INDOFASTLANE : Chevrolet di Indonesia

We Got The Big One in Singapore - The all New Chevrolet Captiva!

2007-04-12T20:24:00.000+07:00

The All New All-Wheel Drive SUV from Chevrolet is finally here, and we can’t wait for you to see it. It’s big and it’s awesome. The all new Captiva 2.4 LT is a great looking 7-seater AWD SUV that’s built to take entire families or all of your best pals off the beaten track in style. And when you’re in the mood for painting the town red, you’ll find that this Chevy SUV is as good as it gets when

New York motor show : Chevy Triplets

2007-04-12T19:51:00.000+07:00

New York motor showChevy triplets steal limelightThese three Chevrolet superminis stole the limelight at the New York expoBy Sam HardyFollowing on from the computer-generated illustrations we published last week (Issue 955), Auto Express can now bring you the best pictures yet of the exciting trio that points the way to a head-turning Matiz replacement. Most eye-catching is the Beat – a

LIPUTAN CHEVROLET "CAPTIVA" LAUNCH -- 8th BANGKOK MOTOR SHOW

2007-04-12T19:08:00.000+07:00

Posted by: "Johnson H. A (Aveo Milis Indonesia)Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:33 am (PST)Kebetulan 2 minggu yang lalu aku menghadiri Bangkok Motor Show 2007 di BITEC itu. Sempat juga liat2 Captiva. Memang mobil satu itu keren habis euy. Modelnya jauh lebih bagus dari Honda CRV 2007. Interiornya juga apik banget, terutama bagian dashboard.Cuman ya itu, sekeren apapun mobilnya, pertanyaan selanjutnya dari

Motivation by Carlos Ghosn

2007-04-12T18:49:00.000+07:00

Ghosn likes to quote the words of Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the French pilot and poet who once wrote :"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea."Read the full story from Carlos Ghosn CEO Nissan

Motivation

2007-04-09T21:13:00.000+07:00

"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the people to collect the woodand don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for theendless immensity of the sea."Antoine de Saint-Exupery, as quoted by Carlos Ghosn

Chevy : The Proud Parent of Triplets

2007-04-05T15:41:00.000+07:00

By Ed PeperGeneral Manager, Chevrolet What an exciting year we’ve had here at Chevy! I could spend a whole post just talking about all the great stuff that Chevy’s already done this year. You can be thankful I’m resisting the temptation, though. But there is something new and exciting that I have to tell you about — Chevy’s new set of triplets. At the New York Auto Show, we have just unveiled

New President Director GM-Indonesia : Mukiat Sutikno

2007-04-01T00:35:00.000+07:00

Tanggal Kirim: 30 Mar 2007 16:46:19 Penulis: Andrie TjhiaSeperti yang kita ketahui, orang nomor satu di manajemen General Motors (GM) di negara mana pun, pastilah dipegang oleh orang asing. Asumsi bahwa mereka datang dari negara maju yang notabene secara budaya lebih disiplin, handal dan terpercaya menjadi alasan utama membenarkan keadaan tersebut.Kali ini, GM merubah filosofi tersebut. Dengan

Top 10 Carmakers with the Best Dealerships

2007-03-13T14:17:00.001+07:00

Washington DC March 8, 2007The AIADA newsletter reported that yesterday Forbes rated the top ten carmakers with the most attentive, effectual dealerships.BMW's MINI made the list, thanks to its customer-friendly sales approach. "We really catered all aspects of the dealership experience to our target customers," says MINI spokesman Andrew Cutler. "And they're a different kind of customer in that

Top 10 Carmakers with the Best Dealerships

2007-03-13T14:17:00.000+07:00

Driving the Chevrolet Captiva in Holland

2007-03-06T12:01:00.000+07:00

From "Autozine.nl" the internet automotive magazineReactions by ownersName : "Mail"Experience with the car : Beautiful car, drives incredibble. Enjoyable to drive on the highway. On rough terrain, remarkably quite, no rattling. Consumption 11-12Ltr/100km, not very economical. But one should not complain when buying a car like this.Name : S.SnijderExperience with the car : Experience the

Fastlane Blog : Good Feedback on the Certified Used Vehicle Warranty

2007-03-02T23:36:00.000+07:00

By Brian McVeigh General Manager, Fleet and Commercial Operations (USA) Preliminary reports from our dealers indicate that customer interest has been encouraging regarding last week’s announcement that General Motors will provide a fully transferable 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty with no deductible on 2002-2006 model GM Certified Used Vehicles. You should note that there are

GM's Vauxhall VXR8, the Australian challenge to BMW's M5

2007-02-28T16:45:00.001+07:00

On the menu of this coupe : A 6 litre V8 engine , 420 horsepower and 550 Nm of torque. Accellerating from 0 to 60mph (+100 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. No joking. And thanks to the 360mm brake discs the VXR8 comes to a stop quicker than either the M5 or the Lamborgini Murcielago. All this for only €53.000, close to half the price of an M5 or a Class E63.Quoted from : www.leblogauto.com

Getting a Jolt From Chevy Volt

2007-02-28T11:01:00.000+07:00

By Bob LutzGM Vice Chairman The introduction of our Chevrolet Volt concept car and E-Flex electric propulsion system at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit last month created quite a stir, garnering twice the media coverage as the runner up for us, our Chevrolet Camaro convertible. The Volt came on the heels of our announcement at the Los Angeles show that we’ve begun work on

