Who Owns Volkswagen, and Where Are Their Cars Made?

Are you considering buying a new vehicle and wondering who owns Volkswagen? The Volkswagen company started making their presence known in America in the second half of the 20^th century and has only grown from there. North Penn Volkswagen is outlining how the company made its way to the United States, who currently owns Volkswagen, and where their cars are made.

Volkswagen in the U.S.

While the Volkswagen company originally had a slow start in the U.S., a major advertising campaign in 1959 changed that. The Volkswagen Beetle campaign helped to make Volkswagen a key player in the U.S. In fact, it became the top-selling auto import over the next several years, and continues to be a distinctive presence wherever it goes.

Who Owns Volkswagen?

Currently, Volkswagen is owned by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, which is also known as Volkswagen AG. In English, it’s commonly referred to as the Volkswagen Group. It’s a publicly traded company, with Porsche SE being one of its major shareholders.

Where Are Volkswagen Vehicles Made?

Volkswagen vehicles are manufactured in many locations including North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. There are over 100 manufacturing facilities in 27 countries. Their largest manufacturing facility is also located in Wolfsburg, Germany.

In America, the production of Volkswagen vehicles is managed by the Volkswagen Group of America in Chattanooga, TN. Vehicles that are made at this plant include:

• Volkswagen Atlas
• Volkswagen Cross Sport
• Volkswagen ID.4
• The discontinued Volkswagen Passat

Explore Our Volkswagen Inventory in Colmar, PA

Volkswagen vehicles continue to evolve and attract more and more American drivers. Are you ready to call yourself a proud owner? Visit North Penn Volkswagen to explore our diverse inventory today, and test-drive any of the aforementioned American-made models!