Whenever we hear the name Volkswagen (people’s car in German) more often than not, the iconic Beetle is what comes to mind. For decades, the VW Bug captivated car enthusiasts around the world mainly because of its minimalist features yet having ultimate reliability and excellent fuel economy.
Filipino car enthusiasts also fell in love with the German brand as can proven by the sales it generated during in its two-decade stint in the country. From 1958 to1981 over 50,000 Volkswagen vehicles were sold in the Philippines through its exclusive distributor then, DMG Philippines. However, DMG was forced to close shop as the entry of much cheaper Japanese brands made it no longer feasible to do business here.