Chevrolet Captiva : Desain Modern Bercita Rasa Amerika

2007-02-27T17:34:00.000+07:00

General Motors (GM) yang melahirkan SUV baru Chevrolet ini dikenal memiliki DNA yang kuat dalam menciptakan SUVSeperti apakah wujud dan keistimewaan Chevrolet Captiva? Buat pembaca setia, berikut kami sampaikan gambaran secara lengkapnya. Sejarah singkatnya, General Motors (GM) yang melahirkan SUV baru Chevrolet ini dikenal memiliki DNA yang kuat dalam menciptakan SUV.Sejarah SUV GM sendiri sudah

GM Indonesia berpeluang salip Thailand

2007-02-27T16:45:00.001+07:00

oleh : Ahmad Muhibuddin, Bisnis Indonesia JAKARTA: PT General Motor Indonesia (GMI) berpeluang mengambil alih peran General Motor Thailand sebagai basis produksi produsen otomotif Amerika Serikat di Asia Tenggara menyusul kebijakan ekonomi yang tidak kondusif di Negeri Gajah Putih tersebut. Direktur PT GMI Arif Pramadana mengatakan sebagai negara dengan potensi pasar mobil terbesar di kawasan

Arif Pramadana

2007-02-22T01:00:00.000+07:00

Pada tahun 1950 perkembangan bisnis di dunia otomotif pernah ditorehkan oleh PT. General Motors Indonesia (GMI) atau sekarang lebih dikenal dengan General Motor AutoWorld Indonesia (GMAW) sebagai ATPM Chevrolet. Kebesaran nama Chevrolet pada masa itu sangat menakjubkan. Selain sebagai salah satu pionir dalam menciptakan kendaraan-kendaraan bermesin besar, Chevrolet juga merupakan salah satu

GM Warranty Gets Better in the US. Improve GM resale value

2007-02-03T23:30:00.000+07:00

By Brian McVeigh General Manager, GMNA Field Sales, Service & Parts I’m out in Las Vegas at the annual conference of the National Automobile Dealers Association — some of the most important people in our business. It’s always great to be with our dealer partners, because they aren’t shy about sharing their opinions with auto manufacturers. Plus they get direct input from car buyers. Today,

Think Big : Designing the message

2007-01-30T22:49:00.000+07:00

Want to hook customers? Remember that good design isn't simply about the product, it' about the entire business. Behind every great customer experience is a tight coupling of product, service brand expression and business system. Designing for business - both the product and the message that go with it - is essential because a great experience should not be a veneer or hollow shell built to

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4-Door Review (USA)

2007-01-23T18:23:00.000+07:00

DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWith carey Russ2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4-DoorSubcompact sedans may not be high-profile dream machines, but they do meet a need. As inexpensive transportation, both in price and operating cost, a subcompact sedan works for people with modest budgets who want a new car, not a used one. And a subcompact can also work well as a dedicated commute vehicle, especially if it's roomy

The Australian : Holden Captiva

2007-01-22T11:27:00.000+07:00

Holden's SUV line-up has suffered a big gap for several years – but now has a vehicle worthy of the place, writes Robert WilsonSELL the sizzle, not the steak, is one of the oldest maxims of marketing. Now Holden at last has something to get the juices flowing among those with an appetite for SUVs.For two years Holden's SUV offering has been meaty but unappealing. The Adventra was a modified

Strong Earnings Seen For GM

2007-01-17T09:43:00.000+07:00

Market Scan R.M. Schneiderman, 01.16.07, 11:47 AM ETAiling auto giant General Motors should see solid earnings over the next two quarters, according to a Monday report by Goldman Sachs. "GM's outlook and strategy update at the Detroit Auto Show on January 11 reinforced our expectation for positive earnings momentum in the fourth quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007," said Robert Barry,

The order books have opened -New Chevrolet Captiva from only Â£16,995 on-the-road

2007-01-16T16:15:00.000+07:00

By Nigel Bernhard (The Autocannel.com)London, January 15, 2007With an impressive equipment list, stylish good looks, up to seven seats and brilliant all-round flexibility, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Captiva would cost a lot more than it does – yet prices start at just £16,995 on-the-road. What’s more, even the entry-level model is superbly equipped – the front-wheel drive 2.4-

AutoWeek Editors Choice Awards : Chevy Volt

2007-01-12T09:12:00.000+07:00

The Best of Detroit 2007 North American International Auto Show"MOST SIGNIFICANT" : Chevrolet Volt “The idea behind the car—a pure electric powertrain that gets its energy from plugging in at home or work, or from an on-board generator powered by a small gasoline engine—is surprisingly simple,” said Gritzinger. “GM says they’ll be ready to build this car by 2010 or 2012, and unless battery

GM Indonesia : Fresh face for 2007 confirmed

2007-01-11T13:34:00.000+07:00

JAKARTA: Tahun 2007 ini tampaknya akan menjadi milik SUV mengingat banyaknya model baru yang dipasarkan di segmen ini. Setelah Daihatsu Terios dan Toyota Rush dirilis ke pasar, kini giliran PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) bersiap memasarkan produk andalannya, New Chevrolet Captiva. Saat dikonfirmasi, Pulic Relation Manager PT GMI Kiki Fajar memastikan pihaknya akan segera mendatangkan pengganti

