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Volkswagen AG, operating under the ticker VOW, is a multinational automotive manufacturing company. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen operates in the automotive industry, producing a wide range of vehicles including economy and luxury cars, sports cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. The company is globally recognized and operates in various regions including Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific, among others.

Founded in 1937, Toyota is one of the world's largest automakers, with 11.3 million units sold at retail in fiscal 2026, including 10.5 million across the Toyota and Lexus brands. Brands include Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and truck maker Hino; market share in Japan is about 50% excluding mini-vehicles, while US share is around 14%. The firm also owns stakes in Denso, a parts supplier, about 20% of Subaru, and holds investments in many other firms, including shares of Uber Technologies, Joby Aviation, Aurora Innovation, Isuzu Motors, and about 5% in each of Mazda and Suzuki. Fiscal 2026 sales excluding financial services were JPY 46.1 trillion. Toyota also has a financing arm and manufactures homes and boats.