The Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) ended 2018 as the market leader of the passenger car segment in South Africa for the eighth consecutive year with total sales of 83 449 units (Volkswagen – 74 396 and Audi – 9 053) and an overall market share of 22.9%. The Volkswagen Brand was number 1 in the South African passenger car market with a market share of 19.8%. The locally-produced sixth-generation Polo which was launched in January 2018 ended the year with 24 502 in sales. With sales of 25 … [Read more...] about No. 1 for the Eighth Consecutive Year
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#VWDriveDry campaign to continue despite controversy
While some have shared their outrage and others have shared their support for the #VWDriveDry campaign, Volkswagen and Drive Dry will continue asking the public who 'will share their pledge?' The #VWDriveDry campaign has been trending in the media and on social media since the launch of the car accident video that showed hip-hop artist Nomuzi 'Moozlie' Mabena getting into a car crash on Thursday 10th January 2019 during an Instagram live video. Whilst this has been a polarising campaign, … [Read more...] about #VWDriveDry campaign to continue despite controversy
Volkswagen honoured with Environmental Award
Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) was presented with the SJM Flex Environmenal Award for the 6th time at the 2018 Exporters Eastern Cape Club Awards. This award together with an OEM Merit Award for Entrepreneurial Flair were presented at the gala event held in Port Elizabeth recently. The SJM Flex Environmental Award Category recogises exporters that pursue excellence in environmental management and are ISO 14001 accredited. "This award is a recognition of our environmental programmes … [Read more...] about Volkswagen honoured with Environmental Award
Reasons Why Uitenhage-Based Team is Smiling
On the eve of Round 6 of the Extreme Festival at the Zwartkops Raceway, Volkswagen Motorsport could afford a moment to reflect on their involvement and successes in motorsport, both in the past as well as the future. For more than two decades, the Volkswagen Cup has thrilled crowds across the country and with the new generation of Polo GTis so evenly matched, it will continue to do so for some time to come. The Uitenhage-based team also has reason to smile when it comes to the country’s … [Read more...] about Reasons Why Uitenhage-Based Team is Smiling
Year-on-Year New Vehicles Sales Up
South Africa’s total new vehicle sales were up by 2.6% year-on-year in July, with 47 881 units sold versus 46 671 in the corresponding month last year. According to data released today by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), the passenger vehicle segment, which contributed 67% of all new vehicle sales in July, was up 4.3% year-on-year with 32 108 units sold. Light commercial vehicles, which made up 28% of the total market last month are down 2.0% … [Read more...] about Year-on-Year New Vehicles Sales Up
An African Milestone
Volkswagen has launched local assembly and Car sharing in Rwanda offering Africa's first Integrated Mobility Solution. The Volkswagen brand is expanding its engagement in Africa: today saw the start of its Integrated Mobility Solutions in Rwanda that includes local vehicle assembly, innovative mobility services and a sales and service retail outlet CFAO Volkswagen Rwanda. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa and responsible for the Sub-Sahara region, officially launched the … [Read more...] about An African Milestone
25 000 meals for orphaned and vulnerable children
Port Elizabeth, 9 April 2018 – Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their loved ones joined hands on Saturday to uplift and renovate the Human Dignity Centre in Victoria Drive, Port Elizabeth. The Human Dignity Centre is a safe haven to orphans, vulnerable children and the people who care for them. The centre together with the Restoration Minisitries is run and coordinated by Jerusalem Ministries which has been running since 1995. VWSA employees teamed up with Rise Against … [Read more...] about 25 000 meals for orphaned and vulnerable children
Quiet Reflection
Quiet Reflection - Palm tree reflected in the pool at Island Way Villas, Parsons Hill. Taken during a media function with VWSA. #portelizabeth #vwsa #islandway #alanstraton #villa - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Quiet Reflection
Michaella Rugwizangoga – new CEO of Volkswagen Mobility Solutions
Volkswagen Group South Africa has appointed Michaella Rugwizangoga as the Chief Executive Officer of Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda. Ms Rugwizangoga, a Chemical Engineer by profession comes to Volkswagen with a wealth of strategic planning, project management and product development experience. As a World Economic Forum's Global Shaper and an active member of the Kigali Hub, Ms Rugwizangoga will be able to use her international experience and Rwandan heart to lead Volkswagen Mobility … [Read more...] about Michaella Rugwizangoga – new CEO of Volkswagen Mobility Solutions
Volkswagen Motorsport bullish ahead of new Sasol GTC season
The new engine rules introduced for the 2018 Sasol GTC Championship season have injected a new lease of life into the Volkswagen Motorsport squad ahead of the opening round at Kyalami on 24th March. Pre-season testing has left Mathew Hodges and Daniel Rowe confident that the 2018 season will see Volkswagen in winning form. The task of preparing and running the cars has been given to Nathan’s Motorsport and the Jetta’s are now capable of delivering 500hp in qualifying trim which is … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Motorsport bullish ahead of new Sasol GTC season
From Uitenhage to Wörthersee, Germany
Using the hashtag, #CitiGolfChallenge, car enthusiast, Jamie Orr, will be taking the beloved Citi Golf from South Africa to one of the biggest Volkswagen events, the GTI Treffen in Wörthersee, Germany. The project started with shipping a Passat 3.6L VR6 engine, complete with Golf 4 VR5 transmission with a Limited Slip Differential, and lightweight billet flywheel and clutch setup, from America to South Africa. Upon arrival in South Africa at the end of January 2018, Jamie started searching … [Read more...] about From Uitenhage to Wörthersee, Germany
Government is committed to the automotive industry
Government remains committed to the production of vehicles locally through the Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Mangwanishe. “As the government, our commitment to local vehicle production is supported in our Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP) with a prime focus on adding value in the manufacturing and industrial sector. Export promotion, job creation and inclusive growth remain as the fundamentals of this policy,” said the Deputy Minister … [Read more...] about Government is committed to the automotive industry
Beware the Confidence
A few weeks before the official start of the 2018 South African circuit racing season, the new Engen Polo Cup racing car was unveiled in Port Elizabeth. For the first time in the Engen Polo Cup’s 22 year history, the sixth generation Polo will be a GTI. The highly competitive Engen Polo Cup Series is a one-make series where performance is kept equal to provide entertaining and close motor racing, teams are limited to chassis setup and tyre pressures and the engine power is also … [Read more...] about Beware the Confidence
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VWSA Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Schaefer - The entire production coming out of the Volkswagen plant in Uitenhage represents 0.15% of the total number of vehicles built by Volkswagen Worldwide. Contrast that with the R6.1 Billion (up from R4.5 Billion initially announced) recently invested in the Uitenhage plant. #investment #vwsa #uitenhage #volkswagen - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In Uitenhage on 28 January 2018 Volkswagen … [Read more...] about 0.15%
VWSA Celebrates R6.1 Billion Investment
Uitenhage, January 28, 2018 – Volkswagen launched its new Polo and showcased the R6.1 billion investment in its plant and new products, in the presence of Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, the honourable Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe of the DTI, media representatives and key stakeholders. In August 2015, VWSA Chairman and Managing Director, Thomas Schaefer announced an investment of around R4.5 billion rand in new product and facilities. The total investment exceeded R6.1 billion rand, … [Read more...] about VWSA Celebrates R6.1 Billion Investment
