: In February 1972, the Beetle surpassed the Ford Model T to become the most manufactured car of all time. Modern Challenges
However, early production was short-lived. With the outbreak of World War II in 1939, the Wolfsburg factory shifted from making civilian cars to military vehicles like the Kübelwagen. Post-War Rebirth and Global Success volkswagen
The story of Volkswagen is one of the most dramatic transformations in industrial history—a journey from a dark political origin to a global symbol of peace and counterculture. The Birth of the "People's Car" : In February 1972, the Beetle surpassed the
: Renamed the "Beetle" (or Käfer ), the car became a symbol of West Germany's post-war economic recovery. Post-War Rebirth and Global Success The story of
: In the 1960s, thanks to revolutionary "Think Small" advertising and its association with the hippie movement, the Beetle transformed into a symbol of individuality and peace.
