The original Volkswagen logo was surrounded by a cogwheel and an elaborate design that appears to combine a propeller and a swastika, an indication of the company's early connections the Third Reich.

It's a misconception that Hitler designed the Volkswagen Beetle himself, but he did bear some responsibility in its creation. Here's how it happened.

By 1972, the Volkswagen Beetle had accomplished the impossible. With 15 million units produced, it had outpaced Ford’s Model T to become the most ubiquitous vehicle ever made. Sales had climbed ...

The Volkswagen logo comprises the V and the W from the brand name in a circle. The debate is about whether there is – or was – a gap between the two letters.