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  • Volkswagen T-Roc R in South Africa

    Volkswagen T-Roc R fashionably late to crossover party

    Volkswagen is looking to bring some real fire to the Geneva Motor Show this year ahead of the unveiling of the new Volkswagen T-Roc R, just weeks before the motoring event. The crossover market has been growing at an incredible rate, especially during recent years, and while Volkswagen may...
  • VW Tiguan Allspace

    Test Drive: VW Tiguan Allspace is large, done in compact

    Tiguan with a growth spurt? Not only that, the 2019 Tiguan Allspace carries a substantial exterior redesign with the inclusion of the 132kW TSI under the bonnet but let’s not get hung up on those details now because for all intents and purposes this is a 7-seater version to...
  • Golf R 228kW

    More powerful 228kW Golf R finally reaches its potential

    Waiting for the Golf TCR that Volkswagen South Africa doggedly refuses to confirm or deny in the face of mounting rumours? Well bridging the gap and winding down the clock until the Golf Eight arrives later this year is the most powerful version of the Golf R in South...
  • VW Ford Alliance South Africa

    Ford and Volkswagen confirm ‘global alliance’

    Ford and Volkswagen have just confirmed a ‘global alliance’ between the two automotive powerhouses, beginning with the American and German manufacturers collaborating on commercial vehicles, with the possibility of them exploring autonomous and electric vehicles. The first fruits of the global alliance is expected to be a Volkswagen van...
  • VW Arteon: The Prettiest VW Ever?

    It’s called the “Halo effect”, and according to proponents of this phenomenon,  attractive men and woman get treated differently in our societies.  They get treated better. Similarly, the difference can be experienced when driving an old beat up rust bucket, vs driving something like this, the incredibly attractive VW...
  • Volkswagen’s Weapon of Choice for Pikes Peak Revealed: ID R

    Volkswagen have set their sights on a Pike’s Peak victory after revealing the prototype that they will pilot throughout the event. The Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak is an all-electric powered prototype, boasting a total power output of 500kW and 640Nm of torque. The low, space-age car was built...
  • Volkswagen Motorsport geared up for Sasol GTC in Mother City

      Volkswagen Motorsport will be heading to Cape Town for the second round of the Sasol GTC and GTC2 Championship at the Killarney International Raceway this weekend. The team is confident that the lessons learned at the first round in Kyalami, together with their many hours of preparation and...
  • VW Tiguan Gets Bigger: Tiguan Allspace

    The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is the latest model to join the impressive Tiguan family. The Allspace gains two additional seats, making it an attractive option for buyers who require a bit of extra room. The new model is 215mm longer than the regular Tiguan, attributing most of this gain...
  • #CarsAwards Powered by WesBank gains even more steam

    The Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, or #CarsAwards powered by Wesbank took place in Sandton last week and hosted some of South Africa’s most notable automotive industry leaders, representatives of the finance sector, media agencies and celebrities. Resident SA Car Fan Editor, Ernest Page, was one of the judges on the...