Lutz: GM’s Image is Changing

2007-01-11T13:01:00.000+07:00

Images aren't easy to change, but there's little doubt that General Motors' got a real boost from this year's North American International Auto Show, said the automaker's outspoken car czar, Bob Lutz. It has received wide praise for its new models, as well as kudos jurors on the North American Car and Truck of the Year jury who picked the Chevrolet Silverado as top truck and the Saturn Aura as

Car Awards of the year

2007-01-11T09:07:00.000+07:00

After last year's double victory by Honda winning both awards, this year is GM's turn to win both with the "Saturn Aura" and the "Chevrolet Silverado".This was however not an expected outcome. Since the creation of the awards in 1994, the American manufacturers have managed to bring home seven "car of the year"-awards, and 9 "Truck of the year"-awards. the jury is comprised of 49 journalists

Chevrolet SS Concept

2007-01-06T00:08:00.000+07:00

Concept : Contemporary Chevy MuscleThe 2003 Chevrolet SS concept showcases a new generation of Chevy muscle, with dynamic design, race-proven technology and balanced performance. A modern interpretation of Chevrolet's Super Sport heritage, the Chevy SS is a contemporary four-door family sedan turned sports car. It packs rear-wheel drive with a high-technology

Chevrolet Borrego

2007-01-06T00:06:00.000+07:00

Chevrolet developed the Transformer-like Borrego concept vehicle to target youthful, active drivers Targeting youthful, active drivers, Chevrolet has developed the Transformer-like Borrego concept vehicle. With partner Subaru supplying the drivetrain, it's hard not to see the Borrego as a 21st-century Brat, though the Gen-Y target audience never heard of that bite-sized pickup.In cargo mode, the

Revisited : The GM Concept Cars

2007-01-05T23:36:00.000+07:00

From Radical to more radical..One of our most popular articles has been our coverage of some of the GM Concept cars of the 1950s and 1960s. In this expanded and revised article, we renew our acquaintance with some of those fantastic looking cars - and add a whole lot more, some shown in rare colour pictures. 1938 Buick Y-Job Concept Car The 1938 Buick Y-Job is generally considered the

Ini Dia! Gudang Buku Otomotif

2007-01-03T15:41:00.000+07:00

OtoBooks Kesulitan mencari buku manual mobil kesayangan Anda? Atau, membutuhkan buku panduan restorasi mobil vintage? Sambangi saja OtoBooks di kawasan Bona Indah, Lebak Bulus, Jakarta, atau kontak ke 0812 966 6270. "OtoBooks yang dimulai pada 2000 ini berawal dari hobi," ujar Herman Haryadi, sang pemilik toko buku. "Namun seiring peningkatan minat konsumen, kini menjadi komersial." Koleksi

Happy New Year 2007

2006-12-30T21:11:00.000+07:00

Impala - The American answer to the Camry to come to Indonesia?

2006-12-26T23:12:00.000+07:00

Rule three of automotive journalism: When a domestic carmaker introduces a new midsize, midprice sedan, reviewers are to write, "They're now as good as Camry and Accord." So here goes. The 2008 Chevy Malibu, which Chevrolet will introduce at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, looks like it's now as good as the Camry and Accord.Our obligation to the profession complete, it's only fair that we ask you to

KENAPA BUTUH SOLAR BAGUS?

2006-12-26T23:10:00.000+07:00

Otomotif, 25 Desember 2006 Prinsip kerja CR (Common Rail) sebenarnya mirip dengan mesin bensin yang sudah mengusung sistem fuel injection. Penyemprotan bahan bakarnya diatur secara electronic dengan perantara ECU (electronic control unity atau bisa dibilang komputer. Di CR mempunyai satu pompa yang diatur oleh solenoid valve untuk menyalurkan solar ke setiap silinder.Tekanan

Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone

2006-12-22T23:42:00.000+07:00

Kompas 22 December 2006

2006-12-20T18:41:00.000+07:00

The Manifesto Markets have undergone a profound transformation after decades of top-down corporate messaging. As you read this, the marketing world is changing, and with it the way business will be conducted for decades to come. This change is being demanded by the enlightened and empowered consumer – the so-called prosumer – who no longer responds to a media-propelled “brand essence.” Most

Answer by GM Indonesia to Cry for help by Blazer User community

2006-12-19T00:17:00.000+07:00

CLICK ini untuk Jawaban/Minta Maaf GM atas isu promosi servis ini ...Mohon hak jawab dari GM digunakan segera atas kesempatanPosted by: "Diaz@office" tomikris@gmail.com tomikris Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:12 pm (PST)Yang Kami hormati bapak bapak Petinggi GM,Mohon tanggapan dari bapak bapak untuk segera menggunakan hak jawab yang diberikan ketua umum BIC kami dimilis ini,Seperti kita ketahui bersama,

Elegant solutions - Let Learning Lead

2006-12-18T23:50:00.000+07:00

BreaktroughThinkingLearnng and innovation go hand in hand, but learning comes first. Real learning is a cycle of questioning, experimenting and reflecting. It's how we convert curiosity into an innovative solution, so learning must BE the work, not something separate from it. Learning triggers creativity down the line, and makes the other practices work. Learning cycles come naturally. But they

Chevrolet Epica - Will we see this likely competitor for the Camry in Indonesia?

