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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Skoda Auto crosses major milestone, rolls out 500,000th car in India
Skoda Kylaq is the latest launch from the brand. It goes up against sub-compact SUVs like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO. Check Offers Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has announced a key manufacturing milestone with the rollout of its 500,000th car produced in India. This significant achievement comes over two decades after the Czech carmaker began its local production journey in 2001 with the Octavia model at its Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad) plant. The half-a-million mark reflects not just growing customer demand but also Škoda Auto Volkswagen India's steady integration of global manufacturing standards with Indian operations. Production is currently carried out across two major facilities in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, with roughly 70 per cent of the vehicles assembled in Pune. Škoda's journey in India has been marked by the introduction of several key models, ranging from early favourites like the Octavia and Laura to more recent offerings such as the Kushaq and Slavia. These vehicles have catered to a wide spectrum of Indian buyers and have contributed to Škoda's expansion into a more accessible and locally relevant portfolio. Watch: Skoda Kylaq review | Practical, no-nonsense 'baby Kushaq' | Should you buy the Nexon, Brezza rival? Beyond serving the domestic market, Škoda's Indian manufacturing is also playing an increasingly important role in its international strategy. Components and parts manufactured in India are now being used to assemble cars in Vietnam, including models like the Kushaq and Slavia. This development aligns with India's broader objective of becoming a global manufacturing hub under the "Make in India" initiative. According to Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto's Board Member for Production and Logistics, this milestone is not only about the volume but about building a responsive, scalable ecosystem that supports international quality benchmarks. He noted the importance of combining global processes with Indian engineering talent to meet evolving market demands. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India CEO and Managing Director Piyush Arora emphasized the emotional significance of the achievement, viewing the 500,000 units as not just products but meaningful customer connections. He highlighted the company's ongoing efforts to deliver vehicles with a focus on quality, safety, and engineering precision. Also Read : Skoda Octavia RS spotted in India for the first time. Here's when it will arrive This milestone also comes at a symbolic time, as Škoda Auto marks its 130th anniversary globally and its 25th year in India. Earlier in 2025, the company recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in March, delivering 7,422 units—further underscoring the brand's momentum in the Indian automotive landscape.Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has announced a key manufacturing milestone with the rollout of its 500,000th car produced in India. This significant achievement comes over two decades after the Czech carmaker began its local production journey in 2001 with the Octavia model at its Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad) plant. The half-a-million mark reflects not just growing customer demand but also Škoda Auto Volkswagen India's steady integration of global manufacturing standards with Indian operations. Production is currently carried out across two major facilities in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, with roughly 70% of the vehicles assembled in Pune. Škoda's journey in India has been marked by the introduction of several key models, ranging from early favourites like the Octavia and Laura to more recent offerings such as the Kushaq and Slavia. These vehicles have catered to a wide spectrum of Indian buyers and have contributed to Škoda's expansion into a more accessible and locally relevant portfolio. Also Read : Confident of Kushaq sales bouncing back in 1-2 months: New Skoda boss. Facelift coming soon Beyond serving the domestic market, Škoda's Indian manufacturing is also playing an increasingly important role in its international strategy. Components and parts manufactured in India are now being used to assemble cars in Vietnam, including models like the Kushaq and Slavia. This development aligns with India's broader objective of becoming a global manufacturing hub under the "Make in India" initiative. According to Andreas Dick, Škoda Auto's Board Member for Production and Logistics, this milestone is not only about the volume but about building a responsive, scalable ecosystem that supports international quality benchmarks. He noted the importance of combining global processes with Indian engineering talent to meet evolving market demands. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India CEO and Managing Director Piyush Arora emphasized the emotional significance of the achievement, viewing the 500,000 units as not just products but meaningful customer connections. He highlighted the company's ongoing efforts to deliver vehicles with a focus on quality, safety, and engineering precision. This milestone also comes at a symbolic time, as Škoda Auto marks its 130th anniversary globally and its 25th year in India. Earlier in 2025, the company recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in March, delivering 7,422 units—further underscoring the brand's momentum in the Indian automotive landscape. 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NDTV
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Hits 5 Lakh Production Mark
