Skoda Auto India posts record sales growth of 43% in June, 2010

Skoda Auto India, a fully owned subsidiary of SkodaAuto a.s., Czech Republic and one of the most promising automobile companies in India, today announced a sales growth of 43% for the month of June 2010 over the same period last year. Skoda Auto India’s total sales for June 2010 stood at 1638 units against 1145 Skoda Auto India sales for the first half of 2010 (Jan-June’10) stood at an impressive 68% growth as compared to the same period last year. The company sold a total of 9814 units from January to June 2010 as against 5840 units for the same period last year. All the Skoda models have improved in their market share as compared to last year. Skoda Superb has been outperforming the D segment with almost 30% market share and has maintained the No. 1 position since its market introduction.




Skoda Auto’s sales growth has been indicating an upward trend from the very beginning Speaking on the achievement Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales and
Marketing, Skoda Auto India said “Our commitment to quality and superior technology has enabled consumers to see value in our offering and that is evident from the growth figures for the first half of 2010. We are delighted to see this growth and extremely positive about continuing this growth trend. At Skoda Auto, we are constantly engaging with our customers and looking to enhance their experience through after sales and customer care".

For Skoda enthusiast in the interiors of India, SkodaAuto has initiated a month long “Fabia Float Campaign”. A float displaying Skoda Fabia and a test drive car will
travel across the interiors of various states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat and Punjab. This makes the Skoda Fabia freely available for potential customers in these states for a test drive in their own streets.

Internationally, Skoda Auto is one of the fastest growing automobile companies worldwide. The car maker has a strong presence in Central & Western Europe; it is also extremely successful in emerging markets like China and India.

Source:- Skoda Auto India posts record sales growth of 43% in June, 2010 - New Cars

Skoda planning to get “more affordable” in India

Skoda is known for its premium models in India. Even the small car, Fabia, from Skoda costs above Rs. 5 Lacs. India is a cost sensitive market and Skoda India seems to have realized this fact, as sources suggest that the company plans to get into a “little more affordable mode” particularly to target the Indian customers. Skoda India is looking forward to see an escalation in its sales volumes this year and for this the company is going to launch a car smaller than Fabia for the Indian buyers.

Thomas Kuehl, Head, Sales and Marketing, Skoda India, commented that Skoda India has always been known for its class and premium style. He added that this year the company is expecting to generate more sales volumes in India. The new small car is speculated to be based on the platform of VW Up! The car would not only be targeted towards the Indian market but would also be sold in the European markets. The car would be powered by a 1.0TDI diesel engine and a sub 1.0L petrol engine.

Although there are no official announcements on the price range of the car, but it is assumed to be shelved in the bracket of Rs. 3-4 lakh. The production of the car would be carried at the Chakan plant of the Volkswagen Group.

Source:- Skoda planning to get “more affordable” in India - New Cars

SkodaAuto India honoured with a “Silver Safety Award”

Mumbai, June 15th, 2010: SkodaAuto India, a fully owned subsidiary of SkodaAuto a.s., Czech Republic (Volkswagen Group), was honoured with “Silver Safety Award” by Mr. Kamleshwar Sharan – President of “Greentech Foundation” at Goa. The award acknowledged SkodaAuto’s consistent and distinguished efforts in automobile sector for the measures adopted in the area of Safety and Health.



SkodaAuto India participated along with 490 other contestants in three categories (Small, Medium & Large) Scale Industries from across the country for the Greentech Safety Award for the Year. After initial screening; selected 90 companies were given an opportunity to make presentation during Technical Discussion with the Greentech Award Panel Members.

Currently SkodaIndia has 3 models on sale in India – Skoda Superb, Skoda Laura and Skoda Fabia. Over the years all Skoda models have been honoured with ‘best car of the year’ award. This year, Skoda has been honoured with 10 established awards.

Source:- SkodaAuto India honoured with a “Silver Safety Award” - New Cars

Skoda India initiates its Pre-Monsoon Campaign

With the onset of Monsoons, Skoda Auto India has organized a ‘Pre-Monsoon Campaign’ at all their dealerships across India from 14th June to 30th June (All states except Tamil Nadu) and 14th August to 31st August (For Tamil Nadu). In line with Skoda Auto’s commitment to its customers, the Pre-Monsoon Campaign offers an enhanced customer experience. The campaign will offer a 30 point Check Up where the cars will undergo exclusive rain care related checks apart from cleaning of the plenum chamber, pollen filter, inspecting the tyre pressure and wheel alignment, brake pads, wiper functions, lights and many more.



The car will be examined thoroughly and made ready for the monsoon, so you can have safe & hassle free driving. Skoda customers can now have a safe and hassle free driving this monsoon as the Pre-Monsoon Check Up campaign will also educate the customers on some basic guidelines to drive in the rains. Currently SkodaIndia has 3 models on sale in India – Skoda Superb, Skoda Laura and Skoda Fabia. Over the years all Skoda models have been honored with ‘best car of the year’ award. This year, Skoda has been honored with 10 established awards.

