What does "Volkswagen" mean?
"Volkswagen" means "people's car" in German.
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Who designed the Volkswagen Beetle?
The Volkswagen Beetle was designed by Ferdinand Porsche in the 1930s after the Nazi government called for a cheap car for ordinary Germans.
Who saved Volkswagen after World War II?
After WWII, British Army officer Major Ivan Hirst restarted Beetle production at the damaged Wolfsburg factory, which helped save Volkswagen.
How many original Volkswagen Beetles were built?
About 21.5 million original Volkswagen Beetles were built.
When was the last original Volkswagen Beetle built?
The last original Volkswagen Beetle rolled off the line in Puebla, Mexico, on July 30, 2003.
Where is the Volkswagen Beetle's engine?
The original Volkswagen Beetle has an air-cooled engine in the back.
What was the "Think Small" ad campaign?
Volkswagen's "Think Small" ad campaign, created by agency DDB in 1959, was named the best advertising campaign of the 20th century by Advertising Age.
Which famous movie car was a Volkswagen Beetle?
Herbie, the star of Disney's 1968 movie "The Love Bug," is a Volkswagen Beetle.
When did Volkswagen stop making the Beetle?
Volkswagen brought back the Beetle as the New Beetle in the late 1990s, then ended production of the modern version in 2019.
What is the Volkswagen Beetle called in Brazil?
In Brazil, the Volkswagen Beetle is called the "Fusca."