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VW takes third spot worldwide

Friday, August 29th, 2008 1,305 Views

The Volkswagen Group has taken third spot among the world’s top automakers thanks to the Wolfsburg-based company’s delivery figures in the first half of 2008. Rival Ford has had to settle for fourth position.

VW to launch minivans

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 3,055 Views

Erase all thoughts of the boring minvans you've seen on sale so far in India - VW is planning on entering the market with two of its minivan models, and they'll be targeting the business class. Diesel variants of the Caravelle and Crafter will be launched by the end of ...

VW inaugurates new corporate sales office

Thursday, August 21st, 2008 1,081 Views

The VW-Audi Group now has a new corporate sales office located at Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. It will help Volkswagen and Audi to cater better to its customers and dealers in India.

VW to ‘bug’ Indians

Thursday, July 24th, 2008 1,602 Views

First the Fiat 500, then rumors of the Mini and now VW India’s MD has said they might consider the new Beetle for us: it’s raining cute cars!

Volkswagen Jetta launched in India

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 3,896 Views

Jetta, the second model from the German automotive giant has been launched in Mumbai, and the price ranges from Rs 12.97 - 16.67 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. Ashwin Sundar was present to launch the car at the ceremony along with Jorg Muller, President and MD, VW India, and Makham Dhalivaal, MD, ...

VW going green

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 1,120 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 1,282 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 2,261 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 5,982 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 ...