News for 'Volkswagen India'

Volkswagen forays into used car biz in India

Volkswagen forays into used car biz in India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The company will sell both VW and non-VW branded cars under the pre-owned car business, Volkswagen Group Sales India Member of Board and Director Neeraj Garg told reporters in New Delhi.

Volkswagen mulls smaller car than Polo for India

Volkswagen mulls smaller car than Polo for India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Volkswagen started manufacturing operations in India earlier this year at its Chakan plant, rolling out the compact car Polo.

Volkswagen Beetle set to roll out in India

Volkswagen Beetle set to roll out in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Commonly known as the Bug, the Beetle would hit the Indian market in the middle of this year, Volkswagen managing director, passenger car division, Adreas Prinz told PTI.

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still run under BSIII standard.

Volkswagen partners with PCH

Volkswagen partners with PCH

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Volkswagen has partnered with PCH Group and launched Passat Sedan in Bangalore.

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.

Volkswagen backtracks on its 'defeat device' statement

Volkswagen backtracks on its 'defeat device' statement

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Volkswagen said the 2-litre engines would get a software update.

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Volkswagen Tiguan: Pleasure to drive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Volkswagen Tiguan's refreshing design and array of features could give its competitors run for their money, says Joshua David Luther.

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Discounts are back at car dealerships

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Dealers said the discounts this March are higher than the same month in the previous year.

Volkswagen's Indian car soon

Volkswagen's Indian car soon

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

The story about India enticing world auto majors will add another feather in European giant Volkswagen's (VW) cap as it prepares for its first fully-original Indian Volkswagen car, made with the help of expertise provided by Indian engineers and designers.

Emission scandal: Volkswagen says sorry to Indian customers

Emission scandal: Volkswagen says sorry to Indian customers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Volkswagen made some big mistakes.'

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

In India, over 13.25 lakh cars have been recalled by various auto companies so far.

CCI rules out anti-competitive charge against Volkswagen

CCI rules out anti-competitive charge against Volkswagen

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Fair trade regulator CCI has rejected allegations against Volkswagen.

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

EV launches, Chinese models... What Auto Expo Has In Store

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

For the first time, the event will take place across three locations in Delhi: Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, Yashobhoomi Convention Centre at Dwarka, and India Expo Mart at Greater Noida.

Volkswagen launches Polo petrol variant

Volkswagen launches Polo petrol variant

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Volkswagen, the largest European car maker, sells the Polo, Vento, Jetta, Passat and the Touareg in the domestic market.

Volkswagen to invest Rs 20 bn in India by 2013

Volkswagen to invest Rs 20 bn in India by 2013

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

German car-maker Volkswagen on Wednesday said it will invest a minimum of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) on its Indian operations by 2013 to ramp up capacity, launch new models and strengthen research activities.

Volkswagen to source auto parts from India

Volkswagen to source auto parts from India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

German auto major Volkswagen AG is embarking on an auto component sourcing drive from India, which will see the company ordering materials worth one billion euro for its global operations, within the next two years.

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Mercedes Rules Luxury Cars Segment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

For the first time in history, the luxury car market is poised to cross the sales mark of 50,000 units in 2024, with Mercedes leading the way

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market. The model is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project. Under the lead responsibility of Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing 1 billion euros in its model campaign in the Indian subcontinent to strengthen its presence.

Imran Hassen quits Volkswagen

Imran Hassen quits Volkswagen

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

Former head of Skoda Auto's India unit, Imran Hassen, is being forced out of the Volkswagen group following "differences" with the management, a senior company official said.

Volkswagen to invest Euro100 million in India

Volkswagen to invest Euro100 million in India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

However, the group, which had earlier planned to invest Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) for expanding operations, is still putting that on hold as the VAT refund issue with the Maharashtra government remains unresolved.

Maruti may make cars for Volkswagen

Maruti may make cars for Volkswagen

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

The final blueprint of the multi-crore global tie-up between Volkswagen and Suzuki Motor Corporation has started to unfold, with Maruti Suzuki looking at becoming an original equipment maker in cars for the German automaker for markets outside India.

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI: The best petrol hatchback in India

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI: The best petrol hatchback in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

it's the cheapest car in the country to get a dual clutch automatic gearbox, and blends the best of both worlds - it's fast and fun, yet easy and efficient.

Volkswagen woos Indian customer with two new launches

Volkswagen woos Indian customer with two new launches

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Volkswagen has recently launched Volkswagen Vento Petrol 'Comfortline' and Volkswagen Jetta 'petrol' in India to keep up with the competition.

Volkswagen unveils Phaeton @ Rs 75 lakh

Volkswagen unveils Phaeton @ Rs 75 lakh

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Phaeton is built at Volkswagens Glass factory at Dresden in Germany where a customer can see his or her car being assembled from the stage of choosing chassis.

'India has been a challenge'

'India has been a challenge'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

'We can only promise we have not lost interest.'

SC rejects Skoda's plea to quash FIR over cheat device

SC rejects Skoda's plea to quash FIR over cheat device

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by Skoda Auto Volkswagen India challenging an FIR registered in Uttar Pradesh by a customer over the alleged use of 'cheat device' in its diesel car by the company to manipulate emission norms.

Don't sell cars with cheat device: NGT to Volkswagen

Don't sell cars with cheat device: NGT to Volkswagen

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Volkswagen has admitted that 11 million diesel engine cars worldwide were fitted with the software that helped in manipulating emission tests.

Volkswagen to drive into used car market

Volkswagen to drive into used car market

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Sources say Volkswagen may foray into this venture by May.

How Volkswagen is making it big in India

How Volkswagen is making it big in India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The world's third largest car maker is all set to make a splash in India with a slew of launches.

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Compact sedans (Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor)' share in the overall sedan category grew from 68% in 2021 to 74.6% in 2024. Mid-sedans' (Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus) share declined from 26.2% in 2021 to 20.2%.

Volkswagen goes local in India to cut costs, lift sales

Volkswagen goes local in India to cut costs, lift sales

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Five years after entering India, VW has captured just 2.1 per cent of the market because its cars are seen as relatively expensive and it lacks a diverse mass-market product range.

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and practicality in an understated form.

Volkswagen loses ground as Honda steps in

Volkswagen loses ground as Honda steps in

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

For 2012-13, while Volkswagen's sales in India declined 16 per cent Honda Cars India sales rose 35 per cent.

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with immense road presence.

Volkswagen to hike vehicle prices from Jan

Volkswagen to hike vehicle prices from Jan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

German car-maker Volkswagen on Thursday said it will increase its vehicle prices by up to 2.5 per cent in India from next month in order to offset impact of high input costs.

Volkswagen to buy 20% stake in Suzuki

Volkswagen to buy 20% stake in Suzuki

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Indian car major Maruti's Japanese parent Suzuki on Wednesday said it will sell 19.9 per cent stake to Germany's Volkswagen for about $2.5 billion (about Rs 11,500 crore).

TCS bags 5-year Volkswagen deal

TCS bags 5-year Volkswagen deal

Rediff.com13 May 2009

However, the company has not revealed the financial details of the deal.