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VW Kariega factory shuts down to prepare for new small SUV
Production of the Polo and Polo Vivo will halt for four weeks while the assembly line is upgraded
16 April 2025 - 10:05
Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has begun a four-week upgrade of facilities in its Kariega factory near Gqeberha in preparation for the third model that will be assembled and sold in SA from 2027.
Production of the Polo and Polo Vivo is being halted from April 14 to May 12 while teams work on the body shop, paint shop and final assembly...
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