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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.

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.

Volkswagen Group Africa employee honoured as best apprentice

Volkswagen Group Africa employee honoured as best apprentice

Jul, 02 2025, 15:34

“His success is a reminder that growth has no age limit - and that investing in people is investing in progress.”

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.

2024 a strong year for exports for Volkswagen Group Africa

2024 a strong year for exports for Volkswagen Group Africa

Feb, 05 2025, 21:36

Volkswagen Group Africa also ended last year with its best-ever performance in terms of export.

Volkswagen Group Africa recognised as a Top Employer for the 14th year in a row

Volkswagen Group Africa recognised as a Top Employer for the 14th year in a row

Jan, 22 2025, 15:18

VWGA has received this accolade every year since 2011 from the Top Employers Institute.

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.