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Oldsmobile - is a brand of cars that for most of its existence belonged to the General Motors Corporation. Founded by Ransom Eli Olds in 1897 and lasted until 2004. During its 107-year history, the company has produced 35.2 million cars. In 1901, the company produced 425 cars, becoming the first manufacturer of large-volume gasoline cars. In 1937, Oldsmobile became the first company to introduce a four-speed semi-automatic transmission. In the 1950s, the nomenclature of the names of the Oldsmobile model range changed. Words denoting the body type began to be added to the two-digit code. So, Oldsmobile 88 received the names Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 and Oldsmobile Super 88. In 1976, the Oldsmobile Cutlass became the best-selling car in North America. April 29, 2004 is the last day of production of the Oldsmobile brand. The last car released was a 4-door sedan Alero GLS, which had the signatures of all employees of the assembly line...💔

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Volkswagen - is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. The company was founded in 1937 by the German Labor Front.

Fact 1. The big role of Porsche

Volkswagen's success would not have been possible without the skill and talent of Ferdinand Porsche. He was one of the most talented designers and engineers of his time. Porsche's legendary status in the automotive industry is well documented. According to Wikipedia, it took him only 10 months to create a working prototype of the first Volkswagen car.

Fact 2. The beetle was not a beetle

VW Beetle embodies the term "people's car", which is a translation of its name. Nevertheless, over the 65 years that the car was on the assembly line, it had several names. The first ever people's car was called Type 1. It was the model that brought Volkswagen to life.

Fact 3. The dictator's brainchild

Hitler wanted an affordable mode of transport that the family could use. The car also had to reach a speed of at least 100 km/h. Hitler instructed that the car should not cost more than a motorcycle, which at that time was a means of transportation for many Germans. Meeting all these conditions was a huge challenge, but it laid a solid foundation for the company's success. ( ❗ The content of the fact does not contain propaganda of fascism and Nazism/idealization of Hitler❗).

Fact 4. They don't just make cars

It's not always about cars for Volkswagen. According to MSN, Volkswagen has invested heavily in engine technology. They produce marine diesel engines for motor boats. The company also produces chemical reactors, steam turbines, gas and turbochargers.

Fact 5. Bug Advertising

Volkswagen was trying to sell cars to the American market, in whose collective consciousness the memory of the war was still fresh. What did the company do? They were honest with their product offerings and detailed what to expect from their cars. The title of the copy read: "Introducing the slowest fastback in America." This bright headline was enough to attract someone's attention.

Fact 6. Golf emerged from the ashes of Beetle

Golf was born due to the decline in Beetle revenues. According to the company, the Golf is Volkswagen's most successful car to date, having sold more than 29 million copies worldwide.

Fact 7. The first in the world

Volkswagen is the largest car manufacturer in the world in terms of sales. According to statista.com , Volkswagen sold 10.7 million cars in 2017. That's 300,000 more cars than Toyota, which has dominated the global automotive market for the past decade.

Fact 8. Wrestling in America

The two-year emissions scandal has undone much of the progress they've made over the years. It will take a lot of effort to convince Americans to trust Volkswagen, despite its global success.

Fact 9. Wolfsburg - House

Wolfsburg is home to several German car brands, but it is Volkswagen that stands out from the rest. It is also the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturing plant. The factory produced more than 70,000 units of E-Golf.

Fact 10. Their cars are named after ocean currents

Volkswagen has a long history of naming its cars after ocean currents. Examples of such names include Jetta, Corrado, Vento, Passat, Santana and Scirocco. For example, Passat is the German name for wind.

Fact 11. An amazing record

What comes to mind when you hear people talking about Beetle? Its compact size is definitely one of the first things. The mountaineering team decided to accept the challenge. The car was able to accommodate 57 people. How is this even possible when they are known for barely being able to accommodate five people? Never underestimate the power of Beetle!

Fact 12. China

In 2017, the automaker sold 3.18 million cars in China, which is almost half of their global market.

Fact 13. The fastest car in the world

The fastest production car in the world is a Volkswagen car, and this car is a Bugatti Chiron. The car is equipped with an 8.0-liter w16 engine with a four-cylinder turbo, which can produce up to 1,497 hp. The car has a limited maximum speed of 430 km / h and can go from 0 to 100 in 2.4 seconds.

Fact 14. Volkswagen vs. Toyota

Volkswagen managed to surpass Toyota, no matter what. In 2016, the company sold more than 10 million units, which is slightly more than Toyota managed to sell in the same time period.

Fact 15. For one day they were the most valuable company on Earth

For one day, the Volkswagen Group was the most valuable company on earth. According to the Washington Post, it happened on October 29, 2008. The company's value that day exceeded $350 billion. According to investment analysts, there were fewer stocks available for purchase than those that were bought.

Fact 16. Loss of 5 million dollars from each Bugatti Veyron sold

Its base price is $1.5 million. This raises the question of how it is possible that Volkswagen could lose $5 million on the sale of Bugatti Veyron. A Bernstein Research report was published, which emphasizes that the high cost of research and development was one of the main reasons. Another factor is volume, since less than 50 units were produced.