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
VWSA produces 200 000th Polo for export market 2020-02-06 Uitenhage –Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) reached a new milestone last week, when it produced its 200 000th unit of the current Volkswagen Polo for the export market. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen Group South Africa ends 2019 as the passenger car market leader 2020-01-15 Volkswagen Passenger brand achieved its highest market share since 1996 of 20.4% Audi ended the year with an improved market share of 18.2% Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ full-year market share increased to 5.2% add_circle_outline
REVEALED: Which vehicles achieved the best resale in 2019! 2020-01-13 There were lots of big winners in 2019. In politics, Boris Johnson came up trumps (no pun intended). At the Oscars, Bohemian Rhapsody was the big winner. In motorsport, Lewis Hamilton reigned supreme. add_circle_outline
Volkswagen’s Uitenhage plant sets new record for production in October 2019-11-08 Uitenhage – With its local production schedule for October, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) set a new record for the number of vehicles produced in one month. add_circle_outline
T-Cross has become Volkswagen’s best-selling imported model 2019-11-07 With only two months since its launch, the T-Cross has become Volkswagen’s best-selling imported model add_circle_outline
Volkswagen invests in local youth development with vehicle and bicycle handover 2019-11-05 Uitenhage – In line with its commitment to improving education and empowering the youth, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has provided a new vehicle and 60 bicycles to assist local community organisations. add_circle_outline
Toyota versus Volkswagen: which has the better resale value? 2019-11-05 Toyota and Volkswagen are the two giants of the local motor industry; they dominate vehicle sales statistics and both brands are much loved by South African motorists. add_circle_outline
First for Africa: First for Africa: Volkswagen and Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda and Siemens la 2019-10-30 Volkswagen and Siemens sign joint development agreement to conduct electric mobility feasibility project, Pilot Project part of Moving Rwanda Initiative,Four e-Golfs and one charging station for the initial phase of the pilot project add_circle_outline