History of Volkswagen

World-famous German company Volkswagen, paradoxically enough, but their creation required the most famous destroyer of all time, Adolf Hitler. " It is to him in 1933. the idea to give the citizens of Germany, modern, reliable, and most importantly affordable car. Developments have been assigned to the already known at the time the developer car Ferdinand Porsche. The problem was that the designers had to fit into a pre-agreed technical parameters. And most importantly, the new "popular" car was supposed to cost no more than 1,000 Reichsmark. Because of this, instead of the allotted period of 10 months, development was delayed for 2 years. As a result of Germany in 1936. was truly "People's Car" in the form of three prototypes of V1, V2 convertible, V3 four-door. Immediately it was made 30 more prototypes and brought to the testing and test. All tests were controlled by personal assistants SS, possibly as a result of the cars turned out for the time simply excellent. And this is true, because they were the prototypes of the legendary "Beetle", which have repeatedly modernized and continues to this day produced in Brazil and Mexico.

And in 1937, was organized by Gesellschaft zur Vorbereitung des Deutschen Volkswagens mbH, in 1938. renamed Volkswagenwerk GmbH, and began construction of Automobile Volkswagen, not far from the city Fallersleben. And in 1939 began the production of "people's car» KdF-Wagen. Soon the plant was built near the new town for workers Wolfsburg. But while often happened, all the plans confused the war. The plant was loaded military contracts, and production KdF-Wagen was rapidly declining, and soon ceased altogether. But to some degree it has gone for the benefit of the plant. Specialists acquired invaluable experience in producing military vehicles of various modifications including amphibians

Release of civilian cars managed to do only after the war. First Volkswagen plant was commissioned to 20000 cars from the British (the plant was under their control in the western sector), and in 1947. after the exhibition in Hanover, began to receive orders from the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and other countries. Made for Volkswagen Beetle «Beetle was in so much popular that after 10 years of Volkswagen Beetle was sold in 150 countries! An unprecedented volume of exports for that period. Proceeded apace expansion on the markets of many countries. Volkswagen built car factories in Europe, South and North America.

In 1949 he saw the light of Volkswagen Bulli, the predecessor of the famous family of Transporter. At that time it was a primitive wagon of a simple design with a minimum of comfort. But despite this he is highly reliable and has become quite popular in postwar Europe. This gave rise to a new direction in the production of the company. Entered the series as a van and pickup. Family WV Transporter repeatedly modified and reached our days in its class is the most popular car in Europe. Also over the years companies have been developed and other models of commercial vehicles. Volkswagen has led the development and in the heavy trucks. The result of these developments in the early 2000's became the VW Tractor. Production of these tractors started at the Brazilian plant. They are intended for the South American market. The company decided not to sell them in Europe, probably due to the fact that the European market and too many competitors, more experienced in the production of long-haul tractors.

To date, Volkswagen AG is one of the world's largest manufacturers of cars, including commercial. It has dozens of plants around the world, Volkswagen cars sold in nearly 200 countries. Volkswagen AG as the largest shareholder in Scania. . In the car factories of the company other than passenger cars produced several families of commercial vehicles.

Volkswagen Caddy - the smallest commercial vehicle. Twice awarded the prize in the category "Small commercial vehicles. In the years 2007-08 Car of the Year in Russia ". Perfect solution for delivery services of small items. Has a few modifications.

Volkswagen Transporter - the most widespread series of light trucks. Depending on the modification has a capacity of up to 1.5 tons for the years of production produced more than 6000000 cars of different series and modifications.

Volkswagen Crafter - the most difficult series of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles up to 2.5t capacity. Like the rest of the series has a lot of modifications and bodies.

All Volkswagen cars are very reliable and true German quality-tested operation in all parts of the world.