General Motors India has rolled out the first vehicle meant for shipment to Argentina. The shipment will leave for Argentina next month. Argentina will be the sixth major export market for General Motors India.
GM India already exports the left hand drive Beat to countries including Mexico, Chile, Peru, Central American and Caribbean Countries (CAC), Uruguay and now Argentina. The Chevrolet Beat recorded the highest growth for any passenger vehicle exported from India and became the sixth most exported passenger vehicle out of India during financial year 2015-16, with a total of 37,082 units.
"In keeping with our commitment to the Make in India program, we are proud to celebrate the roll-out of the first vehicle for Argentina," said GM India President and Managing Director Kaher Kazem.
"The new export market is a testimony to our commitment to provide the highest quality standards to global customers from the Talegaon plant. Whether it's in India or anywhere else in the world, General Motors follows the highest quality standards in its manufacturing processes providing same high quality vehicles that customers in India and around the world expect and deserve," Kazem added.
The Beat, badged the Spark outside India, is available in more than 70 markets worldwide and has sold over 1 million units.
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