Volkswagen is a German automaker with 12 brands and a focus on mobility. It produces passenger and commercial vehicles as well as engines and financial services. Founded in 1937, Volkswagen has experienced both early success with vehicles like the Beetle and recent scandals like Dieselgate. It aims to become the world leader in electric vehicles by 2025 as part of its Transform 2025+ strategy and recover from the damage of its emissions scandal through huge investments in e-mobility.