Leadership Transition At Škoda Auto Volkswagen India With Focus On The Local Talent
Monday, 05 May 2025: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) today announced a key leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Ashish Gupta as Brand Director of Škoda India, effective 1st May 2025. Mr. Ashish Gupta, currently Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, takes over from Mr. Petr Janeba, who concludes his successful tenure in India […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Accelerates Global Expansion with Record Exports in 2024
Mumbai, 1st April 2025: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has been recognized as the “Top Exporter 2023-2024” by the Mumbai Port Authority. This prestigious accolade celebrates SAVWIPL’s remarkable contribution to India’s export landscape and its pioneering legacy of exporting made-in-India cars to the world for over 20 years. Aligned with the Government of India’s […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India achieves the milestone of manufacturing 500,000 engines locally
Pune, March 17, 2025: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) raises the bar further in manufacturing by producing 500,000 units of locally-manufactured engines at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune. This reflects the Group’s manufacturing capabilities and commitment to the ‘Make in India’ initiative while supplying powertrain solutions to domestic and global markets. The […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Receives Multiple Awards For “Excellence At Workplace”
Wednesday, 06 February 2025: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has once again been recognised for its exceptional workplace culture. For the second consecutive year, the Group has secured the prestigious “Top Employer” certification and a spot among the “Best Companies to Work For in Asia” (please insert awarding body name). Further solidifying its reputation, […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India debuts in Bharat NCAP rating, receives full 5-star Safety rating for Kylaq
Pune, 15 January 2025: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India proudly announces that Škoda Kylaq, the Group’s first vehicle, participated in Bharat NCAP testing and has achieved a full 5-star rating for both adult and child occupants. Bharat NCAP rating is the prestigious domestic new car safety assessment program initiated by the Indian Government to ensure safety […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Enhances Aftersales Infrastructure For The Customers
Chakan, December 18, 2024: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) firmly believes in customer centricity. To enhance customer experience, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has doubled its regional distribution centre (RDC) footprint across India to an impressive 52000 sqm over the last decade. A standout example of this commitment is the recent addition […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India begins production of Škoda Kylaq
Chakan, 13 December 2024: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) announced the Start of Production (SoP) of the Škoda Kylaq at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. This milestone marks the Group’s commitment to innovation, localization, and customer-centric offerings. Reflecting SAVWIPL’s focus on the “Make in India” initiative, Škoda Kylaq is engineered and manufactured […]
SAVWIPL reinforces commitment to ecological restoration; plants over 700,000 trees across Maharashtra
Pune, October 22, 2024: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has achieved a major milestone by planting over 700,000 trees in different parts of Maharashtra, highlighting the Group’s commitment to ecological restoration. This includes the Group’s recent initiative of planting 100,000th tree at the Green Future Park near its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (CSN) car manufacturing […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Plays a Vital Role In Ethical Sourcing Of Indian Coffee
Pune, September 30, 2024: In an innovative move towards sustainable development and community empowerment, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) is supporting Škoda Auto a.s. “Curiosity Fuel’ initiative by connecting with Indian coffee planters. This unique project endorses the nation’s ‘Make-in-India’ initiative by enabling Indian coffee to reach European markets directly. Empowering family-owned coffee farms in […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Student Car Project reimagines a Pickup Truck Concept
Pune, 24 September 2024: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) is committed to government’s ‘Skill India’ initiative through its Student Car Project. This year, the Mechatronics students have created an innovative Pickup Truck by merging a Volkswagen Taigun SUV and Volkswagen Virtus sedan. The project was developed in various phases, from car concept finalisation […]