Skoda takes responsibility for VW Group’s TSI gasoline engines

As Volkswagen Group increases its focus on battery-electric cars, the automaker has given its Skoda brand responsibility for the future development of the group’s EA 211 series internal combustion engines.

The engines will power 50 model lines across seven VW Group brands, including VW, Audi and Cupra.

Skoda is typically handed group responsibility for older automotive technologies or those focused on cost-conscious emerging markets. For example, the brand is in charge of…