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The company became the symbol of the German post-war restoration and the budget Volkswagen Beetle became a major commercial hit both in Europe and across the ocean and beat the Ford Model T’s sales record, selling over 15 million units by 1972 and 21 million overall. The company, headquartered in Wolfsburg, the town especially built to serve the factory, went on to launch other bestselling models, such as Polo, Golf and Passat. Volkswagen is also successful in commercial transport, SUV and small city car segments. The company currently owns such brands as Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati and Scania.