Monthly Archives: May 2009

VWSA’s Polo production milestone

Volkswagen South Africa marked the production of its 400 000th Polo at its factory at Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape last month, with demand for the car being boosted by an earlier export order destined for Europe. Launched in South … Continue reading

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Goodyear invests R70m locally

By Roy Cokayne Despite the troubles in the automotive industry, global tyre company Goodyear Tire and Rubber Holdings has decided to invest R70 million in its Uitenhage plant. The investment will equip the factory to produce three new and apparently … Continue reading

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