Skoda to produce Audi A6 at Aurangabad unit

Audi will start assembling its Audi A6 for the Indian market in a dedicated section of Skoda's plant in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.

A media release from Audi AG said parts manufactured in Germany will be imported into India as completely knocked down kits.

"This move gives us the opportunity to better fulfil our potential in this market. Through supplying the parts sets, our locations back in Germany will also benefit," the release said, quoting Jochem Heizmann, board member for production at Audi AG.

Production will take place in an exclusive part of the Skoda Auto India Ltd. site in accordance with the quality standards of Audi.

Future employees will be trained in Ingolstadt and prepared for the specific parameters within which they will work, the relrease explained.