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Eco friendly Ecotec engines from GM

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kNVJyMqp39LXyPiIhFss-MvghBQJRCxngL5KY4JzXInkL4_9yStvhlyPl3U_UjO70Kx3_SaVQk0mww03OrttLvxltwkPX4B7EnWVzTN1J3TgpdeTfbg6MvjGoCZv_pqzHXlzFiPpc28/s1600/GM-ecotec-engine.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664782289146673554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0kNVJyMqp39LXyPiIhFss-MvghBQJRCxngL5KY4JzXInkL4_9yStvhlyPl3U_UjO70Kx3_SaVQk0mww03OrttLvxltwkPX4B7EnWVzTN1J3TgpdeTfbg6MvjGoCZv_pqzHXlzFiPpc28/s400/GM-ecotec-engine.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><p>General Motors (GM) is in process of developing an ‘up from scratch’  global engine family of small gasoline motors, to be labelled  as  Ecotec. These future engines, expected to power many GM cars globally,  will offer improved fuel efficiency, better performance and importantly  reduced carbon-dioxide emissions.</p> <p>The new engines should comprise power-plants ranging from 1 litre to  1.5 litres with a three- and four-cylinder formats, and will be  lightweight in design and boast of technologies such as direct  injection, turbocharging and alternative fuel compatibility to provide  both efficiency and performance. The new engines will also have better  Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) levels as well.</p><p>The auto major plans to design and manufacture the new engines from  multiple manufacturing facilities for world wide application. The engine  family consolidation is one of the key parts of GM’s larger product  development strategy to bring down manufacturing inputs along with  making the process of engineering and manufacturing simpler, while  improving competitiveness, efficiency and quality.</p> <p>These engines will be constructed using a modular approach with  interchangeable global parts and that in turn will enable more  flexibility for various global vehicle programs. Production is likely to  commence as early as by 2015 and the Ecotec-powered vehicles are likely  to hit the roads towards the end of this decade.</p> <p>“<em>Our customers around the world agree we need to reduce our dependence on petroleum and reduce vehicle carbon emissions</em>” says Jim Federico, vehicle-line executive for manufacturer’s global small cars and electric vehicles (EVs). “<em>We  are working aggressively on vehicle electrification and other  technologies, but the most immediate progress will come from continually  improving the internal combustion engine.”</em></p> <p>The upcoming engine family is the result of the engineering tie up  between GM and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), Shanghai  General Motors (SGM) and Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC).  GM intends to manufacture about two million Ecotec engines per year  globally.</p> <p>Let us hope Ecotec engines are successfully introduced in the future  and are as good in applications as they sound in the development stage.</p><p><br /></p><ins style="display: inline-table; border: medium none; height: 250px; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 300px;"><br /></ins>

Eco friendly Ecotec engines from GM

General Motors (GM) is in process of developing an ‘up from scratch’ global engine family of small gasoline motors, to be labelled as Eco...

3:44 AM

VDO: Affordable collision avoidance system introduced by GM!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCMxJvqy_yEE4mFh-C4C08YkZGhQSw3ZrqffIQ3ap952caDJb4ZqZStTQzo-o28qyniU3OOpxwm5NEpmsnek1AaWkMRKOjpntHA-AYo7CRh8IZgkL8UnXnrTHYuqSELuszn3nrGaxJ3E/s1600/2012-GMC-Terrain-SLE-1-FWD-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660672233645382290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCMxJvqy_yEE4mFh-C4C08YkZGhQSw3ZrqffIQ3ap952caDJb4ZqZStTQzo-o28qyniU3OOpxwm5NEpmsnek1AaWkMRKOjpntHA-AYo7CRh8IZgkL8UnXnrTHYuqSELuszn3nrGaxJ3E/s400/2012-GMC-Terrain-SLE-1-FWD-3.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>The collision avoidance system is not  something new that is seen as a feature on a car. The Mercedes S-class  sedans have the collision avoidance system as a feature on them.  However, now this collision avoidance system is also available on the  2012 GMC Terrain small SUV. But what could be the USP for this? That’s  simple to answer. Its the low cost of $295 that brings the collision  avoidance system on-board. <p style="text-align: justify;">The system consists of a high resolution  camera that scans the road for traffic as well as lanes. Changes in the  images determine any changes in lane without indicating signals and can  alert the driver. This obviously can also detect the rear end of other  cars in the same course. The warning is indicated in the form of an  audible warning along with a visual display. The system also has the  ability to engage the brakes on its own when a collision is eminent in  order to minimize damage.</p>

VDO: Affordable collision avoidance system introduced by GM!

