Skoda Auto is the premium automobile manufacturers
in Europe. In Indian market, the company has already introduced 12
luxury models. Skoda Superb and Skoda Laura are the few to be named. The
cars of Skoda Auto are popularly known for their stylish looks and well
built exteriors. The company acquires approximately one-fourth of the
market share in India in luxury cars.
Quick Facts
| Location |
Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic |
| Year of Establishment |
1895 as Laurin & Klement (in India in 2001) |
| Registered & Head Office |
A-1/1, M.I.D.C
Five Star Industrial Area, Shendra
Aurangabad - 431 201
Tel.: +(91)-(240)-6631111/ 222/ 333
Fax: +(91)-(240)-6631299, 6631199 |
| Website |
www.skoda-auto.co.in |
| Global Website |
www.skoda-auto.com |
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Company Flashback
Skoda Auto is a part of the international
Volkswagen Group, one of the premium automobile manufacturers in Europe.
Skoda entered the Indian market in November 16, 2001. The company
invested in a plant at Shendra, outskirts of Aurangabad, the only
manufacturing facility of the company outside Europe. The brand Skoda
Auto is known for its stylish looks, well built exterior and its
constant endeavor to introduce modern technologies.
Till date Skoda Auto has introduced twelve luxury models in the Indian
market including Skoda Superb and Skoda Laura. In 2005, the company
achieved more than 25% market in the luxury segment. In the same year,
it had set up a network of 41 dealerships equipped with 35 facilities
spread across the country. The total sale was close to 27,000.
In 2006, Skoda Auto in India received awards like 'Most Technologically
Advanced Car' for Skoda Laura and 'Best Variant' for Skoda Superb Turbo
Diesel from CNBC-TV18 AUTOCAR AUTO. It also received 'Executive Car of
the Year' award from NDTV PROFIT CAR INDIA and 'Automotive Technology of
the Year' award from OVERDRIVE, both for Skoda Laura.
Skoda
Auto India Private Ltd.