Source:- Skoda India initiates its Pre-Monsoon Campaign - New Cars

Skoda Auto India reports record sales growth of 30% in May 2010

Skoda Auto India, a fully owned subsidiary of Skoda Auto a.s., Czech Republic and one of the most promising automobile companies in India, today announced a sales growth of 30% for the month of May 2010. Skoda Auto India’s total sales for May 2010 stood at 1381 units against 1062 units in May 2009. Skoda Auto India has registered a sales growth of 74% for the period of January to May 2010 as compared to the same period last year.



The company sold a total of 8176 units from January to May 2010 as against 4695 units for the same period last year. All the Skoda models including Superb, Laura, Octavia and Fabia have been setting benchmark in their respective segments.

Speaking on the achievement Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales and Marketing, SkodaAuto India said “Our success is a result of SkodaAuto’s commitment towards our customers to provide them with the latest technology, superior built-quality and comprehensive after sales services enhancing the ownership experience. In line with our commitment to customers SkodaAuto India inaugurated its 3S dealership in Trivandrum last week catering to the complete portfolio of customers needs – all under one roof.”

SkodaAuto India recently introduced the Superb 1.8 TSI Petrol in Manual Transmission and the Skoda Laura 2.0 TDI CR. The Superb 1.8 TSI (MT) offers the perfect combination of the powerful TSI engine and an efficient 6-Speed Manual Transmission which not only gives better fuel efficiency (ARAI: 13.14 km/lit) but also provides more choice to our customers. The Skoda Laura 2.0 TDI CR complies by the BS IV norms, having turbocharger with self aligning blades to ensure better performance and fuel efficiency.

Source:- Skoda Auto India reports record sales growth of 30% in May 2010 - New Cars

Skoda India inaugurates new Dealership in Trivandrum

Skoda Auto India, a fully owned subsidiary of SkodaAuto a.s., Czech Republic (Volkswagen Group), today inaugurated Marikar Engineers Sales, Service and Spares (3S) dealership in Trivandrum, Kerala. The 18,000 sq feet Marikar Engineers is specially designed to meet Skoda’s global standards in quality to bring unmatched sales and service to customers in Kerala.



Mr. Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales and Marketing, Skoda Auto India said: “It is a great delight to inaugurate the Marikar Engineers 3S dealership here in Trivandrum. Kerala it is a step ahead in our constant endeavour to provide global quality standards to our customers. Marikar Engineers commitment to quality and service will deeply strengthen our relationship with customers in the region.”

Mr Zulfiquar Marikar, Dealer Principal of Marikar Engineers, said: “Marikar Engineers is proud to be associated with Skoda Auto India, and are extremely grateful for their continuous support which helps us serve the customers of Kerala. We are absolutely committed to providing a premium buying experience and superior customer care.”

Marikar Engineers is Skoda Auto’s third dealership in Kerala. Headed by Mr Marikar it is equipped with state-of-the-art service and sales equipment to cater to the complete portfolio of customer’s needs - all under the one roof. The facility will be capable of servicing 26 cars per day and will serve as a key touch point for Skoda customers in the region.

Located at Chakai Bypass in Trivandrum, the launch of this 3S dealership is the latest chapter in Skoda Auto India’s commitment to expanding its dealer and customer support networks. With the inauguration of Marikar Engineers., SkodaAuto India increases its number of authorised dealerships to 67, covering 50 cities and towns in India, including three dealerships in Kerala.

Source:- Skoda India inaugurates new Dealership in Trivandrum - New Cars

Skoda initiates tweet-up session to promote Yeti

Skoda Auto India, a fully owned subsidiary of SkodaAuto a.s., Czech Republic (Volkswagen Group), today hosted a first ever Skoda Tweet up session - which saw online Bloggers, car enthusiasts, active tweeters and social networkers come together in an unusual online meets offline gathering to discuss about the nations most eagerly awaited SUV, the Skoda Yeti.

Yetival - the first ever tweet up session for automobile enthusiasts in the city provided an excellent opportunity for bloggers from various walks of life to meet each other offline. Skoda enthusiasts had more reason to smile as they explored SkodaAuto’s upcoming SUV Yeti displayed here at Arshia Motors, Connaught Circus. Ms. Megha Verma, Head of New Media, SkodaAuto India said “I am thrilled by the overwhelming response to the first Yetival; it reflects the nation’s growing excitement for our upcoming SUV Skoda Yeti. It gives me immense pleasure to bring our online friends together at this offline meet for a sneak preview of the Yeti.”

At this informal meet-up Skoda enthusiast and automobile aficionados got a first hand touch and feel of the soon to be launched Skoda Yeti. The event provided a great opportunity for all online car-enthusiasts to come together and discuss their favorite SUV Skoda Yeti. Earlier at the Auto Expo 2010 the Skoda Yeti had generated great amount of curiosity and it continues to have a huge fan following across India.