The collision avoidance system is not something new that is seen as a feature on a car. The Mercedes S-class sedans have the collision avo...

1:55 AM

GM Releases Pricing on 2012 Buick GS and Buick eAssist

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">GM Releases Pricing on 2012 Buick GS and Buick eAssist</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrAf3yDdfcO3miGVTvlMnBJnb1Q0EptsvSRetyL2EkWOKJUVd6w8AlPfxJM5eV3BYsxxexy9cwaCVbcvRfDTSz23TYaYmPu2-JbHJGzJkS4YPeFO3HlWg4yzIdYdZvPLBkyy8y_aftSTj/s1600/01-2012-buick-regal-eassist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrAf3yDdfcO3miGVTvlMnBJnb1Q0EptsvSRetyL2EkWOKJUVd6w8AlPfxJM5eV3BYsxxexy9cwaCVbcvRfDTSz23TYaYmPu2-JbHJGzJkS4YPeFO3HlWg4yzIdYdZvPLBkyy8y_aftSTj/s320/01-2012-buick-regal-eassist.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> GM Releases Pricing on 2012 Buick GS and Buick eAssist</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjClMd3mDUjPK1PcfujTNTWfCk_9HhsGPyup9MvDEu5_rsBicuocqDY6Juvp1kLeLYbY9P27NUk0SQ8kdYVTjm6MZqX81JJSWNV4mAmcYPQfhYxrziEHuKbl9kG9iEteae244ifvEdvUI/s1600/2012-buick-regal-gs-eassist-03-080811-300x200.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u>GM Releases Pricing on 2012 Buick GS and Buick eAssist</u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">GM debuted its eAssist technology, which is actually a mild hybrid, on the 2012 Buick LaCrosse at the 2010 LA Auto Show. With plans to offer the technology on many its other models, the automaker recently introduced the technology on the new Buick Regal at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. Like its LaCrosse counterpart, the eAssist Regal gets significantly improved fuel-economy, achieving 26mpg city and 37mpg highway.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In the Regal, the eAssist system is mated to the model’s 2.4L four-cylinder and uses a 115V lithium-ion battery tied to a small 15 horsepower electric motor. Regenerative braking, automatic start/stop, lower rolling resistance tires on 17-inch alloys, a powerflow readout in the infotainment screen, and an eco guage on the instrument panel all help the Regal get its 26/37 mpg.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The eAssist 2012 Buick Regal will go on sale in the fall of this year. More details can be found in GM’s press release.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div></div>

GM Releases Pricing on 2012 Buick GS and Buick eAssist

GM Releases Pricing on 2012 Buick GS and Buick eAssist GM Releases Pricing on 2012 Buick GS and Buick eAssist GM Releases Pricing on 2012 ...

1:52 PM

GM India may increase the price of Chevrolet cars

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZdkyTdyVPKgkQdAocNLXuq5WTF6BU1He7c2pYTtjvikVIh4XYSebfUIE3DD47VJSrzYSLICOcNcLalnD4W5B-9mYgDHyf8R-hIQfIUQLleB3OTHS9YwJqtPsgeZULvZuquWBA6qlgfY/s1600/Chevrolet-Logo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582075700193143730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZdkyTdyVPKgkQdAocNLXuq5WTF6BU1He7c2pYTtjvikVIh4XYSebfUIE3DD47VJSrzYSLICOcNcLalnD4W5B-9mYgDHyf8R-hIQfIUQLleB3OTHS9YwJqtPsgeZULvZuquWBA6qlgfY/s320/Chevrolet-Logo.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" /></a>Chevrolet is currently offering great value in its products, with the  Spark and Beat coming across as get VFM products. However, undercutting  rivals seems to be taking a toll on the company’s margins, and the  American carmaker is considering a price hike. Inflation is consistently  making the commodity prices shoot northwards, and the situation is not  helping the company.<br /><br />General Motors India Vice-President P Balendran, in a statement given  to PTI said, “We may consider increasing prices again for the second  time this year if prices of raw materials continue to increase.The  increasing input cost is now the biggest concern for auto makers. We  will review the situation (cost of raw materials) by this month-end and  will take a call by early next month.”<br /><br />GM India, along with most other car manufacturers had increased the  price of its cars by up to 2 percent in January 2011. If the company  increases the price yet again, it would be the second increment in a  span of a mere three months.<br /><br />The Beat and Spark are currently doing very well owing to their price  advantage over the rivals and also due to Chevrolet’s much advertised  Three Year Promise. If the prices go up, the sales of these compacts may  get affected.