2006-12-18T09:36:00.000+07:00

With its sporty yet elegant contours, the Epica complies exactly with the taste of Europe’s car drivers. In the distinctly arranged front section, particular highlights include the large wrap-around clear-glass headlamps and the substantial cross bar carrying the large Chevrolet bow tie in the chrome grille.The side view of Chevrolet’s new top-of-the-line sedan is strikingly modern with its

Brand Perception

2006-12-18T09:09:00.000+07:00

By Michel Hogan, www.changethis.com - Business manifestos We Need a New Word for BrandTo unlock the brand's true potential, today’s companies need to let go of slick superficiality and embrace authenticity! more Brand perceptionSpecfically,customer perception - what they think you are is who you are. the Holy Grail of brand today is to create the right customer perception-the perfect mix of

Program ramah Chevrolet Indonesia

2006-12-17T00:54:00.000+07:00

(15/12/2006) - PT. General Motors Autoworld Indonesia (GMAW Indonesia) selaku Agen Tunggal Pemegang Merek Chevrolet menggelar aktivitas aftersales khas Chevrolet bertajuk CHEVY CARE di areal parkir Kelapa Gading Mall I, Jakarta Utara. Chevy Care digelar mulai tanggal 15 hingga 17 Desember 2006 (Jumat-Sabtu-Minggu).CHEVY CARE merupakan program differensiasi aftersales dari GMAW yang mengemas

The Challenge of Changing GM

2006-12-12T11:47:00.000+07:00

Even the most gung-ho General Motors executive will admit that one of the company’s most vexing problems is changing the image of its brands with many consumers, especially those on the coasts who swore off American cars of every stripe years ago. The tough part, says GM car czar Robert A. “Bob” Lutz, is that it can’t be done with simple marketing. In a recent interview, Lutz said that “there isn

2007 Chevy Aveo (U.S.A. Test)

2006-12-11T17:18:00.000+07:00

by Rex Roy - www.thecarconnection.com New styling inside and out looks better than the outgoing model. The base Aveo LS is a basic car … maybe too basic? Front seats and cup holders should be better. That jingling you hear isn't sleigh bells - it's actually the change left in your pocket after filling the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo's 45 Liter (11.9-gallon) fuel tank. This is but one of the

Chevy Optra (Lacetti) in action

2006-12-06T14:05:00.000+07:00

BMW Indonesia gelar lomba teknisi

2006-12-03T11:33:00.000+07:00

(30/11/2006) - Lebih dari 100 teknisi dari seluruh dealer BMW se-Indonesia menunjukkan keahliannya pada BMW Technician Challenge yang berlangsung untuk pertama kali, mulai Juli hingga 23 November 2006 di BMW Training Center, German Center, Bumi Serpong Damai, demikian rilis PT BMW Indonesia, Rabu (29/11).Baca Artikel "Mobilku.com" yang lengkap..

J.D. Power: Makin banyak keluhan terhadap mobil baru di Indonesia

2006-12-03T11:14:00.000+07:00

(01/12/2006) - J.D Power Asia Pacific 2006 Indonesia Initial Quality Studi menyimpulkan Yaris, Vios, Fortuner dan Innova paling sedikit dilaporkan bermasalah ditap segmenya. Hasil studi ini diumumkan Kamis (30/11).Complete article di www.mobilku.com..J.D. Power Asia Pacific conducts the CSI study annually in markets across the Asia-Pacific region to measure customer satisfaction with maintenance

LA Auto Show : Ulang Tahun ke 100

2006-12-02T14:40:00.000+07:00

LA Autoshow berlangsung dari 1 sampai dengan 10 Desember di Los Angeles Convention Center di Los Angeles A.S.debut : BMW X5 BMW redesigns and enlarges its full-size popular SUV. Thanks to the additional passenger space, the X5 sports a new optional third-row seat. New safety and handling enhancements include adaptive steering and suspension systems, rearview camera, Active Roll Stabilization,

When It Comes To Cars: Color Is Everything.

2006-12-01T17:44:00.000+07:00

David Kiley (Autobeat Blog)I didn’t used to think too much about paint color with cars. But it’s been on my mind more these days. Perhaps as vehicles get more expressive in their designs, colors matter more. Does that make sense? I mean…does anyone care if their 1999 Camry is silver or Champagne? Volkswagen produces the best blues. Hand down. I saw a Dodge Charger, which I like, in Gray, and

New Models: First-ever diesel Chevy on show

2006-11-30T09:16:00.000+07:00

www.channel4/4carThe first diesel-engined Chevrolet, the Lacetti (Optra/Estate?) TDCi, will make its debut at the Bologna Motor Show next week. The latest-generation Lacetti, a car formerly sold as a Daewoo, will be available by next summer with GM's all-new 2.0-litre diesel engine, producing 121bhp and 206lb-ft of torque. This engine will take the Lacetti up to 117mph, giving 0-62mph

Chevrolet Spark Concept di Auto China 2006

2006-11-29T12:01:00.000+07:00

(28/11/2006) - ww.mobilku.comChery QQ yang baru saja diluncurkan di Indonesia, pernah berurusan dengan Chevrolet. Produsen otomotif USA ini menuding QQ menjiplak Chevrolet Spark dan membawa kasus ini ke pengadilan. Pengadilan memenangkan gugatan Chevrolet.Tahun ini, Chevrolet mengeluarkan kreasi terbarunya, Spark Concept di Auto China 2006 di Beijing Terlihat seperti Smart dengan ukuran sedikit

Offre “satisfait ou remboursé” chez Chevrolet : gare…

2006-11-26T11:25:00.000+07:00

Par Raphael Caplan le 26 novembre 2006 | wwwleblogauto.com On n'a pas de diesel, sauf sur le Captiva, mais on a des idées chez Chevrolet Europe (anciennement Daewoo). Pour dynamiser les ventes de la vieillissante Kalos, on propose au client de la ramener si elle ne lui plait pas. Bon évidemment, ce n'est pas une offre pérenne, puisqu'elle n'est valable que du 7 novembre au 31 décembre, pour

