Archive for the ‘Volkswagen’ Category

VW going green

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 129 Views

Volkswagen will launch its first electric car, based on the ‘Up!’ concept in 2010. This is part of VW’s endeavour to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of its vehicles.

VW India to go Up! Up! and away!

Friday, May 30th, 2008 358 Views

VW’s Passat has been on sale in India since November, but VW aims to become the Indian people’s car maker as well, with plans to produce the Up! by 2010-11 with a sticker price of Rs 3 lakh.

VW hires new MD

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 1,158 Views

K. K. Swamy, formerly Deputy MD of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Volkswagen India Private Limited as Managing Director and Vice President with effect from July 21. In this position, he reports to the Managing Director and President of Volkswagen India Private ...

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion: Apt for India?

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 522 Views

The times are here for the auto manufacturers to highlight frugality as one of their premier talking points and USPs. There were times when you would keep an eye on the speed gauge as you accelerate, but now there are lights that pop up indicating the mileage you would expect ...