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The VW Transporter: Built like the Ford Tourneo but not better
Ford’s VW Transporter might have the same vibe as the Tourneo Custom on the road but it’s not as practical on the inside
VW Tayron is a comfortable and stylish family SUV but the small engine lets it down
The Tayron replaces the Tiguan Allspace and sits as VW’s seven-seater vehicle. A 2-litre variant would’ve done it more justice
National Consumer Commission announces the recall of more than 25 000 Polo Vivos
The affected vehicles were made available for sale from February 2025 to February 2026
VW Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line+ review: A bargain within its segment
Exceptional looks, ride quality and quality of the product means that the Golf 8.5 continues to be the hot hatch it is meant to be
More vehicle recalls in 2025 than in previous years, says National Consumer Commission
Last week, four brands issued recalls on vehicles and these attracted significant attention on social media
The new VW Tiguan: Premium, posh and affordable
Volkswagen has produced the finished article with the new Tiguan
US tariff shake-up sends ripples through African trade and global supply chains
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
Just too pricey: The VW T-Cross
The vehicle is comfortable, but in a flooded compact SUV market, is the price tag justified?
How much has the VW Polo Vivo changed since my bachelor days?
It certainly looks different, but VW has kept the core of the product simple since it entered the market in 2010
Back to the 1950s in a VW splitty
We took a trip down memory lane in a beautifully restored Volkswagen Kombi
Polo GTI: Last of the compact hot hatches
The Polo GTI is an absolute hoot to drive and offers excellent value for the price
The VW Amarok: When motoring titans come together
The VW Amarok is a Ford, sure, but it also has more VW than some VWs
VW’s new bakkie bristles with quality and tech
The second-generation Amarok shares more than underpinnings with Ford’s new Ranger
It’s here: Volkswagen finally debuts all-new Amarok
Should the bakkie segment be afraid?
Bad data: No, VW Polo drivers aren’t the worst in South Africa
The headlines vilifying one group of drivers miss the point about an important road safety report.