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Tata Motors steps up its global CV ambition with Iveco

Tata Motors steps up its global CV ambition with Iveco

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Tata Motors is set to acquire Italy's Iveco Group, a strategic move aimed at propelling the Indian automaker into the top four global commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers, with projected annual revenues of $35 billion-$40 billion within five years.

General Motors' plans for India

General Motors' plans for India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

General Motors' Saturn Aura won the 'Car of the Year' at the North American International Auto Show this year.

TVS Motor overtakes Hero, Honda in total two-wheeler sales for June

TVS Motor overtakes Hero, Honda in total two-wheeler sales for June

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

TVS Motor Company has emerged as India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer by total sales volume in June 2026, surpassing long-standing leaders Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, primarily driven by its strong international business performance.

General Motors revving up India plans

General Motors revving up India plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

General Motors is on an India overdrive. A mini car, a small car and an SUV

The Insurance Add-On Every Car Owner Needs This Monsoon

The Insurance Add-On Every Car Owner Needs This Monsoon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Protect your vehicle from the unpredictable monsoon season by understanding essential motor insurance add-ons like Engine Protect and Zero Depreciation, crucial for covering damages from floods, waterlogging, and preventing costly out-of-pocket expenses.

Gujarat Floods: Insurers anticipate Rs 5,000 crore in claims, primarily for property damage

Gujarat Floods: Insurers anticipate Rs 5,000 crore in claims, primarily for property damage

Rediff.com5 days ago

Insurers are bracing for claims worth nearly 5,000 crore from the recent floods in Gujarat, predominantly for property losses, though they do not foresee an increase in premiums within the competitive property insurance market.

General Motors bondholders clear bankruptcy plan

General Motors bondholders clear bankruptcy plan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Bondholders would initially get a 10 per cent stake, along with warrants for 15 per cent. Citing people familiar with the matter, the newspaper said, 'Bondholders with slightly more than 50 per cent of GM's $27.2 billion in bond debt agreed to support the plan.' GM had offered the bondholders the opportunity to take a larger stake in the company after they had overwhelmingly rejected a previous exchange offer.

300 General Motors workers detained

300 General Motors workers detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The company has about 1,500 workers on its roll while 400 odd workers have been on strike since March 16 to press for their various demands.

General Motors launches engine made in India

General Motors launches engine made in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

US auto major General Motors on Thursday launched its locally-developed engine in India.

General Motors to launch mini car

General Motors to launch mini car

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Auto major General Motors India is harbouring definite plans to launch a mini car that would be competitively priced and would aim to get a market share of 10 per cent, a top official of the company said on Saturday.

New General Motors to acquire Indian operations

New General Motors to acquire Indian operations

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Beleaguered General Motors on Tuesday said it will acquire its strongest operations, including the Indian business, once the company steers itself out of bankruptcy.

'The Next Chairman Does Not Need To Build Tata'

'The Next Chairman Does Not Need To Build Tata'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'... that work is done. The task is to reallocate what has been built, with the courage of a founder and the discipline of an owner.'

HM, General Motors in pact

HM, General Motors in pact

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Hindustan Motors, owned by C K Birla group, has concluded an arrangement to supply engine and gearbox to General Motors' sports utility vehicles, which are yet to hit the Indian roads.

Why General Motors went bankrupt

Why General Motors went bankrupt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

General Motors Corp will file for bankruptcy on Monday, forcing the 100-year-old iconic car major which has been one of the most visible symbols of American capitalism and economic might into uncharted waters of nationalisation or government ownership.

Ensure every road has encroachment-free pedestrian space: SC to Centre

Ensure every road has encroachment-free pedestrian space: SC to Centre

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to ensure all roads have properly demarcated, encroachment-free spaces for pedestrians, emphasising that the right to walk on a footpath is a fundamental right.

How EVTOLs Can Revolutionise India's Medical Logistics

How EVTOLs Can Revolutionise India's Medical Logistics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed an initial pact to conduct a joint feasibility study on using electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for medical air logistics in India. This collaboration aims to address severe traffic congestion in major Indian cities, which poses challenges for time-critical medical transport, by developing last-mile emergency medical solutions.

How to fix General Motors

How to fix General Motors

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

General Motors launches diesel version of Beat

General Motors launches diesel version of Beat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Till now, the company was selling the Beat in petrol and liquefied petroleum gas variants.

India's EV Ambitions: MHI Boosts Incentives, Tackles Financing & Manufacturing Hurdles

India's EV Ambitions: MHI Boosts Incentives, Tackles Financing & Manufacturing Hurdles

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) anticipates disbursing approximately 4,700 crore in incentives under the automotive PLI scheme in FY27, more than double the previous two years, while also exploring financing mechanisms for electric buses and trucks and promoting domestic manufacturing of critical EV components.

General Motors unveils Opel Vectra

General Motors unveils Opel Vectra

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

General Motors India on Thursday unveiled its new mid-size sedan Opel Vectra in the premium car segment with ex-showroom price of Rs 15.99 lakh (Rs 1.59 million) in Delhi and Rs 16.9 lakh (Rs 1.69 million) in Mumbai.

