Skoda, VW bet on India 2.0 project to change fortunes
4 years ago

Skoda, VW bet on India 2.0 project to change fortunes

Live Mint  

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd is targeting a sharp increase in sales of Skoda and Volkswagen brands of passenger vehicles starting next year, fuelled by the launch of new models, said a senior company executive. We will launch the all-new midsize SUV by mid-2021, along with new Octavia and BS-VI compliant Kodiaq SUV next year,” Zac Hollis, director, sales, service and marketing for Skoda Auto India, said in an interview. Skoda’s plans are part of Volkswagen AG’s India 2.0 project, which entails fast-tracking its business through new launches, retooling assembly lines and expanding capacity at its plant in Chakan near Pune. Next year, we will be launching our most anticipated product under India 2.0 project—VW Taigun along with one more SUV,” said Ashish Gupta, brand head, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India.

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Volkswagen India unit faces USD 1.4 billion tax evasion notice
1 month, 1 week ago

Volkswagen India unit faces USD 1.4 billion tax evasion notice

India Today  

India has issued a notice to German automaker Volkswagen for allegedly evading USD 1.4 billion in taxes by "wilfully" paying lesser import tax on components for its Audi, VW and Skoda cars, a document shows, in what is one of the biggest such demands. A notice dated September 30 says Volkswagen used to import "almost the entire" car in unassembled …

Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice for Audi, VW and Skoda car parts: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice for Audi, VW and Skoda car parts: Report

Live Mint  

India has issued a notice to German automaker Volkswagen for allegedly evading $1.4 billion in taxes by "wilfully" paying lesser import tax on components for its Audi, VW and Skoda cars, a document shows, in what is one of the biggest such demands. A notice dated Sept. 30 says Volkswagen used to import "almost the entire" car in unassembled condition—which …

India very important market, Kylaq to help achieve 1 lakh annual sales: Skoda Auto CEO
2 months ago

India very important market, Kylaq to help achieve 1 lakh annual sales: Skoda Auto CEO

New Indian Express  

Czech automaker Skoda said on Wednesday that India remains a very important market for them and the launch of a new model – Kylaq – in the high volume sub-4 metre segment will help them achieve 1 lakh annual sales by 2026. And India clearly is the second pillar that we want to build outside Europe," said Skoda Auto CEO …

Skoda bets on affordable compact SUVs to double India sales by 2026
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Skoda bets on affordable compact SUVs to double India sales by 2026

Live Mint  

Skoda Auto is looking to double its sales in India by 2026 with the launch of its affordably priced compact SUV next year. Despite the challenges, India is among Skoda Auto's top five global markets and the third-largest passenger vehicle market in the world, making it a key contributor to the carmaker's global growth, according to CEO Kalus Zellmer. Under …

India key to Skoda’s exports strategy, says country CEO
11 months ago

India key to Skoda’s exports strategy, says country CEO

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India will play an important role in Czech carmaker Skoda Auto’s ambition to expand into South-east Asian markets, as the European automotive group Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, which operates five major automobile brands in the country—Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, and Porsche—looks to tap into India as a major source of and enabler for exports into other South-east Asian …

Skoda sells over 1 lakh cars in two years
1 year ago

Skoda sells over 1 lakh cars in two years

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Czech auto brand Skoda on Thursday said it has sold over 1,00,000 cars over the last two years in the fiercely competitive car market in India dominated by Maruti and Hyundai. Its popular models, the Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan, with a 5-stars safety rating from Global NCAP, drove the volume sales mark, which previously took more than six …

India to become export hub for Skoda Auto from next year: Top official
1 year, 8 months ago

India to become export hub for Skoda Auto from next year: Top official

Hindustan Times  

Czech car maker Skoda Auto has said India will become an export hub for the company as it is set to commence exports of vehicle kits for assembly in Vietnam from next year. The Group is present through Skoda Auto, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini brands under Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd. "India is an absolutely important market as …

