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Legendary fast corners at East London Grand Prix Circuit will separate men from the boys

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“We are gunning for glory,” said Volkswagen Motorsport factory driver Daniel Rowe just days before the start of round three of the Sasol GTC Series at the historic East London Grand Prix Circuit. “This is a real driver’s circuit, and driving skill combined with a bit of bravery is often rewarded with a good result here in the Eastern Cape,” added teammate Hodges. Both Rowe and Hodges will want to capitalize on good performances and pace from earlier in the season. “We’ve shown good pace in … [Read more...] about Legendary fast corners at East London Grand Prix Circuit will separate men from the boys

New Golf

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Editor: For clarity - we are talking about the car and NOT that game played by people who don't know how to SAIL! The updated Volkswagen Golf is being launched in South Africa with a revised engine line up, more technology, new infotainment, improved connectivity and revised styling with the retail price starting at R289 900. The new Golf now offers  even more value, style and desirability into what is aptly referred to by many as the ‘Golf class’, building on the appeal of the Golf Mk … [Read more...] about New Golf

Just over a week to go to the 3rd annual 5km VW Fun Run

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Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) PeoplePavilion in Uitenhage will host its third annual Volkswagen Fun Run on Saturday, 29 April. The Volkswagen Fun Run which is now firmly entrenched on the Volkswagen PeoplePavilion sporting calendar is open to all VWSA employees, their loved ones and the public. The race will start at the PeoplePavilion, turn left into Algoa Road, past the Market Square Volkswagen Dealership, into the Volkswagen Manufacturing Plant and then back along the same route … [Read more...] about Just over a week to go to the 3rd annual 5km VW Fun Run

A Show of Hands for Walmer Primary School

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Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) employees and their families gave off their free time this past weekend to make a difference at Walmer Primary School. Nearly 100 volunteers spent their Saturday to refurbish facilities at the school. Walmer Primary School is located in Walmer township and has 1515 learners from Grade R to Grade 7. The school was chosen by the Volkswagen Community Trust Committee after evaluating three schools in the area to determine a school that needed immediate … [Read more...] about A Show of Hands for Walmer Primary School

VWSA wins Top Award

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Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) was recently announced as the winner of the Socio-Economic Development Award at the annual Oliver Top Empowerment Awards ceremony. VWSA was the finalists in three categories, Socio-Economic Development, Skills Development as well as Enterprise and Supplier Development. The Oliver Top Empowerment Awards, now in its 16th year, recognise contribution and commitment of companies and individuals for their empowerment in South Africa. The awards are also … [Read more...] about VWSA wins Top Award

Literacy Centre opened in Ntlemeza Primary School – KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage

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As part of the legacy of making sure that all learners in Uitenhage are functionally literate by the end of Grade 3, the Volkswagen Community Trust opened the first Literacy Centre in Uitenhage. The aim of the centre, located in Ntlemeza Primary School, is to provide structured literacy support to learners, teachers and parents. "At Volkswagen we strive to make a real difference in the community, that is why we support Early Childhood Development and are so committed to the VW Community … [Read more...] about Literacy Centre opened in Ntlemeza Primary School – KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage

Are you UP to winning?

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The Boardwalk’s super charged Cash and Cars Extravaganza kicks into high gear with four more cars to be won between now and the end of June 2017. In total, the Boardwalk has R1-million worth of prizes to give away in the promotion which started in February. The car draws take place at 20h00 at the Bravo Bar on the on the last Tuesday in March, April, May and June. At each draw, there is a car as well as R30 000 in cash up for grabs. The March draw will see a lucky player drive away in a new … [Read more...] about Are you UP to winning?

Images of ‘Jan’ – SA’s Oldest Beetle

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Volkswagens automotive museum, AutoPavilion, has recently had an upgrade and one of its new displays is Jan the Beetle. Jan was built on Wednesday, 14 September 1949 in the original Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg. In 1971 Volkswagen South Africa and Wheels magazine held a competition to find the oldest Beetle in South Africa. The winner was David Rubin of Middelburg, who received a brand-new 1300 Beetle in exchange for Jan the Beetle. After discovery in 1971, Jan went on display around South … [Read more...] about Images of ‘Jan’ – SA’s Oldest Beetle

21 Years and 1 250 000 Polos

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Thomas Schaefer, Chairman and Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) together with employees and management of vehicle assembly give thumbs up to welcome the 1 250 000th Polo produced at the Volkswagen’s Uitenhage manufacturing factory. The milestone also marked 21 years of the production of Polo in South Africa. The Uitenhage manufacturing factory produces Polo and Polo Vivo. Both models have been the best-selling passenger cars in South Africa since 2010. Polo is built for … [Read more...] about 21 Years and 1 250 000 Polos

Volkswagen donates R2-million to local charities

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Volkswagen has donated R2-million to thirteen charities and non-profit organisations in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area. The donation is part of the Volkswagen for Good initiative. The beneficiaries include Adopt a Smile, Inter church Local Development Agency, Share, Masikhonzane Pre-School, Phaphamani Rape Crisis Centre, Rotary Club of Algoa Bay Wheelchairs, CANSA, Northwood Childrens Hospice, Thuthuka Bursary Fund, Section 27, SAPS Education Trust, Ubuntu Education Fund and Sithandiwe … [Read more...] about Volkswagen donates R2-million to local charities

Support for Our Home

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Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) believes in supporting non-profit organisations that contribute to the empowerment of youth in local communities. One such organisation is Wilderness Foundation Africa  and through the Umzi Wethu project (part of its Youth Development Programme) the youth are being trained and uplifted. Umzi Wethu means "our home" in Xhosa and that is exactly what Wilderness Foundation Africa provides for its students.  The project was established in April 2006 … [Read more...] about Support for Our Home

Will YOU be getting one of only 47 allocated to South Africa?

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The exclusive Golf GTI Clubsport S has arrived in South Africa. The limited edition Golf GTI Clubsport S with 228kW of power is only available as a two-door body variant and with two-seats. The most powerful Golf GTI ever holds the lap record for a front wheel drive production cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife race track with the time of 07:49:21. Only 400 units have been built and 47 of them were allocated to South Africa. South Africa is one of the biggest markets of the Golf GTI in … [Read more...] about Will YOU be getting one of only 47 allocated to South Africa?

Rwanda’s Early Christmas Present from Uitenhage

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Volkswagen is taking a further step to develop market potentials in Africa. On Wednesday evening, Hon. Francis Gatare, Director of the Rwanda Development Board, and Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Group South Africa, signed a memorandum of understanding for a new integrated mobility concept in Kigali in the presence of Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen brand. The concept provides for app-based mobility solutions such as car sharing and ride hailing … [Read more...] about Rwanda’s Early Christmas Present from Uitenhage

First Polo Rolls off of Kenyan Production Line

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Volkswagen is forging ahead with the regionalization of its worldwide automobile business and today inaugurated a vehicle production facility in Kenya. Together with the President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, Dr. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen brand, was present when the first locally produced Polo Vivo rolled off the production line. With the CKD production of the bestselling car model in the sub-Saharan region, Volkswagen is stepping up its commitment to Africa. This is a key step in … [Read more...] about First Polo Rolls off of Kenyan Production Line