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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

SKODA AUTO DigiLab and Volkswagen IT Services kick-off i-mobilothon

i-mobilothon offers an inclusive, agile and multi-disciplinary collaborative environment for code developers to leverage skills in building prototypes that drive real business impact at scale

Skoda Auto eyes going past all-time peak sales volume in India next year

Skoda Auto is confident of crossing its historic peak sales volumes in India achieved nearly a decade ago by the middle of next year

Skoda Auto India commences production of its upcoming SUV Kushaq

Skoda Auto India on Monday said it has commenced production of its upcoming SUV KUSHAQ, the deliveries of which will commence in July. The model, which is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project, is being rolled out from the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) plant in Chakan, Pune. Based on the MQB-A0-IN platform, a variant of the modular MQB-A0 platform, the KUSHAQ is specially adapted by Skoda for the Indian market, the company said in a statement. The model was unveiled in March this year and the company is yet to announce its prices but it is slated to take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, which are priced between Rs 9.95 lakh and Rs 17.7 lakh, in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd, Managing Director Gurpratap Boparai said the production roll out of the first car under the India 2.0 project stands testament to a great collaboration between teams of the Skoda Au

Skoda lines up new products, plans to boost sales, infrastructure in India

Skoda is looking to launch multiple products, expand its sales network and enhance local content in its cars as it aims to carve out viable business for itself in the highly competitive Indian market

Skoda drives into pre-owned car market as demand for owned vehicles soars

The used car market in India has been growing at more than 1.5 times that of new cars

Skoda Auto forays into used car biz under 'Certified Pre-Owned' programme

Skoda Auto India on Wednesday announced its foray into the used car market with the launch of its 'Certified Pre-Owned' programme

Skoda Auto India registers 7% rise in retail sales at 1,328 units in Sept

Skoda Auto India on Thursday reported a 7 per cent increase in retail sales at 1,328 units in September

Skoda Auto India plans to ramp up reach, expand to 50 new cities in 3 years

The Czech auto manufacturer said in statement that under the purview of its 'INDIA 2.0' project, it will have at least twice as many sales and service touchpoints by 2022, as compared to now

Skoda Auto India expands online sales platform, offers new features

Skoda Auto India has integrated its over 80 plus dealership touchpoints pan-India

Audi & VW to slam brakes on diesel car production under BS-VI norms

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Renault India have already stated they would pull the plug on smaller diesel variants

Skoda's 2019 sales to fall to 15000 units as economic slowdown hurts demand

The company had sold 17,000 cars in 2018, Skoda Auto India Private Limited director (sales, service and marketing) Zac Hollis said