Roland Folger

Mercedes expects govt support on taxation to boost production

Recently, the Union Cabinet approved promulgation of an ordinance to amend the GST compensation law to pave the way for increasing cess on mid and large sized cars.

Mercedes launches AMG GT R, GT Roadster in India

"Bringing the fastest cars from the fastest family in the world is proof of the increasing importance of India as a market and its potential for performance sports cars," Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO Roland Folger told reporters here.

GST: Carmakers express disappointment over cess hike on SUVs and Luxury cars

Mercedes-Benz can drive in BS VI models to India by 2018

The car maker has already sought help from various ministries, including Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has asked them to get in touch with oil and gas firms.

Mercedes launches AMG GLC 43 Coupe in India at Rs 74.8 lakh

"This new SUV Coupe is going to be a key addition to our 43 AMG line and will be instrumental in further popularising the 43 AMG range to a new customer base," Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Roland Folger told reporters here.

Mercedes Benz India reports record sales in June quarter

In January-June, the company sold record 7,171 units, a growth of 8.7 per cent over 6,597 units sold in the same period of last year.

Mercedes Benz India reports record sales for January-March quarter

The sales growth in January-March period this calendar year has been driven by the E-Class sedan and SUV portfolio led by GLC, Mercedes Benz India said.

Mercedes launches S Class Connoisseur's Edn priced up to Rs 1.32cr

The Connoisseur's Edition is available in both S 350d and S 400 variants priced at Rs 1.21 crore and Rs 1.32 crore, respectively (ex-showroom, Pune), Mercedes-Benz India said in a statement. While the S 350d is powered by a 3-litre V6 diesel engine, the S 400 has a 3-litre V6 petrol engine.f

Mercedes-Benz India MD: India is not comfortable cutting taxes on luxury goods

Speaking to Moneycontrol, Roland Folger, Managing Director, Chief Executive of Mercedes-Benz India explained that if taxes on luxury cars were to be cut by even 10 percent, then volumes would rise significantly thereby adding to tax revenue.

Mercedes India sales mark first drop in 5 years, BMW grows

Pune-based Mercedes-Benz clocked sales of 13,231 units in January-December 2016, a drop of 2 percent over 13,502 units sold in calendar 2015.

Mercedes to hike prices from January

"The rising inflation coupled with rising input costs and increasing forex rates have been exerting significant pressure on the bottom line," Mercedes Benz India said in a statement.

Mercedes hits currency recall speed bump, lowers sales target

The company, which sold 13,502 units last year, however, said it will be looking to grow double digits in 2017.

Mercedes launches two convertibles priced up to Rs 2.25 cr

Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Roland Folger said: "The introduction of C-Class and S-Class cabriolets in India is an illustration of our 'top of pyramid' strategy of bringing in the best of our products from the global portfolio for our distinguished Indian customers."

Mercedes opens parts warehouse, retail training academy in Pune

The parts warehouse, spread over 16,500 sq mt with a storing capacity of 44,000 parts will improve operational efficiency and enhance spare parts availability for end customers, resulting in higher customer satisfaction, the company said in a statement.

Mercedes launches petrol GLS 400 priced at Rs 82.90 lakh

The GLS 400 4MATIC petrol, powered by a V6 engine has been launched in just three months of the introduction of the diesel variant, underlining Mercedes-Benz India's strategy of introducing the best products from the global portfolio in the shortest possible time, the company said in a statement.