January 4, 2023Cars / News

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Had A Great 2022

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL), which comprises Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini brands, had a record-breaking 2022. The company retailed 1,01,270 units in the domestic market, while the exports counter stood at 33,397. Compared to 2021, sales went up 86 per cent for SAVWIPL, and in December 2022, group sales surpassed the five-digit mark. The boost mainly came from the heavily-localised SUVs and sedans from Volkswagen and Skoda, all underpinned by the MQB-A0-IN platform. As a result, Skoda Auto India recorded its highest-ever sales volume with a growth of 125 per cent, whereas the Volkswagen India brand grew by 58 per cent – its highest in the last five years. In 2022, SAVWIPL had 20+ model launches across its five brands. Courtesy of those, the luxury brands – Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini – posted double-digit growth over 2021.

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April 26, 2024

Third Coachbuilt Bentley Debuts On May 7

Bentley Motors will unveil its third coachbuilt model for the modern era on May 7, 2024. Of course, Mulliner’s expertise has been employed here because, unlike the Bentaygas and Continentals, this new model will be limited to just 16 units. That means it follows the sold-out Batur and Bacalar beauties. And yes, the iconic W12, “in its most potent iteration”, will be on duty here, making the upcoming limited-run Brit among the last Bentleys to use this engine before it is shelved for good.

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April 26, 2024

Nico Hülkenberg named Audi’s first F1 driver for 2026 but starts racing from 2025

2026 marks a landmark year in the history of Formula1. Apart from the introduction of monumental changes to the race car regulations, 2026 will witness German carmaker Audi’s entry to motorsport’s most elite race. And as early as mid-2024, the Audi Factory team has announced the signing of its first driver – Nico Hülkenberg. The German racer with over 200 F1 races under his belt is one of the most experienced drivers in the sport and now signs a multi-year contract with Sauber. While Hülkenberg will appear in Audi factory team colours in 2026, he will be driving for Sauber as early as 2025, thereby making a return to F1 next year post a multi-year hiatus and accompany the transformation to the factory team. Nico Hülkenberg commented: “The prospect of competing for Audi is something very special. When a German manufacturer enters Formula 1 with such determination, it’s a unique opportunity. To represent the factory team of such a car brand with a power unit made in Germany is a great honor for me.”