Volkswagen India

SBI tightens lending terms for auto dealerships

The shadow banking crisis that began to unfold in India during mid-2018 has deepened this year.

Jul 30, 2019

NGT slaps Rs 500 crore fine on Volkswagen for emission fraud

Volkswagen was found guilty of violating emission norms in the US where it intentionally programmes its diesel engines with cheat devices.

Mar 7, 2019

Volkswagen to apply brakes on sub-4m sedan in India - Report

Nobody makes a global car to fit a length, says top Volkswagen executive.

Feb 8, 2019

NGT orders Volkswagen to pay Rs 100 crore fine to pollution control board

NGT has directed the auto company to pay the fine by 5 pm on January 18 or the Volkswagen country head will be arrested.

Jan 17, 2019

Volkswagen heads for record global deliveries in 2018 amid tense market environment

From January to November, the Volkswagen Group boosted worldwide deliveries by 1.8 percent to 9.92 million vehicles.

Dec 18, 2018

Skoda Superb Corporate Edition launched; priced at Rs 23.49 lakh

Skoda Superb Corporate Edition is priced Rs 2.1 lakh cheaper than the Style variant without missing out on features. However, you should be an existing VW group car owner to buy the corporate edition Superb.

Aug 24, 2018

Skoda to steer Volkswagen's INDIA 2.0 growth plan; first car in MQB-A0-IN platform in 2020

Volkswagen Group in India is planning for a major overhaul headed by the Skoda subsidiary. The carmaker will start selling cars in advanced MQB-A0-IN from 2020. A compact SUV from Skoda and then Volkswagen are expected to be the first models.

Jun 22, 2018

Volkswagen India may 'exit' hatchback segment; no new VW Polo anytime soon?

Instead of competing in the crowded hatchback segment, Volkswagen India has reportedly realigned its strategy to focus on bringing a sedan and compact SUV instead. The German carmaker might return to the hatchback segment in India in 2022, reports say.

May 26, 2018

New Volkswagen Polo GTI may launch in India sooner than expected

Volkswagen India is mulling over bringing the 6th generation of the Polo GTI revealed in 2017. The current Polo GTI is fully imported and hence, the company may introduce the hot hatch straight away before its regular version getting launched in India.

Apr 30, 2018

Volkswagen Polo VRS with 140hp revealed at 2018 Indonesia International Motor Show

Based on the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI, the Polo VRS version gets sporty cosmetic upgrades. The 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine has been souped-up to produce 140hp and 230Nm of torque (up by 35hp and 55Nm).

Apr 21, 2018

Volkswagen Polo gets 1.0L petrol engine in India: What's new in it?

The new petrol engine in the Volkswagen Polo is more fuel-efficient than the outgoing petrol unit.

Mar 10, 2018

Skoda to lead Volkswagen Group's reboot plan for India, spearheaded by a compact SUV

Volkswagen Group is planning to invest around Rs 8,000 crore in India to turn around sales. Skoda will be the torchbearer for revival mission.

Mar 9, 2018

Volkswagen Vento Sport Edition to be priced at Rs 14.95 lakh (on-road)

Several Volkswagen India dealers have already started accepting bookings for the sportier version of Vento for a token amount of Rs 75,000.

Mar 5, 2018

Volkswagen discontinues Jetta and Beetle: The Iconic Bug bids India adieu

Volkswagen Jetta and Beetle have been discontinued in India owing to poor sales. It remains to be seen if these models will be revived in the market soon.

Mar 1, 2018

Want to become a racer? Volkswagen's Ameo Cup 2018 could be right start; registrations open

Drivers' selection round to be held at the Indi Karting Track in Kharadi, Pune on January 27 and 28.

Jan 7, 2018

Volkswagen India on reboot mode; new hatchback, sedan, compact SUV in the pipeline

Volkswagen Group is reportedly planning to invest 1 billion euros (Rs 7,600 crore) more in India.

Dec 27, 2017

Whoa! Volkswagen Polo GTI now on sale in India with Rs 10 lakh discount?

Reports say some Volkswagen dealers are now selling Polo GTI for Rs 16 lakh, ex-showroom.

Dec 26, 2017

Volkswagen Ameo Sport spied; special edition to kick-start VW's 2018 campaign

The cosmetic upgrades in the Volkswagen Ameo Sport are expected to be in line with the Polo GT Sport launched in April 2017.

Nov 28, 2017

Volkswagen Virtus (2017 Polo-based sedan) revealed; will it be launched in India?

The Virtus is based on the MQB platform and it will go on sale in the Brazilian market in January 2018.

Nov 17, 2017

As Chevrolet say goodbye to India, its Beat basks in glory as top exported car

Volkswagen, Ford and Nissan increased exports despite their sales in India are not overwhelming.

Oct 20, 2017