2011 was not just a year which marked the 60th anniversary of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA). It was also the year in which it posted a number of records in the production, export and retail arenas. Thanks to a windfall export order during the course of the year, the Uitenhage-based facility surpassed its previous production record of 128 001 vehicles in 2006, to produce 137 758 Polo Vivo's, Polo's and Cross Polo's in 2011. The exports were mostly of Polo's to key right hand drive … [Read more...] about 60 Year Old Breaks Records Aplenty
60th anniversary
How Many 60 Year Olds Are Still Top of Their Game?
As Uitenhage based Volkswagen Group South Africa readies to celebrate its 60th anniversary in South Africa on Wednesday 31 August 2011, it took stock of its position in the industry in Centurion yesterday. Volkswagen Group South Africa Managing Director, David Powels, spoke at the opening of the Company's new Training Academy at its Centurion site in Gauteng. Year-to-date, the world market has grown by 5.5%. The Volkswagen Group, however, has however been able to grow by its market share … [Read more...] about How Many 60 Year Olds Are Still Top of Their Game?
