News for 'General Motors'

Toyota is world's top-selling automaker

Toyota is world's top-selling automaker

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

GM, which sold 9.29 million cars in 2012, was the top-selling carmaker for more than seven decades before losing the title to Toyota in 2008.

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

GM India said it has already sent individual letters.

Electric Beat unveiled. More green cars to follow

Electric Beat unveiled. More green cars to follow

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The launch, however, would take some more time.

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.

New utility models drive passenger vehicle sales

New utility models drive passenger vehicle sales

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The companies continue to see heavy demand in utility cars.

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.

GM launches premium hatchback model Sail U-VA

GM launches premium hatchback model Sail U-VA

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The car will be available in petrol (priced between Rs 444,000 and Rs 558,000) and in diesel, too, (priced between Rs 587,000 and Rs 662,000).

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

There is another common trend among these three players - they are all registering a volume decline in a market that is expanding at over 8 per cent

GM India launches new Spark starting at Rs 3.26 lakh

GM India launches new Spark starting at Rs 3.26 lakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The new model is available in petrol as well as LPG. The highest model in petrol costs Rs 381,000 and in LPG Rs 410,000.

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.

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.

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.

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches witnessed a 13 per cent year-on-year rise in April as demand remained robust across segments, industry body Siam said on Friday. The total passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose to 331,278 units last month compared to 293,303 units in April 2022. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India dispatched 137,320 units to dealers last month against 121,995 units in April last year.

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.

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'.

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Looking For Long-Term Investment?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is a good opportunity for long-term investors to pick quality small and midcap stocks at reasonable valuations.

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.

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Nifty scales Mount 20K, Sensex regains 67,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Axis Bank, Power Grid, Maruti, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, ITC, Nestle and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major gainers. Bajaj Finance and Larsen & Toubro were the laggards.

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 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.

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in many cities witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

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.

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.

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.

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Reforms are about implementation, not announcements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'The promises of netas and babus and new laws, however well-meaning, mean little.' 'What matters is implementation on the ground.' 'Every law is finally implemented by a vast army of offici

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.

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).

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.

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Wipro bags $300 mn GM deal

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.

GM puts off small car plan

GM puts off small car plan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

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.

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

R&D levy lolly lures car majors

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

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.