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VW Seeks Local Indian Partner to Drive Scale and Share Investment Risks

By Uniquetimesorg August 19, 2026 0

Volkswagen (VW) Group expects to finalize a deal with a local Indian partner this year to accelerate its momentum in the world’s third-largest auto market. According to Klaus Zellmer, CEO of VW’s Skoda brand—which oversees the group’s strategy in India—having a partner with strong local roots will strengthen their position and help fund the next […]Continue Reading

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Volkswagen in Talks to Sell Stake in India Unit to JSW

By Uniquetimesorg July 21, 2026 0

Volkswagen AG is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell a stake in its India business to the JSW Group, according to a Bloomberg News report. The proposed investment would bring fresh capital into Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt and strengthen the company’s operations in the fast-growing Indian automobile market. The report said both companies are […]Continue Reading

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Volkswagen Offers Early Retirement to 2,300 Workers as India Operations Undergo Restructuring

By Uniquetimesorg December 11, 2025 0

Volkswagen Group has announced a voluntary early retirement scheme for 2,300 blue-collar workers across its two manufacturing plants in Maharashtra. The move, initiated at the request of worker unions, comes as the automaker looks to streamline operations and address challenges in expanding its market share in India, which remains around 2% even after two decades. […]Continue Reading

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India Rejects Volkswagen’s Plea to Quash $1.4 Billion Tax Demand

By Uniquetimesorg March 24, 2025 0

India’s government has urged a Mumbai court to reject Volkswagen’s request to quash a $1.4 billion tax bill, warning of “catastrophic consequences” if the automaker’s argument is accepted. The case, stemming from a 12-year review of Volkswagen’s imports, has raised concerns among foreign investors about prolonged investigations. Continue Reading

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Skoda Auto Eyes India for EV Expansion Amid Volkswagen’s Tax Dispute

By Uniquetimesorg March 15, 2025 0

Czech carmaker Skoda Auto is gearing up to manufacture electric vehicles in India, with plans to invest independently if its search for a local partner proves unsuccessful. CEO Klaus Zellmer emphasized India’s strategic importance, highlighting its potential as a key market for expansion beyond Europe. Skoda has already signed an initial agreement with the Maharashtra […]Continue Reading

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Beyond Cars: Volkswagen’s Unconventional Bestseller – Currywurst

By uniquetimes August 7, 2023 0

When we think of the global automotive giant Volkswagen, images of sleek cars and cutting-edge technology immediately come to mind. However, there’s an unexpected twist in their success story – their bestselling product isn’t a car; it’s currywurst, a savory sausage. In this blog, we delve into the fascinating tale behind Volkswagen’s unconventional Continue Reading

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Volkswagen Passat

By uniquetimes January 12, 2018 0

The Volkswagen Passat has always been the proper middle ground between the executive cars and the entry level sedans from luxury automakers. It offers the performance, the toys and the comfort, without the extravagance. It, then, is the perfect tool for the businessman, who doesn’t want to annoy his boss. Volkswagen took three long years […]Continue Reading

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Workers of Volkswagen

By uniquetimes February 20, 2014 0

Volkswagen’s top labor representative threatened on Wednesday to try to block further investments by the German carmaker in the southern United States if its workers there are not unionized.Workers at VW’s factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, last Friday voted against representation by the United Auto Workers union (UAW), rejecting efforts by VW representatives Continue Reading

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Polo GT TSI The Hot Hatch

By uniquetimes June 12, 2013 0

Most of us like to take a dash through the streets to have that  little extra doze of adrenaline. Volkswagen the  German automobile major now presents in India the Polo GT TSI. The  GT label is derived from the Italian phrase gran turismo and TSI is the name for turbo-charged petrol engines from Volkswagen with […]Continue Reading