What does 'Volkswagen' mean in German?
AnswerPeople's car
Volk means people and Wagen means car.
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7 fact-checked facts about classic Volkswagen-era cars, the Beetle and the bus, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In which German city is Volkswagen headquartered?
AnswerWolfsburg
Wolfsburg was built around the Volkswagen factory.
Going deeper
How is the classic Beetle's engine cooled?
AnswerBy air
The original Beetle used an air-cooled engine.
In 1972 the Beetle passed which car's all-time production record?
AnswerFord Model T
The Beetle overtook the Model T's production total in 1972.
In which country did original Beetle production finally end in 2003?
AnswerMexico
The last original Beetle rolled off the line in Puebla, Mexico, in 2003.
Expert level
What engine layout did the classic Beetle use?
AnswerFlat-four (boxer)
The Beetle used a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine.
In what year did the front-engined Golf hatchback launch?
Answer1974
The Golf launched in 1974 as the Beetle's successor.
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