The Skoda Yeti would be touring across India where Skoda enthusiasts can get a first hand touch and feel of their favourite SUV. The Skoda Yeti has been an extremely popular SUV in the international automobile market, especially in Europe. It offers a unique combination of design, safety, functionality and comfort. The Yeti, smarter-looking and less bulky than the usual SUVs, combines smooth city driving with rugged off road capabilities. Its long suspension and high ground clearance makes it competent for rougher tracks. It is one of the most eagerly awaited mid size SUV to be launched in India later this year.

Source:- Skoda initiates tweet-up session to promote Yeti - New Cars

Skoda concludes the 5000 Smiles Celebration Offer

The 5,000 Smiles Celebration Offer, an special event organized by Torque Automotive (a 100% owned subsidiary of Skoda Auto), was concluded in a ceremony held at Marriot Hotel, where around 5000 satisfied customers of the company in Gujarat were present. The top officials of the company were present at the occasion include Principle Dealer of Torque Automotive Pvt. Ltd, Mr Kuren Amin, and senior general manager, Skoda Auto India, Mr Ashutosh Dixit.

The 1st lucky winner of the 5000 Smiles Celebration Offer, Mr Rohan Agarwal, was handed over the keys of a brand new Skoda Fabia by Mr Dixit at the ceremony. Besides a brand new Skoda Fabia, other worthy prizes that were given at the occasion include 10 passes for 12 months free insurance, 10 passes for 12 months free maintenance, and 10 passes for free accessories worth Rs 25,000 .

Torque Automotive Pvt. Ltd, sells a full series of Skoda cars in India including the compact hatchback Skoda Fabia, and luxury sedans like Skoda Superb, Laura and Octavia.

The company would like to thank all its loyal customers and Skoda Auto for their tremendous support, which has enabled it to build successful relationship with 5000 customers over the span of eight years, said Mr Amin. While congratulating to the winners Mr Dixit said that he would like to congratulate Torque Automotive Pvt. Ltd on achieving a milestone of 5,000 customers. It is a proud moment for both of the companies hope it continues in the further as well.

Source:- Skoda concludes the 5000 Smiles Celebration Offer - New Cars

YETIval - The Skoda Yeti Festival on 22nd May'2010

Skoda Auto is soon to introduce its latest member of the Skoda Family; The Skoda Yeti. The SUV is currently touring the country, before being officially launched. The company is organizing an official meet-up of Skoda enthusiasts and automobile aficionados to offer a sneak preview and a glimpse of what this world popular SUV Skoda Yeti would deliver.

The tweet-up would be held on 22nd May 2010 at Arshia Motors, Showroom No. 8, Atma Ram Mansion (Scindia House), Connaught Circus, New Delhi. Skoda Yeti has been an extremely popular SUV in the international automobile market, especially in Europe. There are huge expectations from the car, that would soon be launched in India. The industry is continuously chirping the hope that the car would be successful in winning hearts across India too.


The company officials seemed elated on the event in pipe and exclaimed that Skoda is delighted to share their fifth product line in the company's model range. Presently Skopda Yeti is touring India and this event would provide a sneak preview into what all this brilliant car has to offer. The even would be a great opportunity for all the car-enthusiasts to know everything they want to know about Skoda Yeti.

Skoda Auto has always been at helm of bringing great engineering to the roads of India. The company has an interesting portfolio of cars in India including Skoda Fabia(Hatchback), Skoda Octavia (Sedan), Skoda Laura (Sedan), Skoda Superb (Sedan) and Skoda Octavia (Wagon). With Skoda Yeti ready for launch, the company certainly has big reasons to cheer and celebrate.

Source:- YETIval - The Skoda Yeti Festival on 22nd May'2010 - New Cars

Skoda Superb, Laura, Fabia displayed at Auto Expo South

Skoda Auto India, a fully owned subsidiary of Skoda Auto A.S., Czech Republic and one of the most promising automobile companies in India, displayed their three popular cars at the Auto Expo in Hyderabad that took a kick-start today. The models at display are Skoda Laura, Skoda Superb and Skoda Fabia. The first two fall in the sedan segment while Fabia is contained in the hatchback category.




The Auto Expo is one of the its kind event to be held in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The government is looking forward to the event as a big opportunity of promotion and is keen on using varied marketing techniques for the same. The event was inaugurated by the honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Dr K Rosaiah being the First Auto Show South in Hyderabad on Friday, 14th May, 2010. The government is looking forward for the show to be an interactive platform for he stakeholders, customers and companies.


As the concept of a regional auto expo seems interesting and unique, the organisers are looking forward to organise more such events in other parts of the country as well. Auto makers are taking the opportunity to launch a foray of new products both in the two-wheeler and four-wheeler segments. Mr. Vishnu Mathur, Director General, SIAM said that the Southern region happens to be one of the most important markets in the country and the show is to facilitate larger regional exposure, display of latest products and offerings, technology transfer and will also provide opportunities to network with the automobile and related Industries.


Apart from Skoda India, other biggies at the sow include Toyota, Tata Motors, Honda Motorcycles, General Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Skoda, TVS Motors and Yamaha.

Source:- Skoda Superb, Laura, Fabia displayed at Auto Expo South - New Cars