GM India To Reveal Alternative Fuel Options

With a less than 5% marketshare and in the face of stiff competition from Ford and Volkswagen, General Motors India is set to play the alternative fuel game. GM's upcoming half a dozen joint venture products with China's SAIC will have 14 variants.

Apart from the conventional diesel and petrol variants, they will have LPG and CNG versions, said Sumit Sawhney, vice-president, sales and marketing, GM India. GM India, a 50:50 joint venture between GM and SAIC, had earlier announced its plans to launch six new vehicles by 2012, including three mini vans and two cars. GM has already stepped into the alternative fuels space.

It already offers LPG variants of its small cars Chevrolet Spark and Beat. Maruti Suzuki has the widest gas-run car portfolio with CNG-run Alto, Wagon R, Eeco, Estilo and SX4. The higher purchasing cost of gas-run vehicles is more than compensated by their lower environmental cost and better mileage. It is anticipated that by 2015-16, one fifth of cars in India will run on gas.

GM sees virtue in turning green and wants to do it fast as competition is hotting up among emerging players. Riding on the back of its successful small car Figo, Ford has edged past GM to occupy the fourth slot. In 2010-11, Ford's market share rose to 4.81% while GM's slipped to 4.4%. VW is also catching up fast with a 2.6% marketshare.

Source: General Motors

2 New Showrooms & 4 Workshops in Mumbai by General Motors India

In its resolve to reach out to its customers, General Motors India launched 2 new showrooms and 4 new workshops in Mumbai. With this, GM now has 8 showrooms and 9 workshops in the city and 26 showrooms and 27 workshops in the state of Maharashtra, taking the overall tally to 214 Sales Points and 208 Service outlets across the country.

The new showrooms: Ashtavinayak Auto Pvt Ltd and KSM Auto India Pvt Ltd are located at Veera Desai Road, Andheri West and Andheri Kurla Road respectively, while the new workshops Ashtavinayak Auto Pvt Ltd, Nikhil Automobiles Pvt Ltd and KSM Auto India Pvt Ltd are located at Charkop, Oshiwara, Shivri and Goregaon East respectively. The latest dealerships showcase the wide variety of Chevrolet cars and accessories.

Inaugurating the new outlets, Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, General Motors India said, "We are delighted to welcome Shailendra Singh of K.S.M Auto India Pvt Limited and have Puneet Kumar of Ashtavinayak Auto Pvt Ltd and Sumit Gupta of Nikhil Automobiles Pvt Ltd as our partners in Mumbai to support the ever increasing customer base of Chevrolet vehicles in the region and join the Chevrolet family. The dealerships are equipped to provide unmatched services and ambience to its customers, with an impressive display of the entire range of Chevrolet car lines and a wide range of accessories.

Additionally, a team of highly-trained and equipped engineers will always be available at the ultra modern workshops with latest garage tools and tackles, diagnostic equipment and computerized facilities for attending to all the needs of our valued customers in the region. We are confident that under their able leadership and guidance, the dealerships will set new levels in sales, service and customer satisfaction. GM India has witnessed impressive growth in sales over the last year and Chevrolet's ever-growing product portfolio has gained tremendous popularity and faith of the customers across the country".

Chevrolet recently completed seven years of its successful journey after its foray into the Indian market. It has commissioned the power train facility in Talegaon making this the first flexi-engine plant for General Motors globally wherein both petrol and diesel engines are going to be manufactured together. The company has also inaugurated the LNG facility at its factory premises at Halol for supply of gas to its car manufacturing plant and has also ramped up production by adding the second shifts at Halol and Talegaon plants to meet the increased demand of its products. It is also rapidly expanding its sales and service network to support the increasing market demand of its cars.

In 2011, Chevrolet will complete 100 years of its successful operations globally. With a wide array of products and services, Chevrolet has brought unmatched product quality and unparalleled performance to the customers around the world. Inspirational designs, superior technology and innovative programs have made Chevrolet one of the most-loved and sought after brand worldwide. Continuing its journey, Chevrolet plans to launch several new products and services for the global audience, relevant to the respective markets and customer preferences.

Source: General Motors India

General Motors India October Sales Up 36%

General Motors India has registered an impressive growth of 36% in sales in October 2010, compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 10051 units in October 2010 against 7413 units in October 2009.

The October 2010 sales comprised 3251 units of the Chevrolet Spark, 3021 units of Chevrolet Beat, 1594 units of the Chevrolet Tavera, 957 units of the Chevrolet Cruze, 405 Units of Chevrolet Aveo, 328 units of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, 333 units of Chevrolet Optra and 162 units of the Chevrolet Captiva.

The increase in the sales was primarily driven by the response to Chevrolet Cruze, Beat and Spark. Chevrolet Cruze and Beat have become the industry benchmarks in their respective segments and a winner among consumers in India, with their best-in-class design, performance and other product attributes. Chevrolet Spark continues to register impressive sales, clearly validating it as the one of the most sought after car in its segment in terms of styling, performance and fuel efficiency offering a value for money proposition. Other car lines have also registered impressive growth during the month.

