The first sights of the all-new Beetle have been released by Volkswagen through its official images. The new bug is set to be part of the glamorous ramp of the German manufacturer at the LA motor show scheduled for next month. The cabriolet bears a soft-top roof with the folding time of ten seconds to flatter down completely. The bug had a prominent issue on the roof being not folding down to the fullest an ...

Volkswagen exploiting the MQB platform with introduction of different concepts on various segments. The attention on compact SUVs growing of late, to deal with it, the German volume producer look set to roll out the first production of Polo based small crossover in 2014. Elsewhere, it will target the market seekers for Mini Countryman and the electric car from Nissan, the Juke, Peugeot 208 and Ford EcoSport ...

Volkswagen, Europe’s leading car manufacturer today announced the appointment of Mr. Arvind Saxena as the Managing Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars in India. Mr. Saxena will be based out of Mumbai and will be heading the Volkswagen Brand with responsibility for Sales, After Sales and Marketing. Commenting on his appointment Mr. Arvind Saxena, Managing Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars said “I am very ...

Volkswagen announces the winner of first ever car audition in India for Saif Ali Khan’s movie Go Goa Gone. Volkswagen, Europe's leading car manufacturer announced, Mr. Neelabh Khandelwal owner of Volkswagen Polo as the winner of„ My Car Superstar contest?. Based out of Pune, his Polo has been chosen by the star cast and the director of the movie. Earlier this year, Volkswagen had announced the first ever ca ...

Volkswagen has launched the compact, efficient and powerful 1.4 TSI engine in the Jetta for the Indian market. The German car maker has gone against the rising petrol prices and launched the Jetta Petrol which is fuel efficient yet a powerful sedan. Furthermore, Volkswagen has ensured that this carline is an absolute value for money for every petrol customer with its Trendline priced at Rs. 13.60 lakhs, ex ...

Volkswagen is all set to launch the Jetta petrol in the Indian market. The Jetta is currently available only with a 2.0 Tdi diesel engine. The company almost after a year has decided to launch the Jetta petrol as there are few takes for petrol cars in India, thanks largely to the steep petrol prices. The Jetta Petrol has been caught testing numerous times in the past. The Jetta is powered by a 1.4 TSi turbo ...

With the Maharashtra government discontinuing VAT benefits the decision has made the auto makers quite upset. German car maker now plans to look at alternative locations for future investments in India. Till date, the Volkswagen Group has invested Rs 3,800 crore at the Chakan plant (near Pune) in India, with another Rs 2,000 crore in the pipeline. However, expansion is currently on hold, following the in th ...

Volkswagen will finalisethe introduction of the new small car UP! for the Indian market by end of 2012. The Up! will be priced below the Polo hatchback which is currently the cheapest car in the VW stable. India will get the 5 door variant of the UP! and will be customised to meet the Indian standards. "We are currently working on the feasibility to launch the UP! in the Indian market. I would like to take ...

Volkswagen comes with yet another innovative marketing initiative. This time the car company has tied up Bollywood where it allows of the customer to drive their favourite car along with some actors and also get featured in the song. Be it the Beetle, the Polo or the Jetta, Volkswagen cars and movies have always had a strong bond. Extending this association here in India Volkswagen is hosting the very first ...

Volkswagen will launch a petrol variant of the Jetta sedan in the Indian market. The new Jetta was initially launched with a diesel engine option only. The Jetta will now get a 1.4-litre TSI petrol motor which will develop a decent power of 120 hp and 200Nm of Torque. The Skoda Laura on the other hand is powered by a 1.8 TSi which is the one of the competitors of the Jetta. Seems like Volkswagen want to foc ...

Volkswagen is all set to bring in its latest IPL Editions of the Polo and the Vento. Following the successful introduction of the Vento IPL Edition last year as per the Brand’s action model strategy for the market, the new season will see the IPL Editions on selected variants of both the Polo and the Vento. These variants will be available to customers at no additional cost whilst sporting additional featur ...

As the excitement for the Indian Premiere League (IPL) season 5 starts to build, Volkswagen is all set to bring in its latest IPL Editions of the Polo and the Vento. Following the successful introduction of the Vento IPL Edition last year as per the Brand’s action model strategy for the market, the new season will see the IPL Editions on selected variants of both the Polo and the Vento. These variants will ...

The Polo and the Vento has now become even more attractive to the Indian customers with the introduction of the unique Mobility Solution from Volkswagen Finance.  For the very first time in India the Polo and the Vento customer can enjoy the benefit of Iow EMI, comprehensive risk coverage, three years maintenance package and two years extended warranty – all under the Mobility Solution package which can be ...

One of the most successful carlines from the Volkswagen Brand – the Vento Diesel Variant will now be available in the Comfortline trim level besides the already existing Trendline and Highline trim levels for Indian customers. The Vento Diesel Comfortline is on sale at all Volkswagen dealerships at Rs. 8.56 lakhs ex-showroom Maharashtra and Rs.8.74 lakhs at all other showrooms across India. The Vento Diesel ...

The Volkswagen brand sold 6,529 vehicles in the month of February 2012.The favourite carlines were the Polo and the Vento which sold over 6,000 units in the month of February 2012. Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board & Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said “The year has started on a positive note for the industry and we look forward for a positive growth this year.” V ...