News for 'General Motors'

GM's India exit: Dealers fear 15,000 job losses

GM's India exit: Dealers fear 15,000 job losses

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

As per the conditions set by General Motors, a dealer who does not accept its offer by July 15 would get only 50 per cent of the compensation amount being offered.

GM not to buy Daewoo assets

GM not to buy Daewoo assets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Car majors suspend manufacturing operations

Car majors suspend manufacturing operations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Hyundai Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have announced the suspension of manufacturing operations at their respective plants amid coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday, various automakers like Maruti Suzuki India, Honda Cars, Mahindra & Mahindra and Fiat announced a temporary halt in manufacturing operations at their respective facilities.

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Porsche teen's father, 5 others granted bail

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The case caused a national uproar after the Juvenile Justice Board member L N Danwade gave bail to the accused on very lenient terms, including writing a 300-word essay on road safety.

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Though one cannot paint the entire microcap basket with the same brush, investors need to be careful now as to what they're buying.'

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Motor insurance to be costlier from FY16

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The regulator has made it mandatory for insurers to have a minimum percentage of motor third-party business underwritten.

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.'

Falling rupee scares car makers; price hike likely

Falling rupee scares car makers; price hike likely

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Hit by the depreciating rupee, auto companies, including General Motors India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor, are mulling hike in prices to offset the rising cost of component imports.

'If You Want To Invest Directly, Ensure...'

'If You Want To Invest Directly, Ensure...'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...you evaluate three key factors before committing your money.'

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Who's the Greatest General of the 20th Century?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya.

Who owns the Chevrolet brand?

Who owns the Chevrolet brand?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Take the rediff business quiz and see how much you know about some of India's most popular cars

How to lower your motor insurance premium

How to lower your motor insurance premium

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Use no-claim bonus, online discounts or negotiate hard to get it reduced.

Chevrolet launches new version of Enjoy @ Rs 8.79 lakh

Chevrolet launches new version of Enjoy @ Rs 8.79 lakh

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The refreshed version comes with various features.

No small car from GM for India & more . . .

No small car from GM for India & more . . .

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

American car maker General Motors on Thursday said it has shelved plans to launch small car in India that was planned to take on Tata Motors' 'Nano', citing viability issues.

Tata Motors raises $300 million via debt securities

Tata Motors raises $300 million via debt securities

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The net proceeds of the fund raising will be used to repurchase certain equity shares issued to Tata Motors and for general corporate purpose.

GM aims big for India; plans 7-8 new car models

GM aims big for India; plans 7-8 new car models

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Car maker General Motors India is planning to launch up to eight new models over the next five-six years in the country as it looks to increase its share in the domestic auto market.

GM to launch BS IV version of Tavera by 2011

GM to launch BS IV version of Tavera by 2011

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

General Motors India would roll out its BS IV version of Sports Utility vehicle Tavera in the country by next year, a top company official said on Tuesday

No IPO plan from general insurance firms

No IPO plan from general insurance firms

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The proposal for listing public general insurers had come up in 2007.

Stock markets rebound; Sensex closes up 111 points

Stock markets rebound; Sensex closes up 111 points

Rediff.com13 May 2024

From the Sensex basket, Asian Paints, Sun Pharma, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Larsen & Toubro, ICICI Bank and Power Grid were the major gainers. Tata Motors dropped over 8 per cent despite reporting over three-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 17,528.59 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024. NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Titan, State Bank of India and Nestle were the other major laggards.

Swine flu: Auto majors issue travel advisories

Swine flu: Auto majors issue travel advisories

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Leading automakers such as Tata Motors, Skoda, Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Renault, General Motors and Bajaj have production facilities or offices in Pune, the epicentre of H1N1 virus, and other parts of Maharashtra. The swine flu has claimed 10 victims in Pune and scores have tested positive in the region.

GM India to consider fresh VRS applications at Halol unit

GM India to consider fresh VRS applications at Halol unit

Rediff.com4 May 2017

In 2015, the auto major had announced that it would cease production at the plant, a move that affected around 1,100 employees.

Maruti's Goal: Hybrid, Not EV, Cars

Maruti's Goal: Hybrid, Not EV, Cars

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'We are going to have hybrid cars, which, as far as I know, none of our competition is working on, and this includes ethanol.'

Tata Motors undertakes three-day block closure

Tata Motors undertakes three-day block closure

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Block closure in the Jamshedpur plant is the second in a fortnight.

GM to launch Chevrolet Cruze by Sept

GM to launch Chevrolet Cruze by Sept

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Karl Slym, president and managing director of General Motors India Private Limited, said the company would launch Chevrolet Cruze, its new offering in the Chevrolet Spark segment, by third quarter of its financial year ended December 2009. Slym added, "The car will be priced similar to Chevrolet Spark. As far as the minicar is concerned, we are not competing with Tata Motors' Nano, which is a different segment."

GM recalled 1.6 lakh vehicles due to emission issue: Govt

GM recalled 1.6 lakh vehicles due to emission issue: Govt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

It said the auto major has 'admitted' to certain 'lacunae' on its part in maintaining certain standards in the report submitted to the Road Ministry by a three-member panel.

How AI Is Transforming Auto Manufacturing

How AI Is Transforming Auto Manufacturing

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'From data on enquiries, we can build what we call a data lake or a data warehouse where data is classified into various cohorts and then we use AI and ML tools to predict demand down the line.'

GM India Feb sales down 4 per cent

GM India Feb sales down 4 per cent

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

General Motors India on Thursday posted 4.32 per cent decline in sales at 8,901 units in February. The company had sold 9,303 units in the same month of 2010, General Motors India said in a statement.

11 blunders to avoid at job interviews

11 blunders to avoid at job interviews

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Vikas Shirodkar, Vice-president, Human Resource Development, General Motors, India spells out the blunders you must avoid during a job interview.

Be Warned: Restarting Stalled Vehicle In Flooded Area Magnifies Damage

Be Warned: Restarting Stalled Vehicle In Flooded Area Magnifies Damage

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'Exit the car and call for your vehicle to be towed.'

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

Large order book, EV demand drive auto parts maker Sona BLW growth

Large order book, EV demand drive auto parts maker Sona BLW growth

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Auto parts maker Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona) reported strong revenue in the fourth quarter of financial year 2023-24 (Q4FY24) as demand for electric vehicles expands. The company reported a 19 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in sales to beat street estimates. Sales were powered by a 34 per cent growth in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment and a good show in the differential gear segment.

New diesel variant of Chevrolet Beat by June

New diesel variant of Chevrolet Beat by June

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

"Beat with a one-litre diesel engine will also be coming in June this year," General Motors India Vice-President P Balendran said after unveiling the LPG variant of the compact car here.

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.

GM India to increase diesel car portfolio

GM India to increase diesel car portfolio

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

General Motors India is looking to enhance its range of diesel-driven cars as demand for the variant increases due to the price difference with petrol.

Chevrolet-Beat with new SMARTECH engine soon

Chevrolet-Beat with new SMARTECH engine soon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Talking to reporters after the launch of 'SMARTECH' engine, General Motors India president and managing director Karl Slym said diesel version of the vechile was also be out later this year.

Piaggio, GM talks on engine supply fall through

Piaggio, GM talks on engine supply fall through

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Talks between Piaggio Vehicles, the Indian subsidiary of Piaggio & C.s.p.a of Italy, and General Motors for engine sourcing fell through.

GM engine plant to be operational by Nov

GM engine plant to be operational by Nov

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

This is GM's first flexi engine plant where both petrol and diesel small car engines would be manufactured together, General Motors India, vice president, P Balendran, told reporters in Kochi.

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.