Evaluasi Captiva (Inggris + Belanda)

2006-11-24T15:35:00.000+07:00

Road Test UK: Chevrolet Captiva (2006)With the upcoming introduction of the Chevy Captiva in Indonesia as the replacement of the discontinued Blazer, we hereby submit several articles with in-depth evaluations of the unit which is ach is already on sale in Europe. Rating AssetsRoomy with a versatile interior, well made with a surprising quality feel, comfortable on bad roads, some

GM Looks Forward in China

2006-11-21T13:07:00.000+07:00

There's no telling how fast China car sales will grow, GM says. by Joseph Szczesny (2006-11-20) After watching sales inChina increase 37 percent this year, GM expects more double-digit growth in 2007 as the Chinese market continues its rapid expansion. GM sales in the People's Republic of China, including those made by Shanghai GM, SAIC-GM-Wuling and a small but growing number of imported

Indonesia Basis Produksi General Motors

2006-11-21T11:55:00.000+07:00

posted or edited by Hotsaritua Situmorang — last modified 09-11-2006 10:08'Kami masih menghitung berapa investasi yang dibutuhkan untuk mengoperasikan pabrik baru itu.' Perusahaan otomotif asal Detroit, Amerika Serikat, General Motors (GM) berencana mengaktifkan kembali pabriknya di Indonesia tahun depan. Pengoperasian pabrik yang sempat berhenti sejak Maret 2005 itu membuat Indonesia menjadi

Ghosn Talks Alliances in Detroit

2006-11-18T23:37:00.000+07:00

Associated Press By TOM KRISHER 11.16.06Ghosn predicted that the automotive business would continue to be tough in five or 10 years with new competitors entering the market. To be successful, auto companies are going to have to appeal more to the emotions of car buyers as opposed to rationality, he said. "It's gonna require a lot of innovation, a lot of change," he said. Nissan and Renault are

Chevrolet Prisma “Y” Concept

2006-11-18T22:43:00.000+07:00

Text & Photos edited by Clinton Deacon2 November 2006Based on the newly launched Sedan Prisma, it is a very versatile multipurpose vehicleInspired in the new model recently launched by Chevrolet, Sedan Prisma, General Motors do Brasil’s Design Area created Prisma “Y”, a stylish vehicle which was carefully conceived with a view to developing an adventurous version.Prisma “Y” is a model aimed at

Common Platform

2006-11-16T20:36:00.000+07:00

GM siapkan platform baru AveoMeskipun GM adalah pemain terbesar di dunia, perusahaan ini kurang beruntung dalam mengembangkan common platform (satu platform yang bisa digunakan banyak model). Saat ini GM sedang mengembangkan platfom kendaraan kecil yang dikalangan internal diberi nama Gamma. Platfom ini menjadi basis untuk Opel Corsa dan Chevrolet Aveo baru dan model-model lain dengan produksi

My Way or the Highway

2006-11-06T12:51:00.000+07:00

indofastlaneBy Doug HerbergerGMNA Vice President, GM Service and Parts Operations When’s the last time you were told as a customer, “Sorry, we don’t do it that way,” or “We can order that for you, but it will take about six weeks?” Unless you’re being offered one of those rare, hot commodities where you are willing to wait, these answers just won’t cut it. If you’re like me, you just won’t do

Automotive Sales : Projection 2010

2006-11-01T10:30:00.000+07:00

The Government has placed as target to surpass the 1 million unit mark by the year 2010. Although this seems high it is only an increase of around 66% compared to the 2005 figures. Since the majority of the sales would be contributed by the MPV segment, the ignored sedan segment is also targeted for contribution.This optimistic target was justified by proposed fiscal incentives as well as the

Free Internet connection at Hang Tuah dedalership

2006-10-27T00:04:00.000+07:00

Internet GratisKhusus pelanggan bengkel Hangtuah, sambil menunggu kendaraannya di servis atau diperbaiki, kini dapat menikmati internet (tanpa dipungut biaya apapun) melalui koneksi nirkabel. Sehingga tidak perlu kehilangan kesempatan yang berharga, untuk mengakses dan berkomunikasi dengan jagad maya seluruh dunia.Layanan ini menggunakan standar komunikasi data nirkabel 802.11b/g. Pengguna cukup

Chevrolet Captiva

2006-10-25T08:58:00.000+07:00

The new Captiva is good-looking,has a wide model range,plus a great diesel engineBy Charley Chae, 14th June 2006First Opinion The new Captiva is such an impressive machine that it's sure to upset the SUV hierarchy when it arrives in Britain.

