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VWSA entry-level cars top sales as market recovers
Posted on: Thursday, 28 April 2011. Article source: www.getnews.co.za, 5 April 2011. Category: Automotive
Uitenhage-based OEM says current level of sales last seen in 2007. Read More...
 
VWSA export numbers improves
Posted on: Wednesday, 01 September 2010. Article source: Engineering News, 24 August 2010. Category: Automotive
VWSA 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...
 
VWSA looks to new lines for growth
Posted on: Monday, 05 July 2010. Article source: Engineering News, 10 June 2010. Category: Automotive
Volkswagen 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 investment
Posted on: Monday, 05 July 2010. Article source: Business Day, 18 June 2010. Category: Automotive
Volkswagen 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...
 
Uitenhage-based OEM scores state subsidies
Posted on: Friday, 14 May 2010. Article source: The Herald, 4 May 2010. Category: Automotive
Investments 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...
 
Yes, this double-cab is a Volkswagen
Posted on: Friday, 14 May 2010. Article source: Engineering News, 6 May 2010. Category: Automotive
The new Volkswagen Amarok – the German vehicle manufacturer’s long-awaited entry into the South African large bakkie market – will make its debut at the Nampo festival in Bothaville, North West, on May 18. . Read More...
 
News locally made VW Polo gets introduced
Posted on: Wednesday, 03 February 2010. Article source: Engineering news -22 January 2010. Category: Automotive
Volkswagen 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 contract
Posted on: Friday, 27 November 2009. Article source: SouthAfrica.info, 20 November 2009. Category: Automotive
Late 2009 order should grow to 55 000 next week with the local content close to doubling to 70%. Read More...
 
VW aims to raise local content to 70%
Posted on: Wednesday, 02 September 2009. Article source: Engineering News, 28 August 2009. Category: Automotive
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 competitiveness
Posted on: Thursday, 21 May 2009. Article source: Engineering News, 13 May 2009. Category: Automotive
As 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 order
Posted on: Monday, 23 March 2009. Article source: Engineering News, 16 March 2009. Category: Automotive
VWSA says that over 40 per cent of its total planned production will be exported. . Read More...
 
R3 bn for VWSA’s E Cape manufacturing plant
Posted on: Friday, 21 November 2008. Article source: Engineering News, 30 October 2008. Category: Automotive
Investment includes new production technology in body and vehicle assembly operations as well as new engine manufacturing strategy.. Read More...
 
VW pulls in six component manufacturer
Posted on: Friday, 10 October 2008. Article source: Engineering News, 2 October 2008. Category: Automotive
Vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has attracted a number of key national and international components manufacturers to set up operations in Uitenhage, in the Eastern Cape. The company, which unveiled this initiative this week, said the supplier plan was in line with the new Automotive Production Development Programme (APDP). . Read More...
 
City’s auto, manufacturing sectors shaping city’s success
Posted on: Monday, 22 September 2008. Article source: Sunday Times, 7 September 2008. Category: Automotive
The Nelson Mandela Bay economy contributes roughly 40% of the Eastern Cape’s GDP, thanks largely to the automotive and manufacturing sectors in Port Elizabeth. According to big business, the city and Coega Development Corporation are playing their part in ensuring a smooth ride for industry. . Read More...
 
Uitenhage-Despatch agri project bears fruit
Posted on: Monday, 28 July 2008. Article source: The Herald, 14 July 2008. Category: Agriculture
Poverty alleviation project, supplying major retailers, also has backing of VWSA, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the province’s agricultural project. A R15-million Uitenhage-Despatch development initiative (UDDI) investment in a massive agricultural project is already yielding fruit, creating hundreds of jobs for previously unemployed people. . Read More...
 
Changes at VWSA as German parent religns
Posted on: Thursday, 10 July 2008. Article source: Financial Mail, 20 June 2008. Category: Export
Volkswagen 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 contract
Posted on: Thursday, 05 June 2008. Article source: Engineering News, 8 May 2008. Category: Export
VWSA is to export to more than 10,000 Jettas to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Great Britain and Ireland. . Read More...
 
