Concession given to Volkswagen customers who were not able to claim warranty due to closed workshops In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, Volkswagen South Africa has made the decision to extend new vehicle warranties. "As the passenger-car market leader in South Africa, we want to release some of the burden that COVID-19 has placed on Volkswagen customers. As a result of this pandemic, Volkswagen dealerships were closed during the 5-week lockdown meaning that for many of our customers, it was … [Read more...] about Vehicle Warranty and maintenance periods extended due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic
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VWSA donates beds to COVID-19 facility in NMB – Port Elizabeth Business News
VWSA donates beds to COVID-19 facility in NMB: Volkswagen Group South Africa has donated 150 beds to the isolation facility at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the Metro. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - BingNews. Springbok captain Kolisi feeding the less privileged: Kolisi has gone back to his roots to fight a new battle, helping feed those left destitute by the effects of the coronavirus. Source: "Port Elizabeth" business - … [Read more...] about VWSA donates beds to COVID-19 facility in NMB – Port Elizabeth Business News
Beds to be used in NMB Stadium isolation facility for Covid-19 low-acuity patients
Uitenhage – In support of the local and provincial government’s efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19 in Nelson Mandela Bay, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has donated 150 beds to the isolation facility at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality recently announced that the stadium would be used to isolate low-acuity patients who have been infected with Covid-19, to prevent them from spreading the virus further. This facility will be managed by the Department … [Read more...] about Beds to be used in NMB Stadium isolation facility for Covid-19 low-acuity patients
Uitenhage News: VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19
VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19: VWSA’s vehicle plant is situated in Uitenhage, in the Eastern Cape. VWSA’s engineers are also part of an international Volkswagen team investigating ways in which the German car maker can provide ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Volkswagen SA to produce masks and medical equipment: Uitenhage - Volkswagen Group South Africa has joined the drive to produce face masks and medical equipment to assist in the fight against … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19
Uitenhage News: VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19
VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19: VWSA’s vehicle plant is situated in Uitenhage, in the Eastern Cape. VWSA’s engineers are also part of an international Volkswagen team investigating ways in which the German car maker can provide ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Volkswagen SA to produce masks and medical equipment: Uitenhage - Volkswagen Group South Africa has joined the drive to produce face masks and medical equipment to assist in the fight against … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19
Uitenhage News: VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19
VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19: VWSA’s vehicle plant is situated in Uitenhage, in the Eastern Cape. VWSA’s engineers are also part of an international Volkswagen team investigating ways in which the German car maker can provide ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Volkswagen SA to produce masks and medical equipment: Uitenhage - Volkswagen Group South Africa has joined the drive to produce face masks and medical equipment to assist in the fight against … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: VWSA produces ventilator parts, face masks in fight against Covid-19
This company is also involved in local and national measures against Covid-19
VWSA to produce protective face masks in partnership with Gusco and a local Ventilator Uitenhage – In response to the global Covid-19 crisis, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is focusing its time and attention on the manufacture of masks and medical equipment, which could be crucial in protecting South African citizens from the virus. VWSA has partnered with Gusco, which was previously a beneficiary of the company’s Community Trust, to produce soft fabric face masks aimed at reducing … [Read more...] about This company is also involved in local and national measures against Covid-19
Clear rules to protect employees
VW Company management and General Works Council set binding standards for resumption of production For the resumption of production at Volkswagen, health takes priority over speed. For this reason, company management and the General Works Council have laid down clear rules and measures for the protection of employees in a works agreement. Volkswagen HR Board Member Gunnar Kilian says: “We are taking comprehensive precautions so that our employees can work safely. We also appeal to each and … [Read more...] about Clear rules to protect employees
Local Plant gains 5.3% Market Share in Kenya
Tiguan Allspace recently added to Thika assembly facility line-up Uitenhage – Just over three years after Volkswagen ventured into Sub Saharan Africa, the brand’s assembly facility in Kenya is going strong. The assembly facility, which was opened in December 2016 in Thika, Kenya, was the first SKD facility Volkswagen established as part of its Sub Saharan Africa expansion strategy. The Volkswagen brand has since expanded its Sub Saharan operations to include an assembly facility and … [Read more...] about Local Plant gains 5.3% Market Share in Kenya
100 First aid kits handed over to local schools
First aid training will also be offered to equip schools Expanding their efforts to strengthen education in the Eastern Cape, Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) handed over much-needed first aid kits to 100 schools in Nelson Mandela Bay on Thursday. The handover, which was held at Piet Retief Primary School in Port Elizabeth, was linked to the company's Touareg Sabbatical initiative, which offered South Africans support to make a difference. The first Touareg Sabbatical winner, Dr Rufaro … [Read more...] about 100 First aid kits handed over to local schools
Volkswagen launches electric mobility pilot project in South Africa
South Africa becomes the second country after Rwanda to introduce Volkswagen electric vehicles in Africa Volkswagen has taken the first step in its journey towards electric mobility in South Africa through the launch of the e-Golf pilot project. The e-Golf pilot project will see six fully electric vehicles being tested by motoring and lifestyle media, selected dealers as well as Volkswagen employees in an effort to gain valuable consumer insights into the varying experiences of driving and … [Read more...] about Volkswagen launches electric mobility pilot project in South Africa
Brand of the Year
Volkswagen was the biggest winner at the fifth annual Cars.co.za Consumer Awards held at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on 6 February. Widely regarded as South Africa’s most definitive automotive awards programme, the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, which are exclusively supported by WesBank, South Africa’s largest vehicle finance provider, have become a highlight in the automotive calendar since the inaugural event in 2016. The wins at the Consumer Awards come after a record-breaking 2019 where … [Read more...] about Brand of the Year
Uitenhage News: VWSA produces 200 000th Polo for export market
VWSA produces 200 000th Polo for export market: Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) has reached a new milestone, with the 200 000th unit of the current Volkswagen Polo for the export market having rolled off the production line at its Uitenhage ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. 200 000 - that’s how many new Polos VW has exported from SA: South Africa’s top automotive export is also one of the country’s best-selling cars and it’s none other than the Volkswagen Polo hatchback, which has … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: VWSA produces 200 000th Polo for export market
200 000 Polos Later
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. With Polos being manufactured ahead of schedule at the Uitenhage plant, the 200 000th vehicle for export rolled off the line on Friday, 31 January 2020. This milestone also brings the total number of exports for the company by the end of January to 1 098 960 vehicles. The Uitenhage plant has been manufacturing the … [Read more...] about 200 000 Polos Later
Local Manufacturer Dominates National Sales
Full-year 2019 sales saw Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) dominating the passenger car market with 89 353 vehicles sold in South Africa. "2019 was an incredible year for VWSA. Not only did the Uitenhage factory produce a record 161 954 vehicles, surpassing the previous record of 137 758 vehicles produced in 2011, VWSA also ended the year with 23.4% passenger market share (up 0.6% from 2018), meaning that close to a quarter of all cars sold in the South African market are from the … [Read more...] about Local Manufacturer Dominates National Sales
