Volkswagen Cars

Volkswagen was started in Germany during 1936.  The first Volkswagens were built by Ferdinand Porsche at the request of Adolph Hitler, who wanted a "people's car".

Volkswagens were unique because their engine was placed in the rear, while the storage trunk was placed in front.  While the car was first introduced during the war, production really began to boom during the 1950s.  In 1951 the five millionth Beetle was made, and after that more than a million Beetles were built every year.

While the Beetle went out of production in 1979, other popular models like the Passat, Golf, Scirocco, Polo, Rabbit, and Jetta were introduced.  After the turn of the century, a new Beetle was introduced, and while the nostalgic lines of the old Beetle were retained, it had a 21st-century flair.  Today, VW makes a wide range of automobiles, from sedans and coupes to four-wheel drive vehicles and people carriers.  Visit the websites listed below to compare new and used Volkswagen car prices, read model specifications, and view photos of new and old Volkswagens.

Volkswagen Manufacturer Site

• Volkswagen
  This is the official USA website for Volkswagen vehicles.
  http://www.vw.com/

Volkswagen Prices and Dealers

• Volkswagen Dealers and Prices
  Get new car pricing and find a Volkswagen dealer in your local area.
  www.Edmunds.com

Volkswagen Automotive Directories

• Yahoo! Autos > Volkswagen
  Volkswagen autos directory from Yahoo includes detailed model information and MSRPs.
  Autos.Yahoo.com
• Google > Auto Makes and Models > Volkswagen
  Volkswagen directory from Google offers a broad range of auto-related resources.
  Directory.Google.com
• Yahoo! Automotive > Volkswagen
  Find model, dealer, and auto enthusiast resources for this automobile in this popular directory.
  Dir.Yahoo.com
• MSN Autos > Volkswagen
  Volkswagen directory from MSN features human-reviewed resources for this vehicle. Find current models and prices, reviews, articles, organizations, and events related to Volkswagen vehicles.
  Autos.MSN.com

Volkswagen Consumer Information

• Volkswagen Safety Information
  Crash-test results, safety information, and insurance data for Volkswagen models.
  www.SafeCarGuide.com
• Volkswagen - Wikipedia
  Learn about the history, models, and features of Volkswagen automobiles.
  en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen

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