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10 least satisfying cars to own
motoring

The 10 least satisfying cars to own right now

Armoured Golf 8 GTI BY Armouirmax
Motoring

Armoured Golf 8 GTI is the first in South Africa and globally

reckless drivers cause crash
Motoring

WATCH: Reckless drivers cause car crash on football pitch and ruin their ‘Dezemba’ vibes

10 least satisfying cars to own
Motoring

The 10 least satisfying cars to own right now

Armoured Golf 8 GTI BY Armouirmax
Motoring

Armoured Golf 8 GTI is the first in South Africa and globally

reckless drivers cause crash
Motoring

WATCH: Reckless drivers cause car crash on football pitch and ruin their ‘Dezemba’ vibes

Volkswagen South Africa Polo
Motoring

2 million Polos and counting: Volkswagen’s Kariega Plant reaches milestone

By Sean Parker14-12-2022 14:44

Volkswagen South Africa celebrated its two-millionth Polo model manufactured at its Kariega Plant in the Eastern Cape.

2. Volkswagen T model: Taigo
Motoring

Volkswagen T SUV model range accounts for 30% of sales in SA

By Gary Dunn12-12-2022 12:32

The market share of the Volkswagen T SUV model range has risen to 30% and is fast becoming a choice for a new generation of South African buyers.

Megan Moodley selected as VWSA’s Best Apprentice
Motoring

Megan Moodley selected as VWSA’s Best Apprentice

By Gary Dunn08-12-2022 13:35

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employee Megan Moodley has been named one of the Best Apprentices in the Volkswagen Group worldwide.

New Volkswagen Amarok on a beach
Motoring

New Volkswagen Amarok: A pick-up that acts as a multi-tool

By Gary Dunn07-12-2022 12:06

The new Volkswagen Amarok is designed to help you take on any challenge, no matter what it is. Whether you need to transport cargo or get through tough terrain.

best-selling passenger cars in November 2022
Motoring

The top 5 best-selling passenger cars in South Africa for November 2022

By Sean Parker05-12-2022 22:09

We list South Africa’s best-selling five passenger car models sold in November headed by Toyota’s locally-built Corolla Cross.

loveLife Youth Centre kids doing art and learning
Motoring

loveLife Youth Centre celebrates 10 years of Volkswagen support

By Gary Dunn02-12-2022 10:29

Volkswagen Group South Africa has been a partner of loveLife Youth Centre since the organisation’s inception, contributing millions to help empower youth in KwaNobuhle.

Show of Hands volunteers
Motoring

Show of Hands environmental event hosts VWSA volunteers

By Gary Dunn15-11-2022 12:02

VWSA volunteers got to work cleaning up coastal bird debris, while also raising funds for SANCCOB and SST during the Show of Hands environmental event.

Golf GTI with check seats
Motoring

Golf GTI with cloth seats!? Volkswagen SA unveils cheaper Jacara Edition

By Sean Parker08-11-2022 13:13

A new Golf GTI model has been added to the local range, with Volkswagen South Africa announcing the Jacara Edition.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Jacara Edition_002
Motoring

Golf GTI Jacara Edition with new seats is now available in SA

By Gary Dunn07-11-2022 10:44

Get the iconic look of Volkswagen’s Clark Plaid Jacara fabric seats in the Golf GTI Jacara Edition. The brand new interior is also better value than the one that came before.

Eastern Cape awards with VWSA
Motoring

Exporters Eastern Cape awards VWSA with SJM Flex award

By Gary Dunn25-10-2022 11:08

Volkswagen Group South Africa honoured with SJM Flex Environmental Award for ninth time at the Exporters Eastern Cape Awards 2022.

VWSA supports Nelson Mandela Bay schools with water and repairs
Motoring

VWSA supports Nelson Mandela Bay schools with water tanks

By Gary Dunn19-10-2022 13:33

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has partnered with various organisations to assist 15 schools in Kariega and Despatch amid water crisis.

