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    Indian Kalamkari craftsmanship is very similar to the Czech bohemian glass industry tradition: Oliver Stefani

    Oliver Stefani, Head of Design, Skoda, tells us about designing the VISION IN, what inspires him and how ‘Family Resemblance’ is vital for all their cars

    Oliver Stefani, Head of Design, Skoda, is the man of the moment. He tells us about designing the VISION IN, incorporating Indian Kalmkari design into the concept car, how boat and ship designs inspire him, and why strong colours will rule Skoda cars  TOS: How long has it taken you to design VISION IN from the start to showcasing it here…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
    04
    Feb
    2020
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    India 2.0 is a fresh start for India: Zac Hollis

    Zac Hollis, Director, Sales, Service & Marketing, Skoda Auto India, talks about challenging the traditional diesel buyer to look at petrol technology, Indian customer preferences, and their second coming

    Zac Hollis, Director, Sales, Service & Marketing, Skoda Auto India, tells us about how India 2.0 will deliver new cars to the streets of India, how like Europe, the share of diesel cars in india will also subside, as well as how the new products will be developed in India.  TOS: How are things looking in…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
    04
    Feb
    2020
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    The car is becoming more of a mobile phone on wheels: Gurpratap Boparai

    In conversation with Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited

    At Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Media Night, organised in New Delhi, where Skoda displayed its VISION IN, a stunning concept for India, TURN OF SPEED, caught up with Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited where he spoke about a growing nation's demand for better solutions, their Engineering Design Center, in Pune, and…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
    04
    Feb
    2020