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SkodaAuto India bags 7 auto awards
India Blooms News Service
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IBNS) SkodaAuto India, a fully owned subsidiary of SkodaAuto a.s., Czech Republic, has been presented two ‘Golden Steering Wheel Awards 2010’, two ‘ET Zigwheels Awards 2009’ and one award each from ‘The Business Standard Motoring Awards 2010’, ‘NDTV Car & Bike Awards 2010’ and ‘Overdrive - CNBC TV18 Awards 2010’.
Skoda’s flagship product -new Skoda Superb -brought home the ‘Best Sedan of the Year award’ at Auto Bild India Golden Steering Wheel Awards 2010. The Superb has been awarded as the ‘Best Fun to Drive Car of the Year’ as well as the “Executive Sedan of the Year’ by ET Zigwheels Awards 2009.
At the Business Standard Motoring Awards 2010, the all new Skoda Superb has been honoured as the “BS Motoring Executive Car of the Year 2010’. Superb has also been adjudged as the “Entry Premium Car of the Year”.
The new Skoda Laura successfully continued its perfect 10/10 drive with accolades at the prestigious Overdrive - CNBC TV18 Awards 2010 as the ‘Midsize Car of the Year’ and at the Auto Bild India Golden Steering Wheel Awards 2010 as the ‘Best Variant of the Year’.
Delighted with the awards, Reinhard Fleger, Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing, Skoda Auto said, “We are proud and privileged to have received these prestigious awards for both our sedans, the new Skoda Laura and the all new Skoda Superb. It is a great beginning of the new year for all of us.”
Adding on the achievements, Thomas Kuehl, Board Member, Sales and Marketing, SkodaAuto India said: “It is an extreme proud moment for us as all Skoda Products introduced to the Indian market have been adjudged as winning models in their respective segments. This year, the all new Skoda Superb and new Skoda Laura have received an overwhelming response not only from our esteemed customers but also from media across the world.
“Since the launch of these two models last year, Skoda Auto India’s sales have surpassed our expectations. We are delighted to receive these prestigious awards and would like to thank our customers and channel partners who have supported and shown trust in our brand and products.”
Skoda has been operating in India since November 2001 as a subsidiary of SkodaAuto a. s. Czech Republic (Volkswagen Group), one of the fastest growing car manufacturers in Europe. It has set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shendra near Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
SkodaAuto India has 4 models on sale in India – Skoda Superb, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Laura and Skoda Fabia.
Skoda Auto India has a network of 65 dealerships across the country and has sold over 80,000 units since November 2001. |
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