The Latest Breaking News from Klaus Zellmer

JSW wants Volkswagen to bear $1.4 billion India tax bill in JV deal

In a push for collaboration, JSW Group is insisting that Volkswagen AG take on a significant tax liability that is still unresolved in India. While an initial agreement has been made, fundamental issues remain to be addressed prior to finalizing their partnership. Volkswagen is keen on tapping into India’s growing…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

New electric Volkswagen ID. Polo wins its first award as EVs dominate German Car of the Year

BMW, Skoda, Renault, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Geely, Xpeng and Hyundai electric cars all win, with the Porsche 911 Turbo the only non-EV winner

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Volvo Already Has A New CEO, Just Two Years After Bringing Back Its Old One

Klaus Zellmer will take over from Håkan Samuelsson in 2027, keeping Volvo Cars’ current strategy and leadership structure in place during the transition.

Motor1 · Sep 22

Is India the new China? Skoda’s CEO says it could be far more than just a huge car sales market

In an exclusive conversation with The Independent, Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer says India could become a crucial base for selling, making and exporting cars around the world

The Independent UK · Jul 17

China is bringing back buttons – and it’s time the rest of the car industry did, too

DRIVESMART: China has ordered car makers to bring back physical buttons for 19 safety-critical functions – and even VW admits it got carried away with “spaceship” interiors. Steve Fowler explores the return of the button, in his latest DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Skoda boss says AI is today’s “Model T moment” for the car business

Exclusive: Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer says artificial intelligence is already changing the way cars are designed, sold and used, with voice control set to turn your car into a “companion” rather than just a machine

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Indian-built Škoda Kylaq’s European launch ‘very much on the table’, says boss

Exclusive - Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer reveals bringing the Kylaq to Europe as a cut-price SUV is a possibility

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Skoda Vision O shows the way forward for an all-electric Octavia

Sexy new estate will go into production with the same shape and same front and rear look, says boss

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

Skoda reveals (slightly) more of new electric Octavia Estate concept

Thinly disguised Vision O concept previews next generation all-electric Skoda Octavia Estate

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Skoda’s CEO reveals all on electric cars, petrol cars and sporty Skodas

Klaus Zellmer runs one of Europe's favourite car brands, Skoda.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025