Commenting on the performance, Mr. P. Balendran, Vice President, GM India said, “We are excited by the continued overwhelming response to Chevrolet Cruze, Beat and Spark. Introduction of best-in-segment cars from the 300 series, increase in customer outreach through distribution network, our unique value proposition like Chevrolet Cashless Ownership offer and our promise to deliver quality and performance are the factors that have led to the impressive sales.”

Chevrolet will complete 100 years of its successful operations globally, next year. With a wide array of products and services, Chevrolet has brought unmatched product quality and unparalleled performance to the customers around the world. Inspirational designs, superior technology and innovative programs have made Chevrolet one of the most-loved and sought after brand worldwide.

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GM India Sales up 34% in August 2010

General Motors India has registered an impressive growth of 34% in sales in August 2010, compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 7941 units in August 2010 against 5939 units in August 2009.

The August 2010 sales comprised 2481 units of the Chevrolet Spark, 2475 units of Chevrolet Beat, 1438 units of the Chevrolet Tavera, 724 units of the Chevrolet Cruze, 325 Units of Chevrolet Aveo, 240 units of Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, 176 units of the Chevrolet Captiva and 82 units of Chevrolet Optra.

The increase in the sales was primarily driven by the response to Chevrolet Beat, Cruze and Spark. Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Cruze have become the industry benchmarks in their respective segments and a winner among consumers in India, with their best-in-class design, performance and other product attributes. Chevrolet Spark continues to register impressive sales, clearly validating it as the one of the most sought after car in its segment in terms of styling, performance and fuel efficiency offering a value for money proposition. Other car lines have also registered impressive growth during the month.

Commenting on the performance, Mr. P. Balendran, Vice President, GM India said, "We are excited by the continued overwhelming response to Chevrolet Beat, Spark and Cruze. Introduction of best-in-segment cars from the 300 series, increase in customer outreach through distribution network, our unique value proposition like Chevrolet Cashless Ownership offer and our promise to deliver quality and performance are the factors that have led to the impressive sales."

Chevrolet recently completed seven years of its successful journey after its foray into the Indian market. With a wide array of products and services, Chevrolet has brought unmatched product quality and unparalleled performance to the Indian consumers. The company has also ramped up production by adding the second shifts at Halol and Talegaon plants to meet the increased demand of its products. It is also rapidly expanding its sales and service network to support the increasing market demand of its cars.

Source: General Motors India

Upcoming Cars in India in 2010: New Car Launches in India

Automobile industry in India has gained great momentum last few years. Upcoming Cars in India in 2010: New Cars to be Launched or Schedule Launch are as under. Find the list of upcoming cars in India this year 2010. Upcoming cars in 2010 will include a wide range of cars and the powerful and stylish ones that entice young drivers.

Here is the list of Upcoming Cars in India with their names, expected launch date and price.

Volkswagen Phaeton 3.6

Expected launch date : Sep-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Expected launch date : Sep-2010

Estimated Price : Rs. 21 to 24 lacs.

Maruti Kizashi

Expected launch date : Oct-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 10 to 12 lacs.

Hyundai Santa Fe

Expected launch date : Oct-2010

Estimated Price : Rs. 23 to 25 lacs.

Skoda Yeti

Expected launch date : Oct-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 17 to 18 lacs.

Tata Aria

Expected launch date : Oct-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 12 to 14 lacs.

Fiat Linea T Jet

Expected launch date : Oct-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 6,41,523 to Rs 8,68,416 (approx)

Maruti SX4 Diesel

Expected launch date : Nov-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 6,46,126 to Rs 8,67,227 (approx)

Chevrolet Sail

Expected launch date : Nov-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

Toyota Etios

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 7 to 9 lacs range

Maruti Grand Vitara Diesel

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 16,94,382 to Rs 18,26,660 (approx)

Hyundai Avante

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

Honda Jazz 1.5

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 7,11,000 to Rs 7,56,455 (approx)

Volkswagen Golf

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 30 to 35 lacs.

Volvo S60

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

BMW X1

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

Chevrolet Camaro

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 20 to 25 lacs.

Chevrolet Corvette

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

Fiat Grande Punto Evo

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 4,29,282 to Rs 6,79,128 (approx)

Ford Mondeo

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 13 to 17 lacs.

Hyundai Genesis

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 6 to 9 lacs.

Nissan GTR

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 65 to 70 lacs

Nissan Pixo

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 3 to 4 lacs.

Tata Prima

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 12 to 15 lacs.

Toyota Avanza

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 6 to 9 lacs.

Volkswagen Polo Petrol Highline 1.6L

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 4,34,000 to Rs 6,70,000 (approx)

Volvo XC60

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

Volkswagen Rocktan

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : N/A

Audi S5

Expected launch date : Dec-2010

Estimated Price : Rs 40 to 45 lacs.

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