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VW Polo spied testing

Monday, September 28th, 2009 1,792 Views

After last week's post of the Seat Ibiza and Jetta caught on test, we’ve now caught a 2010 Polo and a very pretty Fabia testing. Here are the shots.

Spy pics: VW group cars caught testing

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 1,723 Views

Our intrepid spy photographer has struck again, this time with images of VW cars doing what seems to be engine benchmarking with the Jetta.

VW Polo spy pictures

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 3,685 Views

These are spy pictures of the VW Polo caught during testing in India. The Polo will be manufactured at Volkswagen’s Chakan plant, where the Skoda Fabia is currently being manufactured and will start producing the Polo fairly soon. This not-so-little hatchback will be launched at the upcoming Auto Expo (2010).

Skoda Fabia being produced in Chakan

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 1,023 Views

Skoda Fabia’s production at the Volkswagen plant in Chakan near Pune commenced from this Independence Day. The Volkswagen plant was inaugurated earlier this year on the 31st of March.

Skoda unveils its first “Boutique” Showroom

Friday, July 24th, 2009 1,086 Views

Skoda Auto India officially opened the doors to its first ever boutique showroom, Arshia Motors in Connaught Place, New Delhi. This exclusive showroom was inaugurated by Mr. Ashutosh Dixit, Sr. General Manager, Sales & Network Development, ŠkodaAuto India. Located at Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi, and spread across an ...

Volkswagen opens its first Group Logistics Service Facility in India

Friday, July 17th, 2009 871 Views

Volkswagen Group has launched its first Logistics Service Facility which is provided by Skoda Auto India Private Limited at its Aurangabad plant. On the basis of a facility for Skoda spare parts the expansion to a Volkswagen Group facility for the brands Audi, Skoda and Volkswagen has been conceptualized and ...

Volkswagen generates profit in the first quarter

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 507 Views

Volkswagen generated an operating profit and increased its liquidity in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009. The Group’s operating profit amounted to €312 million (€1,311 million). The sale of the Brazilian commercial vehicles business contributed around €600 million to this.

VW inaugurates Pune facility

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 959 Views

VW India has launched its factory based in Chakan, near Pune, today in a ceremony attended by prominent figures from all of its brands like Audi and Skoda. Also present at the ceremony was Governor of Maharashtra, Shri S.C. Jamir.

Volkswagen to launch the Polo hatchback and sedan

Monday, March 30th, 2009 2,396 Views

Volkswagen will launch the Polo hatchback and sedan in India next year. Both the cars will be manufactured from the Volkswagen's Chakan plant which will be inaugurated on this Tuesday.

Volkswagen Financial Services AG now in India

Thursday, January 29th, 2009 810 Views

Volkswagen Financial Services AG (VWFSAG) has founded a subsidiary in India, Volkswagen Finance Pvt. Ltd., with effect from 16 January 2009. The company has its headquarters in Mumbai.

VW wins the Dakar Rally

Friday, January 23rd, 2009 633 Views

Volkswagen won the 2009 Dakar Rally with its Race Touareg TDIs. This year's Dakar Rally made its debut in South America. Volkswagen factory driver and off-road motorsport veteran, Mark Miller, also made history as the highest-finishing American that has ever raced in the Dakar Rally.

Volkswagen bets big on India’s passenger car market

Friday, November 21st, 2008 1,069 Views

Defining Volkswagen's experience in India as positive, Joerg Mueller, Volkswagen India President and Managing Director, outlined his views on how the Indian economy is expected to bounce-back over the medium-term and the growth prospects he sees emerging from the country.

Volkswagen opens Jaipur dealership

Friday, October 3rd, 2008 1,015 Views

Volkswagen India has entered Rajasthan by opening a showroom in Jaipur.

Porsche increases its VW Stake to 35.14 per cent

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 754 Views

Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, acquired a further 4.89 per cent of the Volkswagen ordinary shares on Tuesday, 16 September. As a result, the total stake in the Wolfsburg-based car manufacturer now amounts to 35.14 per cent of the voting rights. This step ensures that Porsche has a lasting majority ...

VW opens Cochin dealership

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 862 Views

Volkswagen India today announced the appointment of Volkswagen Cochin as its authorized dealer in Cochin. Mr. Joerg Mueller, President and Managing Director, Volkswagen Group India said, “This partnership is in line with our strategy to extend Volkswagen’s reach in the country. We see a growing demand for our cars and ...