GM India may increase the price of Chevrolet cars

Chevrolet is currently offering great value in its products, with the Spark and Beat coming across as get VFM products. However, undercutti...

5:41 AM

GM to showcase Beat EV in April?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSs60eFWDVem6LSGYfFEzNJl2GgQx9Ixacyzmoe9i1_v6yAc7jYRIbElo3qc1L3il5Sbh8bMiaasF1KR0tF7YeGYywWObC8MwDZJvLKCpRqWLyMTaFAchczkdX12x_erORR5aMZ1CRqXE/s1600/Chevrolet-Beat-Smartech.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582074716018084210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSs60eFWDVem6LSGYfFEzNJl2GgQx9Ixacyzmoe9i1_v6yAc7jYRIbElo3qc1L3il5Sbh8bMiaasF1KR0tF7YeGYywWObC8MwDZJvLKCpRqWLyMTaFAchczkdX12x_erORR5aMZ1CRqXE/s320/Chevrolet-Beat-Smartech.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 189px;" /></a>GM is planning to launch an electric vehicle in India soon. The  Chevrolet Spark EV shown at the Expo was expected to make its Indian  debut in 2010, but somehow the hype fizzled out. Now the company seems  to planning to showcase the Beat EV in April. However, the car won’t be  launched so soon, with late 2012 or early 2013 being the more probable  time frames.<br /><br />Not much information has been released on the Beat EV, although one  can safely assume that it is going to share some of its electric  propulsion tech from the Spark EV. The Beat is a popular model  internationally, where it sells as the next generation Spark. This means  that the car can be exported to some countries from India once it’s  ready, in its electric avatar.<br /><br />Interestingly, even Reva (now acquired by Mahindra), which at one  point wanted to work closely with GM for its electric cars, will soon be  launching the NXR which would turn out to be a rival for the Beat EV.  In all probability, the NXR will be priced lower than the Beat EV.<br /><br />The recent subsidies offered by the government for the development of  electric and hybrid cars should act as another incentive for GM to work  on its electric vehicles with rejuvenated vigour. The company’s  President and MD Karl Slym, recent said that the company will be  showcasing its mini-EV in April. What else, if not the Beat, could it  be.

GM to showcase Beat EV in April?

GM is planning to launch an electric vehicle in India soon. The Chevrolet Spark EV shown at the Expo was expected to make its Indian debut...

5:37 AM

GM India Report Record Sales

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREuDK5tAe_fMmLw13jDz7erPZGSqDmRm-hJWphZRhrdQ7GLK6wXEl238jCsdAlAFDWtEkoC5DyrCEZvB92wZNz01dXg1KOpPG_dSCe9gaoLzEUaXNrlnJbM5_m5Ahvq_HQlRHhQuv7qM/s1600-h/chevy_beat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiREuDK5tAe_fMmLw13jDz7erPZGSqDmRm-hJWphZRhrdQ7GLK6wXEl238jCsdAlAFDWtEkoC5DyrCEZvB92wZNz01dXg1KOpPG_dSCe9gaoLzEUaXNrlnJbM5_m5Ahvq_HQlRHhQuv7qM/s640/chevy_beat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Riding high on the success of the popular Chevrolet brand, General Motors India has registered a record growth of 126 % in sales in February 2010, compared to the corresponding period last year. It sold 11,111 units in February 2010 against 4,921 units in February last year recording an all time high in monthly sales. This is the first time that the company has crossed ten thousand units sales in a month since the inception of the company in India in 1996. </span></div><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Febuary 2010 sales comprise of 4431 units of Chevrolet Beat, 3412 units of Chevrolet Spark, 1592 units of Chevrolet Tavera, 726 units of Chevrolet Cruze, 420 units of Aveo, 411 units of Aveo U-VA, 98 units of Chevrolet Optra and 21 units of Chevrolet Captiva. The growth was primarily driven by the much sought after Chevrolet Beat and the Spark. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn6UfOvSthAKFKqUyAP_Yb6VNPIlZ6hyVSmR58n_QqGM8ctG3rf_F8C_WdhjhbsAvq1Pw7lizC_lhC0TDRs0lw45LG3ompwm0fAO9XL0h14MkOlQtc_Y6mvHscwizJrHLIrPtA40cTyw/s1600-h/chevy_spark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcn6UfOvSthAKFKqUyAP_Yb6VNPIlZ6hyVSmR58n_QqGM8ctG3rf_F8C_WdhjhbsAvq1Pw7lizC_lhC0TDRs0lw45LG3ompwm0fAO9XL0h14MkOlQtc_Y6mvHscwizJrHLIrPtA40cTyw/s320/chevy_spark.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Commenting on the record performance, Mr. P Balendran, Vice-President, GM India said, “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 the impressive sales. This consistent sales growth demonstrates customer's belief and confidence in Chevrolet brand. We are pleased to see such robust growth for all our car lines and we believe these world class products will further propel the Chevrolet brand in the market", he said. </span></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The company is now in the process of further ramping up its production by adding the third shift at its Halol plant and second shift at Talegaon plant to meet the increased demand of its products. The company is also rapidly expanding its sales and service network to support the market demand of its cars. It intends to take the network to 300 sales points and an equal number of authorized service outlets by the end of this year from the current 206 sales points and 200 authorised service outlets across the country. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span>

