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Did General Motors really manage to sell the most cars in 2011?
Reports suggest that General Motors have regained their title as the largest auto manufacturer in the world. During the year 2011, GM sold 9.03 million units. Exact figures are not all in as yet but it is a clear indication that GM has maintained their position in the auto sector.
Volkswagen sales were at 8.16 million units, an increase of 14.3% as compared to what Volkswagen sold during 2010 which...
General Motors expands business reach across Maharashtra
Determined to be accessible to a cross section of customers across length and breadth of Maharashtra, General Motors is increasing their dealership networks by leaps and bounds. General Motors have over 30 sales outlets and 28 service centers in Maharashtra, and 250 sales outlets and 250 service centers in the country.
The company has opened its second showroom in Pune's Senapati Bapat Road. Singh...
India, China and Russia to help GM reach targets
Developing countries such as India, China and Russia are expected to help General Motors to achieve over 80% of additional production by 2015. Speaking at the GM Global Business Conference, Ms. Diana Tremblay, Global Managing Chief of GM said that these countries should contribute to company's growth in the future.
This she said does not mean that the company was overlooking developed countries like...
GM India operations increasing with Chevrolet Beat diesel launch, and new Tavera relaunch
General Motors Company last month reported they will be sourcing auto parts from Sonalika Group. Over 600 diesel engines per month will be supplied to Chevrolet Tavera as the company is looking at possibility to increase its sales in Indian auto sector. Mr. Akshay Sangwan, Head of Corporate Planning and Strategy of Sonalika Group said that initially the company would be supplying 2 liter engines...
Chevrolet Colorado SUV for emerging markets in context to General Motors SUV platform for Indian auto market
The next gen Chevrolet Colorado compact/midsize pickup will soon go into mass production, but the focus here seems to be on a not so rugged-looking Colorado-based SUV spied when testing at the Death Valley. This variant of the global market truck does put to use strong-looking skid plates underneath, and a solid rear axle.
Keeping in mind that the Chevrolet Equinox is a modern day vehicle, the Colorado...
Chevrolet Spark wins 4th consecutive JD Power Award for Quality
At the 2010 JD Power Awards, Chevrolet Spark once again came out and stood apart as it one the Quality award at the event for the 4th consecutive year. Chevrolet also won 3 awards in the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the Indian auto industry at the event.
Chevrolet Spark won the Most Dependable Compact Car award as well as the Best Compact car in Initial...
Diesel car variants ruling the roost in Indian auto market
If you sit back and think logically about the continuous petrol price hikes in India, which seems to be a norm to boost inflationary trends, it obviously points to the fact that drivers want a way out. Since EV's aren't the next big thing, the obvious choice points to diesel engine variants. This justifies the ongoing trend wherein sales of diesel variants have received a boost in the arm, and it appears...
Sonic Aveo from General Motors may have Indian launch
GM India has certainly tweaked Indian auto market dynamics after launching winners, Beat, and Spark that sell in large volumes each month. However, the next car from the GM lineup, the Aveo U-VA didn't really meet expectations. The car didn't offer anything new to boast of, and was more or less repackaged with older technology with no modern design aesthetics. However, GM has taken corrective action...
Chevrolet Beat Diesel and Chevrolet electric car coming this June
Mr Karl Slym, MD, GM India has announced that their company is ready to launch the diesel version of one of the most popular hatchbacks in India, Beat by June this year. In a new development, Mr Karl also mentioned that their company will unveil all new electric vehicle in the same month. This new electric car, if launched in India, will be manufactured at GM's manufacturing unit in Talegaon near Pune.
When...
GM to manufacture electric car at Talegaon unit
Earlier today, in an announcement made by GM India, the manufacturer has decided to manufacturer an electric small car at their manufacturing facility in Talegaon near Pune. The electric small car from GM which is in question here will be unveiled next month in India for the first time.
Mr Karl Slym, MD and President, General Motors India stated, "We will be showcasing a electric mini-car in June....






















