… The Duravis R660 Eco tyres are typically fitted to Ford and some Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa. …
Bridgestone tyres recalled over risk of failureNamibia Minute.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Volkswagen
Also known as: Volkswagen Group · Volkswagon · VWSA
German automobile manufacturer that launched a petrol-powered Amarok variant and Tiguan model in Namibia's vehicle market.
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- May 2026
… Owned by German automotive giant Volkswagen, Wolfsburg’s limitations are not financial. …
Wobbling Wolfsburg face uphill battle against Bayern- April 2026
… Jansen says China followed with 219 units, while German manufacturers recorded 212 vehicles, largely driven by Volkswagen. …
Japan takes the wheel in Namibia- March 2026
… Volkswagen drove the bulk of this, selling 104 units versus 68 in January. American brand Ford, held steady at 75 units in February – identical to January – while sales of Indian brands trebled to 33 units from 10 in January, lifting market share to 2.8%. …
Mining, agriculture drive new vehicle sales in FebruaryFRANKFURT – German carmaker BMW reported solid profit last week despite US tariffs and tough competition in China, delivering a far better result than the heavy falls reported by rivals Volkswagen Group and Mercedes-Benz. …
BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs- February 2026
Volkswagen has expanded its Amarok PanAmericana range in Namibia with the arrival of a petrol-powered variant that delivers more performance than many would expect. …
Amarok Pan Americana 2.3 TSI hits Namibian dealerships- January 2026
… Volkswagen ranked second with a market share of 13.7%, while Suzuki and Haval placed third and fourth, capturing 6.1% and 5.9% of the annual passenger vehicle sales, respectively. …
December new vehicle sales firm despite slight dip• FRANCOIS LOTTERING The Volkswagen Tiguan can be summed up in one word: comfort. …
VW’s Tiguan: a reliable SUV… Other carmakers to report a drop in US sales in the fourth quarter included Honda, Nissan and Volkswagen, while Toyota and Stellantis were higher.Analysts at Cox Automotive had estimated a 4.7% drop in overall US car sales in the fourth quarter, with concerns about a weakening jo …
EV sales rebound in Germany as Chinese brands make inroads- April 2025
… Who couldn’t love this Volkswagen bus that was based on the design of our beloved Beetle, ‘the people’s car’. …
What’s in a name? – Kombi
Business
NCC recalls Bridgestone Duravis tyres over accident risk
The News
The National Consumer Commission has issued a product safety recall for certain Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco tyres fitted to Ford and Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa. The tyres are susceptible to cuts and moisture intrusion that can lead to tread delamination and increase the risk of accidents, particularly in rugged and wet conditions.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 9 May
NCC recalls Bridgestone Duravis tyres over accident risk
The National Consumer Commission has issued a product safety recall for certain Bridgestone Duravis R660 Eco tyres fitted to Ford and Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa. The tyres are susceptible to cuts and moisture intrusion that can lead to tread delamination and increase the risk of accidents, particularly in rugged and wet conditions.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 8 May
Wolfsburg battles Bayern while fighting Bundesliga relegation
Wolfsburg, in 16th place (the relegation play-off spot), hosts Bayern Munich on Saturday as they fight to avoid demotion from the Bundesliga. The Wolves have won just one of their past 15 matches and sit six points behind safety.
8 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 21 April
Japan leads Namibia vehicle sales in March with 1,069 units
Namibia sold 1,069 Japanese vehicles in March, making Japan the country's largest vehicle source and driving total March sales to 1,662 units—a 43% monthly increase and the strongest March performance since 2015. Japanese brands accounted for 64.3% of total sales, with commercial vehicle purchases surging 57.1% to a record 916 units, supported by demand from logistics, mining, agriculture, and energy sectors.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 21 March
Namibia vehicle sales hit nine-year February high at 1,165 units
New vehicle sales in February reached 1,165 units, a 4.1% year-on-year increase, driven by robust demand in mining, agriculture, and energy sectors. Analysts expect continued strength from construction activity at new uranium, gold, copper mines and offshore oil and gas exploration.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 19 March
BMW profit resilient amid tariffs, outperforms German rivals
German carmaker BMW reported a net profit of 7.45 billion euros for 2025, a decline of just 3%, significantly outperforming competitors Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz despite US tariffs and Chinese market pressures. The company's finance chief expects transatlantic tariff disputes to ease, forecasting a US-EU trade deal at zero tariff rates that would benefit BMW's South Carolina operations.
19 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 5 February
Volkswagen launches petrol-powered Amarok PanAmericana in Namibia
Volkswagen has introduced a 2.3-litre TSI four-cylinder petrol variant of the Amarok PanAmericana to Namibian dealerships, joining the existing 3.0-litre V6 diesel model. The petrol version delivers 452Nm of torque, reaches 240km/h and accelerates from 0–100km/h in 7.6 seconds, while retaining off-road capability with multiple driving modes and wading depth of 800mm, targeting drivers seeking performance combined with versatility.
5 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 29 January
New vehicle sales reach highest level since 2018
Namibia sold 14,502 new vehicles in 2025, a 13% increase from 2024, driven by lower interest rates and stronger demand across passenger and commercial segments. December sales totalled 1,138 units, down 8.5% from November but up 3.5% year-on-year, with Toyota maintaining market dominance across all vehicle categories.
29 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 15 January
VW Tiguan offers comfort and safety at N$650k–N$900k
The Volkswagen Tiguan, priced between N$650,000 and N$900,000, combines comfort with safety features including autonomous braking, airbags, and lane-change assist, while achieving fuel efficiency of 6.6–7.6 L/100 km depending on the model.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 8 January
German EV sales surge 43% while US market weakens
Electric vehicle sales in Germany rebounded strongly in 2025, rising 43.2% to over 545,000 vehicles and representing 19.1% of new car sales, with Chinese manufacturer BYD more than tripling its market share. In contrast, US automakers including General Motors, Honda, and Nissan reported declining fourth-quarter sales, with EV transactions falling sharply after a federal tax credit expired in September.
8 January 2026 · New Era →