13K views · 174 reactions | The all-new Volkswagen Passat has increased in length (now at 4,92 m / 194“) and now wants to challenge Audi A6 Avant, BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate! The Passat B9 aims for a more upmarket approach. The biggest screen on the interior now is at 15“. #volkswagen #vw #vwpassat #volkswagenpasst #passatb9 #vwpassatb9 #carsofinstagram | Autogefühl | Facebook

The very first prototype Volkswagen Beetle was designed and built in 1934, not 1937 — though both dates are important in its history: • 1934: Ferdinand Porsche was commissioned by the German government to design a “people’s car” (Volkswagen). The initial concept drawings and engineering work for what would become the Beetle began that year. • 1936–1937: The first pre-production prototypes were built and tested — known as the VW Type 30 and later the VW Type 38. • 1938: The factory in Wolfsburg w