volkswagen
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈvoʊɫkˌswæɡən// volk·swa·gen
n. a well-known German brand of cars. Many people use the name to talk about any car made by this company.
n. a major German automotive manufacturer and its associated brand of vehicles. The brand name describes the company itself or any individual car produced by it.
He drives a silver Volkswagen to work every day.
The local dealership specializes in repairing older Volkswagen models from the 1990s.
Founded in the 1930s to produce an affordable car for the general public, Volkswagen has since evolved into one of the world's largest and most influential automotive conglomerates.
Usage
When referring to the company, it is a proper noun; when referring to an individual car, it is countable.