Volkswagen did not start making Porsche, but rather, both companies have a connected history. The Porsche brand was founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931 as a consulting firm. The first car produced under the Porsche name, the Porsche 356, was launched in 1948, after World War II.
Volkswagen played a pivotal role in the development of the Porsche 356, as it was built through a partnership with Volkswagen, and many components were derived from the