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VW smashes new milestone in South Africa | SA News

Volkswagen has achieved a significant milestone at its Kariega factory in South Africa.

The German carmaker’s local division recently announced that its Eastern Cape plant has built its three-millionth vehicle, highlighting a legacy that dates back nearly 75 years.

The first VW was produced at the site all the way back in 1951, though the factory’s history actually goes back a bit further to 1948.

“Though VWGA marks its birthday as 31 August 1951, the date on which the first Volkswagen (a Beetle) rolled off the…

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