Volkswagen was founded in 1937 in Germany, initially as a state initiative to produce an affordable people's car. The Beetle became one of the best-selling cars of all time with over 21 million units produced. VW Group grew into the world's second-largest automaker by volume, owning brands including Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, and ŠKODA. In Southeast Asia, Volkswagen focuses on its core passenger and SUV range. The Tiguan is its primary volume driver in Singapore, Philippines, and Thailand. VW's ID. EV lineup is gradually entering select Asian markets.