Indian Cars, Bikes

GM India To Display Camaro At Auto Expo

Thursday, December 17, 2009

General Motors will display six production and concept vehicles at the Auto Expo next month including the soon to be launched Chevrolet Beat. Also on show will be the Volt hybrid and muscle car Camaro. Though none of them will be launched next year, visitors can have a peak of what GM is capable of.

Jaguar Backs Out Of Cadillac CTS-V Challenge

Friday, October 30, 2009

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GM chief Bob Lutz had challenged automotive journalists and private owners to find a stock production sports sedan that could outperform the CTS-V. The contest was set for 29th October at the Monticello Motor Club race track in New York and Jaguar accepted the challenge with the XFR. However they backed out last minute blaming the [...]

GM & Reva Join Hands To Make Electric Cars

Friday, September 25, 2009

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General Motors India is partnering with Bangalore-based Reva to develop and produce electric vehicles for the Indian market. The initiative by GM is in line with government objectives to reduce fossil fuel dependence. Both th companies have already started the feasibility study of GM’s vehicle platforms to produce electric cars and are expected to announce [...]

GM India Using Grande Punto In Aveo Ads

Sunday, June 21, 2009

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General Motors India is using a very unethical method of advertising its Aveo UVA. They are targeting the keyword “Fiat Grande Punto Car” in Google searches. This can not only bring down the already down reputation of GM in India but can also cause lots of trouble for the bankrupt car manufacturer. Fiat can sue [...]

GM India Launches Confidence Building Campaign

Thursday, June 4, 2009

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With the North American operations of car major General Motors (GM) filing for bankruptcy, its Indian subsidiary has been busy sending out messages that all is well. The company has posted some of its key representatives across 35 cities to handle fear or apprehension that the customers may have on the future of GM’s operations [...]

GM India & Future Generali Tie-Up

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Capitalizing on the popularity of its bestseller mini-car Chevrolet Spark, General Motors had entered into a tie-up with Future Generali (an insurance joint venture between the Future Group of India and Generali Group of Italy) as part of a joint campaign titled, Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Ja. Retail shoppers at Future Group outlets were [...]

Chevrolet Bags JD Power Awards For Quality

Thursday, April 16, 2009

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The Chevrolet Spark and the Aveo U-VA have won the top awards for quality in the India Automotive Initial Quality Study announced by J.D Power Asia Pacific 2008. The Chevrolet Spark and the Aveo U-VA were ranked the highest in their respective segments in this JD Power study, which is the industry benchmark for new [...]

GM Recalling 1.5 Million Vehicles

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

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General Motors is recalling 1.5 million vehicles due to risk of engine fires. There have been no reports of any fires or injuries but GM says it is taking a precautionary measure for consumers. Some of the recalled vehicles are no longer in production. The recall includes the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand [...]

GMI Launches Chevrolet OK

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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As we posted earlier about Chevrolet OK, General Motors India has launched the Chevrolet OK Cars program to buy and sell pre-owned cars. The Chevrolet OK network of outlets is being rolled out nationally in a phased manner and will also buy all popular brands of cars in exchange for the sale of new cars [...]

GM Puts Diesel Trucks On Hold

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

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General Motors Corp has indefinitely postponed offering a diesel engine version of its light-duty pickup trucks in 2010, citing the poor economic climate. GM had previously said a Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel engine would be offered in the automaker’s Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks next year.