1913–1921	1921–1932	1923–1932

The acronym DKW initially meant "Dampf-Kraft-Wagen", because the first products manufactured by the company were small steam (later gasoline) engines; they also started to produce toys afterwards and the meaning of the acronym was changed to "Des Knaben Wunsch". Another version of the name was adapted for motorcycles they had produced: "Deutsche Kleine Wunder". This name has remained over time and has appeared in several promotional texts of the brand around the world.

1913–1921

1921–1932

In 1921, the brand started producing motorcycles, and automobiles in 1928.

1923–1932

In 1932, DKW teamed up with 3 other car manufacturing companies to form Auto Union.

External links

• DKW at Wikipedia