GM India Report Record Sales

Riding high on the success of the popular Chevrolet brand, General Motors India has registered a record growth of 126 % in sales in February...

3:42 PM

2011 Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexKmWWDeB7eNL1-T5biG6PDK4UUz5N6WTFvfn7ypALlhhBng2yIYoBZXQRdmIw6YWQhHlLC6KLNqmG44U53f7TyD7JOnyjNgw5vFrlfuHj2hlqhyOh_Qgxh0SdghJD6VSsGdtX-ZvNts/s1600-h/2011_chevy_aveo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexKmWWDeB7eNL1-T5biG6PDK4UUz5N6WTFvfn7ypALlhhBng2yIYoBZXQRdmIw6YWQhHlLC6KLNqmG44U53f7TyD7JOnyjNgw5vFrlfuHj2hlqhyOh_Qgxh0SdghJD6VSsGdtX-ZvNts/s320/2011_chevy_aveo1.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are the very first images of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo U-VA that will surely make it to our shores. The Aveo looks like the best interpretation of Chevrolet’s new design language so far. In fact it looks much more sophisticated that the Beat and the Cruze. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The interim facelifted Aveo U-VA didn’t make it to India. We believe that was a good move by GM as internationally the facelift did more harm than good to the U-VA’s image. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpIFQAEQzvnPS-n8zfXf62JVFXIt2JQ8SNs7NMdAoWe7OL_MbCIV3reCZQVLxNiTsRsE8UG7HH64jNYGnMi4Zq7c0s4yGkv4N-vWrkgYZQeh9r4_q7ONSp5eKg9HnRIZpkMBU89tuSVk/s1600-h/2011_chevy_aveo3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYpIFQAEQzvnPS-n8zfXf62JVFXIt2JQ8SNs7NMdAoWe7OL_MbCIV3reCZQVLxNiTsRsE8UG7HH64jNYGnMi4Zq7c0s4yGkv4N-vWrkgYZQeh9r4_q7ONSp5eKg9HnRIZpkMBU89tuSVk/s320/2011_chevy_aveo3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Going by GM India’s frightening (for its rivals) pricing strategy for the Beat, the competition has good reason to be scared. Expect the car to come with modern petrol as well as diesel powerplants and follow in the footsteps of the Aveo sedan after a gap of a couple of months. Stay tuned for more juice on this car.</span> <br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span>  <br /></div>  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_uJyW1hvinmRdGghNPvI6uZm-zRD9hKnRt9OOuhOq5C-fFcVMgMVaDaLoe9RXlnnr7KPhFfY4pHIvdaCKiEipVC5D_TEXaFr8h4ElLZ4qHlZW91dP_ncGhjuhx2x-6w1Vq9Ek5cbYcg/s1600-h/2011_chevy_aveo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_uJyW1hvinmRdGghNPvI6uZm-zRD9hKnRt9OOuhOq5C-fFcVMgMVaDaLoe9RXlnnr7KPhFfY4pHIvdaCKiEipVC5D_TEXaFr8h4ElLZ4qHlZW91dP_ncGhjuhx2x-6w1Vq9Ek5cbYcg/s640/2011_chevy_aveo2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></div>  <br />

2011 Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

These are the very first images of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo U-VA that will surely make it to our shores. The Aveo looks like the best interpr...