A leaner General Motors plans future path

A leaner General Motors plans future path

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Aiming to bolster its sagging auto sales and ultimately getting into the black, General Motors is set to emerge leaner and cost-competitive through drastic restructuring, according to the firm's bankruptcy filing.

Before Buying A Gadget On EMI, Read This

Before Buying A Gadget On EMI, Read This

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Don't judge an expensive gadget only by its EMI cost; also consider how many years it will remain useful after you've finished paying for it.

Motown turns boom town in July, PV sales see 34.3% growth

Motown turns boom town in July, PV sales see 34.3% growth

Rediff.com1 days ago

With passenger vehicles (PVs), two-wheelers and three-wheelers registering double-digit growth, manufacturers raise production as the industry enters the festival season.

General Motors looking for stake in Fiat

General Motors looking for stake in Fiat

Rediff.com7 May 2009

'Four years after paying $2 billion to extricate itself from a partnership with Fiat, General Motors is seeking a stake in the Italian automaker in exchange for its Latin American and European operations,' The New York Times reported. It said GM is eager to cede control of its money-losing Opel unit in Germany. 'But Fiat has also expressed interest in GM's other European operations as well as its historically profitable Latin American business,' the report noted.

Budget impact: Tata Motors, General Motors to slash prices

Budget impact: Tata Motors, General Motors to slash prices

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Auto makers Tata Motors and General Motors India on Monday announced they will cut prices of their products after Finance Minister P Chidambaram decided to reduce excise on automobiles in the interim Budget 2014-15.

General Motors plans fresh investments in India

General Motors plans fresh investments in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Automotive giant General Motors will make fresh investments in India to expand its Opel product line with a few models lined up for release this year.

'Chandra Has Taken Right Professional Decision At the Right Time'

'Chandra Has Taken Right Professional Decision At the Right Time'

Rediff.com2 days ago

While the latest trigger for him stepping down could be the uncertainty around his renewal as a director at the AGM, which is otherwise a routine matter, Chandra may have been contemplating quitting for some time now because of the overall turbulence with the principal shareholder on the leadership issue.

What Went Wrong At Tata Sons After Ratan Tata?

What Went Wrong At Tata Sons After Ratan Tata?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Chandrasekaran's exit is more than a change of chairman. It represents the breakdown of the informal consensus that governed the Tata system under Ratan Tata.

General Motors, Chrysler reopen merger talks

General Motors, Chrysler reopen merger talks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC have reopened merger talks, as Chrysler owner Cerberus Capital Management LP has signalled its willingness to give away part of its ownership in the auto maker, a media report said today, citing people familiar with the goings-on.

Jolt to Vijay as HC says no to govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

Jolt to Vijay as HC says no to govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench has set aside a government order providing jobs to relatives of those who died in a stampede at Karur last year, citing violations of constitutional rights and existing compassionate appointment rules. The court highlighted that such appointments overlook others on waiting lists and could open "floodgates" for similar demands.

General Motors increases stake in Indian arm to 93%

General Motors increases stake in Indian arm to 93%

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The company has purchased 43 per cent stake from its Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation Group for an undisclosed sum.

F1's surprise move! Bahrain GP heads to Malaysia

F1's surprise move! Bahrain GP heads to Malaysia

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Malaysia's Sepang circuit will host the rescheduled 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia' on October 4, Formula One announced, stepping in after the original April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the Iran war and Middle East situation.

'We are targeting a combined ratio of around 107% in FY27,': SBI General CEO

'We are targeting a combined ratio of around 107% in FY27,': SBI General CEO

Rediff.com4 May 2026

SBI General Insurance aims to achieve a 10 per cent market share among private and standalone health insurers within approximately five years, up from its current 7.17 per cent, said Naveen Chandra Jha, managing director and chief executive officer, SBI General Insurance.

Skyroot's Success Changes India's Space Future

Skyroot's Success Changes India's Space Future

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

'The Indian private space sector is no longer a high-risk bet; it is a highly bankable, globally competitive asset class capable of easing the global small satellite launch bottleneck.'

General Motors finds a buyer for Hummer brand

General Motors finds a buyer for Hummer brand

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

The announcement comes a day after the iconic car maker filed for bankruptcy protection, being bogged down by huge losses and plunging sales in recent months. Without revealing the identity of the buyer, General Motors said it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with a buyer for Hummer, its premium off-road brand.

General Motors to launch MUV soon

General Motors to launch MUV soon

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

General Motors expects to double sales

General Motors expects to double sales

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

General Motors India expects to double sales of its vehicles to touch 16,000 units by December this year, Aditya Vij, the company's managing director, said in Bangalore on Wednesday.

General Motors India launches Chevrolet Optra

General Motors India launches Chevrolet Optra

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

General Motors India on Monday launched a new premium mid-size car - Chevrolet Optra - as part of the aggressive plans to grow its sales over five-fold to about 50,000 units in the next three years.

General Motors launches new Chevrolet Sail sedan and hatchback

General Motors launches new Chevrolet Sail sedan and hatchback

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Orice ranges between Rs 4.41 and Rs 7.64 lakh.