Volkswagen Group's Future Plans: Sub-4M SUV, EVs & EU Export Strategy | Piyush Arora I Autocar

At the SIAM Annual Convention, Autocar Professional catches up with Piyush Arora, MD & CEO of Volkswagen Group in India, to unpack the group's future strategy across Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi. In this conversation, Piyush Arora shares insights on navigating festive season demand, managing supply chain pressures, and driving aggressive localization in India. He dives deep into Skoda’s sub-4-meter strategy with the Kylaq, Volkswagen’s upcoming sub-4M SUV, global multi-powertrain platforms (EV, Hybrids, Alternate Fuels) and how the potential India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could open doors to export Indian-made cars to Europe. Key Timestamps: 00:00 - Festive Season Demand & Industry Outlook 01:10 - Managing Raw Material Costs & Inflation Pressures 02:15 - Localization: Kylaq, Upcoming VW Sub-4M SUV & Future Platforms 03:40 - Multi-Powertrain Future: EVs, Hybrids, CNG & Diesel 04:50 - Make in India for the World: EU FTA & Global Exports 06:10 - Brand Strategies: Audi, Skoda & VW Product Roadmap 07:30 - India Market Share Target & Segment Expansion