General Motors India on Tuesday reported a 74 per cent sales growth to 1,401 units in April 2004 over 805 units in the same month last year and said it would bring in more 'Chevrolet' models.
General Motors India on Wednesday launched a special edition version of premium mid-size car Chevrolet Optra to strengthen its position in the entry-level luxury segment.
General Motors India is expanding its manufacturing capacity to produce 50,000 vehicles by 2005.
The rate cut would mean actual gains for vehicle buyers only when banks pass on benefits.
General Motors vice-president P Balendran is less diplomatic and talks about a 'severe blow'.
There was no sale of premium sedan Kizashi during the month.
General Motors India Vice President P Balendran termed the decision as a positive move for the overall economy.
Already reeling under a demand slump, automobile manufacturers have expressed disappointment over the RBI's decision to hike short term lending rate saying it is likely to impact the interest rates on car and automobile loans further.
Maruti recorded 20 per cent jump in sales during November.
Exports in August were up 10.3 per cent to 12,472 units from 11,305 units in the same month of previous year.
During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.
Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper maintenance or making unwarranted changes to it are the primary reasons behind the spurt in cases of vehicle fires, which have claimed several lives in the recent past.
India Inc expects the RBI to cut interest rates by early next year.