Car News - Latest Indian Car News & Views | CarWalehttp://www.carwale.com/news/Latest news updates on Indian car industry, expert views and interviews exclusively on CarWale.Copyright 2012 CarWaleCarWale RSS Generator7469<![CDATA[VW to auction the new Passat and donate proceeds to WWF]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7469-vw-to-auction-the-new-passat-and-donate-proceeds-to-wwf.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7469-vw-to-auction-the-new-passat-and-donate-proceeds-to-wwf.htmlCarWale Team4/20/2011 4:16:00 PM840http://img.carwale.com/ec/7469/img/m/7469_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7469/img/m/7469_lVolkswagen will auction the new Passat during the IPL tournament and donate its proceeds to the World Wide Fund (WWF)-India. The auction will be conducted online, starting April 25, 2011 for ten days and be routed through the IPL official website to eBay for the transaction. The winner of the auction will be given the car in a ceremony just before the start of the finals of the tournament.

]]>Volkswagen will auction the new Passat during the IPL tournament and donate its proceeds to the World Wide Fund (WWF)-India. The auction will be conducted online, starting April 25, 2011 for ten days and be routed through the IPL official website to eBay for the transaction. The winner of the auction will be given the car in a ceremony just before the start of the finals of the tournament.

The car has the signatures the team captains on its bonnet. The car will also come with an autographed cricket bat. commenting on the auction, Mr. Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing and PR, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd said, “We chose to auction our newest product, the All-new Passat and donate its proceeds to an organization like the WWF which is dedicated to conserving the environment i.e. also in line with our Think Blue campaign.”

]]>7423<![CDATA[Volkswagen launches the new Passat]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7423-volkswagen-launches-the-new-passat.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7423-volkswagen-launches-the-new-passat.htmlCarWale Team3/29/2011 9:27:00 PM2520http://img.carwale.com/ec/7423/img/m/7423_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7423/img/m/7423_lVolkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer unveiled the all-new Passat with the highly innovative BlueMotion Technologies for India today.

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Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer unveiled the all-new Passat with the highly innovative BlueMotion Technologies for India today.

The all-new Passat will be available to customers in the diesel variant in both automatic and manual transmissions, starting at 20.80 lakh ex showroom Delhi. Sales of the all new Passat will start with the Highline and Comfortline which will later be followed by the Trendline.

Speaking about this new launch, Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We started our journey in India with the introduction of the Passat in 2007, and three successful years later it gives us great pleasure to bring the latest generation to the market.

The all-new Passat will be exclusively available with BlueMotion Technologies in India and the distinctive innovations will work together to achieve good fuel efficiency and reduced emissions without depriving customers from the fun of driving.

It is a design into the future with upgraded comfort, convenience, quality and safety, and more importantly cleaner and extremely fuel efficient.”

Pricing of the New Passat (ex-showroom, Delhi)                                                                                        

Trimline

Price (INR)

Trendline:

20,80,000

Comfortline:

23,80,000

Highline: 

25,65,000

 

 

]]>7420<![CDATA[Volkswagen kick starts its Think Blue Campaign]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7420-volkswagen-kick-starts-its-think-blue-campaign.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7420-volkswagen-kick-starts-its-think-blue-campaign.htmlCarWale Team3/28/2011 11:38:00 AM1748http://img.carwale.com/ec/7420/img/m/7420_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7420/img/m/7420_lVolkswagen launched its new marketing campaign based on the theme of 'Think Blue', an innovation that has been designed to showcase the Brand’s key corporate objective of sustainability.

]]>Volkswagen launched its new marketing campaign based on the theme of 'Think Blue', an innovation that has been designed to showcase the Brand’s key corporate objective of sustainability.

Through this campaign the  company emphasizes that environmental protection is priority. The campaign gives the company a headstart before they set to launch its all-new Passat (view pictures here). With the new Jetta on the way to Volkswagen is moving to greener pastures or bluer rather!

