VW Beetle corners 300 bookings and still counting

Expensive hatchbacks have always been a subject of debate and now VW's Beetle has managed to clock 300 bookings with a waiting period of 2-3 months. With a two-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, 115 HP output and six speed automatic transmission, the car comes at a price of Rs 20.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The car is brought into the country from Mexico as a completely built unit (CBU) attracting a duty over of over 100 per cent.

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UK-based EcoCa to challenge Nano in India

When the Rs. 1 lakh common man was announced by Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto was quick to follow by announcing an ultra-low-cost-car (ULC) – both addressed to the bottom-of-the-pyramid and the car aspirants.
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VW Beetle for Mumbai launch on December 4, 2009

German auto major, Volkswagen AG, which has just launched an integrated 360 degree communication campaign using print, electronic, digital and out-of-home media for the first time in India, is all set to launch its Beetle model in Mumbai on 4th December’09.

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Beetle slated for India roll-out by early-December

At a time when its sales are slumping in mature markets like United States and Europe, the Indian arm of the Volkswagen Group has lined up a slew of launches for the Indian market and is pulling out all stops to enhance its sales and service network across the length and breadth of the country.

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