Volkswagen opens new R&D facility in Pune
- Published | 21 January 2019
The investment of Rs 2000 crore into R&D center in Pune by Skoda Auto –led Volkswagen group will push India as new auto manufacturing hub in the world which will also drive the India SUV Market over the forecast timeline.
India: Skoda Auto-led Volkswagen Group India opened a new research and development facility in Pune as part of the group’s ‘India 2.0’ plan that calls for a Rs 2,000-crore investment into R&D which will in helping enhance the local content in the cars to be sold in the world’s fastest-expanding major economy. This R&D center is part of the German auto major’s Rs7,900 Crore investment plan in India to develop new generation vehicles under Volkswagen and Skoda brand names. The objective of this center is to capture 5% combined market share in one of the world’s fastest-growing automobile markets. This technology center would be developing vehicles under provision to targeting customers in subcontinent. At the technology center in Pune, Indian engineers would be responsible for project management, electronics, infotainment, body design, interior, chassis, and complete vehicle. Christian Strube - member of the board for technical development, Skoda Auto said, “By opening the technology centre, we underline our determination to make the INDIA 2.0 project a success. India has excellent universities and highly qualified staff; this state-of-the-art facility will help us to unlock that huge potential – especially with regard to design and development.

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