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Volkswagen Group Africa produces one millionth Polo in Kariega

Volkswagen Group Africa produces one millionth Polo in Kariega

Jun, 04 2026, 15:07

VWGA’s Plant Kariega started manufacturing the current generation Polo in 2017.

Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates production of 500 000 Polos for export

Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates production of 500 000 Polos for export

Apr, 12 2026, 21:03

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has reached another major milestone with the production of the 500 000th unit of the current Polo for the export market.

Volkswagen Group Africa completes second phase of solar panel project

Volkswagen Group Africa completes second phase of solar panel project

Jan, 13 2026, 22:06

The newly installed 3 582 solar panels (each 585W) are projected to generate approximately 2 699 MWh of clean energy.

Kariega celebrates skills, cars and community at Motor Mech & Alles-op-Wiele

Kariega celebrates skills, cars and community at Motor Mech & Alles-op-Wiele

Sep, 03 2025, 17:09

For the first time ever a young lady, Tashne Wait, won first place, followed by Ruwayne Filmolter and Theuns Botes.

VWGA Plant Kariega celebrates a strong year as the home of Polo

VWGA Plant Kariega celebrates a strong year as the home of Polo

Jul, 21 2025, 15:27

From record production volumes to strong export performance, Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA) first year as the Home of Polo has been a year of achievement.

Plant Kariega enters next phase of preparing for A0 SUV Entry production

Plant Kariega enters next phase of preparing for A0 SUV Entry production

May, 27 2025, 23:50

Following four weeks of work done at Plant Kariega to upgrade its production facilities, Volkswagen Group Africa has embarked on the next phase of its preparations for the third model it will build from 2027.

VWGA Plant Kariega to undergo preparations for A0 SUV Entry production

VWGA Plant Kariega to undergo preparations for A0 SUV Entry production

Apr, 17 2025, 14:02

“This project is understandably a very exciting one for us,” said VWGA Production Director, Ulrich Schwabe.

Volkswagen’s Plant Kariega ends 2024 with a production record

Volkswagen’s Plant Kariega ends 2024 with a production record

Dec, 18 2024, 22:23

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has concluded 2024 on a high note, by celebrating its all-time production record of 167 084 vehicles.

Volkswagen enhances technical learning experience at Kariega high school

Volkswagen enhances technical learning experience at Kariega high school

May, 21 2024, 16:25

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has donated a refurbished automation cell for learning purposes.

Volkswagen Group Africa emphasises commitment to renewable energy

Volkswagen Group Africa emphasises commitment to renewable energy

May, 16 2024, 18:45

By the end of this year a total of 5.6 MWp of solar energy will be powering Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in Kariega.

Volkswagen announces R4 billion investment in Kariega plant

Volkswagen announces R4 billion investment in Kariega plant

Apr, 22 2024, 13:11

VWSA on the road to being carbon neutral

VWSA on the road to being carbon neutral

Feb, 13 2024, 20:55

New R235-million wax flooding facility begins operating at VWSA plant, Kariega

New R235-million wax flooding facility begins operating at VWSA plant, Kariega

Aug, 04 2022, 17:43

Volkswagen Kariega plant reopens FactoryTours

Volkswagen Kariega plant reopens FactoryTours

Jul, 27 2022, 22:06

VWSA produces its 1-millionth Polo for export

VWSA produces its 1-millionth Polo for export

May, 04 2022, 15:14

VWSA opens Covid-19 vaccination centre for its Kariega employees

Aug, 19 2021, 17:52