R400m to improve VW employee skills
Posted on: Friday, 27 October 2006. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
Skills programme to run for four years, will address shortage of technical skills, unemployment and community development. Read More...
 
Black-owned company secures new VWSA truck and bus contract
Posted on: Thursday, 17 August 2006. Article source: Business Report. Category: Automotive
Former VWSA employees’ emerging company, Mzantsi Truck and Bus, up for the challenge of assembling new range and will increase employees by 60 per cent for sufficient capacity. Read More...
 
Businesses to showcase in sixth East Cape career exhibition
Posted on: Thursday, 16 March 2006. Article source: The Herald. Category: General
Presentations set to reveal an array of career choices for EC grade 12 pupils. Read More...
 
VWSA to expand its range with Spanish import
Posted on: Tuesday, 28 February 2006. Article source: Business Report. Category: Automotive
The German automotive manufacturer is to build a SEAT dealership network in key areas.. Read More...
 
Local auto manufacturers strengthen their market positions
Posted on: Monday, 23 January 2006. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
Volkswagen and General Motors make a strong showing in the passenger market . Read More...
 
Local VW plant makes history
Posted on: Thursday, 24 November 2005. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
For the first time, the German automotive manufacturer has built more than 100 000 cars at its local plant.. Read More...
 
The 'Volksbus' has arrived
Posted on: Thursday, 20 October 2005. Article source: I-Net Bridge. Category: Automotive
And marketing and selling of the three models is to start immediately. Read More...
 
VW takes top HIV/Aids award
Posted on: Thursday, 20 October 2005. Article source: Business Report. Category: Automotive
Local arm of Volkswagen becomes the second South African automotive manufacturer to be awarded the international HIV/Aids accolade . Read More...
 
Another NMMM trade indaba to follow in 2007
Posted on: Tuesday, 21 June 2005. Article source: The Herald. Category: Investment
Metro’s successful conference makes necessary impact. Read More...
 
VWSA adds 2,2 million to parent’s worldwide 100 million tally
Posted on: Thursday, 26 May 2005. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
The German automotive giant, which started production at its Wolfsburg plant some 70 years ago, has built over 100 million units worldwide.. Read More...
 
Motor sector, be globally competitive says VWSA
Posted on: Friday, 13 May 2005. Article source: Business Report. Category: Automotive
Eastern Cape-based automotive manufacturer says global competitiveness will keep the automotive industry safe from country’s current textile sector woes.. Read More...
 
VW truck plant for PE
Posted on: Thursday, 27 January 2005. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
VW’s commercial division in Hanover confirms new plant to open in PE.. Read More...
 
VWSA shares "rainbow" riches
Posted on: Thursday, 18 November 2004. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
AutoUni, the VWAG-owned higher education institution in Germany says “South Africa is a laboratory of diversity”.. Read More...
 
VW roars to top place in car sales
Posted on: Thursday, 07 October 2004. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
VW 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 facility
Posted on: Thursday, 07 October 2004. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
VW 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...
 
Two big brands celebrate 33 year partnership
Posted on: Friday, 10 September 2004. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
75 000 vehicles later, VW and Avis celebrate their relationship with another milestone.. Read More...
 
VWSA secures R50bn Golf export bonanza
Posted on: Friday, 09 July 2004. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
VWSA adds another win to export treasure chest.. Read More...
 
VW tipped to get huge Golf 5 contract
Posted on: Friday, 25 June 2004. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
VWSA 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...
 
VWSA unveils R8m technology support centre in Uitenhage
Posted on: Friday, 30 April 2004. Article source: Business Report. Category: Automotive
Volkswagen South Africa has opened a R8 million technology support centre at its vehicle production plant in Uitenhage. . Read More...
 
VW in 6-year engine export win
Posted on: Wednesday, 31 March 2004. Article source: The Herald. Category: Automotive
Local manufacturer announces a R12 billion engine export contract win which will see almost 800 jobs being created. Read More...
 
VWSA now a player in the commercial vehicle market
Posted on: Friday, 21 November 2003. Article source: Daily Dispatch. Category: Automotive
Volkswagen South Africa has entered the commercial vehicle market for the first time, taking on players such as DaimlerChrysler and Toyota.. Read More...
 
