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Mission Efficiency
09/14/26

Mission Efficiency - Volkswagen presents the world’s most efficient near-production electric car

With the new Mission Efficiency, Volkswagen is presenting the world's most efficient near-production electric car. The prototype has set three world records. They stand for exemplary aerodynamics and excellent ideal and real fuel consumption. The vehicle is a beacon of technology and at the same time demonstrates the performance of Volkswagen's production technology.
Brand Group Core
09/03/26

Brand Group Core appoints new leaders for key market and sales positions

Brand Group Core (BGC), the organizational alliance of the volume brands within the Volkswagen Group, is reshuffling key responsibilities in markets and sales.
Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa
08/31/26

Volkswagen celebrates 75th anniversary in South Africa

For a third of the time there has been a Uitenhage (now Kariega), there has been Volkswagen in Uitenhage. The small industrial town in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, established in 1804, has been home to Volkswagen for 75 years, during which time the brand has built their legacy within the country. The makers of the People’s Car are celebrating their 75th anniversary of building and selling Volkswagens in South Africa, marking the first Beetle being built in the Kariega factory.

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