Start of 2012 on a winning note by Volkswagen Group India

Volkswagen Group India continued its stellar performance and won 28 awards at 7 recently held Auto Awards ceremonies. Audi won 15 awards this year out of which Audi A8 grabbed 6 awards and Skoda won 4 awards for the new Rapid. Volkswagen won 9 awards of which 6 were bagged by the Volkswagen Jetta. On winning the awards, Dr. John Chacko, Volkswagen Group Chief Representative India and President and Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited said, “I am pleased that the Volkswagen Group has won prestigious awards for our offerings in 2011. The excellent sales figures coupled with the awards reiterates that we are moving ahead in the right direction. Volkswagen Group cars have won awards this year across categories which have significantly helped to reach out to newer and varied segment of customers. These awards validate the fact that it’s not only the customers but also the industry experts who appreciate Volkswagen Group cars.”

Maik Stephan, Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Sales India Private Limited said, “2011 has been an enriching year for us. Along with achieving best sales figures, I am happy that we were able to excite our customers with newer exciting products offerings in 2011. Our marketing efforts have also been appreciated by the industry experts. We have won awards on the marketing front with the Best Integrated Campaign of the Year for the Audi A8 L and the Best Automobile Ad of the Year for the Volkswagen Jetta 'Flyboy'. These awards reinforce our commitment to innovate and excel.” On receiving the awards, Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India said: “2011 has been Audi’s most successful year in terms of sales which surpassed our expectations. The Audi A8 L, R8 Spyder, Audi A7 Sportback and the business luxury limousine - Audi A6, contributed greatly to making 2011 the strongest year in terms of sales in India.

And now the awards won by these models not only impressively demonstrate their success in India but also reiterate our philosophy of thinking ahead of the curve as well as our ability to bring innovative and progressive products to India. I thank our customers for their continued support and appreciation.” Thomas Kuehl, Director and Board Member, Sales and Marketing, Skoda Auto India said, “I am happy that our latest offering, the Skoda Rapid, has won many accolades and is considered as one the best family cars available in the market. The Rapid will drive Skoda’s strategy in India and we are confident that with these accolades, it is already a great start to 2012.” Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board and Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd: “Despite the unstable market situation we have continued to invest in the market by way of introducing new products, expanding our dealer footprint, refreshing our existing line up with our action models and enhancing our brand image. These awards are the realization of our efforts and we are truly delighted by the acknowledgement for the Volkswagen Jetta and the Volkswagen Passat.”Automobile News