VW South Africa completes B segment SUV entry project at Kariega plant On May 27, Volkswagen Africa moved to the next stage in preparing its Kariega plant to build a new B segment SUV Entry model starting in 2027, after 4 weeks of facility upgrades. The model will join alongside the Polo and Polo Vivo on the same line. VW announced the plan in February 2025, revealing that 60% of the upgrade work had already been done during the December 2024 shu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

od of 2024. The T‑Cross is Brazil’s best-selling SUV in 2025 with over 26,000 units sold domestically. Alongside Africa, Volkswagen do Brasil exports to 18 Latin American countries, with Argentina, Mexico, and Chile being the top destinations. The most exported models in 2025 so far include the Polo, Saveiro, New T‑Cross, and New Nivus. In 2024, Volkswagen do Brasil exported 90,142 vehicles, a 43% increase over 2023, reaffirming its positio...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

%), GM sold 16,024 units (10.5%) and Toyota sold 12,499 units (8.2%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 20,393 units (135.7% share), VW sold 5,618 units (37.4%), GM sold 4,508 units (30.0%), Toyota sold 3,936 units (26.2%) and Ford sold 3,361 units (22.4%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in April with 10,932 sales, followed by the Fiat Argo with 8,444 sales, VW T Cross with 8,114 sales, Hyund...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Delta Automotive, Botswana to increase production of wiring harnesses for VW and Nissan vehicles On May 7, the African Development Bank announced that its USD 80 million credit line to the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) for businesses in Botswana will help Delta Automotive Technologies to expand its operations.  Delta Automotive makes wiring harnesses for Volkswagen's Polo Vivo and Polo 270, and Nissan's H60 brands. It currently makes 12...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

5.5%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in April, Fiat sold 18,360 vehicles (41.0% share), VW sold 5,618 vehicles (12.5%), GM sold 4,506 units (10.1%), Toyota sold 3,936 units (8.8%), Ford sold 3,377 vehicles (7.5%), Renault sold 2,946 vehicles (6.6%), and RAM sold 2,389 vehicles (5.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in April with 10,932 units, followed by the Fiat Argo with 8,444 units, VW T-Cross with 8,114 units, Hyund...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

VW Kariega plant prepares for third model with major plant upgrades in South Africa On April 16, Volkswagen Africa announced that it is preparing its Kariega plant for a third model to be built from 2027. Over the next four weeks, production areas will be upgraded to support this. From April 14 to May 12, 2025, Polo and Polo Vivo production will pause so teams can carry out the necessary changes in the body shop, paint shop, and final assembly ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

VW do Brasil offers 2026 lineup with more equipped, connected models On April 11, Volkswagen do Brasil began the second quarter of 2025 with important news regarding its portfolio. For the 2026 line, Polo, Virtus, Nivus and T-Cross arrive at dealerships with even more equipment and technologies aimed especially at safety and comfort.  Highlights include the debut of the T-Cross Extreme and Nivus Sense model trims. The T-Cross Extreme has a conne...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

ial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 18,849 units (44.1% share), VW sold 6,232 units (14.6%), GM sold 4,126 units (9.6%), Toyota sold 3,413 units (8.0%), and Ford sold 2,981 units (7.0%). The Fiat Argo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in March with 8,247 units, followed by the VW Polo with 8,120 units, VW T-Cross with 6,512 units, Hyundai HB20 with 6,122 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 5,834 units, Chevrolet Onix with 5,748 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

d. The Argentine investment will modernize the General Pacheco plant to produce the next-generation Amarok starting in 2027, reinforcing Argentina’s role in VW’s global pickup production. Brazil remains the brand’s top South American market, with over 400,000 vehicles sold in 2024, led by the Polo and T-Cross. In Brazil, investments will support innovation, decarbonization, and new products across its four plants, including the launch of th...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

e), VW sold 6,232 vehicles (14.7%), GM sold 4,119 units (9.7%), Toyota sold 3,413 units (8.0%), Ford sold 2,991 vehicles (7.0%), Renault sold 2,658 vehicles (6.3%), and RAM sold 2,182 vehicles (5.1%). The Fiat Argo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in March with 8,247 units, followed by the VW Polo with 8,120 units, VW T-Cross with 6,512 units, Hyundai HB20 with 6,122 units, Toyota Corolla Cross with 5,834 units, Chevrolet Onix with 5,748 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

e Minas Gerais and Bahia, reducing long-distance road transport. Local officials praised the state’s infrastructure and favorable business environment. In the first two months of 2025, VW exported 19,368 units, which represents an increase of 117% compared to the same period last year, led by the Polo, Saveiro, T Cross, and Nivus. Argentina, Mexico, and Chile were top destinations. In 2024, the brand exported 90,142 vehicles to 18 countries, re...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

