminum space frame technology. Aluminum-made vehicles are significantly lighter than their steel-bodied counterparts. This weight advantage can help improve handling, acceleration and fuel consumption, as well as noise, vibration and harshness. And the automaker is one of only a few to offer vehicles equipped with continually variable transmissions (CVTs).

Those who have sat in a modern Audi are not likely to forget it. The manufacturer has distinguished itself with its superbly crafted interiors, and an Audi cabin is a symphony of luxury and ergonomic design. Materials quality is beyond reproach, even in entry-luxury models like the A3 and A4. Those lucky enough to garner seat time in the top-of-the-line Audi A8 are treated to one of the most stylish cabins in existence, a plush cocoon of the finest wood and leather.

It's true that Audi typically trails its German peers when it comes to name recognition and prestige. But in many cases, its vehicles offer levels of luxury and performance that meet and even exceed that of brands that are more widely coveted. Best of all, this outstanding quality doesn't demand a premium price, and Audis typically have a lower price than those of the luxury cars from the company's chief competitors.

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