China's largest SUV manufacturer Great Wall Motor (GWM) on Tuesday said it will showcase various products and technologies during the upcoming Auto Expo next month as part of its launch in the Indian market. The automaker will also showcase Haval Concept H and Concept vehicle Vision 2025 besides SUVs under Haval brand, electric products, and innovations in the area of intelligent safety, connectivity and advanced autonomous systems during the biennial show. "This is indeed a proud moment for us as we are on the verge of entering the Indian automotive market. We are excited at the limitless possibilities that lay ahead as India is an important market for us," GWM Chairman Wei Jianjun said in a statement. The company aims to set new benchmarks in the Indian automobile industry and hope to create an everlasting relationship with the discerning Indian customer, he added. "With the R&D center in Bangalore and now our participation at the 15th edition of the Auto Expo, we want to ...
The deal will give a jumpstart to Great Wall's plans to build and sell cars in India
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General Motors India on Tuesday formally announced that it would cease vehicle manufacturing at its Halol plant on April 28, 2017. Commenting on the same, Kaher Kazem, President and Managing Director of GM India said that the company would support its employees at Halol plant throughout the transition. "We have in place the options of a significantly enhanced separation package or continuity of employment at our Talegaon plant," Kazem said. Transition support for employees will include financial counselling and tax advice, as well as information and transition support for employees transferring to the Talegaon facility where it is consolidating its manufacturing operations. The company is also working with government authorities and labor unions, as well as impacted employees and suppliers, to ensure an orderly transition."We thank our employees at the Halol plant for their hard work and professionalism. We also want to sincerely thank our suppliers and the government of Gujarat for .
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