VWSA initiatives
Motoring

VWSA donates equipment from inactive Covid-19 field hospital

By Gary Dunn14-10-2022 12:03

As part of its Field Hospital Legacy project, Volkswagen Group South Africa has donated containers and other equipment from the decommissioned Rev. Dr Elizabeth Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni Field Hospital.

Volkswagen Marketing and Ogilvy teams at the 2022 Loerie Awards 004
News

Ogilvy and Volkswagen win big at the 2022 Loerie Awards

By Gary Dunn12-10-2022 12:26

Ogilvy and Volkswagen take home 11 awards for creative excellence at the coveted 2022 Loerie Awards that rewards and fosters creative excellence in advertising and brand communication across Africa

Cars targetted
Lifestyle

Look Out: Areas being targeted by hijackers

By Rae Seleme09-10-2022 14:35

Security company Fidelity SecureDrive has revealed areas and cars being targeted by hijackers in South Africa right now.

Volkswagen announces the new Golf R
Motoring

The new Golf R and Tiguan specs announced by Volkswagen

By Gary Dunn03-10-2022 10:41

Volkswagen South Africa has announced the specifications of the eagerly anticipated new Golf R and Tiguan R.

The new Volkswagen Tiguan R
Motoring

The new Volkswagen Tiguan R is now available in SA

By Gary Dunn03-10-2022 10:16

The new Volkswagen Tiguan R is now available in South Africa. It will become one of the new additions to the VW T-Range.

All-new Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Motoring

All-new Volkswagen Polo Sedan: Practicality re-defined

By Gary Dunn14-09-2022 12:26

The all-new Volkswagen Polo Sedan is perfect for anyone who needs a practical, reliable car without compromising on style.

Dealer Principal Apprentice Programme graduation
Motoring

Dealer Principal Apprentice Programme fast-tracks transformation

By Gary Dunn12-09-2022 10:06

At Volkswagen, we are committed to creating an even more inclusive and diverse South African society. The Dealer Principal Apprentice Programme tries to make it a reality.

Transformation in the automotive industry: VWSA B-BBEE Trust
Motoring

Transformation in the automotive industry: VWSA B-BBEE Trust

By Gary Dunn01-09-2022 09:30

The Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust, having been operational in the sector since 2016, understands the stringent requirements of the sector and the tight timelines.

Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust welcomes new CEO Neeraj Kessery
Motoring

Volkswagen B-BBEE Initiatives Trust welcomes new CEO

By Gary Dunn31-08-2022 09:38

Neeraj Kessery has joined Volkswagen South Africa as Chief Executive Officer of the VWSA B-BBEE Initiatives Trust.

VWSA builds 100 000 facelifted Polos in a year
Motoring

100 000 milestone reached for facelifted Volkswagen Polos

By Gary Dunn26-08-2022 11:03

The facelifted Volkswagen Polo has been a huge success, with over 100,000 milestone of units built since it was started at the Kariega plant in 2018.

Martina Biene: New Managing Director of Volkswagen Group SA (VWSA)
Motoring

Martina Biene: New Managing Director of Volkswagen Group SA

By Gary Dunn25-08-2022 11:11

Robert Cisek leaves his position as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa after his long tenure. Martina Biene succeeding the position in the months to come.

Volkswagen Golf R: Fastest ever on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife
Motoring

Volkswagen Golf R: Fastest ever on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife

By Gary Dunn24-08-2022 09:33

The new Golf R “20 Years” is the fastest R model of all time around the German racetrack Nürburgring-Nordschleife.

Volkswagen Golf wins at AEUCA
Motoring

Volkswagen Golf named ‘Best Used Family Car’ at AEUCA

By Gary Dunn18-08-2022 10:55

The Volkswagen Golf has been praised for its comprehensive range of engines and trim levels as it wins Best Used Family Car award at Auto Express Used Car Awards.

New production facility, wax flooding, at Volkswagen Group South Africa plant in Keriga
Motoring

New production facility at the Volkswagen South Africa plant in Kariega

By Gary Dunn03-08-2022 10:46

The South African plant of the Volkswagen Group, VWSA unvails a new production facility for all passenger car brands in the Volkswagen Group.

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