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The bets that pay in a listless market

The bets that pay in a listless market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

As traders obsessively follow US presidential elections, expect a surge in case of a change of guard in the Oval Office.

Customs clearance for Daewoo sale

Customs clearance for Daewoo sale

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Nissan set to enter small car market

Nissan set to enter small car market

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

The company on Thursday introduced its luxury sedan Teana.

Facebook in bid to give more bang for ad buck

Facebook in bid to give more bang for ad buck

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

While the social media giant says 70 per cent of campaigns gives a return on ad spend of three times or more, many feel Facebook has still not managed a consistently successful model.

A 'supercruise' driverless car for crash-free ride

A 'supercruise' driverless car for crash-free ride

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The technology is designed to keep the vehicle in its lane and at a safe distance from the car in front of it.

Ashok Leyland has Innova-like plans

Ashok Leyland has Innova-like plans

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Burgeoning demand for spacious people movers in India has led Ashok Leyland, a medium and heavy truck builder, to plan on developing a utility vehicle to take on the likes of Toyota Innova, India's largest selling multi-seater personal vehicle.

What GM sees in Chrysler

What GM sees in Chrysler

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

General Motors sees a profitable, if risky, path in gaining Chrysler's revenues and slashing costs.

India Inc won't make enough money to enjoy any festivity

India Inc won't make enough money to enjoy any festivity

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

General Motors vice-president P Balendran is less diplomatic and talks about a 'severe blow'.

All new Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BS IV at Rs 7.51 lakh

All new Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 BS IV at Rs 7.51 lakh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The engine of this car is now Bharat Stage IV compliant.

India's passenger vehicle exports jump 26% in Apr-Jun

India's passenger vehicle exports jump 26% in Apr-Jun

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

India's passenger vehicle exports rose by 26 per cent in April-June 2022 aided by enhanced shipments to Latin America and Africa and a low base of the year-ago quarter that was hit by the second wave of COVID-19. As per the latest data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle shipments rose to 1,60,263 units in the April-June period of this fiscal as compared with 1,27,083 units in the same quarter of 2021-22. Passenger car shipments saw an 88 per cent year-on-year growth at 1,04,400 units while utility vehicle exports rose 18 per cent to 55,547 units during the period under review, SIAM data showed.

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Massachusetts state and local police are investigating the two-vehicle motor vehicle collision that killed the three students and hospitalised five other people.

Tatas Planning First IPO In 18 Years

Tatas Planning First IPO In 18 Years

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Tata Tech IPO will be the first from the Tata group since TCS listed its shares in 2004.

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

7 US firms paid CEOs more than what they paid as taxes in 2013

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Seven of the 30 largest U.S. corporations paid more money to their chief executive officers last year than they paid in U.S. federal income taxes, according to a study released on Tuesday that was disputed by at least one of the companies.

GM, SIAM recommend Re 1 hike in diesel price

GM, SIAM recommend Re 1 hike in diesel price

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

With vast disparity in fuel prices, the demand for diesel cars had reached upto 85 per cent and petrol cars had come down to 15 per cent, which otherwise usually remained at 50:50 per cent levels in India.

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Stung by its indifferent show in India, the Detroit giant is overhauling the entire line-up of cars.

GM to phase out old models

GM to phase out old models

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

General Motors India on Wednesday said it was looking at phasing out some of its old models such as the Aveo and the Optra and replace these with new ones.

Passenger vehicle dispatches record best-ever Feb performance: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches record best-ever Feb performance: SIAM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Indian automakers dispatched nearly 2.92 lakh passenger vehicles, the highest ever for February so far, driven by strong demand for cars and utility vehicles, industry body SIAM said on Friday. The total passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers last month increased 11 per cent to 2,91,928 units from 2,62,984 units in February 2022. Passenger car sales rose to 1,42,201 units in February against 1,33,572 units in the year-ago period.

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

The Challenges Before Ola, Uber...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In many states, aggregators operate without a licence; in others, with the risk of the licence being revoked by any regional transport office on the slightest pretext.