Skoda commences exports of this Made-in-India SUV
2 years, 3 months ago

Skoda commences exports of this Made-in-India SUV

Hindustan Times  

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd announced that it has commenced the exports of its Made-In-India mid-sized sports utility vehicle Kushaq. The Kushaq was built in line with customers' requirements in India and globally and the SUV will open doors to new markets and regions for the automaker, Piyush Arora, managing director of SAVWIPL, said on Monday. The ŠKODA KUSHAQ …

Skoda Auto Volkswagen Begins Export of SUV Kushaq to Arab Countries
2 years, 3 months ago

Skoda Auto Volkswagen Begins Export of SUV Kushaq to Arab Countries

News 18  

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Monday said it has commenced exports of mid-sized sports utility vehicle Kushaq. The company, which manages the Indian region of five Volkswagen Group brands Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini – has started shipments of left-hand-drive Kushaq to Arab Gulf Cooperation Council countries. In September, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd commenced the export of …

Skoda Kushaq becomes third SAVWIPL export vehicle after VW Taigun, VW Virtus
2 years, 3 months ago

Skoda Kushaq becomes third SAVWIPL export vehicle after VW Taigun, VW Virtus

India Today  

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd has commenced the export of the Kushaq from India. The Group exports Volkswagen and Skoda cars from India to 44 countries in South America, Central America, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, AGCC and the Caribbean region. The Skoda Kushaq is the third made-in-India car to be exported this year, and we are happy …

Skoda Auto Volkswagen commences export of Virtus sedan
2 years, 3 months ago

Skoda Auto Volkswagen commences export of Virtus sedan

Live Mint  

With the inclusion of mid-sized Virtus sedan, European carmaker Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has expanded its export portfolio from India, the firm said on 12 September. In 2011, Skoda Auto Volkswagen commenced vehicle exports from India with 6,256 units of the India-built Vento for the South African market. As per details, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd manages the India …

Skoda registers highest ever annual sales in India
2 years, 4 months ago

Skoda registers highest ever annual sales in India

India Today  

Skoda Auto India has announced that the brand has registered the highest ever sales in India this year with 37,568 units sold. We aim to more than double this in the mid-term.” The Czech brand revealed its first battery electric vehicle based on the VW Group’s MEB platform, the Enyaq iV in 2020. “Skoda’s route for EVs in India will …

Skoda India appoints Petr Solc as Director of Sales and Marketing
2 years, 4 months ago

Skoda India appoints Petr Solc as Director of Sales and Marketing

India Today  

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, the umbrella company for brands such as Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini in India, has announced that Petr Solc has been appointed as the Director of sales and marketing for Skoda Auto India. He will now be responsible for driving Skoda India towards a more successful future as he relieves Zac Hollis, who …

Volkswagen group testing electric vehicles under Skoda brand for India market
2 years, 4 months ago

Volkswagen group testing electric vehicles under Skoda brand for India market

Hindustan Times  

German auto major Volkswagen group has started testing some electric vehicles from the ŠKODA brand in India as it evaluates the products to be brought to the country for electromobility targetting mass segment, according to a senior company official. Volkswagen group has started testing some electric vehicles from the ŠKODA brand in India. The group, which has given the responsibility …

Major Automakers in India Report Decline in Sales in Jan Due to Semiconductor Shortage
2 years, 11 months ago

Major Automakers in India Report Decline in Sales in Jan Due to Semiconductor Shortage

News 18  

Top passenger vehicle makers, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Honda, on Tuesday reported decline in vehicle dispatches from factories to dealers in January amid shortage of semiconductors continuing to hamper production. Maruti Suzuki India’s domestic sales slipped by 8 per cent to 1,36,442 units last month as against 1,48,307 units in January 2021. Similarly, Hyundai …

Gurpratap Boparai resigns as MD of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Christian Cahn von Seelen to take interim charge
3 years ago

Gurpratap Boparai resigns as MD of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Christian Cahn von Seelen to take interim charge

Firstpost  

Christian Cahn von Seelen will take interim charge of the VW Group’s India operations from 1 January, 2022; successor to Gurpratap Boparai will be announced shortly. Carmaker Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Wednesday said its Managing Director Gurpratap Boparai has resigned from the company with effect from 1 January, 2022. Christian Cahn von Seelen will take interim charge of the …

