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Thu 23 Dec 2010, 7:59 pm
Summary
Europe’s leading Automobile company joins IPL
Date: 23 December 2010
MEDIA RELEASE
BCCI-IPL tendered for the Official Partners’ Slots for the fourth and fifth seasons of the IPL.
Volkswagen, Europe’s leading Automobile company, has come on board as Official Partners for the fourth and fifth season of the IPL. It is the first German car brand to become official partners in the IPL.
“We are extremely happy to commence what will certainly be a fruitful association with Volkswagen. It is appropriate that two organizations that epitomize dynamism, enterprise and excellence have joined hands,” Chirayu Amin, Chairman, IPL, said.
Commenting on this association, Mr. Neeraj Garg, Member of Board & Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said “IPL stands for the people’s game in India and what better way to associate our brand which literally means ‘people’s car’. We look forward to a prosperous team play.”
Added Mr. Lutz Kothe, Head of Marketing & PR, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. “It is a great honour and huge pleasure to become part of the Indian Premier League. Being the official automotive partner will be an enormous asset as it will foster Volkswagen’s bond with India”.
Mr. N. Srinivasan
Hony. Secretary
BCCI



