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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

Volkswagen Group's auto sales up 8% in India, reached 145,713 units in 2023

European auto major Volkswagen Group's car sales in India grew around 2 per cent year-on-year to 145,713 units in 2023, the company said on Monday. Of this, domestic sales stood at 101,465 units, while 44,248 units were exported, it said in a statement. The company had sold 134,667 cars in the January-December period of 2022. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has five luxury car brands -- Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini -- under it. The group maintained steady sales momentum in 2023, with domestic sales soaring past 100,000 units for the second year in a row, the company said. Exports grew 32 per cent year-on-year with 44,248 units shipped from India, underlining the company's expanding global reach, it said. Additionally, the group's overall customer deliveries witnessed a 4 per cent growth in the domestic market, indicating a robust market presence, the company said. It also said the group delivered over 10,000 cars in December last year alone, adding that Made-in-

Volkswagen launches 'Sound' edition for Taigun, Virtus with enhanced audio

The new 'Sound' variants will be offered in four colour options, which include Lava Blue, Carbon Steel Grey, Wild Cherry Red, and Rising Blue

Car sales to cross 4 mn mark this year on strong demand despite price hikes

Carmakers are expecting sales of 4.10 to 4.17 mn cars this calendar year. This is 8-10% more than the sales registered in 2022, despite the high base of last year

Volkswagen Virtus GT DSG launched in India at Rs 16.19 lakh, details here

German carmaker Volkswagen Virtus GT DSG will be available in each of the seven varieties- Wild Cherry Red, Curcuma Yellow, Carbon Steel Grey, Rising Blue, Candy White, Lava Blue and Reflex Silver

Volkswagen offering up to Rs 1.40 lakh discounts on Taigun and Virtus

It is likely that buyers can avail of discounts over and above these offers as they finalise their purchase

Volkswagen prepping its 7-seater SUV Tayron, India launch likely in 2025

The Tayron will replace the seven-seater Tiguan AllSpace which is set to retire after its current generation

Maruti Suzuki's Dzire best-selling compact sedan of FY23; check full list

Available in petrol, CNG, and electric versions, Tata's Tigor clocked sales of 46,174 units, 93% up year-on-year

Maruti Suzuki's Dzire best-selling compact sedan of FY23; check full list

Available in petrol, CNG, and electric versions, Tata's Tigor clocked sales of 46,174 units, 93% up year-on-year

Honda's latest midsize SUV to be launched on June 6; check features, price

At a time when the Indian market is fraught with SUVs in all shapes and designs, at this point, Honda does not have an SUV to offer

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

BS VI phase 2: Hyundai joins peers, bids farewell to diesel engine sedans

Diesel engine vehicles have seen a steep hike in prices after the second phase of BS-VI norms was implemented by the government

Skoda making in India for the world, says MD & CEO Piyush Arora

'We are looking at 2023 with great expectations. Our aim is to score double-digit growth'

Skoda Auto Volkswagen begins export of SUV Kushaq to Arab Gulf countries

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 (AGCC) countries. In September, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) commenced export of Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus. "The Skoda Kushaq is the third made-in-India car to be exported this year..the market acceptance and success of all our exports highlight our global quality standards," SAVWIPL Managing Director Piyush Arora said in a statement. SAVWIPL launched its export programme in 2011 with 6,256 units of the India-built Volkswagen Vento for the South African market. Since then, the company's export market has continued to grow incrementally to 44 countries across South America, Central America, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the AG

Volkswagen group testing electric vehicles under Skoda brand for India

Volkswagen group has started testing some electric vehicles from the KODA brand in India as it evaluates the products to be brought to the country for electromobility targetting mass segment

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 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 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

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 head quits, successor yet to be announced

Gurpratap Boparai, managing director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has resigned from the company with effect from January 1, 2022