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Wuling’s N200 and 300 series vans in India shortly

wuling-n300The N300 series van will help GM penetrate the Maruti Omni and O2 segment vehicle

By around 2011, Wuling’ N200 and N300 series vans will be sold in India, which marks GM’s entry into the LCV segment in India.

The LCV segment is populated with names like Force, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Piaggio etc. But as GM is going to sell minivans initially, they would have to compete with the likes of Maruti’s Omni and Tata’s Ace Magic. GM will equip the vans with fuel efficient diesel engines.

Wuling, which operates under directions of GM, is also said to be secretly developing a small car that will be slotted under the Chevrolet Spark in the future in India. Though there is no official confirmation of such a launch, GM officials overseas have spoken about the strategy adopted for the low-cost product which will use a lot of tried and test components from previous generation models.

Wuling’s vans are already sold in North Africa, South America and the Middle East as Chevrolets. GM could use the same ploy in India as it enjoys a good status among utility vehicle buyers through the Tavera.

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Entry posted on October 19th, 2009 and filed under Commercial Vehicles, General motors

Official – General Motors India and REVA form partnership to build EVs

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We saw this one coming. Today, the press gathered in the country’s capital to witness a one of kind partnership between two very different auto companies.

It was to convey that GM India and REVA have joined hands to bring out electric vehicles.

The companies will also work with the government to setup the required infrastructure for these vehicles. GM’s platform’s will be handed to REVA who will fit it with their technology. The end product could also be shipped to European countries, which are better prepared to handle electric vehicles.

No word on the vehicles that will enjoy the result of the partnership. The earlier report stated it will be the Spark. We think the new Spark would also be a good idea.

Our sources add within twelve months from this notice, GM India will roll out its first EV.

Let us see.

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Entry posted on September 24th, 2009 and filed under Electric vehicles, General motors

Rendering – GM’s $4000 Nano competitor

Cheverolet-Nano

Chinese car company Wuling, which is partially operated by GM, is rumored these days to be busy working on a car that will cost approximately $4,000. GM is likely to reserve this car for developing countries like India, South America, Brazil and China.

Wuling is experienced with manufacturing low cost vehicles. At present, it manufactures low cost pickup trucks and vans for China. Mostly, GM would develop a smaller capacity engine to suit this car’s profile. The interiors could be basic but vital family chromosomes like the split grille and large headlamps will remain.

The rendering above uses bits from the Smart, next generation Spark and the Nano. We expect the car to come with four doors and a platform that is fit for all kinds of small vehicles.

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Entry posted on August 23rd, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet

GM Launches Special Edition Chevrolet Spark Muzic- Pictures and Details

GM Launches Special Edition Chevrolet Spark Muzic- Pictures and Details

A day after we reported that GM is planning to launch new variants of Chevrolet Spark, GM has launched a special Edition of Chevrolet Spark, named as Spark Muzic.

As the name suggests, the Spark Muzic is launched to attract the young generation who are tight on budget and want a funky car with all the bells and whistles.

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Entry posted on February 10th, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors

GM India reveals aggressive expansion plans starting with Mini

GM India reveals aggressive expansion plans starting with Mini

The success of its two hatchbacks – the Aveo U-VA and the Spark and new releases from other automakers – has spurred GM India to think of bringing the Chevrolet Mini sooner than ever!

GM is now working out all odds to bring in the ‘Mini’ and heat up the premium hatchback space. The Chevrolet Mini which is based on the Beat concept (showcased two years back in New York Auto Show) will come with frugal Petrol and Diesel engine options; expected to be positioned above the Chevrolet U-VA and priced around that range.

The Chevy Mini as it appears (in pictures), would be a large hatchback- possibly the largest hatchback India has seen (we’ll leave out the SRV for now)! But this is just a speculation (a visual perception), as no dimensions have been revealed yet.

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Entry posted on February 4th, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors, New Chevrolet Spark

WTF?- Chevrolet Spark with a 505 hp V8 Engine

WTF?- Chevrolet Spark with a 505 hp V8 Engine

We’ll be thrilled to see what Chevrolet has to say when they see this one (we’ve sent this article as an email to them) This is what happens when you have a small car with big aspirations but a faulty instruction manual.

OK, so Chevrolet replaced the 800 cc engine on the Matiz with a 1,000cc motor and renamed it the Spark. The power intensified by a few horsepower and everyone was happy. Not everyone, apparently.