VW discontinues Polo GTS production at São Bernardo do Campo plant in Brazil On March 18, it was announced that Volkswagen has officially discontinued the Polo GTS in Brazil, a model that will be replaced by the Nivus GTS. The Polo GTS has been removed from the website, and its production ended in November 2024 at the São Bernardo do Campo plant. The Nivus GTS will take its place as the brand’s new sporty compact SUV. Its series production is...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

o cut CO2 emissions by 99% in the painting process. The Tera is part of VW Brazil’s BRL 16 billion investment plan through 2028, which includes 16 new models. With the Tera, VW strengthens its leadership in the region’s SUV segment, building on the success of models like the T-Cross, Nivus, and Polo. (VW Brazil on March 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

%), Toyota sold 12,914 units (9.6%) and Hyundai sold 11,316 units (8.4%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 18,390 units (46.9% share), VW sold 5,290 units (13.5%), Toyota sold 3,057 units (7.8%), GM sold 2,860 units (7.3%) and Ford sold 2,662 units (6.8%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 7,961 units, followed by the VW T Cross with 6,555 units, Fiat Argo with 6,305 units, Fia...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

2%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in February, Fiat sold 16,318 vehicles (41.8% share), VW sold 5,290 vehicles (13.5%), Toyota sold 3,057 units (7.8%), GM sold 2,858 units (7.3%), Ford sold 2,671 vehicles (6.8%), RAM sold 2,323 vehicles (6.0%), and Renault sold 2,129 vehicles (5.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in February with 7,961 units, followed by the VW T Cross with 6,555 units, Fiat Argo with 6,305 units, Fia...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

ll-new A segment electric vehicle is set to launch in 2027 with a starting price of around EUR 20,000. The ID.EVERY1 features a 70 kW (95 PS) electric motor, a top speed of 130 km/h, and a minimum range of 250 km. With a length of 3,880 mm, it is positioned between the former up! (3,600 mm) and the Polo (4,074 mm). It accommodates four passengers and has a 305-liter luggage capacity. The ID.EVERY1 is part of the brand’s plan that outlines a th...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

VW unveils all-new Tera SUV during carnival in Brazil On March 3, VW unveiled the all-new Tera SUV during Brazil’s carnival. This launch marks the unveiling of VW's entry-level SUV, positioned between the Polo and Nivus. Although the Tera is 100% Brazilian, designed, developed and produced in Brazil, its ambitions are global. Tera is part of an ambitious lineup of 16 new models planned until 2028, and it stands out for its innovative design, fe...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

9%), Hyundai sold 9,597 units (7.8%) and Toyota sold 7,921 units (6.4%). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 16,575 units (45.2% share), Toyota sold 3,748 units (10.2%), GM sold 3,716 units (10.1%), VW sold 3,599 units (9.8%) and Ford sold 3,032 units (8.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,801 sales, followed by the Chevrolet Onix with 5,576 sales, Chevrolet Tracker with 5,416...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

7,402 units (6.0%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in January, Fiat sold 14,835 units (40.7% share), Toyota sold 3,748 units (10.3%), GM sold 3,714 units (10.2%), VW sold 3,599 units (9.9%), Ford sold 3,040 units (8.3%), Renault sold 2,374 units (6.5%), and RAM sold 2,004 units (5.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,801 units, followed by the Chevrolet Onix with 5,576 units, Chevrolet Tracker with 5,416...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

flexible-fuel vehicles was up 8.7% y/y to 1,967,353 units (79.1% share), diesel vehicles were up 11.4% from a year ago with 240,458 units (9.7%), gasoline vehicles jumped 69.0% to 102,388 units (4.1%), hybrid increased 32.4% to 56,193 units (2.3%) and EV surged 219.2% to 61,535 units (2.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in full-year 2024 with 140,177 units, followed by Chevrolet Onix with 97,503 units, Hyundai HB20 with 97,0...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15