Klaus Zellmer says India is Škoda's "second leg", as brand posts 96% growth and record sales.

The locally assembled i5 long-wheelbase variant is expected to challenge Mercedes-Benz and Tesla in India’s fastest-growing luxury segment.

The wheelbase has increased by 108mm, which gives second-row occupants a lot more knee room and a longer seat cushion.

The segment is among the most crowded in the Indian market, populated by strong-selling rivals and, notably, dominated in recent years by Volkswagen's own sister brand.

Thomas Schäfer, CEO Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, described the potential move as a trade-off between shared cost and shared reward.

The FTA is being viewed as one more tool the brand can use to make its India range feel closer to its full global portfolio.

The decision is tied to Volkswagen's broader need to prioritise investment across multiple drivetrain options for India.

Volkswagen is not short of technical options for India but is instead working through which combination — CNG, ethanol, hybrid, or a mix — makes the most business sense.

The Korean carmaker has released the first images of its premium three-row SUV, as production begins at its Anantapur plant.

Decathlon Sports India has expanded its Rockrider Explore series with three new locally-manufactured mountain bikes.