Volkswagen

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Profile
Introduction | Business | Location | Brands |
Introduction

Germany’s Volkswagen Group, one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the world and Europe's largest carmaker, was founded on 28 May 1937. The group's passenger car business is split into two brand groups: Volkswagen and Audi. It employs 336,000 people all around the globe who produce over 21,500 vehicles per working day.
Business

The company’s product range extends from ultra-economical compacts to luxury-class saloons. The group also has a line of commercial vehicles.

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Brands

Fox, Polo, Golf, Audi, New Beetle, Passat, Phaeton, Lamborghini, Škoda, Bentley and Bugatti.
Location

The group has established a control structure comprising four regions: Europe/Remaining markets; North America; South America/South Africa; and Asia-Pacific. It operates 45 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries in Europe and in a further seven countries in America, Asia and Africa. Volkswagen models are sold in more than 150 countries.