Tag: volkswagen
Hefty State incentives fail to reignite carmakers’ fortunes
Car manufacturers Peugeot and Volkswagen (VW) have failed to impress two years since they made a grand return to Kenya despite...
Microsoft partners with VW to create connected cars using cloud technology
Volkswagen and US software company Microsoft have agreed to enter into a partnership of manufacturing connected cars.
The German car maker and Microsoft are now...
Volkswagen to develop automotive hub in Nigeria
During the visit of the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel to Nigeria on Friday, Volkswagen took the opportunity to sign a Memorandum of Understanding...
Rwanda becomes the newest addition to VWSA’s Africa expansion
Barely two months after starting production at a low-volume car assembly plant in Kenya, Volkswagen SA (VWSA) is in discussions with Rwanda about a...
CMC loses Volkswagen to DT Dobie in fresh blow
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DT Dobie’s agreement with the VW franchise owners takes effect Friday, with the dealer set to begin selling the saloon cars in October.
DT...
VW reveals first details of new 2015 Passat
The VW Passat is now 41, and the current version was last facelifted four years ago, so it’s about time they updated it’s long-running...
Hot Hatch Faceoff: Focus ST Vs. VW GTI
Volkswagen’s GTI is well established in the US but only recently have competing automakers picked up on the fact US enthusiasts want affordable performance...
Volkswagen is entering an increasingly competitive sector of the market
This new Volkswagen Golf Estate is proof that the market for small, automotive family holdalls is swelling as quickly as their boot capacities. Alongside...
Volkswagen Is Recalling 1.7 Million Cars Worldwide Due to Various Mechanical...
BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen is beset with a large global vehicle recall as Europe's biggest carmaker steps up efforts to surpass Toyota and General Motors in the...
Volkswagen comes out on top in security awards
Volkswagen has been awarded the prize of top manufacturer for the third year running at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA).
The awards -...
Open-Top VW E-Bugster
Volkswagen has developed an open-top version of their E-Bugster Concept for the 2012 Beijing Motor Show.
CMC closes
CMC is the official appointed dealer for Volkswagen in Kenya, with Mr Forster and his partners said to be importing the buses directly from Brazil. Sources add that Multiple Hauliers East Africa, a transport company, last year stopped buying MAN heavy commercial trucks from CMC and started ordering directly from manufacturers.
CMC Motors invests Sh1 billion in turnaround strategy
CMC Motors Group has announced a new, far-reaching structural and cost-reduction strategy aimed at fast-tracking growth and boosting profitability in the company.
The key to this strategy, announced by the largest automotive distributors in East Africa, is a renewed commitment to quality and customer service.
Chief Executive William Lay said the operational changes include re-organisation of management structures and procurement policies, which will increase efficiency, optimise financial performance, and ensure compliance with local and international standards of corporate governance.
Reports Points Finger at VW for Gaming Product Review Process
This isn't the first time a story has surfaced about a ringer press vehicle - essentially a press vehicle that has been built...
Volkswagen’s R-Line Packages Revealed for the 2012 Tiguan.
The hugely popular VW Tiguan will soon be available with R-Line accessories for the interior and exterior, in order to make the restyled 2012 model even more appealing to potential buyers.
Revealed: 2013 Volkswagen
A six-speed DSG automatic is optional for mid-range models. The top-of-the-line Executive model will continue to pack a 3.6-liter V6 with 280hp....