VW Golf 8.5 launched in SA
The new facelift Volkswagen Golf 8.5 is now available for sale in South Africa. The 1.4L TSI variant now comes...
VW partners with AirConsole gaming platform
Volkswagen has announced a partnership with the AirConsole gaming platform to bring in-car gaming to drivers and passengers. It will...
VW ID.Buzz being piloted by DHL
The electric version based on Volkswagen’s iconic Kombi, the ID.Buzz. has landed in South Africa. But not for the consumer...
How VW aims to switch South Africans on to EV ownership with lease option
Leasing an electric vehicle (EV) is a new concept in South Africa. Mini was the first to offer this option...
Top 5: VW Taigo features
I recently had a chance to drive the new VW Taigo, which joins VW’s extensive SUV line-up. They are the...
Quick Drive: VW Golf 8 GTI
The VW Golf 8 GTI came out last year and while I did not attend the launch event, I finally...
Launch Drive: VW Polo
The Volkswagen Polo needs no introduction, it is the second best-selling passenger car in South Africa, after the Polo Vivo....
VW Tiguan weekend away
I recently got to spend some time with the new top of the line VW Tiguan 2.0L in white, kitted...
Quick Drive: VW Tiguan
VW has an extensive range of SUVs in South Africa and one of the few segments that continues to grow...
Launch Drive: VW T-Roc
The highly anticipated Volkswagen T-Roc has arrived in South Africa, making it the fifth SUV in VW’s T SUV line-up....
Launch Drive: VW Caravelle
Volkswagen South Africa announced its new commercial vehicle range in August but last week it held an event in the...
Driven: VW Touareg
Volkswagen SA sent over the Touareg for me to test over the August long weekend. I received it in level...
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