VWSA welcomes 520 YES candidates for 2021 intake 2021-05-17 Kariega – Another 520 unemployed youth have been given a chance to gain invaluable work experience, through Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWSA) support of the national Youth Employment Service (YES) programme. add_circle_outline
VWSA receives re-certifications following remote audit process 2021-05-17 Kariega (Uitenhage) – Following a week-long audit conducted remotely at all their South African sites, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has received their re-certification for ISO 9001:2015 and KBA/CoP. add_circle_outline
The first Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI lands in South Africa 2021-04-28 “The Volkswagen Group has been impacted by the global shortage of the semiconductor chips and all vehicles built on the MQB platform have been affected add_circle_outline
Volkswagen leads the passenger car market in the first three months of 2021 2021-04-13 The Uitenhage manufacturing plant has exported over 26 000 Polos to international markets in the first quarter of 2021. add_circle_outline
Specifications of the Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI announced 2021-03-05 Launched at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt 45 years ago, the three letters G, T and I have gone on to identify an icon add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s best-selling Tiguan SUV receives a new look 2021-02-25 Innovative Volkswagen SUV launches with sharper design and new technological highlights The new Tiguan model range comes available with one diesel and two petrol engines add_circle_outline
Volkswagen, still the most awarded brand in the history of the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2021-02-18 Volkswagen won three awards at the sixth annual Cars.co.za Consumer Awards which recognises the best cars in South Africa add_circle_outline
Volkswagen Group South Africa tops passenger car market in pandemic-hit 2020 2021-01-17 Volkswagen Passenger Car brand’s market share of 21.6% is the highest in the history of the brand Audi ended year with an improved share of 18.5% in the premium market Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles record full-year market share of 3.7% add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s 190kW Amarok Double Cab bakkie now on sale 2020-12-03 Johannesburg – Retail of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ most powerful bakkie has now commenced. The introduction of the Amarok Double Cab bakkie with 190kW of power is a celebration of 10 years of Amarok in South Africa. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen brand leads passenger car market in the first 10 months of 2020 2020-11-13 The manufacturing plant in Uitenhage posted strong export figures last month Despite the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, Volkswagen’s market share of 21.5% is higher than the previous year add_circle_outline
The Volkswagen Polo is the first model range in South Africa to have the new brand logo 2020-10-22 The Volkswagen Polo is the first model range in South Africa to have the new brand logo add_circle_outline
Polo Vivo range gets a stylish special edition derivative 2020-09-30 Johannesburg – With 261 285 units sold since its market introduction in March 2010, the Volkswagen Polo Vivo hatch has been the best-selling passenger car model in South Africa for the past decade. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s Amarok Double Cab bakkie gets a power boost 2020-09-10 Johannesburg – In the last quarter of 2020, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be introducing its most powerful bakkie yet, the Amarok Double Cab with 190kW of power. New 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 190kW power output added to the model line-up add_circle_outline
About the Volkswagen brand: “We make the future real” 2020-09-10 The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is present in more than 150 markets throughout the world and produces vehicles at over 50 locations in 14 countries. In 2018, Volkswagen delivered 6.24 million vehicles including bestselling models such as the Golf, Tiguan, Jetta or Passat. Currently, 198,000 people work for Volkswagen across the globe. add_circle_outline
The sixth generation Volkswagen Transporter range gets a facelift 2020-08-31 The facelifted Transporter range consists of the Pick Up (Single and Double cab), Panel Van, Crew Bus, Kombi, Caravelle and California. The T6.1 range will go on sale in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia from January 2021. add_circle_outline
Pricing for all-new Volkswagen T-Roc announced 2020-08-05 Johannesburg – Following its South African premiere on 17 June 2020, Volkswagen has announced pricing of the T-Roc SUV. add_circle_outline
Bridgestone brings its groundbreaking ENLITEN Technology to the roads for the first time on key partner Volkswagen’s all-electri 2020-07-10 Battery power is also conserved by the fact that tyres with ENLITEN Technology are lighter, requiring up to 2kg less raw materials to be created. Engineered to maximise wet and wear performance, ENLITEN Technology also improves the ID.3’s handling to help increase driving pleasure. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s T-Roc to complete the SUV range in South Africa 2020-06-17 The T-Roc will go on sale in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana at the beginning of November 2020 Due to the volatility of exchange rates in the last few months, Volkswagen South Africa will only announce pricing for the T-Roc range in August 2020. add_circle_outline
The vehicles that South African car owners recommend most 2020-06-09 Which models in the South African new-vehicle market are the most highly recommended by their owners, irrespective of price bracket? add_circle_outline
T-Roc’s South African launch will take place on 17 June 2020 2020-06-02 Volkswagen biggest launch of the year will be broadcast to South Africans via a digital premiere add_circle_outline
The Limited Edition Golf GTI TCR will be available for order at Volkswagen dealers from May 2020 2020-05-01 Johannesburg - The retail price of the Limited Edition Golf GTI TCR has been announced. The Golf GTI TCR will be available for order from Volkswagen dealers in South Africa as of May 2020. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen the most awarded manufacturer at the Top 12 Best Buys awards 2020-03-16 Johannesburg. Volkswagen won three awards at the Car Magazine Top 12 Best Buys Awards which were presented at a gala dinner in Johannesburg on 11 March 2020.The distinguished annual Top 12 Best Buys, now in their 21st year, are a definitive guide to the very best cars in South Africa. add_circle_outline
February marks another record month for used car sales! 2020-03-10 While many South Africans are concerned about the current state of the economy, there is one sector that is doing well. According to George Mienie, AutoTrader CEO, February 2020 was yet another record month for the used car market – with cumulative used car sales of just under R11.5 billion. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen launches electric mobility pilot project in South Africa 2020-02-19 Johannesburg. Volkswagen has taken the first step in its journey towards electric mobility in South Africa through the launch of the e-Golf pilot project. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen expands dealership footprint in Southern Africa 2020-02-17 Johannesburg. Volkswagen has expanded the number of its dealerships across Southern Africa through the opening of a new dealership in Namibia. add_circle_outline
VW Amarok is Bakkie of the Year 2020-02-13 The German bakkie, up against nine other double cab bakkies for the crown, scored 90.5% ahead of Ford’s Ranger Raptor (86.3%) and Toyota’s Hilux 2.8GD-6 Legend 50 (85.4%). The new competition format revolves around Average Joe’s bakkie requirements, and not flippant matters such as 0–100km/h acceleration times. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen wins big at the 2020 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards 2020-02-07 Volkswagen was the biggest winner on the night walking away with the coveted Brand of the Year award and six category wins Johannesburg. add_circle_outline