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Tesla beefs up India executive team with Porsche alumnus

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Tesla has added another member to its executive team for its electric car operation in India. Samir Jain, who previously worked for Porsche, will assume the position of “Lead Aftersales – Regional Service Manager – India,” according to his LinkedIn page. New Tesla India Hiring Alert*.

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Tesla India teams reassigned to other Asia-Pacific markets

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The Tesla India team was reassigned to Asia-Pacific (APAC) and other markets. The team in India includes Sami Jain, who previously worked for Porsche on the legacy automaker’s electrification effort. Most of Tesla’s employees in India were tasked to focus on the company’s efforts in Dubai and other Middle-East markets.

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Volkswagen looking for partners in India to expand operations

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Read more Volkswagen’s Taigun compact SUV is its flagship model in India and is among its best-sellers besides the compact sedan Virtus. (HT HT Auto/Sabyasachi Dasgupta) German auto giant Volkswagen is looking to tie up with local car manufacturers in India to expand its operations in the country. lakh units delivered.

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Tesla’s next Gigafactory location unknown, but all signs point toward India

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While there have been rumors of deep talks in Spain , numerous meetings with French government officials, and heavy speculation regarding a relationship with Canada, Indonesia, and South Korea, it is becoming overwhelmingly clear that all signs are pointing toward India, a location where Tesla has mulled a factory for several years.

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Porsche sells 320,221 cars in 2023, Cayenne is best-selling product | Autocar Professional

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Porsche has announced total sales of 320,221 cars over the past 12 months. Even in times of global economic uncertainty, our brand remains desirable and exclusive,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. We will continue to optimise this harmonious market distribution.”

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‘We intend to grow at 25-27% and double our India business’ | Autocar Professional

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With increased cash flows into the manufacturing sector, and condusive policies like the PLI scheme, India stands a strong chance to be one among the leading manufacturing hubs, says Sridhar Dharmarajan, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Hexagon India. I strongly believe we are heading in that direction.

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Tesla readies Model 3 for India testing and potential sale by end of 2021

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Tesla is reportedly ready to send Model 3 units to India in preparation for testing phases in the country, according to local reports. Tesla India. For years, Tesla has teased the possibility of entering the Indian automotive market. Musk told a Twitter follower that 2021 was the year Tesla would finally enter the market.

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