Volkswagen Chattanooga names new CEO at Thursday team meeting: He joined the Volkswagen Group in 2008 as the head of production for the company’s Uitenhage plant in South Africa. Prior to joining Volkswagen, Tom had an extensive career in the motor industry both ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Apartment / Flat for Sale in Winterhoek Park: FLAT FOR SALE - MILKWOOD PLACE – UITENHAGE This apartment situated on the 1st floor is an ideal starter home for a young couple or retirement unit. 2 … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Volkswagen Chattanooga names new CEO at Thursday team meeting
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Uitenhage News: Volkswagen launches Literacy Centres in Eastern Cape
Volkswagen launches Literacy Centres in Eastern Cape: In celebration of Nelson Mandela Month and highlighting the plight of basic education in the country, Volkswagen group South Africa has launched three new Literacy Centres at KwaNobuhle in Uitenhage ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. 2 Bedroom Townhouse for Sale in Scheepershoogte: Please send me more information about web reference P24-107705443 in Scheepershoogte, Uitenhage. ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Vacant Land / Plot … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Volkswagen launches Literacy Centres in Eastern Cape
Skills development centre in Gelvandale renovated
Uitenhage – More than 200 Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved ones joined hands this past weekend to make a difference in the community of Gelvandale in Port Elizabeth. In the spirit of Mandela Day, employees volunteered their time on Saturday 6 July to renovate the Dr Ambrose Cato George Skills Development Centre, as part of the annual Show of Hands initiative hosted by VWSA’s Community Trust. The centre started with only 10 learners in August 2011 and has … [Read more...] about Skills development centre in Gelvandale renovated
A Salient Lesson in Size (or Lack Thereof)!
In April 2019 the local Volkswagen factory sold 5 961 vehicles. In the same period Volkswagen Worldwide sold 487 400 vehicles. Based on the above VW South Africa accounts for 1.22% of the total worldwide sales. Not to mention that Africa DOESN'T even feature in the sales reporting press releases by the VW Head Office (see below). The picture is much the same for all the other local manufacturers...... Which beggars the question; "Why are people in Port Elizabeth not spending far more … [Read more...] about A Salient Lesson in Size (or Lack Thereof)!
What is Special About a 45 Year-Old GOLFer?
The Golf, the most successful European car, is turning 45. On 29 March 1974, the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg officially started production of what would become its bestseller. Back then, nobody at Volkswagen had any idea that the successor to the legendary Beetle would end up selling more than 35 million units all over the world – and still selling to this day. In purely mathematical terms, a new Golf has been ordered somewhere in the world every 41 seconds, every day, without interruption, … [Read more...] about What is Special About a 45 Year-Old GOLFer?
Are You Ready for This Uitenhage?
Worldwide Volkswagen plans to have 22 million electric vehicles on the roads in ten years time. Putting their money on the side of EV's they plan to introduce almost 70 new electric models by 2028 - 20 more than previously planned. Announcing this direction for Volkswagne, Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen AG, said “Volkswagen will change radically. We are taking on responsibility with regard to the key trends of the future – particularly in connection with climate protection.” The … [Read more...] about Are You Ready for This Uitenhage?
Uitenhage News: How Volkswagen crossed over from Polo to T-Cross
How Volkswagen crossed over from Polo to T-Cross: What saved this Cross Polo from irrelevance was the fact that it was locally built, at VW’s facility in Uitenhage. That meant its final specification could be influenced by VW’s local staff and as suc... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Martin Schäfer: Don't make investment in SA an ideological issue: Let's look at only one of many examples of what German investment in South Africa actually means: in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, thousands of jobs … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: How Volkswagen crossed over from Polo to T-Cross
VW and Ford Sign Global Alliance – Will we see an AmaTransit?
MyPE's proposed name for a potential child of the Ford and Volkswagen Alliance certainly has a nice African ring to it - AmaTransit! Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company today announced the first agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era of rapid change in the industry. Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Hackett confirmed that the companies intend to develop commercial vans and medium-sized … [Read more...] about VW and Ford Sign Global Alliance – Will we see an AmaTransit?
