Volkswagen

Volkswagen has a long and colorful past in the world of automobile manufacturing. Based out of Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen automobiles came about when Adolf Hitler demanded a car that would be suitable for the working class people of his time. Erwin Komenda, a designer for Porsche automobiles, developed the prototype for the Volkswagen's distinctive shape, that of the Beetle or "the bug" as most people affectionately refer to it. Despite connections with Hitler, the Volkswagen Beetle was so popular that it expanded sales into the United States by 1949, and later became a symbol of flower power and the hippie movement. The original shape of the Beetle continues to hold a place in the hearts of drivers all over the world, creating a cult following which may explain why the new Beetle is so popular today. Current models include the New Beetle and the New Beetle Convertible, new takes on a classic, the Eos hardtop convertible, the GTI hatchback, the Jetta mid-size sedan, the classy Passat, the Passat wagon, the urban (not to mention affordable) Rabbit, and the Touareg SUV wagon which is great in the city as well as off-road. Visit www.vw.com to browse both new and certified pre-owned Volkswagens.

Official Site: www.vw.com