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Want to be profitable irrespective of the numbers: Skoda Auto Volkswagen MD

In an exclusive interview with Business Standard, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India MD discusses the company's export and EV plans

Skoda Auto crosses 200 customer touchpoint mark, plans 250 stores by yr end

Skoda Auto India on Tuesday said it has crossed 200 customer touchpoint mark across the country with plans to cross 250 outlet milestone by the end of the year.

Skoda Auto reports over six-fold increase in sales to 4,604 units in May

Skoda Auto India on Wednesday reported an over six-fold increase in sales at 4,604 units in May

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai see April wholesales drop due to supply disruptions

Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Skoda Auto on the other hand witnessed a robust growth in vehicle dispatches last month

Skoda Auto India sales zoom over five-fold to 5,152 units in April

Skoda Auto India on Sunday said its sales surged by over five-fold in April to 5,152 units compared to 961 units in the year-ago period.

Skoda Auto India expands its pre-owned car biz to over 100 dealerships

Till date more than 2,500 used cars have been delivered through the company's Certified Pre-Owned network

Skoda Auto Volkswagen starts third shift at Pune plant as demand picks

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd manages the Indian operations of five Volkswagen Group brands Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini

Skoda reports best monthly sales in March; dispatches rise to 5,608 units

Skoda Auto India on Friday reported a five-fold increase in its sales to 5,608 units in March compared to 1,159 units in the same month last year.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India expects to move close to breaking-even in 2023

The VW Group's local arm is counting on higher sales in domestic and exports markets

Skoda Auto posts over five-fold jump in sales to 4,503 units in Feb

The company had sold 853 units in the same month last year.

Skoda Auto India reports close to three-fold jump in sales in January

'The continuous growth in our sales volumes is a great statement for our entire team and reflects the confidence our customers have in us.' Skoda said in a statement

Piyush Arora to succeed Boparaias as Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's new MD

Arora will be responsible for expanding the Volkswagen Group's business in India, including the recent INDIA 2.0 project of the brands Volkswagen and SKODA

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India announces resignation of MD Gurpratap Boparai

Auto maker Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Wednesday said its Managing Director Gurpratap Boparai has resigned from the company with effect from January 1, 2022. Christian Cahn von Seelen will take interim charge of the VW Group's Indian operations from January 1, 2022, in his capacity as Chairman of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL), the automaker said in a statement. The successor to Boparai will be announced shortly, it added. It is with deep regret that we accept the resignation of Gurpratap. I would like to thank him for leading the group's India operations through a complex merger, and for his outstanding role in ensuring that the Group's important INDIA 2.0 project was on schedule with only minimal disruptions, despite the challenges that arose from the pandemic," Skoda Auto Chairman Thomas Schaefer noted. The seamless execution of the merger and the success of the products launched under the project is a testimony to his leadership and deep understanding of all

Staying the course: Meet Gurpratap S Boparai, MD, Skoda Auto VW India

As he steers his company through a tricky market and works for road safety, Boparai shares his life's journey with Pavan Lall

India must re-think plan of becoming global car making hub: Skoda MD

Country has lost the edge due to levies and differential duty structure, says Gurpratap S Boparai

Skoda Auto India posts over two-fold rise in sales at 3,027 units in Sep

Skoda Auto India on Friday reported an over two-fold increase in sales at 3,027 units in September 2021, riding on its newly launched SUV Kushaq. The company had sold 1,312 units in the same month last year, Skoda Auto India said in a statement. While Kushaq has fueled the growth for the brand in India, other models such as Superb, Octavia and Rapid have also contributed to the increase in sales volumes, it added. The company had launched the midsize SUV Kushaq in June this year priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The model crossed the 10,000 bookings milestone in September 2021, it said. Commenting on the sales performance, Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis said, "Skoda Auto India has managed to consolidate and move forward in September, despite the headwinds that the industry is facing in terms of some key components." He further said, "we are confident of building our momentum, as we approach the festive season, and look forward to delive

Octavia 2021: Skoda's premium but pricey sedan comes packed with features

Octavia 2021 punches above its weight

Skoda Auto plans to set up 30 'compact workshops' pan-India by this year

The firm announced its plans to set up 30 'compact workshops' pan-India by this year for providing periodic maintenance and servicing requirements to its customers in the domestic market

Car review: The Kushaq looks to become lord of small SUVs in India

For those who want to get into sportier driving, the high-end variants come with paddle-shifters for quicker shifting of gears

Skoda Auto India posts nearly four-fold jump in sales at 3,829 units in Aug

Skoda Auto India on Wednesday reported a nearly four-fold jump in sales at 3,829 units in August 2021. The company had sold 1,003 units in the same month last year, Skoda Auto India said in a statement. While the newly launched SUV Kushaq has fueled the growth for the brand in India, other models such as Superb, Octavia and Rapid have also contributed to the increase in sales volumes, it added. Commenting on the sales performance, Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis said, "Our August sales have grown significantly and reflect the increasing popularity of the Skoda brand in India. This market is important for the global growth ambitions of the brand and we have a detailed strategy to strengthen our presence here." He further said, "Along with our focused product strategy, we have taken several measures towards building a strong bond with our customers and improving the overall brand experience." The company said with the roll out of its 'India 2.0' strategy, which began with