]]>7416<![CDATA[SCOOP: Volkswagen Passat 2011 spotted in Mumbai]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7416-scoop-volkswagen-passat-2011-spotted-in-mumbai.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7416-scoop-volkswagen-passat-2011-spotted-in-mumbai.htmlAmeya Naik3/24/2011 12:11:00 PM2606http://img.carwale.com/ec/7416/img/m/7416_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7416/img/m/7416_lVolkswagen will be launching the all-new Passat on the 29th of March but the car is already in Mumbai and we got a glimpse of the car as it made its way back the showroom after a day out in the sun shooting for an ad campaign. The cosmetic changes on the car are evident and the badging at the rear also read '2.0 TDI' so be rest assured the diesel variant will make its way here.

]]>Volkswagen will be launching the all-new Passat on the 29th of March but the car is already in Mumbai and we caught a glimpse of the car as it made its way back to the showroom after a day out in the sun, shooting for an ad campaign. The cosmetic changes on the car are evident and the badging at the rear also read '2.0 TDI' so be rest assured the diesel variant will make its way here.

Volkswagen will kick-off its 'Think Blue' campaign along with the launch of the Passat in India. The 16-valve 2.0 common-rail turbo diesel engine will churn out 140bhp and will get a 6-speed DSG. The Passat will compete with the likes of Honda Accord and we think that the car will be priced somewhere between Rs 20-25 lakh.

]]>7361<![CDATA[Volkswagen plans to launch Passat 2011 in April]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/7361-volkswagen-plans-to-launch-passat-2011-in-april.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/7361-volkswagen-plans-to-launch-passat-2011-in-april.htmlCarWale Team2/21/2011 4:26:00 PM4450http://img.carwale.com/ec/7361/img/m/7361_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/7361/img/m/7361_lVolkswagen plans to launch the all new Passat in April this year. The Passat will get the new VW family look with the new grille and headlamps and will be the 7th generation of the Passat. Enhanced safety features one among them being the Automatic Distance Control system will find its way into the Passat. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2010 this car will finally be launched in India.

]]>Volkswagen plans to launch the all new Passat in April this year. The Passat will get the new VW family look with the new grille and headlamps and will be the 7th generation of the Passat. Enhanced safety features one among them being the Automatic Distance Control system will find its way into the Passat. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2010 this car will finally be launched in India.

The new Passat is expected to be larger than the current generation and should be powered by a 140hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine with a six-speed DSG. So, all those who missed the diesel engine and the DSG in the Passat, will be pleased not just with the powertrain but even overall styling and features. The Passat will be priced at around 20-25 lakh and will certainly be a something to look forward to.

]]>4371<![CDATA[Volkswagen Clocks 195% Sales Growth in Jan-Feb]]>http://www.carwale.com/news/4371-volkswagen-clocks-195-sales-growth-in-jan-feb.htmlhttp://www.carwale.com/news/4371-volkswagen-clocks-195-sales-growth-in-jan-feb.htmlCarWale Team3/12/2010 12:41:21 PM2104http://img.carwale.com/ec/4371/img/m/4371_mhttp://img.carwale.com/ec/4371/img/m/4371_lVolkswagen, one of the latest entrants into the Indian market has already garnered everyone’s attention with its sales growth in the first couple of the months of the new year. Its month on month sales increased by 230% in January 2010 as compared to January 2009 and an increase of 168% in February 2010 as compared to February 2009.

]]>Volkswagen, one of the latest entrants into the Indian market has already garnered everyone’s attention with its sales growth in the first couple of the months of the new year. Its month on month sales increased by 230% in January 2010 as compared to January 2009 and an increase of 168% in February 2010 as compared to February 2009.



Currently Volkswagen customers have a waiting period of two to three weeks for the powerful SUV Touareg, a month for the Jetta and Passat while customers have to wait for about two months for the iconic New Beetle. According to officials, the much awaited New Polo has also received an astounding response across the nation and has a waiting period of about one and half to two months.

Commenting on the growth, Neeraj Garg, member of board and director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd said, “The response towards our car line up especially with the New Polo has really reiterated the trust and confidence that our brand and importantly our products have been able to build up in a short span of time. We are extremely delighted to witness such response.”

The New Polo comes at a price tag of Rs. 4.34 lakhs (ex showroom New Delhi) is now being sold at Rs. 4.42 lakhs (ex showroom New Delhi) effective March 2, 2010 due to the change in excise duty announced in the Union Budget. However, what remains to be seen is just how many numbers the Polo will do in the next one year, since it is competing in an extremely price-sensitive value-for-money segment, and is an important car for VW in India.

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