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Skoda Auto India announces vehicle price hike by up to 3% from Jan 1

Skoda Auto India on Tuesday announced a price hike of up to 3 per cent across its range of cars, effective January 1. This adjustment is necessitated by rising input and operational costs, ensuring the company continues to deliver premium vehicles and services to its customers, Skoda Auto India said in a statement. The company is a subsidiary of European carmaker Skoda Auto. The price increase will apply to the company's entire portfolio, including the Kushaq, Slavia, Superb, and Kodiaq. "The recently launched Kylaq will remain unaffected by this adjustment until it reaches the milestone of 33,333 bookings, which are fast-filling," the company said.

In discussions with potential local partner: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Monday said it is in discussions with a potential partner regarding possible collaboration in India, refuting speculation that it has halted the process of finding a local collaborator after the investigation over alleged customs duty fraud. The company, which is leading the German automotive group Volkswagen's India operations, asserted that finding a local partner in India and the show cause notice by authorities for alleged customs duty fraud to the tune of Rs 11,000 crore (about USD 1.4 billion) over import of cars as completely knocked down units, are completely separate and unrelated. "To fully explore the country's growth potential, we are always considering new business opportunities and are evaluating various options to ensure the best possible solution to implement our strategy in the highly dynamic Indian market. We are currently in discussions with a potential partner regarding possible collaboration," Skoda Auto Volkswagen India said in a .

Mahindra & Mahindra, Skoda-Volkswagen clash over joint venture terms

M&M, with a stronger position in the domestic market, is reluctant to compromise with the two sides facing disagreements over issues related to development costs and sourcing

Skoda to bring hybrid cars in 3 years; to expand production capacity

Made in India compact SUV Kylaq will be exported

Mahindra & Mahindra and Skoda Volkswagen to sign joint venture soon

The JV will include sharing of costs, technologies, and vehicle platforms but will not include sedans, SUVs, and premium brands like Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini sold by Volkswagen and Skoda

Skoda Auto plans to enter mass market of electric vehicles segment in India

Czech carmaker Skoda Auto plans to enter the mass market of electric vehicles segment in India, for which it is exploring all options, including partnerships with local companies for economies of scale, company's management board member Martin Jahn said on Wednesday. The company is gearing up to enter the electric vehicles segment in India this year and is currently testing its premium electric SUV Enyaq. "We are exploring all the options. I am not at liberty to give you any details on this because no decision has been made. We are looking at everything we want to bring volume electric car to India," Jahn, who is the member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing Skoda Auto, said here in an interaction. He further said, "How and when we are going to do it, we do not know yet. We are looking at the options that would be the best for India. But we of course want to participate in the growth of the electric (vehicle) market in India." When asked if Skoda Auto is looking fo

India key to Skoda Auto's global expansion, says CEO Klaus Zellmer

India is the most promising growth market for Skoda Auto and the country will play a crucial role in the company's international expansion, the Czech automobile firm's global CEO Klaus Zellmer said on Tuesday. In a virtual address, Zellmer talked about the company's roadmap for India and said Skoda will enter the compact SUV segment in India in a year and also launch its electric vehicle in the market. Skoda Auto India is looking to increase its share in the Indian market to 5 per cent by 2030. "We are continually growing our capacity to respond quickly to the global markets. It is here that India plays crucial role. Europe is important as a core market, but our strategic focus is on growing a new international foundations so that we can stand on two strong legs," Zellmer said. Further, he said, "India is a key contributor to our global growth and the most promising growth market for the years to come. "Strengthening our India operations also strengthens our wider internationalisa

Volkswagen Group's India unit looking to introduce entry-level electric SUV

The carmaker is looking at exporting the new EV to southeast Asia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and North Africa

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India appoints Jan Bures as head sales, marketing

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd on Tuesday said it has appointed Jan Bures as the new board member and Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Digital. Effective February 1, Bures will succeed Christian Cahn von Seelen, whose tenure in in India will conclude, the company said in a statement. In his new role, Bures will oversee the operations of the group brands Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini in the Indian market, it said. It involves leading the sales, marketing, and aftersales business for Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's brands, as per the statement. He has a career spanning over 30 years within the Volkswagen Group and has several key positions in America, Germany, the Middle East, and China.

Suzuki to introduce three-cylinder engines: Why is this a big deal?