Skoda to expand presence across 100 cities in India by August
3 years, 5 months ago

Skoda to expand presence across 100 cities in India by August

Live Mint  

Czech automaker Skoda is planning to enhance its presence across 100 cities in India by next month as it looks to cater to more customers with the launch of its mid-sized SUV Kushaq less than a month ago. The brand will be present in more than 100 cities across India by August 2021, and this will be its largest coverage …

Top 5 Upcoming SUVs in India That You Need to Look Out For: Skoda Kushaq, Tata HBX and More
3 years, 6 months ago

Top 5 Upcoming SUVs in India That You Need to Look Out For: Skoda Kushaq, Tata HBX and More

News 18  

The SUV market in India has expanded rapidly in recent years. Skoda Kushaq Skoda has unveiled the production-ready prototype of the Kushaq, the vehicle that will serve as the Czech automaker's debut into the mid-size SUV sector. The Skoda Kushaq's entry-level versions will be powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI turbo petrol engine delivering 115 PS and 175 Nm. Volkswagen …

Skoda Auto to deliver Kushaq to customers in July
3 years, 7 months ago

Skoda Auto to deliver Kushaq to customers in July

India TV News  

Skoda Auto India on Monday announced the rolling out of sport utility vehicle Kushaq at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd's plant in Pune. "The production roll out of the first car under the India 2.0 project marks a historic milestone for Skoda Auto and the Volkswagen Group in India. It stands testament to a great collaboration between our …

Skoda Kushaq production starts in India, launch by June-end
3 years, 7 months ago

Skoda Kushaq production starts in India, launch by June-end

India Today  

The Skoda Kushaq's production has commenced in India with the maiden unit of the upcoming mid-size SUV being rolled out today from the SAVWIPL plant in Chakan, Pune. Built on the India-specific MQB-A0-IN variant of the Volkswagen Group's MQB-A0 platform, the Skoda Kushaq will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Tata Harrier and the soon-to-be-launched …

Skoda unlikely to drive in electric vehicle in India anytime soon
3 years, 9 months ago

Skoda unlikely to drive in electric vehicle in India anytime soon

India TV News  

Czech automaker Skoda is not likely to drive in its electric car in India anytime soon as it thinks the market is not ready for such vehicles due to high acquisition cost as compared with internal combustion cars, a top company official has said. The battery prices have come down but not to an extent where they could compete with …

Skoda Auto India Expands Retail Network in Karnataka, Opens New Outlet in Bengaluru with PPS Motors
3 years, 10 months ago

Skoda Auto India Expands Retail Network in Karnataka, Opens New Outlet in Bengaluru with PPS Motors

News 18  

With the inauguration of the second PPS Motors facility in Bengaluru, Skoda Auto India aims to further strengthen its position in Karnataka and push forward its campaign of establishing a strong foothold in the southern markets of India. With the presence of 39 facilities in South India, Skoda Auto India has planned to have a total of 7 dealership facilities …

Skoda India Ready to Implement Volkswagen India 2.0 Project, No Plans on EV Yet: Zac Hollis
4 years ago

Skoda India Ready to Implement Volkswagen India 2.0 Project, No Plans on EV Yet: Zac Hollis

News 18  

Skoda India recently removed the Rapid Rider variant from its official website due to high demand and is expected to make a comeback in 2021. Riding high on the success of Rapid and the newly introduced 1.0-litre TSI engine that has replaced the ageing 1.5-litre MPI engine, Skoda is now planning to penetrate Indian market deeper under the Volkswagen India …

Skoda Auto Inaugurates Its Largest Workshop Facility in Mumbai Under ‘India 2.0’ Project
4 years, 1 month ago

Skoda Auto Inaugurates Its Largest Workshop Facility in Mumbai Under ‘India 2.0’ Project

News 18  

Skoda Auto has unveiled one of its largest workshop facility in India, in association with Dr. Auto Technologies, at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. With its inauguration, Skoda Auto India aims to strengthen its position in Maharashtra and push forward its campaign of establishing a strong foothold in the western markets of our nation. Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India said, …

