The Skoda Superb is a complete package which ticks all the right boxes to become the most competent and luxurious car without having a German badge.
The new Skoda Rapid is based on Skoda's Crystalline design theme that focuses on straight lines and sharp angles, says Jagdev Kalsi/CarDekho.com.
The company was losing around Rs 150,000 on sale of each car.
Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps with ease, plush interiors that feel premium beyond just surface level, and aggressive and imposing design cues give this SUV a presence and profile that has little competition, says Pavan Lall.
The Skoda RS has been priced at Rs 13.23 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Reports suggest that this new sedan has a lot of potential to beat its competitors in the segment.
Yeti is not impressive to look at but it surely has lot of power under that hood and come with a price tag of Rs 12 -15 lakhs.
Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.
Skoda Auto India, subsidiary of Czech major Skoda Auto, plans to launch a new model and a diesel version of an existing one shortly.
SkodaIndia, a fully-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group's SkodaAuto of Czech Republic, today revealed the company's plan to launch Skoda Fabia, its first small car in the Indian market.
German carmakers Audi, BMW and Skoda launched their dazzling new models at the Auto expo, in New Delhi, on Tuesday.
This third varient in the Skoda Laura platform is priced at Rs 1,289,990 ($32,571) and will be available in diesel versions.
It's got the looks, it's feature-packed, it has great engines and to round it all off, it's got well-sorted dynamics.
Volkswagen said that it will reposition Skoda brand in India, to align with its global practice. This means, the company wants to move Skoda brand down the pecking order; and reduce price of the cars sold under the brand name.
The vehicle comes with many additional features.
The current Octavia, known as the Laura here, is getting a little long in the tooth so it's right on time, this new model.
How good a proposition is the facelifted Rapid? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.
The yet-to-be-named car, which will be priced in the Hyundai i-10 price bracket, had crossed the feasibility study stage and was in the final stages of design. "Cars below Rs 5 lakh constitute nearly 80 per cent of the total Indian market. India is predominantly a small car market and we have a clear strategy to grow in the Indian market," Thomas Kuehl, member, board of directors (sales and marketing), Skoda India.
Skoda has made extensive changes to the styling of the Yeti.
SkodaAuto, which was the first VW group firm to enter the domestic market about a decade ago, also intends to become more affordable in the long-term, enabling it to enter more segments.
With competition hotting up, Skoda had to drop the prices of the Fabia.
Skoda Auto India, one of the premium automobile manufacturers in the country, on Friday announced the launch of 'Skoda Superb turbo diesel' - the first six cylinder turbo diesel car in India.
In an aggressive bid to double its sales and garner 20 per cent market share in India, Skoda Auto will launch seven models and variants in the next one year, a top company official today said.
This is the first time a global company is looking to introduce an SUV in this price segment.
The car is in a class of its own and offers mid-class qualities for the price of a compact car.
Skoda Auto says growth this year could be slow compared to last year. "We would ideally like the growth to be same compared to last year, but this year it could be little less," said Kamal Basu, marketing head, Skoda Auto India.
Skoda Auto is considering shifting the production of the Fabia, its compact hatchback, to parent company Volkswagen's Chakan plant in Pune. At present, Skoda is manufacturing cars at its Aurangabad plant. The surge in demand has pushed the waiting period for the car to more than 2 months.
Every year, carmakers announce at the end of November or December their plans to increase prices of their vehicles by January.
The Czech carmaker said the assessment of the locks will be done in 12 minutes only
American electric carmaker Tesla has opened recruitment for various roles in India, including business operations analyst and customer support specialist, in what could be a precursor for the company's entry into the country. As per the job postings on the company's website, the posts are for the 'Mumbai Suburban' area.
The third-generation model is the most flamboyant Superb that Skoda has ever pulled off
The highlight of the Rapid facelift comes in the form of a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.
Both the carmakers do not have a strong presence in the SUV market and with these products they are aiming at filling the gap in their Indian portfolio.
With this price reduction, it can now compete more intensely with the New Hyundai Sonata.
SkodaAuto India Ltd on Thursday said it would make India an export hub for the company in South Asian region.
The Mumbai high court has issued show-cause notices to Maharashtra chief secretary and finance secretary for flouting the 'purchase ceiling' in buying 43 new Skoda cars for the state's council of ministers.
Skoda launched Rapid in both diesel and petrol variants in order to boost up sales substantially.
One of the dozen marques owned by Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen, Skoda was hit hard by botched-up delivery schedules and service in India.
