Which German automaker produces the Volkswagen Transporter delivery van?

Volkswagen produces the Transporter delivery van through its Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles division.

The Transporter family began production in 1949 and grew out of the Volkswagen Type 2, which itself was derived from the Beetle-based Type 1. The earliest vans became famous for their rear-engine layout and versatile bodies, while later generations evolved into larger, more capable commercial vehicles.

Today, the Transporter name covers a broad range of light commercial vehicles. Depending on generation and market, buyers have been able to choose panel vans, minibuses, passenger versions, pickups, crew cabs, chassis cabs and campervans. The series is organized by generations commonly labeled T1 through T7.

The wording can cause a small point of confusion: Volkswagen is the automaker and brand, while Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the specialist business responsible for the commercial range. The Transporter is also distinct from the smaller Caddy and the larger Crafter. It competes with vehicles such as the Ford Transit, Toyota HiAce and Mercedes-Benz Vito.