Guts (book)

2006-10-23T16:53:00.000+07:00

By Bob Lutz(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Guts:8 Laws of Business from One of the Most Innovative Business Leaders of Our Time is a 2003 management book by Robert A. Lutz, GM Vice Chairman, Product Development A self-described "maverick", Lutz organizes the book around his "8 Immutable Laws of Business" which he poses as strawmen to

Artikel dari milis zafira@yahoogroups.com

2006-10-20T21:37:00.000+07:00

Hi..rekan2 Zafiers lainnya, Terdorong oleh rasa ingin menyumbang saran, kalo boleh saya bantu menjawab pertanyaan 2 anda :1.Harga semua mobil saat ini terjun bebas, apalagi yang cc nya gede, mitsubisahi galant th 2000, harga baru(pd saat itu) 390 jt, sekarang 125 jt, Honda Accord th 98 ( bekas ) pd th 2000 harganya 275 juta sekarang 120jt,

Belle affluence au Mondial de Paris

2006-10-20T09:39:00.000+07:00

Vu la morosité ambiante, on aurait pu craindre que le Mondial de Paris ne soit moins fréquenté en 2006 qu'en 2004. Pas du tout, ce sont 1 431 883 personnes qui s'y sont rendues, dont 11072 lors des journées presse (dont quelques blogueurs scotchés devant les belles hôtesses...). Si les organisateurs sont contents, les constructeurs aussi : le chiffre des prises de contact est parti à la hausse,

KAMPANYE GENCAR SI PINTAR

2006-10-18T18:00:00.000+07:00

Bocoran desain masih dalam sketsa muncul di tengah-tengah kejuaraan gambarnya pun hanya dalam bola voli pantai di Timmendorfer sketsa. Penasaran ya? Jadi, untuk sementara mau tahu mengapa mobil imut ini smart (pintar)? Isu kian padatnya lahan parkir rupanya jadi awal perhatian utama smart GmbH. Produk perusahaan yang bernaung dalam grup DaimlerChrysler ini pun enggak jauh dari urusan

The Best Used Cars

2006-10-18T17:26:00.000+07:00

JULY 5, 2006 Autos By Matt Vella Certified pre-owned programs offer as-good-as-new cars for less. No wonder they now account for 41% of all used-car sales Used car salesmen may have a bad reputation, but that sure doesn't seem to keep U.S. consumers from buying used cars. In 2004, we bought 13.6 million new cars and light trucks and leased 3.3 million new cars and light trucks—but

Ali Aydin Pandir : tepati janjimu!

2006-10-18T01:18:00.000+07:00

SATU-SATUNYA ORANG TURKI YANG 'PUNYA JABATAN' DI GENERAL MOTORS. TUGASNYA : MEMBUAT NAMA CHEVROLET KEMBALI BERSINAR DI INDONESIA. (Motor Trend Indonesia - Oktober 2006) PUNDAKNYA MEMIKUL tanggungjawabberat kelangsungan hidup pabrikan mobil terbesar di dunia, General Motors, di Indonesia. Pria kelahiran Istanbul, 50 tahun silam ini baru menggawangi GM Indonesia sejak akhir tahun lalu.

Cadillac is going to South Africa

2006-10-12T08:36:00.000+07:00

GM's Cadillac brand will open for business in South Africa early next year, the company announced on Wednesday. The launch of the brand will begin with three vehicles-the European-bred BLS sedan (based on the Saab 9-3), the SRX crossover, and the STS sedan. GM says it's heading to the country because "South Africa is one of the fastest growing automobile markets in the world, and with our

The Hummer H3 is going Global

2006-10-12T08:30:00.000+07:00

I’m writing from Port Elizabeth, the heartland of South Africa’s motor industry, where we’ve just launched production of the Hummer H3, to be exported around the world.Until now, the H3 has only been available in North America. This launch will bring the H3 to Europe, Asia and Latin America before the end of 2006, and to South Africa and right-hand drive countries like Britain next year.Continue

Chevy WTCC Concept at the Paris Scow

2006-10-03T21:31:00.000+07:00

General Motors' Chevrolet brand is one of Europe's fastest-growing nameplates, targeting Europe's younger, more price-sensitive buyers. The WTCC Concept suggests they don't have to settle for econoboxes. Short for World Touring Car Concept, this bold 4x4 "signals our intent to add more emotional design to Chevrolet in Europe," explained Dave Lyons. He's GM's head of design in Asia, where the WTCC

GM quality ?

2006-09-19T20:48:00.000+07:00

Here's another problem. GM's quality is much better. In some cases it’s better than the Japanese companies like Nissan and Subaru that coast on a great reputation even when their cars turn up glitches. But GM has, at best, reached parity in quality with chief rivals Toyota and Honda. And in long-term testing, which measures cars made three to five years ago, GM still isn’t on par with those two

Because We Can

2006-09-19T20:30:00.000+07:00

September 06, 2006 Because We CanBy Bob LutzGM Vice Chairman As I hinted last week, we have a major consumer initiative coming to light this afternoon. GM Chairman/CEO Rick Wagoner today is announcing that GM, beginning with the 2007 model year, is expanding its powertrain warranty in the United States and Canada to five years or

"Hotwheels"-style concept from Chevrolet : WTCC Ultra

2006-09-07T15:50:00.000+07:00

The latest Chevy concept to be presented at the Paris Motor ShowThe trend is "toys". Following the Barbie Beetle from VW, now the Hotwheels Chevy. This is a concept prepared for the Paris Auto Show.Read the full article at leblogauto.com...

Next stop... Cadillac masuk Indonesia ?

