Radical Skoda EV edges closer to production with Vision O prototype

The Skoda Vision O concept, unveiled at the Munich motor show earlier this year, has taken a further step towards reality with the debut of a fully functioning prototype. The electric estate remains some distance from showrooms, however, and senior Skoda executives say that any production version is at least five years away. Tipped to morph into a… Continue reading Radical Skoda EV edges closer to production with Vision O prototype

Volkswagen Introduces Voluntary Early Retirement for Indian Factory Workers: Reuters

Volkswagen Group is offering early retirement packages to all 2,300 workers at its two manufacturing facilities in India as part of a broader operational restructuring in the world’s third-largest automotive market, Reuters reported. The German automaker, which operates Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley brands in India, currently holds just 2% market share despite… Continue reading Volkswagen Introduces Voluntary Early Retirement for Indian Factory Workers: Reuters

New Kia Seltos inbound as “expressive” SUV to rival VW T-Roc

Kia has revealed the second-generation Seltos, and the big-selling SUV is planned to be sold in the UK and Europe for the first time next year. Not quite as long, wide or tall as the Sportage, and slightly larger than the Niro, the new Seltos has been positioned as an “expressive” alternative to its Sportage best-seller… Continue reading New Kia Seltos inbound as “expressive” SUV to rival VW T-Roc