Today in History: Last German VW Beetle produced in 1978 End of the German production of the Beetle: On January 19, 1978 the last model of the legendary car rolls off the assembly lines at the Volkswagen plant in Emden…
Today in History: One million Beetles in 1955 60 years ago today, the one millionth VW Beetle came off its assembly line in Wolfsburg, Germany, where it is still on display at the Volkswagen Auto Museum. #VW #VWBeetle #Volkswagen…
Today in History: Mercedes becomes a registered brand name in 1902 113 years ago today, German automobile manufacturer Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) registered “Mercedes” as a brand name (gaining full legal protection in September). The name was born out of a partnership…
Today in History: Volkswagen is founded in 1937 78 years ago today, the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen was established. The idea for a small, affordable family car was introduced years earlier by engineer, Ferdinand Porsche, who wanted to create an…