2006-08-29T09:14:00.000+07:00

GM Exporting Caddy to South Africa General Motors Corp. will begin exporting Cadillacs to South Africa in the fourth quarter, along with a small number of Cadillac models to Australia in late 2007. The vehicles exported to South Africa will hail from the GM assembly plant in Lansing, Mich., and will be outfitted with right-hand drive to comply with South African regulations. Jim Taylor

Chevy launches 2007 Aveo sedan in the US (Kalos in Indonesia)

2006-08-21T21:37:00.000+07:00

During a webcast that will begin shortly, Chevy GM Ed Peper will officially launch the new 2007 Chevy Aveo sedan for the US market. (The car's page is already up at the Chevy website, if you're interested in checking out the specs in detail.)The new Aveo gets a dose of panache with a restyle that bestows some chunky good looks on Chevy's low-priced econocruiser. The beefy nose, with it's raised,

Getting Juicy with Fallon and Senn

2006-08-18T11:53:00.000+07:00

The Fallon Worldwide ad agency founders talk about their new book, Juicing the Orange, and how to jump-start creativityJuicing the Orange is all about advertising strategies. But they seem like strategies that execs could apply to any number of business problems.Fallon: When Fred and I started this project, we didn't want it to just be relevant for the ad community. The goal was to present ways

Suzuki Plots Expansion

2006-08-14T11:19:00.000+07:00

Suzuki Motor Corp. is planning to build a new $500 million factory in Japan and expand production in places such as Hungary and India to cash in on the rising demand for fuel-efficient, small cars created by soaring global gasoline prices."Strong sales of Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara in Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, etc. has caused significant backorders, and thus constant request

GM : Latest Models

2006-08-13T15:02:00.000+07:00

Most Satisfying Cars 2006

2006-08-09T14:59:00.000+07:00

Vehicles Feature Forbes, Dan Lienert, 08.08.06, 12:01 AM ET Mini Cooper drivers like to name their cars. If a buyer enters his or her car's name in the "Owners' Lounge" section of Mini's Web site, both owner and car will be addressed by name when they come into the dealership--but that's not the cause of the naming craze. "Customers treat their Minis like their pets,"Read the full article...

Robert Manurung : Jatropha Curcas oil as biodiesel

2006-08-06T19:03:00.000+07:00

Robert Manurung: Inventor of renewable green fuel T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, JakartaThere is good news and bad news about research development in Indonesia. First, the bad news is that Indonesia often lags behind other countries. And now, the good news: An Indonesian researcher has applied pure jatropha oil as an alternative bio-diesel fuel. The oil, which is produced from

General Motors Hadirkan Chevrolet Kalos

2006-07-23T09:02:00.000+07:00

Jakarta, KCM - Beberapa hari menjelang berlangsungnya International Motor Show 2006, PT General Motors Indonesia mengungkap produk unggulan yang akan dipasarkan pada pameran otomotif terbesar tanah air itu.Bertempat di Hotel FourSeasons Jakarta, Selasa (18/7), GMI memperkenalkan kendaraan small sedan bernama Chevrolet Kalos kepada para wartawan media cetak dan elektronik Ibukota.Kalos sebenarnya

custom products and customizable experiences

2006-07-20T20:51:00.000+07:00

"Nike's Riley on the World of "Custom" Today: As consumers start to expect custom products and customizable experiences how should product design evolve to provide relevant executions that engage consumers' desires? Everything from design flexibility, one-off manufacturing, streamlined distribution and consumer interaction will need to be analyzed and revolutionized. We are approaching the era

Design control : Companies that "get it"

2006-07-20T20:23:00.000+07:00

As customers become producers and take more and more control of the design of their products and services, the revolution (and make no mistake, it is a serious change in power and that is a revolution) they are generating is bound to unnerve those on the losing end. Companies that "get it" and begin to integrate consumer input into the actual making of stuff and experiences will find enormous

GM to enter alliance talks with Renault and Nissan

2006-07-10T17:46:00.000+07:00

GM to enter alliance talks with Renault and Nissan(Monday, July 10, 2006) General Motors will enter "exploratory discussions" with Renault-Nissan on a potential alliance, the U.S. automaker said Friday following a board meeting. GM cautioned the discussions were preliminary and non-binding and that implementing its massive restructuring program remained the automaker’s "top priority" French car

Chevrolet Europe : results 1st Half 2006 (Fr)

2006-07-09T16:48:00.000+07:00

Chevrolet Europe: bilan semestrielPar Patrick Garcia le 9 juillet 2006 | (2) Commentaires | Permalink Chevrolet Europe dont tout le monde sait (ou devrait savoir) que les productions proviennent de feue Daewoo (constructeur coréen moribond repris par General Motors) continue sa progression en inscrivant un record de ventes sur les 6 premiers mois de l'année. Avec une hausse de 11.2% par rapport

Chevy Captiva Test : Part 4 - Each market its catalogue

2006-07-05T23:01:00.000+07:00

Essai Chevrolet Captiva (4) : à chaque marché son cataloguePar Olivier Duquesne le 4 juillet 2006Link :http://www.leblogauto.com/2006/07/essai_chevrolet.html#more

GM Daewo Tuntut Chery Auto

2006-06-30T21:15:00.000+07:00

GM Daewo Tuntut Chery Auto Jumat, 13 Mei 2005 PERUSAHAAN mobil raksasa AS, GM (General Motor) pemilik GM Daewo (Korea) secara resmi awal pekan ini (9/5) mengajukan tuntutan pada perusahaan industri mobil Cina, Chery Automobile di pengadilan Beijing, ibu kota RRC atas tuduhan penjiplakan mobil Daewo Matiz dan Chevrolet Spark oleh Chery Automobile dengan nama Chery QQ yang dilakukan tahun 2004

MENCOBA BAHAN BAKAR PENGUNDANG LAPAR

2006-06-30T15:26:00.000+07:00

Preview Jatropha Expedition(Majalah "Otomotif") Kok, seperti bau gorengan? Wah, kalau begini sih, seperti bau ikan asin! Begitulah komentar orang-orang yang sempat mencium asap yang keluar dari knalpot Mitsubishi L200 Strada yang berbahan bakar minyak dari biji Jarak (Jatropha Curcas), pada Intercity Trial, Jakarta-Bandung-Jakarta hari Kamis, (22/6) lalu. OTOMOTIF menjajal kendaraan

Chevy Captiva : Geneva or Jakarta Motor Show ????

