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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

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.

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

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

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

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 Group Africa commissions additional solar panels at Kariega plant

Nov, 22 2024, 10:37

Volkswagen Group Africa has added an additional 3 megawatt (MW) solar power to its grid, bringing the total output of renewable energy to 5.9 MW.

VW Group Africa - Water conservation awareness is key to sustainability

Aug, 30 2024, 00:54

Volkswagen Group Africa commemorates World Water Week this week with an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging employees to be more mindful of their water usage.

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 builds 1,5-millionth export vehicle

Feb, 21 2024, 14:00

During the night shift on Monday 19 February, the production team of Volkswagen Group Africa celebrated a milestone when the 1,5-millionth vehicle built for export in Kariega rolled off the line.