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Volkswagen's Skoda targets Indian revival with tougher safety, emission rules

The company is targeting sales of 100,000 cars a year for its brand in India by 2025.

05 Feb 2020 2:03 PM

No casualties have been reported so far. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained. (Photo: ANI)

Skoda Superb bursts into Flames at petrol pump in Hyderabad

Five fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the fire.

01 Jan 2020 1:59 PM

The company will launch a mid-size SUV with 95 per cent localisation in 2021.

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

Sales were down upto 20 per cent across the industry for the last few months.

04 Dec 2019 5:41 PM

India’s auto sector has gone into a tailspin this year as tight liquidity at shadow banks, high taxes and a weak rural economy have sapped consumers’ buying power.

Suzuki rethinks promise of India's auto market, and it is not alone

We no longer think that growth in India will be an uninterrupted move upwards, Suzuki President Toshihiro Suzuki cautioned.

08 Nov 2019 2:05 PM

The new Skoda Octavia is expected to launch in India next year.

2020 Skoda Octavia interiors spied

The new Skoda Octavia gets a massive touchscreen and aircraft style toggle switches!

19 Jul 2019 2:20 PM

Skoda Rapid Rider is around Rs 1 lakh cheaper than the Active variant it is based on.

Skoda Rapid Rider launched at Rs 6.99 lakh

Gets cosmetic updates and competitive price tag to capture buyers from a segment below.

19 Jul 2019 12:33 PM

It also has features such as rear parking sensors, anti-glare interior rear view mirror, rear windscreen defogger with timer.

Skoda launches limited edition Rapid at Rs 6.99 lakh

The edition, which is powered by 1.6 litre petrol engine, is equipped with essential safety features.

16 Jul 2019 2:44 PM

The Superb iV employs a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine mated to an 85kW electric motor.

Skoda Superb facelift unveiled

This is the first major update for the Superb since its international launch in 2015

27 May 2019 12:57 PM

The Kodiaq is only sold with a 2.0-litre diesel engine in India at present.

Skoda Kodiaq to get a petrol engine in 2020; RS version coming too

Will likely get either the 1.5-litre or the 2.0-litre TSI motor. Along with the Kodiaq petrol, two more Skoda SUVs planned for 2020.

25 Apr 2019 2:00 PM

The new variant of the sporty sedan can be had with either the 1.4 TSI petrol engine or the 2.0 TDI diesel coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Skoda launches Octavia corporate edition at Rs 15.49 lakh

The Octavia Corporate Edition is based on the basic variant of the Octavia and is available only for existing Skoda customers.

19 Mar 2019 5:39 PM

Through the acquisition, JBM will also have access to L+W's strengths in domains such as electric vehicle components and systems, and battery structure and systems. (Photo: Twitter)

JBM Group acquires majority stake in Germany's Linde-Wiemann

The acquisition is being done through one of the group's flagship companies, Neel Metal Products.

25 Feb 2019 2:26 PM

The four door concept kickstarts Skoda’s electric revolution. Future EVs to incorporate learnings from the Electric Vision iV

The Electric Vision iV concept previews Skoda’s future EV lineup.

15 Feb 2019 3:17 PM

Rallye Monte Carlo edition gets some cosmetic upgrades on the outside and a few accessories on the inside compared to the regular Style variant.

Skoda brings back Rapid Monte Carlo; prices it at Rs 11.16 lakh

Skoda was directed to not use the name 'Monte Carlo' back in 2017 over a trademark tussle with the clothing brand.

14 Feb 2019 4:00 PM

Skoda brings Monte Carlo again

The Rapid Monte Carlo costs around Rs 25,000 more than the Rapid Style variant in the country.

14 Feb 2019 1:57 AM

Volkswagen expected to create 4,000-5,000 jobs in the country.

Volkswagen to invest Rs 7,900 crore in India

Company would not only double the dealerships across the country but also sell 400 cars annually.

03 Jul 2018 11:06 AM

Volkswagen AG’s Czech division Skoda said it will shift some production of sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) to Germany to meet growing demand for its models.

Volkswagen’s Skoda shifts some SUV production to Germany

Skoda said it will assign some production of its latest Karoq SUV to a Volkswagen plant in Germany.

02 May 2018 12:49 PM

Leggy and heavily made-up models still adorn the stands at the Geneva show, though there seems to be a bit show than previous years. (Photo: Pixabay)

In #MeToo era, some question need for 'car girls' at shows

There are still women draped on cars as we walk around the show. (Photo: Pixabay)

08 Mar 2018 3:52 PM

Between April 2016 and October 2017, Skoda launched four vehicles--refreshed versions of the Superb.

New launches boost Skoda volume 30 per cent in 2017

Skoda India recorded strong performance selling 17,438 cars in 2017.

03 Jan 2018 5:35 PM

Revision will reflect an increase of 2 to 3 per cent across the entire model range.

Skoda to hike vehicle prices in India from January

Company sells four models ranging from mid-sized sedan Rapid with price starting at Rs 8.49 lakh.

24 Nov 2017 3:52 PM

Tata Motors is still looking for partnership with other global automobile companies for its new advanced modular platform.

Tata Motors open to partnership for AMP platform: Butschek

Tata Motors' motive behind seeking a partner for AMP is to share the platform to bring volume and create economies of scale.

24 Aug 2017 5:46 PM

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