Volkswagen, VOHKS wag uhn or FOHLKS vah guhn, a German automobile manufacturer, is one of the world's leading producers of passenger cars. Volkswagen builds about 5 million vehicles a year. The company manufactures automobiles in 15 countries throughout the world. Subsidiary companies of Volkswagen include Audi of Germany, Bentley Motors of the United Kingdom, Bugatti of France, Lamborghini of Italy, Seat of Spain, and Skoda of the Czech Republic. Volkswagen operates a bank and an international transportation company. The company also manufactures automotive parts and electronic products.