What Brand Does the Beetle Belong To?

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The official name of the Beetle is the Volkswagen Type 1, a compact car model produced by Volkswagen under the Hong Kong-translated name 'Fuks' from 1938 to 2003. In 1998, many years after the original Beetle was discontinued, Volkswagen officially launched the New Beetle, which closely resembled the original in appearance. The Beetle continued to be produced in Mexico and a few other countries until 2003. In addition to the Beetle, Volkswagen's lineup includes: Phaeton, Golf GTI, Passat R36, Touareg, Scirocco, CC, Magotan, Sagitar, Golf, Lavida, Polo, and Touran. The development history of the Volkswagen Beetle is as follows: On June 22, 1934, the renowned German automobile designer Ferdinand Porsche designed a 'people's car.' In 1935, the prototype was completed, featuring an improved air-cooled 700cc inline 4-cylinder engine with an output of 22 horsepower. In 1938, Volkswagen introduced the further modified '38' series, a sturdy and uniquely styled car that became the ancestor of the 'Beetle.' It wasn't until 1968 that the name 'Beetle' first appeared officially in Volkswagen's records.