Suzuki has continued with its four-cylinder engines at a time when most carmakers have shifted to three-cylinder units

New Renault Duster to get three engine options; global debut on Nov 29

The new Duster will likely be launched in the Indian market by 2025. Along with the 5-seater Duster, Renault is planning to launch a 7-seater version of the car which will be called "Bigster"

Tata Harrier, Safari facelifts launched, get five-star safety rating

Harrier and Safari are Tata's first cars to be tested under the new, more stringent norms of Global NCAP testing

Skoda Auto exports from Chakan plant in Pune cross 600,000 units mark

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) on Thursday said export of its cars produced at the company's Chakan facility in Pune has crossed 600,000 units mark. SAVWIPL is the Indian subsidiary of German automotive manufacturing giant Volkswagen Group. The company manages India operations of Volkswagen Group brands Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. The India-made models are finding strong demand in Mexico, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Sub Sahara, North Africa and other Asian markets, further consolidating the group's global footprint, a company statement said. Exports from India are an integral part of our global strategy. Crossing the 600,000 units mark is a significant milestone. India's strategic geographical location and the engineering capabilities here have been a key to our growing exports, said Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO at SAVWIPL. Volkswagen Group commenced exports from India in 2011. Polo and Vento models of the Volkswagen b

India to become export hub for Skoda Auto from next year, says co official

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 company, which posted a whopping 125 per cent year-on-year surge in its vehicle sales at 53,721 units in 2022, also sounded hopeful of growing into double-digit this year as well. Similarly, Volkswagen Group sales grew 85.48 per cent year-on-year at 1,01,270 units in the previous calendar year. The Group is present through Skoda Auto, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini brands under Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWPIL). "India is an absolutely important market as part of our regional strategy of Skoda Auto, and India will become an export hub for Skoda," Petr Solc, Brand Director at Skoda Auto India told PTI in an interaction. Volkswagen is already exporting vehicles from India to Mexico and South Africa while Skoda Auto is exporting to the Middle East and North Africa. From next year we will

As VW prepares to launch ID.4 in India, a look at world's best-selling EVs

The electric crossover was unveiled globally in 2021. It was also a part of the 2020 Auto Expo

Skoda Auto India posts 48% jump in sales at 4,788 units in December

KODA AUTO India on Sunday reported a 48 per cent rise in sales at 4,788 units in December 2022. The company sold 3,234 units in December 2021, KODA AUTO India said in a statement. For the calendar year 2022, sales grew over two-fold at 53,721 units as against 23,858 units sold in 2021, it added. KODA AUTO India Brand Director Petr olc said in 2022 "we doubled our sales over the previous year, we hit monthly and quarterly sales records, we expanded our network with more touchpoints and being closer to our customers..." The company said it also exceeded the target of 225 sales and service touchpoints and has close to 240 customer touchpoints across India at present.

Nov car sales zoom to record high; Maruti, Hyundai post double-digit growth

Tata Motors saw its despatches jump 55 per cent to 46,425 units during the month

Skoda Auto India wholesales rise 11% to to 3,389 units in October

Skoda Auto India on Tuesday said its wholesales increased 11 per cent to 3,389 units last month as compared with 3,065 units in October last year. The automaker also reported retail sales of 4,173 units last month, up 29 per cent from 3,226 units in October last year. "The full five-stars in adult and child occupancy under the newer and stricter global NCAP crash test protocols is an extremely important and proud landmark for us. The Kushaq has set new benchmarks for safety, and is the safest car made-in-India. This is positively impacting our sales," Skoda Auto India Brand Director Petr Solc said in a statement. The company is very confident of closing the year on a high, with more than doubling its annual sales as compared to 2021, he added.

Skoda Auto India's sales increased by 17% in September to 3,543 units

Skoda Auto India on Saturday said its sales increased by 17 per cent to 3,543 units in September. The automaker had dispatched 3,027 units to dealers in September 2021. "The Kushaq and Slavia models have been successfully established in the market and drive the sales impetus. In addition, our D-Segment products like the Octavia and Superb are leading their respective categories," Skoda Auto India Brand Director Petr Solc said in a statement. The company's focus is now on further enhancing customer satisfaction and increasing customer touchpoints across the country, he added.

Skoda Auto India says wholesales rose 10% to 4,222 units in August

Skoda Auto India on Thursday said its wholesales increased 10 per cent to 4,222 units in August as compared with the same period last year. The company had dispatched 3,829 units in August 2021. The Czech carmaker said it has crossed 37,568 total sales mark for 2022 with more than a quarter yet to go. This makes 2022 the biggest ever in terms of sales for the company in India, Skoda Auto said in a statement. The previous best by the company was 34,678 units sold in 2012, it added. "This is a landmark moment for Skoda Auto in India, and in the world. The credit to this achievement goes to our teams, our partners, and most importantly to our customers," Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis stated.