The South African division of German carmaker Volkswagen revealed today the new Polo Vivo for the local market, bringing with it somewhat of a disappointment for those who were expecting a more new ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

With most new cars out of reach for buyers shopping in the R200 000 to R300 000 price bracket, good value pre-owned hatchbacks like the VW Polo Vivo, Toyota Starlet and Suzuki Swift are becoming the ...

The affected vehicles were made available for sale nationally between February 2025 and February 2026. According to the NCC, the height of a rivet on the handbrake lever in the affected vehicles may ...

It's suspected the handbrake may not engage or could disengage unexpectedly, posing a safety risk when a car is parked on an incline. This is the third recall for the German manufacturer between 2025 ...

More than 25,000 Volkswagen Polo Vivo cars in South Africa have been recalled due to a handbrake-related issue affecting certain models sold over the past year. The recall applies to cars sold between ...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is re-entering South Africa’s small delivery van segment with the Polo Vivo Xpress, set to go on sale from February 2026. The move comes as demand for compact, ...

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned motorists in South Africa that nearly 26,000 units of one of the country’s most popular cars, the VW Polo Vivo, have been recalled. The Commission ...

A Volkswagen Group Africa influencer campaign trumpeting the Polo Vivo’s four-star Global NCAP adult occupant protection score avoids a salient fact. That the side airbag package on which the rating ...

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of 25 729 Volkswagen (VW) Polo Vivo vehicles that were sold from February 2025 to February 2026. “VW has informed the NCC that the rivet ...

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