GM is doubling its production in Talegaon unit next month much ahead the schedule by engaging 800 personnel in next few months( in addition to the current 4000). This move is in the wake of growing demand for its vehicles- in January 2010, the company set a record in sale. As a result, the Talegaon unit will run to second shift from March instead of June- to deliver 400 units from the current 200 units, said the company’s President for India.
The Talegaon unit is in charge for Chevrolet Spark and Beat, while Chevrolet Tavera, Optra and Aveo are coming from Halol (Gujarat). This Halol is running two shifts producing 250 units a day and process is on to increase it to the third shift. GM had a good stint in January 2010 by selling 9421 units which turns out to be the highest ever in its history of Indian market. the company has got the tie-up with the Chinese Shanghai Automotive Industry to deliver LCV and passenger cars. Of these, except LCVs, all other cars will bear the banner of Chevrolet, he said. Different set of vehicles – from LCVs, pick-ups and MUVs, vans- would come from the JV.
The net sale target for this year is 1.2 lakh in contrast to 70000 units of 2009, an increase of 70%. The JV will boost this sale to 3 lakh units and about 20% of the net sales would be constituted by export market especially Asia-Pacific region. Nepal and Bhutan get a feeble range of cars from GM.