Volkswagen of America celebrates its 70th anniversary

In 1949, Dutch businessman Ben Pon arrived in New York with two Volkswagen Type 1 vehicles—later known as the Beetle—in one of the first attempts to bring a small, affordable vehicle to American buyers. Just six years later, Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) was founded with the new sales company’s head office in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. By the following year, nearly 50,000 cars had been sold. In the 70 years since, Volkswagen has grown into one of the most influential automotive brands in U.S. history, recognized for its iconic vehicles, innovation, and commitment to manufacturing in America.

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