News for 'General Motors'

Motor insurance: Maharashtra tops in share, Gujarat in growth

Motor insurance: Maharashtra tops in share, Gujarat in growth

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Maharashtra has the highest share - over 16 per cent -- in the motor insurance premium (own damage category) of about Rs 17,098 crore (Rs 170.98 billion) collected as of 2012-13 in the country, whereas Gujarat tops in terms of annual growth rate, an Assocham study said.

Rajeev Chaba is GM India MD

Rajeev Chaba is GM India MD

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

General Motors Asia-Pacific on Friday announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Rajeev Chaba, as president and managing director of General Motors India with effect from June 1.

GM likely to roll out SUV by year-end

GM likely to roll out SUV by year-end

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

R Balendran, director and vice-president, corporate affairs, General Motors India, said on Wednesday that the company might bring in the SUV as either a completely built unit or a completely knocked down unit.

New Chevrolet Tavera at Rs 599,000

New Chevrolet Tavera at Rs 599,000

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

General Motors India on Monday launched a new variant of Chevrolet Tavera priced at Rs 599,000.

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.'

GM to launch 3 new cars in India

GM to launch 3 new cars in India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

GM launches 3 new cars in India

GM launches 3 new cars in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

General Motors India on Wednesday launched three new cars in the Indian markets

GM India achieves break-even

GM India achieves break-even

Rediff.com24 May 2004

General Motors India, the 100 per cent subsidiary of the world's largest vehicle manufacturer, has achieved break-even and become a profitable company, a top company official said on Monday.

Car sales in India remain mixed in April

Car sales in India remain mixed in April

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The new financial year started on a mixed note for car makers.

How tax sleuths are targeting car makers

How tax sleuths are targeting car makers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

MNC auto firms that sold cars below cost, at a loss, thereby paying lower excise duty are prime targets.

GM's Tavera Elite @ Rs 5.93 lakh

GM's Tavera Elite @ Rs 5.93 lakh

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

General Motors India on Tuesday introduced a new version of its multi-utility vehicle Chevrolet Tavera, the Elite range even as the company prepares to rev up capacity at its Halol plant to meet rising demands.

Ford vs GM: And the winner is...

Ford vs GM: And the winner is...

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

GM to source auto parts worth $1 billion from Indi

GM to source auto parts worth $1 billion from Indi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

General Motors Corp. plans to source $1 billion worth of automobile parts from India each year by 2008 as part of cost-cutting measure at the world's biggest automaker, a senior executive at its local subsidiary said Friday.

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Tavera recall case may come under road ministry's scanner

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A government-instituted panel which probed the extent of non-compliance by General Motors in re-fitting pre-approved engines on Tavera models sent for inspection to meet specified emission norms, submitted its report late on Monday evening, holding the company responsible for corporate fraud.

Why is India A Graveyard For World's Auto Majors?

Why is India A Graveyard For World's Auto Majors?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India is a market for low-priced cars with low running costs. The global majors don't have models that fit the bill; only Maruti and Hyundai have successful entry-level models, observes T N Ninan.

GM sues Chinese automaker for copying car design

GM sues Chinese automaker for copying car design

Rediff.com9 May 2005

Global auto giant, General Motors Daewoo has sued a Chinese car-maker for allegedly copying the design of Matiz, one of its small car and is demanding a compensation of nearly $10 million.

Now, add-on covers for motor insurance

Now, add-on covers for motor insurance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

ICICI Lombard General Insurance on Thursday said it has started offering zero depreciation add-on cover and consumable items add-on cover for motor insurance products.

GM India hikes capacity to 60,000 units

GM India hikes capacity to 60,000 units

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

General Motors India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation, on Friday announced expansion of production capacity of its Halol facility to 60,000 units per annum.

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.

GM to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

GM to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

General Motors, the world's largest carmaker, has said it would set up an R&D centre in Bangalore, the first outside the United States, with an investment of $21 million.

GM celebrates relaunch of Chevrolet brand

GM celebrates relaunch of Chevrolet brand

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

General Motors on Saturday celebrated the relaunch of its Chevrolet brand with the United States Ambassador David Mulford assuring that the American market will be open to Indian goods.

GM hikes Tavera, Optra prices

GM hikes Tavera, Optra prices

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

General Motors India on Friday said it would be hiking the price of its multi-purpose vehicle 'Tavera' and premium sedan 'Optra' by 1-2 per cent and will invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) to hike the capacity at its Halol plant to 80,000 units.

GM to roll out mass segment vehicle

GM to roll out mass segment vehicle

Rediff.com20 Mar 2003

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.

GM sales soar 119% in Oct

GM sales soar 119% in Oct

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

General Motors India on Wednesday said sales jumped 119 per cent in October 2004 to 2,752 units over 1258 units in the same month last year, largely due to the increased sales of multi-utility vehicle 'Chevrolet Tavera'. \n\n\n\n

GM plans to launch small car

GM plans to launch small car

Rediff.com10 May 2005

GM April sales up 58%

GM April sales up 58%

Rediff.com3 May 2005

General Motors India on Tuesday reported a 58 per cent rise in sales in April at 2,214 units, fuelled by healthy demand for its multi-utility vehicle 'Chevrolet Tavera'.

Car sales end year with a sputter

Car sales end year with a sputter

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Seven manufacturers together post a 15% decli#8800 M&M, Ford and Honda buck trend.

GM to hike prices in Jan

GM to hike prices in Jan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

General Motors India said on Thursday that it would raise prices in January to meet rising input costs and new emission norms coming into force from 2005.

Chevrolet India debut on cards

Chevrolet India debut on cards

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

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.'

Is it the end of the road for Chevrolet Tavera?

Is it the end of the road for Chevrolet Tavera?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The multi-seater vehicle currently runs on BSIII engines.

New Tata Motors MD in few days

New Tata Motors MD in few days

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Slym, 51, died after falling from a high floor of the hotel in Yannawa district, Bangkok.

GM eyes 75% sales growth

GM eyes 75% sales growth

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

The Indian subsidiary of General Motors is set to register 75 per cent sales growth in the calendar year 2003, and has plans to invest Rs 180 crore.

Tata Motors to undertake 3 block closures at Jamshedpur plant

Tata Motors to undertake 3 block closures at Jamshedpur plant

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Block closure planned keeping in mind the weak demand of commercial vehicles.

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.'

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.

Bajaj Tempo is now Force Motors

Bajaj Tempo is now Force Motors

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

Bajaj Tempo Ltd has approved change in the name of the company to 'Force Motors Ltd'.