Volkswagen literally means "people's car" in German—an honest name, like calling a spade a spade, or a hatchback a hatchback.
The term emerged in the 1930s for a state-backed plan to build an affordable car for ordinary folks, which ultimately led to the brand we know and the ubiquitous Beetle. After the war, production ramped up and the name stuck, rather like glitter on a school project. Pronunciation? Roughly “Folks-vah-gen,” not “Volkes-wagon,” unless you enjoy German speakers wincing. Simple meaning, big history, and plenty of cars to show for it.
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