Congratulations to Volkswagen of South Africa for finally passing the 2.5 million mark. The milestone, which was reached last November 7, is welcome development for the German-based automaker’s foray into the African continent. After all, their 56 years of making VW parts is not something we can take for granted. Anyway, their 2.5 millionth car was a Golf 1.6. 2.5 is really a big number to attain, especially since some young carmakers are just reaching their millionth car.

“Interestingly, the 2.5 million vehicles we have produced here in Uitenhage include 913 000 Golfs, 314 000 Jettas, 308 000 Polos, 290 000 Beetles, 266 000 Type 2 and Type 3 Busses, 147 000 Audis and 104 000 Passats. This illustrates just how diversified and flexible our plant has been over the past 56 years,” Volkswagen of SA Managing Director David Powels said in an interview conducted by Moneyweb.com.

“Through good and bad times, Volkswagen of South Africa has remained committed to building People’s Cars and thereby offering the people of South Africa affordable mobility. Importantly, we have created thousands and thousands of jobs and has given a similar number of people the opportunity to acquire skills,” Powels emphasized, tracing back Volkswagen’s roots in servitude.

Originally a factory that is exclusive to building Volkswagen Beetles, this South African arm is now far from its goal in creating mobility in the region. Their products now vary from different car models to the different engines and VW parts. They are proud to have delivered this goal with such efficiency and much customer satisfaction. Hence, it is not so surprising that they will be making 2.5 million vehicles more. Keep up the good work SA!

Source: Moneyweb.com

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