Skoda Auto India Expands Dealership Network in India, Inaugurates Showroom in Jabalpur
4 years, 2 months ago

Skoda Auto India Expands Dealership Network in India, Inaugurates Showroom in Jabalpur

News 18  

Skoda Auto India has announced the opening of a new dealership in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. As per the company, the new dealership facility sports the new Corporate Identity and Design as a part of Skoda Auto global redesigning process. Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India said, “To ensure preparedness for India 2.0 launches, we at Skoda Auto India are …

Made in India Push: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Crosses 5 Lakh Exports Mark
4 years, 2 months ago

Made in India Push: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Crosses 5 Lakh Exports Mark

News 18  

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has marked the export of its 500,000th car manufactured in India. Cars produced at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen manufacturing sites exemplify high quality standards we pursue globally and in India. Over the next years, we will be producing cars based on the new MBQ A0 IN platform with a high degree of localisation and …

Volkswagen India arms merge into Skoda Auto Volkswagen India
5 years, 3 months ago

Volkswagen India arms merge into Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

India TV News  

The Skoda Auto-led Volkswagen Group India on Monday announced the merger of its passenger car subsidiaries -- Volkswagen India Private Ltd, Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Ltd and Skoda Auto India Private Ltd -- into a new entity Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Ltd. "The Skoda Auto-led Volkswagen Group India, having secured the prerequisite regulatory and statutory approvals, announced the …

Three Volkswagen Group units merge to form Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd
5 years, 3 months ago

Three Volkswagen Group units merge to form Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd

The Hindu  

Volkswagen Group India, after securing regulatory and statutory approvals, has announced the merger of its three passenger car subsidiaries namely Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd and Škoda Auto India Pvt Ltd. The merged entity will be named as Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd’. Bernhard Maier, Škoda Auto CEO said: “The operational launch of Skoda …

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India comes into existence, Gurpratap Boparai to be MD of new entity
5 years, 3 months ago

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India comes into existence, Gurpratap Boparai to be MD of new entity

India Today  

The Skoda Auto-led Volkswagen Group India today announced the transformative merger of its three passenger car subsidiaries -- Volkswagen India, Volkswagen Group Sales India and Skoda Auto India -- into a new entity 'Skoda Auto Volkswagen India'. The Skoda Auto Volkswagen India will be led by Gurpratap Boparai, who will take charge as its Managing Director. With its headquarters Pune, …

Volkswagen Pune plant achieves a milestone, rolls out Volkswagen Ameo as its one-millionth car
5 years, 8 months ago

Volkswagen Pune plant achieves a milestone, rolls out Volkswagen Ameo as its one-millionth car

India Today  

Volkswagen's Pune manufacturing facility today rolled out the one-millionth car from its assembly line. The made-for-India Volkswagen Carbon Steel Ameo celebratory car was rolled out in presence of Volkswagen India Managing Director Gurpratap Boparai and Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Director Steffen Knapp, among others. Steffen Knapp said: "The one-millionth roll-out of a Volkswagen carline is a testament of our strong …

Volkswagen Group to merge Volkswagen India, Volkswagen Group Sales India and Skoda Auto India
5 years, 9 months ago

Volkswagen Group to merge Volkswagen India, Volkswagen Group Sales India and Skoda Auto India

India Today  

Volkswagen Group is all set to merge its three Indian subsidiaries -- Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd and Skoda Auto India Pvt Ltd. "The restructuring of the Volkswagen Group companies in India is an important milestone in the Skoda-led 'INDIA 2.0' project of the Volkswagen Group," an official statement said. While the five brands will …

Volkswagen aims 95% localization of VW, Skoda cars in India
6 years, 1 month ago

Volkswagen aims 95% localization of VW, Skoda cars in India

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Volkswagen Group in India, which includes the domestic arm of Czech automaker Skoda, will focus on the domestic market in a much larger way than proposed under India 2.0, a turnaround plan with an investment of €1 billion announced in July, said a senior executive on Thursday. The India 2.0 initiative will focus on increasing competitiveness of Volkswagen and …

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