News for 'General Motors India'

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy; to cease manufacturing ops on Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

In spite of straddling the market with multiple competitively priced models, GM was pushed to the fringes by the rivals from Japan and Korea.

Chevrolet Optra Platinum @ Rs 824,000

Chevrolet Optra Platinum @ Rs 824,000

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

General Motors India on Thursday launched a special 'Platinum' edition of its luxury sedan Chevrolet Optra priced at Rs 824,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

GM to double production by March

GM to double production by March

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

General Motors India would double its production capacity to 60,000 units per annum by March this year, a senior company official said on Thursday.

New Opel Corsa @ Rs 447,468

New Opel Corsa @ Rs 447,468

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

General Motors India on Wednesday launched the new look Opel Corsa and said the company was working on new programmes to introduce more special editions of its cars in 2005 to boost sales.

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Why Subianto Is The R-Day Chief Guest

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

India is trying hard to erase Indonesia's wariness about New Delhi, building security cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. If Indonesia decides to buy the Brahmos missile, it would further strengthen relations between the world's most populous nation and the most populous Islamic country.

Rupee crash: What will cost more

Rupee crash: What will cost more

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

As the rupee continues its freefall against the dollar, cars, TVs, washing machines and other home appliances are set to cost more with companies set to hike prices to offset impact on their margins.

GM sales surge 74% in April

GM sales surge 74% in April

Rediff.com4 May 2004

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.

8 things you must know about motor insurance

8 things you must know about motor insurance

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Neeraj Prakash, MD, Shriram General Insurance, explains how new measures proposed in the Motor Vehicles Act can smoothen the lives of the insured and insurer and how the government plans to make more vehicles owners buy insurance.

GM launches the new Optra

GM launches the new Optra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Aditya Vij, President and Managing Director, General Motors India, launched a special edition of Chevrolet Optra in New Delhi.

Related-party transactions: Rs 2.68 trn awaits shareholder nod this week

Related-party transactions: Rs 2.68 trn awaits shareholder nod this week

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Shareholders of industry giants Adani Enterprises, Reliance Industries, and Tata Motors - the latter two are part of the Sensex - will decide on combined related-party transactions of more than Rs 2.68 trillion proposed for this financial year and later. Related-party transactions for BSE 500 companies touched at least a six-year high of Rs 42.1 trillion in FY23, the Capitaline data shows. The Rs 42.1 trillion includes related-party transactions both at balance-sheet and profit-and-loss levels.

Foreign companies' interest in India fades, shows data

Foreign companies' interest in India fades, shows data

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

George Acland from Great Britain ran a coffee plantation in Sri Lanka and set up India's first jute mill in 1855. He raised capital and imported the machinery for the mill on the banks of the Hooghly in West Bengal. His company wasn't a great success, but his pioneering work paved the way for India to dominate the jute industry.

Chevrolet to launch Captiva soon

Chevrolet to launch Captiva soon

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Chevrolet's India strategy for 2007 doesn't end with the Spark.

GM to up Halol capacity by 33%

GM to up Halol capacity by 33%

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

GM cuts spare parts prices

GM cuts spare parts prices

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

General Motors India on Thursday cut prices of critical spare parts of two of its best selling models Chevrolet Optra and Tavera by as much as 26 to 52 per cent.

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

The US-based auto maker told the government an internal probe had revealed the company had violated testing targets

Ford drops plan to manufacture EVs in India; opts out of PLI scheme

Ford drops plan to manufacture EVs in India; opts out of PLI scheme

Rediff.com13 May 2022

American automaker Ford on Thursday said that it had withdrawn plans to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in India and it won't invest in the country under the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. "After careful review, we have decided to no longer pursue EV manufacturing for exports from any of the Indian plants. "We remain grateful to the government for approving our proposal under the PLI and for being supportive while we continued our exploration. "Ford India's previously announced business restructuring continues as planned, including exploring other alternatives for our manufacturing facilities.

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Hyundai Motor India will raise prices of its entire product portfolio in the range of Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000 from Jan 2015.

GM launches Chevrolet Tavera

GM launches Chevrolet Tavera

Rediff.com19 May 2004

General Motors India on Wednesday announced the launch of its new vehicle Chevrolet Tavera, a new generation premium multi-utility vehicle.

GM to launch iconic Cadillac in India in 2 years

GM to launch iconic Cadillac in India in 2 years

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Riding high on the Indian success story of its Chevrolet brand, multi-national auto major General Motors is looking at launching its premium and iconic Cadillac in the country in the next two years, a top company official said.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

GM launches Chevrolet Optra 1.8 Max

GM launches Chevrolet Optra 1.8 Max

Rediff.com5 May 2004

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.

GM hikes Forester price

GM hikes Forester price

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

Insurance amendment bill may be introduced in Budget session

Insurance amendment bill may be introduced in Budget session

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The government is likely to introduce a bill seeking amendments to the Insurance Act, 1938, during the upcoming Budget session to achieve 'Insurance for All by 2047'. Some of the provisions, which could be part of the amendment bill, include composite license, differential capital, reduction in solvency norms, issuing captive license, change in investment regulations, one-time registration for intermediaries and allowing insurers to distribute other financial products, sources said.

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Top Carmakers Post Double-Digit Export Growth With Maruti At The Wheel

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022.

You can soon drive a Hummer

You can soon drive a Hummer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Automatic Optra to hit roads in Oct

Automatic Optra to hit roads in Oct

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Buoyed by the encouraging response to its premium mid-size car Chevrolet Optra, General Motors India is launching an automatic transmission variant of the vehicle by early next month, sources said.

New scheme for Chevrolet Optra buyers

New scheme for Chevrolet Optra buyers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

General Motors India on Monday announced a loyalty scheme for its customers under which it will offer a bonus of Rs 20,000 on purchase of the Chevrolet Optra NY edition.

Slowdown? These auto firms are betting big on India

Slowdown? These auto firms are betting big on India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Global auto companies are investing huge money to build infrastructure in the country despite the slowdown.

GMI unveiles Chevrolet Forester with Rs 1.55 mn pr

GMI unveiles Chevrolet Forester with Rs 1.55 mn pr

Rediff.com3 Mar 2003

General Motors India on Monday unveiled Sports Utility Vehicle Chevrolet Forester and said it would invest Rs 1600 crore (Rs 16 billion) in the next two years to upgrade its facility here.

GMI to launch Chevrolet Tavera in 2004

GMI to launch Chevrolet Tavera in 2004

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

General Motors India on Monday said it would launch Chevrolet Tavera in the second quarter of 2004 to take on competition from multi-purpose vehicles like Scorpio and Qualis.

New look Optra @ Rs 7.5 lakh

New look Optra @ Rs 7.5 lakh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

The four other variants of the Optra are priced at Rs 810,460 for the 1.6 LS; Rs 877,548 for the 1.8 LS; Rs 1,022,252 for the 1.8 LT; and Rs 1,084,188 for the 1.8 LT (AT) model with an automatic transmission.

GM plans 50,000 cars by 2005

GM plans 50,000 cars by 2005

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

General Motors India is expanding its manufacturing capacity to produce 50,000 vehicles by 2005.

The all new Chevrolet Sail will soon be in India

The all new Chevrolet Sail will soon be in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The new hatchback will likely be powered with either 1.2 litre or 1.4 litre petrol engine.

GM plans price war with Optra

GM plans price war with Optra

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

GM launches Corsa Royale

GM launches Corsa Royale

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

General Motors India on Monday launched a limited edition of its mid-size car 'Corsa Royale' in a bid to create product excitement and increase sales.