2006-06-30T15:16:00.000+07:00

Is this possible...? An image already from the Jakarta International Auto Show...?We will have to see at the end of July, won't we?Chevy Captiva : Specifications (UK)

Captiva Testdrive with Seven on board

2006-06-29T13:46:00.000+07:00

We could have brought the bicycles with us to do a bit of cycling along the way. But we had preferred it more traditional, a picnic. this choice was made to enable us to evaluate the cars flexibility with respect to the use of the rear seating as a dining area . we did not do this purely from professional considerations but also due to the somber weather forecast which caused us to cancel

GM Daewoo Boosts Production

2006-06-21T22:45:00.000+07:00

South Korea's third-largest automaker GM Daewoo has started two-shift operations at its second plant in Bupyong near Seoul to meet rising demand for its first sport-utility vehicle, the Winstorm, and its mid-size Tosca passenger car. The two-shift operations, coming after the rehiring of the automaker's fired workers, signals that the automaker is on the right track now following GM's takeover of

Testing the Chevy Captiva : Diesel's latest Glory

2006-06-21T22:24:00.000+07:00

We have been waiting for it, and here it finally is :A diesel engine in a Chevrolet. Everything comes to those that wait. But it certainly was about time.GM developed a totally new engine for this Korean. It exists of a second generation, 4-cylinder, common rail diesel of the same generation as the second generation variable geometry turbo. Production started in March this year in Gunsan,

The 24hrs of Lemans : The Corvette myth

2006-06-19T22:42:00.000+07:00

Sunday 18 june 2006 - 17h282004, 2005, 2006... Corvette doesn't stop to decisively conquer the laurels at the 24 Hours of LeMans.To read the full article ...

Chevy Captiva telah tiba (Bahasa Perancis)

2006-06-19T22:22:00.000+07:00

Atterrissage à Poprad, en Slovaquie, pour découvrir la Chevrolet Captiva en mettant le cap sur Zakopane en Pologne. La grande nouveauté avec cette voiture, ce n’est pas tant l’arrivée d’un SUV dans la gamme, mais plutôt celle du premier moteur Diesel pour le constructeur. Enfin ! Il s’agit d’un moteur à injection directe par rampe commune d’une cylindrée de 2.0 litres avec une puissance de 150

Chevy Concept : Outdoing Aston?

2006-06-14T21:37:00.000+07:00

Chevrolet IndonesiaIs this in answer to the Aston Martin or the Maserati Quattroporte?One thing is sure, this baby could most definitely get people excited.

Captiva : Some more pics

2006-05-30T16:32:00.000+07:00

indofastlaneThe Chevy Captiva :When you open the bonnet,its diesel engine would look like this :

Chevrolet Captiva : List Price (Holland)

2006-05-22T22:52:00.000+07:00

indofastlaneChevrolet Captiva: Listprice (Europe)Quoted from Patrick Garcia (Translated by SV) , 22 May2006Reading certain comments following the long-awaited appearance of the Chevrolet Captiva gives the impression that the excitement generated is real. This is even more emphasized since the unveiling of its close relative the Opel Antara caused far less of a stirr. For everyone who already

Drifting Aveo !?!

2006-05-12T21:25:00.000+07:00

indofastlaneDrifting -– the art of defying a car’s traction into a controlled slide sideways around corners at breakneck speeds -– is still below the radar for a lot of Americans, but the sport continues to grow nonetheless. Sound confusing? Take a look at this. Tracing its origins back to underground races on Japan’s winding mountain roads in the 1960s, drifting was a full-fledged and heavily

World Keeps Getting Bigger for Chevrolet

2006-05-11T15:34:00.000+07:00

By Dee AllenChevrolet IndonesiaindofastlaneStaff Director Global Product & Brand Communications Integration Say “Chevrolet” in the United States, and people think of everything from a turquoise and white 1957 Bel Air to a 2006 Corvette Z06; from a heavy duty Silverado to an Aveo. What most people don’t think of is Chevrolet’s global expansion: in China (up 180 percent in first-quarter 2006),

In the US Nissan Dealers Still Getting REDI (Retail Environment Initiative)

2006-04-30T11:37:00.001+07:00

In the US, Nissan Dealers Still Getting REDI Nissan's initiative to bring a fresh image to its dealerships - to correspond with the brand's resurgence - is coming along, report NissanNorth America officials. Nationally, about half of Nissan's 1100 dealerships have decided to participate in the NREDI (Nissan Retail Environment Design Initiative) program; more than 300 of those facilities are

Chevy reality show in Indonesia ?

2006-04-30T11:37:00.000+07:00

Could a reality show be accomplished for Chevy in Indonesia?The below-mentioned excerpt from "The carconnection" made me wonder if it would be possible to use the following idea to increase awareness of the Chevrolet brand in Indonesia. What if Chevy participated in a TV reality show in which participants work on developing concepts for modifying their favorite Chevy? Capitalizing on a trend of