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VW & Skoda merge into Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.

Volkswagen Group companies including Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (VWIPL), Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. (NSC) and Skoda Auto India Pvt. Ltd. (SAIPL) have merged into a single entity. The new company is called Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL).

SAVWIPL will be based in Pune and will be headed by Mr. Gurpratap Boparai. The merger is part of the VW Group's India 2.0 project and aims to combine the technical and managerial expertise of the three entities, while also working towards increasing efficiency.

According to the VW Group, brands like Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini will retain their distinctive identities and dealer network.

 
 
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