New Delhi, October 5, 2004: Selling a record 3207 cars in September 2004, the highest in a month since its inception, General Motors India recorded over 68.5 percent growth in the first nine months of 2004 even as the global auto major surged to the leadership position in Entry "D" Luxury sedan segment with the sale of 1062 units of the popular Chevrolet Optra.

With nearly two thirds more sales in September 2004 alone as compared to 2001 cars in the same month last year, the company registered a 60.27 percent growth in monthly sales. Besides 1062 units of Chevrolet Optra, it sold 1370 units of Chevrolet Tavera, and 768 units of Opel Corsa.

In the first three quarters of 2004, the company sold a total of 18517 cars as against 10987 in the same period last year to record a 68.54 percent growth in YTD sales. These included 7344 Chevy Optras in Entry "D" Luxury sedan segment, 6932 Opel Corsas and 4072 units of the recently launched new-generation premium multi-utility vehicle (MUV) Chevrolet Tavera, branded as the Comfortable Family Car.

"The record sale of our cars testifies to the growing popularity of the Chevrolet brand in India. Enthused by its grand success in the Indian market, GM plans to bring some more new and exciting Chevrolet products specifically designed for India. We will continue to make world class vehicles in India to give the Indian consumer the best vehicles in a wider range," said Mr. P. Balendran, Vice President- Corporate Affairs General Motors India.

GM India is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation. Besides the Chevrolet Tavera and Optra, GM India manufactures the Opel Corsa, Corsa Sail and Swing at its facility in Halol, Gujarat. GM India also sells the imported Opel Vectra in addition to the Chevrolet Forester.