Martina Biene leaves Volkswagen Group Africa to join Škoda Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - September 3, 2026 Biene became the first female to be appointed as the Chairperson and Managing Director at Volkswagen Group Africa in November 2022. The appointment was her second spell at
Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - September 1, 2026 8 million vehicles to date Kariega – For a third of the time there has been a Uitenhage (now Kariega), there has been Volkswagen in Uitenhage. The small industrial town,
VWGA appoints new Production Director Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - August 24, 2026 Joining VWGA Marc succeeds Ulrich Schwabe, who led production at Plant Kariega from April 2021 to July 2026. He joins the company from the Volkswagen plant in Zwickau, Germany,
Volkswagen introduces the new Caravelle eHybrid Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - July 29, 2026 Few vehicles in automotive history have earned the enduring affection and recognition of the Volkswagen Bus. For more than seven decades, it has transcended its role as a
The new Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle is available for pre-order Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - June 24, 2026 Beyond its advanced powertrain the T7 Multivan Caravelle More than seven decades after the first Volkswagen Kombi rolled off the production line in Kariega, a vehicle that became deeply
Volkswagen showcases innovation and capability at NAMPO 2026 Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - May 8, 2026 Hosted annually in Bothaville in the Free State Attendees are invited to visit the Volkswagen Group Africa stand from 12 to 15 May 2026 for an exclusive viewing of
WGA appoints Dr Lungile Mashele as Non-Executive Director Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - May 8, 2026 Dr Mashele is an accomplished energy economist Dr Mashele is an accomplished energy economist with over 15 years of experience across the energy value chain, including renewable energy, gas,
Polo Vivo maintains its top spot as the best-selling passenger car in the first quarter of 2026 Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - April 13, 2026 Polo Vivo has a Global NCAP 4-star rating In March 2026, Polo Vivo sold 2 258 units to demonstrate strong customer demand of the only locally produced car in
Volkswagen issues notice of Polo Vivo recall Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen Volkswagen Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - March 6, 2026 Volkswagen Group Africa VWGA has informed the National Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) of an issue affecting the handbrakes of Polo Vivos built
Volkswagen elevates its compact SUV offering with the all-new T-Roc Company News Headlines Local Industry Volkswagen by Tristan Wiggill - February 6, 2026 New Progressive Design Concept The New New progressive design concept – The new T-Roc makes a powerfully clean statement in the compact SUV segment with its new front and