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Entry posted on February 4th, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors, New Chevrolet Spark

General Motors India taking the Green route to increase sales

General Motors India taking the Green route to increase sales

General Motors is en route to launch LPG & CNG cars in India in the next few months. This announcement was made after the American company is trying to strengthen the SUV segment by launching the Automatic transmission variant of it’s best selling Captiva, priced at Rs. 20.3 Lakh.

Karl Slym General Motors India President (GMI) and Managing Director confirmed that their strategy for this year is to bring in more fuel efficient cars and introduce vehicles powered by (other) fuels like CNG and LPG, besides having different power-trains and different displacements. The company will be launching a LPG-driven car in the first half of this year.

We speculate it’s the 800 cc version of the Spark which has been in GM’s pipeline for a long while now. The Aveo, which underwent a minor cosmetic surgery last year, will also be blessed with the LPG heart along with a 1.4-liter diesel engine by the end of 2009. A thoughtful move given the slash in LPG prices by the Indian government. No info on the Cruze or the Beat launch dates yet, until then stay tuned to IAB for more information.

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Entry posted on January 23rd, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors

A look back at the Auto Mall 2009, Delhi- IAB Special Report

A look back at the Auto Mall 2009, Delhi- IAB Special Report

It was a perfect day for motorheads like me at the AUTO MALL 2009 sponsored by Relio Quick which was held for a duration of three days- 9, 10 and 11th Jan.

Brands like Skoda, Honda, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Nissan had put their respective cars on display and the big surprise was not a special participant, but the absence of one- India’s top car maker Maruti Suzuki!

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Entry posted on January 14th, 2009 and filed under Specials

Spied: 2010 Chevrolet Beat

Spied: 2010 Chevrolet Beat

A very swift spy photographer has had a shot of heavily camouflaged Chevrolet Beat prototype lounging around at New York’s Rochester Institute of Technology. The camouflaged runabout was spotted in a parking lot on the university’s grounds.

As you may recall, the Chevy Beat was the most popular of a trio of concepts (Beat,Groove & Trax) that Chevy showed to the world at last years New York Auto Show. Based on General Motors’ new global mini-car platform, the Beat was originally designed to be the sportiest of the triplets with only two doors and a 1.2L 16-valve DOHC inline-four cylinder,turbocharged petrol engine mated to either a manual or automatic gearbox.

Speculation has it, that the Chevrolet Beat will be launched in the Korean markets first, as a four door version and without a turbocharger. The production is set to take place there in mid-2009, but with GM struggling to make its ends meet even after receiving the bail-out package, delays should be inevitable.

The latest edition of AutoBild magazine has a rendering of the Chevrolet Beat, along with 24 other cars. Grab a copy- it’s an exciting read full of eye candy.

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Entry posted on December 24th, 2008 and filed under Chevrolet, New Chevrolet Spark, Specials, Spy pictures

Chinese Chevy Cruze ‘Cruises’ out from Production line

Chinese Chevy Cruze ‘Cruises’ out from Production line

The Chevrolet Cruze viz. one of GM’s world cars, and will see production in several parts of the globe in 2009, including India . SAIC-GM (a Chinese collaboration) has started the production of the Cruze in its Shenyang factory, with the first fully assembled test model rolling off the line. GM showed off the first production model to the Chinese press, with reportedly many from the GM management on site to celebrate the first models production.

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Entry posted on December 19th, 2008 and filed under Chevrolet, chevrolet cruze

Chinese lady tows a tow-truck with her Chevy Captiva

Chinese lady tows a tow-truck with her Chevy Captiva

Women and SUVs don’t mix, but if they do, boy! are we in for some great action! This is the most exciting or say the funniest event that happens to an SUV on two wheels!

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Entry posted on December 17th, 2008 and filed under Chevrolet, Funny, Stumble Upon

Chevrolet Cruze Indian launch by December 2009

Chevrolet Cruze Indian launch by December 2009

Chevrolet’s European division has confirmed that the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze’s debut in the European market will remain as per schedule. Its expected to make its European debut in April 09. The company expects to sell about 20,000 to 25,000 units in first year after its launch.

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Entry posted on December 16th, 2008 and filed under Chevrolet, General motors, chevrolet cruze

Chevrolet Aveo E20- An Insight

Chevrolet Aveo E20- An Insight

Chevrolet Thailand has recently launched the Aveo E20 in an attempt to use its fuel economy as a selling point.

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Entry posted on November 26th, 2008 and filed under Chevrolet
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