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 will now take a different role within the Volkswagen Group. Speaking on the announcement, Piyush Arora, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “As we witness our best growth this year, India is cementing its place as a focus market for the Group. Christian Cahn von Seelen, Executive Director Sales & Marketing, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited added, “Petr Solc has been deeply involved in Skoda’s global growth for almost two decades, and he will be an important addition to our dynamic team.

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Skoda Kylaq bookings open: See price, features, date of delivery
1 month, 1 week ago

Skoda Kylaq bookings open: See price, features, date of delivery

Hindustan Times  

Škoda Auto India has started accepting bookings for the new Kylaq compact SUV on Monday, December 2, 2024, after having revealed it last month. From left- Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Brand Director Petr Janeba, Chairman & CEO Skoda Auto Klaus Zellmer and MD & CEO Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Piyush Arora during the launch of Skoda Kylaq, in Mumbai, Wednesday, …

Skoda's new proposition to crack the Indian mass market: value-for-money cars
2 months ago

Skoda's new proposition to crack the Indian mass market: value-for-money cars

Live Mint  

‘Paisa Vasool’ isn't a phrase that rolls off the tongues of senior leaders of Czech premium carmaker Skoda Auto often. But at the launch of its first, made-for-India compact sports utility vehicle Kylaq, value for money and ‘paisa vasool’ were key phrases to emphasize how serious the brand was to crack the Indian mass market and shed the perception its …

Skoda Enters Compact SUV Segment With Kylaq
2 months ago

Skoda Enters Compact SUV Segment With Kylaq

Deccan Chronicle  

Pune: Skoda, the Czech car brand, on Wednesday, forayed into the hotly contested sub-4 metre SUV segment with its Kylaq compact SUV priced at Rs 7.89 lakh at the Delhi showroom. With premium features and a European design, the Kylaq is all set to disrupt the growing compact SUV segment in India. “At a very competitive starting price of Rs …

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 …

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 …

Škoda Launches Latest Marketing Campaign Strategy For Indian Market, Here's All You Need To Know
1 year, 5 months ago

Škoda Launches Latest Marketing Campaign Strategy For Indian Market, Here's All You Need To Know

News 18  

The top car manufacturer Skoda has announced the latest brand strategy for Indian Auto Market named ‘Let’s Explore’ with its impactful campaign named Make every KM Count. Skoda New Market Campaign Strategy The brand in the press release says that the transformation was aimed to represent the client’s expectations and move into the fast-changing world’s direction. Here’s What Brand’s Director …

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 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 …

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 …

2022 Skoda Kodiaq production starts in India ahead of launch next month
3 years ago

2022 Skoda Kodiaq production starts in India ahead of launch next month

India Today  

Skoda Auto India announced that the local assembly for the new BS6 Skoda Kodiaq commenced at the company’s facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. India was the first country where the Skoda Kodiaq made its debut before being launched elsewhere around the world, and the new facelifted model will make its debut in January next year. The Kodiaq further drives home our …

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 …

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 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 Inaugurates Two New Workshop Facilities in Mumbai in Partnership With Mody Skoda
3 years, 11 months ago

Skoda Inaugurates Two New Workshop Facilities in Mumbai in Partnership With Mody Skoda

News 18  

ŠKODA AUTO India has inaugurated two state-of-the-art workshop facilities in Mumbai, in association with Mody ŠKODA, at Mahalaxmi and Kurla respectively. Commenting on the inauguration of the two service outlets, Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India said, “ŠKODA AUTO India is set to strengthen its presence pan India including key cities like Mumbai, as a part of the …

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, …

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 …

Skoda Auto India Forays Into Used Car Segment With 'Certified Pre-Owned' Programme
4 years, 3 months ago

Skoda Auto India Forays Into Used Car Segment With 'Certified Pre-Owned' Programme

News 18  

Skoda Auto India has forayed into used car segment with the launch of its ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ programme. As per the statement, under the initiative, the company aims to offer a one stop shop to buy, sell, or exchange certified multi brand pre-owned vehicles to prospective buyers seeking cost-effective personal mobility solution. With ‘Certified Pre-Owned’, we venture into the highly lucrative …

Skoda India launch timetable on track despite Covid challenges: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

Skoda India launch timetable on track despite Covid challenges: Report

Live Mint  

Covid-19 hampered plans of many auto industry players. According to a report by PTI, Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis, "When you look at our product development, we set out with a lot of investment which was already made into the India 2.0 products before the COVID-19 even hit us. Skoda Auto had unveiled its Vision IN, an India …

Skoda Expands Its Digital Sales Platform in 80 Dealerships Across India With New Features: Details Here
4 years, 5 months ago

Skoda Expands Its Digital Sales Platform in 80 Dealerships Across India With New Features: Details Here

News 18  

Skoda Auto India on Tuesday announced an expansion of its online retail sales platform, which will now include a live consultation suite and contactless virtual product demonstration option with an integrated network of its over 80 dealerships across the country. It offers the flexibility to choose a Skoda Auto vehicle in a hassle-free and convenient manner at the comfort of …

Skoda sales to dip in 2019 due to economic slowdown: Official
5 years, 1 month ago

Skoda sales to dip in 2019 due to economic slowdown: Official

India TV News  

Czech carmaker Skoda on Wednesday said its sales would be lower at 15,000 units in India during 2019 as compared to the previous year, due to the economic slowdown in the country. The company had sold 17,000 cars in 2018, Skoda Auto India Private Limited director Zac Hollis said. Hollis said that there had been certain issues due to "cyclical …

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 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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