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VWSA entry-level cars top sales as market recoversUitenhage-based OEM says current level of sales last seen in 2007. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape economy boosted by R500m investment by VolkswagenBusiness is showing its confidence in the Eastern Cape as it ramps up investments worth millions. Read More...
 
VWSA export numbers improvesVWSA produces the new Polo for all right-hand drive markets globally, as well as the CrossPolo for all right-hand and left-hand drive markets in the world.. Read More...
 
GMSA looks to local production for SparkThe new Spark is one of the "top candidates" for possible local production at General Motors South Africa's (GMSA's) Port Elizabeth operations, says GMSA president and MD Edgar Lourencon. . Read More...
 
VWSA looks to new lines for growthVolkswagen of South Africa (VWSA) stands poised to challenge Toyota’s long-standing dominance in the combined passenger and light commercial-vehicle market, as it looks set to enter the minibus taxi and half-ton pick-up market over the next one to five years.. Read More...
 
VWSA ramps up its investmentVolkswagen SA (VWSA) yesterday announced a R500m investment in a new workshop facility, adding to a R5,23bn investment by the group in SA over the past four years.. Read More...
 
Coega’s Gasa get presidential commission’s voteBridgette is the only member of the commission from the Eastern Cape.. Read More...
 
Uitenhage-based OEM scores state subsidiesInvestments of more than R5-billion by Volkswagen SA in Uitenhage have been approved by the government, meaning they will qualify for state subsidies. . Read More...
 
News locally made VW Polo gets introducedVolkswagen SA expects to double its export figures with the introduction of the new range to 55 000 this year.. Read More...
 
VWSA scores big in Polo export contractLate 2009 order should grow to 55 000 next week with the local content close to doubling to 70%. Read More...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionECDC’s crafters show off their prowess at landmark exhibition. Read More...
 
Mdantsane fashion duo make impressive debut at national exhibitionVisions are literally “becoming” for a duo of Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) funded Mdantsane young designers who wowed an international audience at the annual Department of Trade and Industry (dti) South African Handmade Collection exhibition with their new line of kitchen accessories.. Read More...
 
VW aims to raise local content to 70%As part of Volkswagen of South Africa’s (VWSA’s) initiative to achieve 70% local content on the vehicles produced at its Uitenhage plant, in the Eastern Cape, the company invested R5,6-million investment in a body-panel washing machine. . Read More...
 
Newly opened VWSA training centres gearing for world competitivenessAs part of their new production academy, VWSA has opened 3 new training centres to ensure that the local auto industry gains world competitiveness.. Read More...
 
Export coup for VWSA with 6,000 motor car orderVWSA says that over 40 per cent of its total planned production will be exported. . Read More...
 
R3 bn for VWSA’s E Cape manufacturing plantInvestment includes new production technology in body and vehicle assembly operations as well as new engine manufacturing strategy.. Read More...
 
Changes at VWSA as German parent relignsVolkswagen SA will not build the sixth-generation Golf after the car is launched in Europe next year. Jetta production will also move overseas once the current model runs out. However, MD David Powels says a realignment of the company's product manufacturing strategy will compensate for the loss of these core models.. Read More...
 
Volkswagen South Africa secures new export contractVWSA is to export to more than 10,000 Jettas to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Great Britain and Ireland. . Read More...
 
Semigrants good for Eastern CapeWhile the property market is looking rather dismal elsewhere in the country, experts predict the Eastern Cape could soon expect a rise in property sales because of a phenomenon labelled “semigration”.. Read More...
 
SA design exports snapped upSOUTH African design exports ranging from recycled bottle top mats to bath plug chain chandeliers are being snapped up internationally, contributing to local job creation and wealth generation.. Read More...
 
WC2010 means more bus opportunities for localsIkhwezi Truck Tech opens world-class bus assembly line. Read More...
 
The 'Volksbus' has arrivedAnd marketing and selling of the three models is to start immediately. Read More...
 
EC, Limpopo government to share resourcesTwo provinces to work together in several areas.. Read More...
 
Landmark cultural museum nearing completionA multi-million project at the heart of one of the city’s poorest communities, is expected to be completed by February.. Read More...
 
VW roars to top place in car salesVW puts in another powerful performance in the domestic market’s new passenger car sales.. Read More...
 
SA could be the new home for a VW truck and bus facilityVW SA is yet to confirm that it is build a local multi-million truck and bus facility, a report which emerged out of Brazil earlier this month.. Read More...
 
VWSA secures R50bn Golf export bonanzaVWSA adds another win to export treasure chest.. Read More...
 
VW tipped to get huge Golf 5 contractVWSA is set to win another major contract - this time it is for the production of the Golf 5 range for the British and other right-hand-drive markets.. Read More...
 
Boost for Port Elizabeth car terminalVEHICLE IMPORTS through Port Elizabeth could be boosted by up to three thousand units a year with the reintroduction of the Chrysler brand to South Africa by the Delta Motor Corporation.. Read More...
 
E Cape Auto manufacturers lead the fieldEASTERN CAPE vehicle assemblers dominated three of the four new vehicle categories during June 2003.. Read More...
 
Auto exports on a rollAUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT and vehicle exports from South Africa grew by over 50 per cent between 2001 and 2002.. Read More...
 
Volkswagen Polo wins car of the year titleUITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa won the Car of the Year Award for 2003.. Read More...
 
Two millionth vehicle at VWSAVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa has produced its two millionth vehicle - a silver-coloured Jetta 4.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape motor manufacturers increase market shareTWO EASTERN CAPE motor manufacturers increased their shares of the new vehicle market in February 2003.. Read More...
 
VWSA increases investmentVOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa will be increasing its investment in plant infrastructure, product upgrades and improved facilities at its Uitenhage plant to R2,1 billion over the next six years.. Read More...
 
DaimlerChrysler leads heavy truck marketEast London-based DaimlerChrysler led the heavy commercial market again in October.. Read More...
 
Record month for VWTHE EASTERN Cape’s Volkswagen South Africa reported record sales for August 2002.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape to be centre of African design renaissanceTHE COUNCIL for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the Eastern Cape is establishing itself at the cutting edge of South African design with the launch of a Cultural/Craft Design Industries Unit based in Port Elizabeth.. Read More...
 
Export milestone for Eastern Cape car makerVOLKSWAGEN South Africa has achieved an African first with the manufacture of its 100 000th Golf 4 for export.. Read More...
 
Strong exports out of Port ElizabethPORT ELIZABETH-based manufacturers have secured export orders valued at billions of rands over the past few months.. Read More...
 
New technology drives VW exportsNew automotive technology has been brought to South Africa for a rubber-metal export contract brokered by Volkswagen South Africa.. Read More...
 
VW secures R1,7-billion catalytic converter export orderEASTERN CAPE – BASED Volkswagen South Africa has secured a R1.7-billion in catalytic converter contracts over the next five years for export to Europe and China.. Read More...
 
R2,16-billion catalytic converter export order for Eastern Cape manufacturersUITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has secured a R2,16-billion catalytic converter export contract.. Read More...