Uitenhage News: Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI driven
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI driven: Sure, that figure includes the SA-only Polo Vivo but still; 24 994 units last year beats out all European markets, including Germany and the UK, and even the none-European markets that Uitenhage expor... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Goodbye Citi Golf: The last one rolled off the Uitenhage line on 2nd November. It’s probable replacement will be the Volkswagen Gol, built in Brazil. The Citi Golf production line in Uitenhage now builds the VW Polo, … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI driven
Uitenhage News: There’s Someone in South Africa Daily Driving a Crazy Rare Volkswagen Prototype Like It’s No Big Deal
There's Someone in South Africa Daily Driving a Crazy Rare Volkswagen Prototype Like It's No Big Deal: Here’s what Adriaan told me: I thought you might be interested in these pictures I took yesterday in the small town of Knysa, South Africa (about 320km from Uitenhage, home of the VWSA factory.) Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: Kwanobuhle Police Seek Public Assistance in Solving Murder and Robbery Cases: On Tuesday, 11 December 2018 around 8:30pm, police responded to a … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: There’s Someone in South Africa Daily Driving a Crazy Rare Volkswagen Prototype Like It’s No Big Deal
King Williams Town News: 2014 Volkswagen Polo Vivo GP 1.6 GT 5-Door for sale in Eastern Cape
2014 Volkswagen Polo Vivo GP 1.6 GT 5-Door for sale in Eastern Cape: *Please note that these calculations are only estimates and must be confirmed with your finance provider. Contact NTT Volkswagen King Williamstown Fill in the form below and our Dealer Partner will ge... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Commercial Property for Sale in King Williams Town Central: This building formerly used to by a govt. department has 32 spacious offices on the two floors, Each floor has its own … [Read more...] about King Williams Town News: 2014 Volkswagen Polo Vivo GP 1.6 GT 5-Door for sale in Eastern Cape
King Williams Town News: 2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Highline DSG (81KW) for sale in Eastern Cape
2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Highline DSG (81KW) for sale in Eastern Cape: *Please note that these calculations are only estimates and must be confirmed with your finance provider. Contact NTT Volkswagen King Williamstown Fill in the form below and our Dealer Partner will ge... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Farm for Sale in King Williams Town Rural: Large old homestead, needs renovation and is sold as is. 3 Bedrooms 2 with Built in Cupboards, main Bedroom has a main on suite. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town News: 2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Highline DSG (81KW) for sale in Eastern Cape
King Williams Town News: 2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline for sale in Eastern Cape
2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline for sale in Eastern Cape: *Please note that these calculations are only estimates and must be confirmed with your finance provider. Contact NTT Volkswagen King Williamstown Fill in the form below and our Dealer Partner will ge... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. 2 Bedroom House for Sale in Berlin: This house offers 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom. There are also outside rooms, which you could rent out and a newly built tandem garage. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town News: 2018 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline for sale in Eastern Cape
King Williams Town News: 2015 Volkswagen Polo Vivo GP 1.4 Conceptline 5-Door for sale in Eastern Cape
2015 Volkswagen Polo Vivo GP 1.4 Conceptline 5-Door for sale in Eastern Cape: *Please note that these calculations are only estimates and must be confirmed with your finance provider. Contact NTT Volkswagen King Williamstown Fill in the form below and our Dealer Partner will ge... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. 4 Bedroom House for Sale in King Williams Town Central: This spacious home is perfectly situated on Alexander Road with potential to be converted into offices or consulting … [Read more...] about King Williams Town News: 2015 Volkswagen Polo Vivo GP 1.4 Conceptline 5-Door for sale in Eastern Cape
Over 15 000 employees attend Family Day
Following a successful launch of the sixth generation Polo and new Polo Vivo at the beginning of the year, Volkswagen South Africa marked this occasion by celebrating with its employees and their loved-ones. The 2018 Family Day was attended by 15 823 employees and their loved-ones at the Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Uitenhage. The event had two key messages, that is, to show gratitude to Volkswagen employees and their loved-ones for their support of the successful launch of the new … [Read more...] about Over 15 000 employees attend Family Day