Auto stocks among most attractive shorts of '11

Auto stocks among most attractive shorts of '11

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

In a market economy, the health of the personal transportation industry is linked to the economic health of the nation. However, the health of a specific auto-player is not that crucial.

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Deadlock continues at GM's Halol plant

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Contrary to the General Motors India's expectations of starting work at its beleaguered Halol plant from Monday, the deadlock over wage revision seems far from over.

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Strike at GM's Halol factory ends

Rediff.com5 May 2011

After a six-week tussle, the strike at General Motors India's Halol factory, 35 km from Vadodara, has finally been called off, with the workers and management reaching an understanding.

GM identifies India as major market for future gro

GM identifies India as major market for future gro

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

General Motors Corporation, the world's biggest automaker, has identified countries in the Asia-Pacific, including India, as one of its future growth markets.

Small car to adorn big stall at Auto Expo

Small car to adorn big stall at Auto Expo

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

The Auto Expo, touted as the largest auto exhibition in Asia, covering around 1,20,000 sq mt, would be held in New Delhi from January 10 to 17.

Maruti to set up diesel engine plant

Maruti to set up diesel engine plant

Rediff.com18 May 2004

India's biggest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd on Tuesday announced the setting up of a diesel engine plant with an investment of Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.50 billion).

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

PHOTOs: Chevrolet Beat LPG is here at Rs 410,000

PHOTOs: Chevrolet Beat LPG is here at Rs 410,000

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Beat LPG has been priced at between Rs 4.10 lakh (Rs 410,000) and Rs 4.53 lakh (Rs 453,000) -- ex-showroom Mumbai.

Chevrolet Tavera Neo3 launched at Rs 6.72 lakh

Chevrolet Tavera Neo3 launched at Rs 6.72 lakh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

The price mentioned is for the Bharat Stage (BS) III version, while the cost of BS IV will soon be updated by the company.

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

This car is touted to be Chevrolet's next big thing in India.

Indian lab to develop frost-tolerant Jatropha

Indian lab to develop frost-tolerant Jatropha

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Scientists at the Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute are working on a project to develop frost-tolerant varieties of bio-fuel bearing Jatropha plant for large-scale plantation in the US.

GM puts off small car plan

GM puts off small car plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Great start, sad ending: That's 2011 for auto sector

Great start, sad ending: That's 2011 for auto sector

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A year that began with a bang only to fizzle out in the end with car sales posting the steepest fall in nearly 11 years; a year marred by strikes -- 2011 will be one that the Indian automobile industry would like to forget in a hurry.

10 ways to deal with a layoff

10 ways to deal with a layoff

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

With the job squeeze coming up, it may be a good time to assess your strengths and weaknesses, be prepared and move on if you must. Vikas Shirodkar, Vice President HR, General Motors lists out the ten most practical ways to deal with this impending situation.

Hero MotoCorp offers VRS, eyes leaner organisation

Hero MotoCorp offers VRS, eyes leaner organisation

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

With a new chief executive officer (CEO) at the helm, the country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is now looking to cut flab and move towards a leaner organisation. It has launched a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for its staff as it aims to make the organisation 'agile and future-ready'. Recently, the company's erstwhile chief financial officer (CFO) Niranjan Gupta was elevated as CEO.

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian and international brands are now all focused on small cars.

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

GM unveils LPG-run Chevrolet Spark

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The version is GM India's first clean-burning liquefied natural gas car in India, built at company's plant at Talegaon in Maharashtra.

Loss of 1,500 units due to strike at GM's plant

Loss of 1,500 units due to strike at GM's plant

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Talks between the management and workers on strike have so far failed to yield any result and even the threat to terminate jobs have not made the nearly 200 agitating employees return to duty.

10 dos and don'ts while asking for a raise

10 dos and don'ts while asking for a raise

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Everyone could do with that little extra cash but how do you sell the idea to your boss that you deserve it. Vikas Shirodkar, Vice-president, Human Resource Development, General Motors, India lists out these dos and don'ts to follow.