1:30 PM

GM to build own electric engines from 2013

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaxi4E0qz3mtIWoQAe9tMIpnIMxxWmMFITzpFzF7eGN-OFGfycrx0X3Ri7vFa7tiF_xhPLSzspblZiZUtu7teXGgs3iXFHioBiWTQrcEH8MDthq948kDj39HEq70dl3W11sY5nb_hrYM/s1600-h/chevrolet_spark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmaxi4E0qz3mtIWoQAe9tMIpnIMxxWmMFITzpFzF7eGN-OFGfycrx0X3Ri7vFa7tiF_xhPLSzspblZiZUtu7teXGgs3iXFHioBiWTQrcEH8MDthq948kDj39HEq70dl3W11sY5nb_hrYM/s320/chevrolet_spark.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One does not need an MBA degree to understand that 'Tough times call for tough measures'. To excel during tough times one also needs to indulge in cost-cutting. General Motors, which is currently going through 'tough times' intends to do that by developing their vehicular components in-house rather than sourcing them from others.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">General Motors has officially announced that it will be manufacturing electric motors for hybrid vehicles in house from 2013. The American automotive marquee is currently sourcing the engines from various suppliers. The decision to self manufacture the electric engines has been taken to improve their quality, reliability and reduce the costs involved in making them. The manufacturer intends to invest to around $246 million for the purpose. As of now GM has not announced which manufacturing facility will be utilized for building their electric engines. The manufacturer intends to launch a hybrid vehicle in 2013 which will be powered its own electric engines. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During a conference call with reporters, Pete Savagian, Engineering Director for electric and hybrid vehicles, said that the company needs to not only buy the parts but also to really understand them. He also revealed that GM had started work on developing an electric engine in 2003 and will shortly become the first American manufacturer to build its own electric engines. The manufacturer has some prior experience in building these engines. It had developed one to power its electric car EV1 in the mid-90's. In fact, the engineers which had earlier worked on that project have been roped in for developing their new electric engines. </span>

GM to build own electric engines from 2013

One does not need an MBA degree to understand that 'Tough times call for tough measures'. To excel during tough times one also needs...

1:21 PM

GM India to showcase 6 vehicles

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvalIMDmcbjRyoOAsQyZHEsT0b8QX140ZACeJ8AapQm4AqJVRIkxY_B5Zyk5mCXSdB3_Ar7wsV7IWUdXMBSmj5SgseBlC6b76AZin6y_r6trWAfO0fTcHR3kO8wLozUBBr32x0dp9OX4/s1600-h/captiva.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWvalIMDmcbjRyoOAsQyZHEsT0b8QX140ZACeJ8AapQm4AqJVRIkxY_B5Zyk5mCXSdB3_Ar7wsV7IWUdXMBSmj5SgseBlC6b76AZin6y_r6trWAfO0fTcHR3kO8wLozUBBr32x0dp9OX4/s640/captiva.jpg" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">General Motors India will display six productiona and concept vehicles at the upcoming Auto Expo to be held at Pragati Maidan between 5th and 11th of January, 2010. The six cars which will be showcased includes the Hybrid Option Volt, the Sports Car Chevrolet Camaro, WTCC Cruze, Captiva Extreme, Spark Electric and Aveo CNG. GM's latest entry, the Chevrolet Beat and some of the existing models like the Chevrolet Cruze, Tavera, Optra, Aveo U-UA and the Spark will also join in, with the new models at the ramp.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Commenting on the display of vehicles, Mr. P. Balendran, Vice President, General Motors India said, "The Auto Expo in Delhi is the most ideal platform in India to highlight our new product range that will showcase GM’s technological advancement and innovation. The theme of our stall entitled "Inspiration to advance" will have Chevrolet brand of vehicles displayed under three categories like Performance series, Mini series and the Green series. The recently launched Chevrolet Cruze, Optra Magnum, alongside a special preview of the Captiva Extreme will set the tone, with their inspirational technology, which has been modified to suit the Indian roads. The World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Cruze will also be something to look forward to. The research and the technical knowhow exhibited through the demonstration of Cruze and beat engines at the stall alongside the vehicles will connote the brands promise to deliver world class service inspired by technology. <br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Making the green statement will be the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Spark- LPG, all new Aveo CNG and Spark Electric prototype which is scheduled to make its commercial launch later this year. The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended-range capability. It is designed to drive up to 40 miles on electricity without using gasoline or producing tail-pipe emissions. Also on display would be the fun, efficient and the 21st century sports car- The Chevrolet Camaro, which has recently been launched globally.</span>

GM India to showcase 6 vehicles

General Motors India will display six productiona and concept vehicles at the upcoming Auto Expo to be held at Pragati Maidan between 5th an...

