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Out of the first entrants from the German auto biggie Volkswagen, stable in India were the Passat and Jetta which are always counted in the elite and top-class models size-wise and quality wise. Though, now couple of years down the line, their much required face lifted versions have now begun tip toeing in India. It started with Volkswagen Passat which for the first time featured its patented Bluemotion technologies in India.
Now that the Indian roads are already having pleasure of running Passat on it, the German auto manufacturer comes with another strategic move by bringing its latest international version of Jetta sedan for its Indian customers. It will be an entire treat for car lovers and an eye capturing visual to see as besides its 90 mm longer frame boasts of some top of the line characteristics and technological advancement in its class.
It includes the leather seat upholstery, a leather package for all interior functions like hand brake, steering wheel, lever, gear etc. Continue Reading »
As the domestic of auto market is on a downhill sliding position due to extensive fuel hikes and increase in the interest rates of the banks, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki have decided to cut its production as the auto industry brace up for single digit sales growth rate this economy.
However, car producers are hoping positively for a sales growth due to new launches, including MSI’s Swift, Volkswagen’s Jetta, Honda’s Jazz and Brio and newly launched General Motor’s Beat, diesel version.
A Tata spokesperson said, “Our production is exactly as per demand. We keep in mind the need to keep inventories at both the company and dealers’ end in balance.”
He further added, “If there is a requirement for adjustment in production, the company does it. At the moment there is a slowdown in demand.” Continue Reading »
Before we get you to the actual story, let’s put you across a fact.
Acquisitions, mergers and collaborations are the sharpest weapons in any kind of business. Its gives the bidder an opportunity to zoom out in to the line of the business territories of the other partner, thus reaping benefits.
The same kind of strategies mentioned above is up on the mind of the German auto major, Volkswagen to work in tandem with the class in its own territory, Maruti Suzuki.
Yes, Volkswagen is open to jointly develop products with Maruti Suzuki India operations as part of its efforts to achieve synergy with Suzuki Motors Corporation, globally. Continue Reading »
We had been reporting about how the budding Indian car market has become a complete hunting ground for players of different attributes and also how auto companies have started to manufacture their vehicles in India itself, cutting their costs.
Following the same root, there is fresh news that is sure to further strengthen the above said thing to a new level that Volkswagen has decided to manufacture its highly ambitious model, Vento at their Chakan plant near Pune. Continue Reading »