Investors in people certification for VWSA
Posted on: Friday, 31 October 2003. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH AFRICA has received Investors in People certification.. Read More...
 
VWSA supports skills training
Posted on: Friday, 05 September 2003. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa is accelerating automotive skills training in the province through the donation of eight high-tech vehicles worth R1,5-million to educational institutions.. Read More...
 
Volkswagen SA Top People Company
Posted on: Friday, 05 September 2003. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa is one of the best companies to work for in South Africa, and has one of the most motivated workforces with employees that are committed to its brands.. Read More...
 
Two millionth vehicle at VWSA
Posted on: Friday, 21 March 2003. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
VOLKSWAGEN SOUTH Africa has produced its two millionth vehicle - a silver-coloured Jetta 4.. Read More...
 
VWSA leads passenger sales in 2002
Posted on: Friday, 10 January 2003. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
UITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has emerged as the leader in the South African passenger car market for 2002.. Read More...
 
VWSA increases investment
Posted on: Friday, 13 December 2002. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
VOLKSWAGEN 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...
 
VWSA among best companies in South Africa
Posted on: Friday, 29 November 2002. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
UITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa has been judged one of the best companies to work for in South Africa as well as one of South Africa's top companies.. Read More...
 
Record month for VW
Posted on: Friday, 06 September 2002. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
THE EASTERN Cape’s Volkswagen South Africa reported record sales for August 2002.. Read More...
 
VWSA and DaimlerChrysler are market leaders
Posted on: Friday, 08 March 2002. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
EASTERN CAPE vehicle manufacturers Volkswagen South Africa and DaimlerChrysler led the new car, as well as the medium and heavy commercial vehicle markets in February 2002.. Read More...
 
Lower Saxony and VWSA boost Eastern Cape training
Posted on: Friday, 08 March 2002. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
THE UITENHAGE Self Employment Centre (USEC) on has been granted a R500 000 donation (Euro 50 000) from the Lower Saxony Government in Germany for the start-up of a Multi-Skilled Builder Development Programme.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape supplies nearly one in two new vehicles sold in January
Posted on: Friday, 08 February 2002. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
EASTERN CAPE vehicle manufacturers supplied nearly one in every two new vehicles sold in South Africa during January 2002, with East London-based DaimlerChrysler leading the market in three of the four categories.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape leads new car market
Posted on: Thursday, 10 January 2002. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
Eastern Cape-based Volkswagen South Africa was the country’s leading supplier of new cars to both the local and export markets for 2001.. Read More...
 
Commercial vehicle sales point to improvement in SA economy
Posted on: Friday, 14 December 2001. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
AN INCREASE in sales of commercial vehicles in South Africa during November 2001 points to an improvement in business and consumer confidence, according to Ford Southern Africa.. Read More...
 
Export milestone for Eastern Cape car maker
Posted on: Friday, 16 November 2001. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
VOLKSWAGEN South Africa has achieved an African first with the manufacture of its 100 000th Golf 4 for export.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape leads national car market
Posted on: Friday, 16 November 2001. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
EASTERN CAPE-BASED Volkswagen and Audi led the South African new car market for the eighth successive month in October 2001.. Read More...
 
VWSA grabs 24 per cent of new vehicle market
Posted on: Friday, 05 October 2001. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
EASTERN CAPE-based Volkswagen South Africa lead the South African passenger car market for the seventh successive month in August.. Read More...
 
Volkswagen South Africa opens test track
Posted on: Friday, 21 September 2001. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
VOLKSWAGEN South Africa has opened a new vehicle test track at its plant in Uitenhage.. Read More...
 
Vehicle sales grow by 12 per cent
Posted on: Friday, 10 August 2001. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
Uitenhage-based VWSA confirms position as market leader.. Read More...
 
R2,16-billion catalytic converter export order for Eastern Cape manufacturers
Posted on: Friday, 27 July 2001. Article source: Eastern Cape Business News. Category: Automotive
UITENHAGE-BASED Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) has secured a R2,16-billion catalytic converter export contract.. Read More...
 
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