3:39 PM

GM wants India to drive volumes

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_fG-xKTeMPBw_LgQKVly0SA8qXvX6d0RChlZf51SpAe9kabY30BNGk5KhiGXnVBZtj7Mk2UMcBgHszwrubp_VzbMWDTFXmb9cQ_vln_s20LJtiy5g_F-SM4t7kRwIMDxXEsAF4KqeRc/s1600-h/chevroletcruze_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_fG-xKTeMPBw_LgQKVly0SA8qXvX6d0RChlZf51SpAe9kabY30BNGk5KhiGXnVBZtj7Mk2UMcBgHszwrubp_VzbMWDTFXmb9cQ_vln_s20LJtiy5g_F-SM4t7kRwIMDxXEsAF4KqeRc/s640/chevroletcruze_1.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">General Motors is planning to grab a larger pie of the Indian car market by expanding its product portfolio and entering new sgments. The American auto major has recently launched it's new saloon Cruze at a competetive price which is also the only diesel powered car in its segment. It is just weeks away from unveiling its small car for India- 'Chevrolet Beat'. The company has also stated earlier that it looking into the possibility of entering the light commercial vehicle segment by launching a few products from its Chinese partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation's (SAIC) stables. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to Karl Slym, President, GM India, the company is expecting to end 2009 with sales of around 70,000 units. Revealing the company's future strategy, he said that they expect to cross sales of one lakh units in 2010 while their target is to cross 2 lakh units in 2012. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">General Motors has its eyes set on India to help itself successfully recover from the economic slowdown. The company is expecting India and China whose markets are still growing to drive up volumes. Owing to its tie-up with SAIC, GM is in a comfortable position in China and wants to concentrate on India. Well, as long as GM launches good cars people will buy them increasing sales. Otherwise the manufacturer will remain in its current state. Best of Luck GM!</span>

GM wants India to drive volumes

General Motors is planning to grab a larger pie of the Indian car market by expanding its product portfolio and entering new sgments. The Am...

4:27 PM

GM India to launch Chinese cars?

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">General Motors (GM) is currently in an advanced stage of talks with its partners in China regarding a plan to launch their cars in India. In fact, GM had initiated talks with its China based partners Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) and Wuling around eight months earlier. The above mentioned companies have a three-way tie-up with GM in China called as SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, GM India, now the company knows what can work in India and what cannot. He further added that they are currently at a point from where they will be able to make a decision very soon.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co currently sells passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, small trucks and the Chevrolet Spark small car. Karl Slym also said that they also would be very successful if GM can adapt them through their engineering centre into India.</span>

GM India to launch Chinese cars?

General Motors (GM) is currently in an advanced stage of talks with its partners in China regarding a plan to launch their cars in India. In...

3:46 PM

Electric Spark from GM & Reva

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfTk37YstGcUB0MT8WqwFWR1krX6DoLfPjPtvDSpBPTekJGeUDjVJNt5zdjwUFfWOjnjrVCwu39NpN3k0c5tGHvqXXRApLHkhbirftwzq-PMVcoaKibSF2X21e_51xBM-OXecnFmSgXI/s1600-h/spark.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfTk37YstGcUB0MT8WqwFWR1krX6DoLfPjPtvDSpBPTekJGeUDjVJNt5zdjwUFfWOjnjrVCwu39NpN3k0c5tGHvqXXRApLHkhbirftwzq-PMVcoaKibSF2X21e_51xBM-OXecnFmSgXI/s320/spark.jpg" vr="true" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">General Motors and Reva are holding hands together to deliver an Electric powered Spark within a year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reva has been the leading company manufacturing pure electric cars, while industry leading Toyota and Honda already have hybrid cars. Although hybrid cars were launched in India about a year ago, they havent been a huge success.</span>

Electric Spark from GM & Reva

General Motors and Reva are holding hands together to deliver an Electric powered Spark within a year. Reva has been the leading company man...

7:45 PM

GM Sells HUMMER To Chinese Auto Maker

GM Sells HUMMER To Chinese Auto Maker

General motors has come into an agreement with a small chinese heavy machinery maker to sell the brand Hummer. Last time another Chinese aut...

3:08 PM

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