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has announced that the brand has manufactured 5,00,000 vehicles to date across its two manufacturing facilities in India. This marks a significant milestone for the brand. Specifically, the number is divided among two manufacturing plants in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad). Of this, 70 percent vehicles were manufactured in Pune, and the remaining 30 percent rolled out of the latter. Skoda commenced its manufacturing in India in 2001 with the launch of the Octavia model from its facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Since that time, the company has broadened its lineup to include vehicles such as the Laura, Superb, Kodiaq, Kushaq, Slavia, and the newly released Kylaq, which is described as the brand's first sub-4-meter car. Also Read: Land Rover's Darkest Defender Gets 626 HP- Still Not Enough To Beat Urus SE? The manufacturing operations in India now cater to both local and global markets. Parts and components produced in India are being sent to Skoda's newly opened manufacturing plant in Vietnam, where the Kushaq and Slavia models will be assembled for the Vietnamese market. Commenting on the milestone, Andreas Dick, Skoda Auto a.s. Board Member for Production and Logistics said, "Reaching the milestone of 500,000 cars produced in India is a proud testament to our strategic vision of unwavering commitment to India and operational excellence. By nurturing local engineering talent and embedding global manufacturing processes, we've built an ecosystem that is agile, scalable, and responsive to a dynamically changing environment that meets the highest international standards. This achievement reflects the synergy between world-class innovation and India's growing industrial prowess." Piyush Arora, CEO & Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, "It is not just about manufacturing 500,000 cars, but building and nurturing 500,000 connections. Every car that rolls out of our production lines shares the DNA of European engineering with unmatched quality, crafted with precision; delivering supreme comfort, safety, technology and driving dynamics. This achievement belongs as much to our customers as it does to our employees. Because what we're manufacturing here isn't just mobility, it's a belief in what India can make for domestic as well as international markets. India plays a pivotal role in the Group's growth strategy.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Skoda Auto India crosses 5 lakh car production milestone
Skoda Auto on Friday said it has surpassed the production milestone of 5 lakh units of vehicles in India, reflecting the contribution of the country's capabilities to the company's global strategy. Since the first Octavia rolled out of the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar plant in 2001, Skoda's journey in India has evolved from selling models such as the Octavia, Laura, Superb and Kodiaq to newer, domestically developed vehicles like the Kushaq, Slavia, and the sub-four-metre SUV Kylaq. Skoda India market India now plays a dual role for Skoda — as a key domestic market and a strategic export hub. Components produced here are being assembled at the company's new manufacturing facility in Vietnam, which will domestically produce the Kushaq and Slavia for Southeast Asian markets. 'Reaching 500,000 cars is a proud moment and testament to our strategic vision for India,' said Andreas Dick, board member for production and logistics, Skoda Auto. CEO and MD of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Piyush Arora, added that every vehicle embodies European engineering fused with Indian craftsmanship. Around 70 per cent of the production has come from the Pune facility, with the remainder from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Skoda also recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in India in March 2025 at 7,422 units.
India Today
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Skoda crosses 5 lakh production milestone in India with rollout of the Kylaq
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has achieved a landmark manufacturing milestone, rolling out the 500,000th Skoda car from its Indian production lines, which is a Kylaq. This achievement, combining outputs from the VW Group's manufacturing plants in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad), reaffirms India's pivotal role in Skoda's global growth Skoda began its India operations with the first Octavia in 2001, the brand has evolved into a key player in the country's premium automotive space. Iconic models like the Octavia, Laura, Superb, and Kodiaq have paved the way for newer entrants such as the Kushaq, Slavia, and the recently introduced sub-4-metre SUV, Kylaq. This journey reflects Skoda's ability to resonate with evolving Indian customer preferences while staying true to its roots in European the milestone of 500,000 cars produced in India is a proud testament to our strategic vision of unwavering commitment to India and operational excellence. By nurturing local engineering talent and embedding global manufacturing processes, we've built an ecosystem that is agile, scalable, and responsive to a dynamically changing environment that meets the highest international standards. This achievement reflects the synergy between world-class innovation and India's growing industrial prowess," said Andreas Dick, Skoda Auto a.s. Board Member for Production and Logistics. Significantly, Skoda's Indian production network is also contributing to the brand's global ambitions. The Group has begun assembling India-manufactured parts and components at its newly launched plant in Vietnam, where models like the Kushaq and Slavia will now be produced locally for Southeast Asian markets. This initiative reinforces India's emergence as a key export and manufacturing hub in line with the Government of India's 'Make in India, for the World' Arora, CEO and MD, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, "It is not just about manufacturing 500,000 cars, but building and nurturing 500,000 connections. Every car that rolls out of our production lines, shares DNA of European engineering with unmatched quality, crafted with precision; delivering supreme comfort, safety, technology and driving dynamics. This achievement belongs as much to our customers as it does to our employees. Because what we're manufacturing here isn't just mobility, it's a belief in what India can make for domestic as well as international markets. India plays a pivotal role in the Group's growth strategy. I am glad to mention that we achieve this manufacturing milestone in the same year as Skoda Auto celebrates 130 years of legacy globally and 25 years of presence in India."Approximately 70% of the milestone 500,000 Skoda vehicles were produced at the Pune facility, with the remaining at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. The achievement comes as Skoda Auto globally celebrates 130 years of automotive excellence and 25 years of operations in this year, Skoda also recorded its best-ever monthly sales, delivering 7,422 vehicles in March 2025. The company attributes this success to a blend of world-class engineering, a dedicated workforce, and the unwavering trust of Indian to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
