Chevrolet Global News
Chevrolet Enters Small Cargo Van Segment
DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that it will enter the small cargo van segment with the City Express to meet the demands of customers in an emerging commercial vehicle segment.
2013-05-21
UBON RACHATHANI, MAY 21, 2013 – Mr. Martin Apfel, President, General Motors Southeast Asia Operations delivers the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck to Mr. Likit Ponlao, Director of Ubon Rachathani Technical College as part of the Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP), supported by Chevrolet, an initiative to train the next generation of automotive technicians. Apart from the Colorado, which will be used to enhance hands-on technical learning, ASEP also combines formal classroom training with real work experience at dealership service centers, giving students an inside track to a career with Chevrolet.
2013-05-20
BANGKOK, MAY 20, 2013 - Since its launch in July 2012, the Sonic was so successful that its sales in Thailand in the first quarter of 2013 was the fifth highest worldwide, after the US, Russia, China and Mexico. In the first five months since its launch alone, Chevrolet Thailand sold 8,256 Sonics. As of April 2013, a total of 13,696 units were sold. In terms of variants, 8,972 of the total units sold consisted of the Notchback. The Sonic's bold design, well-appointed interior and superior driving dynamics are some of the factors contributing to the model's success.
2013-05-17
BANGKOK, MAY 17, 2013 – General Motors Thailand/Southeast Asia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Industrial Works to participate in its “3Rs Project” (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) waste management initiative, which seeks to promote sustainable environmental and waste management practices in the industrial community.
2013-05-14
BANGKOK, MAY 14 2013 – Chevrolet gave its customers yet another exclusive experience by providing free tickets to two of the most happening concerts that took place in Bangkok, the ‘6.2.13’ concert and the love unplugged – ‘lek jon ver’ concert. The fun initiatives come under Chevrolet’s new brand promise, ‘Find New Roads’.
2013-05-10
BANGKOK, MAY 09 2013 – Chevrolet Sales Thailand gave over 200 Chevy Plus members the exclusive opportunity to be part of a privileged group that watched the movie premier of the Iron Man III 3D at Central Ladprao. This is the third of such activity this year followed by the premier of Die Hard and Kru Karm.
2013-05-08
BEKASI, INDONESIA, MAY 08, 2013 – Amidst the colorful textiles and inspirational music of a lively Indonesian celebration, General Motors (GM) today marked the opening of the Bekasi manufacturing facility. The first Chevrolet Spin was led off the production line by Dr. Budi Darmadi, Directorate General for Leading Industry Based on High Technology of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry and Tim Lee, GM vice president, global manufacturing and president, International Operations. Also marking the occasion was Marcos Purty, president director, GM Indonesia and Martin Apfel, GM Southeast Asia Operations president.
2013-05-08
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA, MAY 08, 2013 – Chevrolet officially launched its new dealership in Cambodia with a Grand Opening celebration in the capital of Phnom Penh. The ceremony marks the ambitious growth plan in Cambodia, part of the automaker’s continued expansion in Southeast Asia.
2013-05-06
BANGKOK, 6 May 2013 - Chevrolet Sales Thailand (Chevrolet) sold 22,071 vehicles in the first four months of 2013 with the sale of 4,617 vehicles in the month of April 2013, representing a firm indication that Chevrolet’s products are meeting customer expectations across various market segments.
2013-04-30
BANGKOK, APRIL 30, 2013 - Chevrolet Thailand recently organized a ride-and-drive session for the newly-launched Cruze 1.8L E85 and 2.0L Diesel with the Thai media to acquaint journalists with the sedans' fresh new looks and environmental-friendly credentials. The drive to Kra Seaw Dam in the Supanburi province also reacquainted journalists with the Cruze's superior ride and handling performance, virtues that have made the Cruze one of the most successful Chevrolet models worldwide.
2013-04-30
Fuel blends with an 'E' prefix denote gasoline blended with ethanol (also known as 'gasohol'), while the following numbers denote the percentage of ethanol in that particular blend. For example, E85 is fuel blended with 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Similarly, E10 has a mixture of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline, while E20 has 20 percent ethanol.
2013-04-30
Launched in Thailand in 2010, the Chevrolet Cruze has captured the hearts of thousands of customers with its contemporary design and outstanding driving dynamics. In 2012, it became the best-selling Chevrolet nameplate in the world with nearly 1.9 million units sold since its worldwide launch in 2009. For 2013, Chevrolet Sales Thailand has launched the new E85-capable Cruze 1.8L for the Thai market. This makes the Cruze an FFV (Flex-Fuel Vehicle), in line with Chevrolet's continued strategy to expand availability of alternative energy capabilities to customers. It is also a part of Chevrolet's environmental and CSR strategies in the region and around the world.
2013-04-26
It was a day of anticipation and excitement at the Manchester United training ground as players and staff received the keys to their new Chevrolet vehicles as part of the new sponsorship deal with the club.
2013-04-19
DETROIT – Chevrolet sold more than 1.18 million vehicles around the world in the first quarter of 2013 achieving its 10th consecutive quarter of record global sales on the strength of products like the Cruze compact car which recently surpassed the 2 million mark in total global sales since its launch in 2009.
2013-04-18
Chonburi, Thailand- General Motors Thailand recently hosted the ‘GM Finance Campus’ including two special lectures to strengthen the student financial studies and recruit potential new employees to work with GM in the future.
2013-04-17
Mr. Martin Apfel, President of General Motors Southeast Asia Operation (Left) together with Mr. Gustavo Colossi, VP Sales, Service and Marketing congratulates Mr. Chumpol Simthammanimit, Managing Director, Sim Auto Sure Co., Ltd. or Chevrolet Suwinthawongse on the occasion of official signing ceremony. The Chevrolet’s 97th dealership will soon serve customers in eastern Bangkok and greater metropolitan areas with Chevrolet’s excellent products and service. Sim Auto Sure, one of the well-known car dealers in Thailand, possesses more than 10 years of extensive experience in the automotive business.
2013-04-12
Bangkok – By achieving and maintaining “landfill-free status,” GM Powertrain Thailand employees are making an important contribution to GM’s global environmental initiative to reduce waste at GM plants around the world, while helping conserve Thailand’s natural resources.
2013-04-08
Bangkok, Mr. Martin Apfel - President, General Motors Southeast Asia Operations and Chevrolet Sales (Thailand) receives the Best Design Award for Chevrolet’s stand designed under the theme “Find New Roads” from Dr. Prachin Eam lumnow, President of the Organizing Committees of the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS).
2013-04-04
Bangkok, Thailand: Chevrolet Sales Thailand (Chevrolet) sold 17,454 vehicles in Q1 (January to March) 2013, representing a YTD (Year-to-Date) growth of 14% compared with the same period in 2012. This also makes Q1 2013 the best-ever first-quarter sales for Chevrolet since the year 2000.
2013-03-29
Bangkok – Chevrolet’s Colorado has been named Thailand’s ‘Best Pick-up Model of the Year’ by the global market research firm Frost & Sullivan.
2013-03-28
Bangkok – Chevrolet has won six ‘Car of the Year’ accolades at the 2013 Bangkok International Motor Show, the highest number of awards the automaker has ever achieved at the annual awards ceremony.
DETROIT – Chevrolet announced today that it will enter the small cargo van segment with the City Express to meet the demands of customers in an emerging commercial vehicle segment.