Awards & Recognitions

GM India's President & Managing Director, Karl Slym has won the prestigious NDTV Car & Bike 2011 "Automotive Man of the Year" award. Karl is the first non-Indian expat and first Multi-National Company CEO to receive this prestigious award. In the past, captains of the Indian industry like Ratan Tata, Anand Mahindra, Bajaj et al have only received this coveted award.

This recognition is well deserved considering his significant contribution to the automotive industry during his tenure here in India. It was also evident when Government of India nominated Karl about an year back as a member of the Automobile Policy making Development Council of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion of the Industry Ministry. In addition, his appointments as Chairman of various Committees including CEOs Council of industry bodies and Chambers like Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, Automotive Research Association of India, Confederation of Indian Industry and American Chamber of Commerce etc have further validated his candidature for this award. Undoubtedly, this is one of the proudest moments for all of us in GM as this is the first time an MNC or a non-indian CEO has received this award.

GM India had a twin win at the recently concluded glittering ceremony of NDTV Profit Car and Bike India Awards 2011 as it swept away with the ‘Best Communication and PR Campaign for the Beat’ and also the ‘Car Manufacturer of the year Award’. Initiated in the year 2006, the awards have emerged as the most credible automobile industry awards, presented by NDTV every year.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. P. Balendran, Vice-President, GM India, said, “Over the years, the NDTV Profit Car & Bike India Awards have gained popularity and prominence amongst its audience. The award is definitely an honour from the best in the automobile industry. The Manufacturing capabilities of GM India were recognized through the Best Manufacturing Award conferred by NDTV Profit Car and Bike India award. In the year 2010, the communication and PR efforts helped us to generate national exposure round the year. There’s a great journey ahead with Chevrolet and General Motors is committed to achieving greater milestones in the second-fastest growing automobile market in the world – India.”

The sixth edition of the glittering NDTV Profit Car India and Bike India Awards 2011 was witnessed by the nation's top professional corporate honchos from the auto industry. The successful evening was a celebration of the best design, unmatched technology, style and performance in the automobile industry and honoured the best vehicles that dominated the markets and ruled the hearts in 2010. The awards are one of the top honours in the automobile world and it truly recognizes the deserving candidates in the industry in terms of their achievements, campaigns and strong support behind them. The selection criteria was on the basis of the segment position, environment factor, acceptability, market value, efficiency, the consumer value and segment position.

General Motors India is conferred with the ‘Automobile Manufacturer of the year 2010’ award by the Indian edition of Europe’s most coveted automobile awards, The Golden Steering Wheel on March 9, 2011. This award recognizes the growing strength of GM India’s manufacturing capabilities in the country and its commitment to achieving greater milestones in the second-fastest growing automobile market in the world. These awards which recognise the best in the field of cars, motorcycles as well as products and technology were held by CarWale, India's no. 1 Automotive Portal and Auto Bild India, the only fortnightly automotive magazine in India.

Gujarat: General Motors India has won the prestigious Gujarat State Safety Awards 2010, for its various safety initiatives and programmes undertaken by the company at its manufacturing facility at Halol. This is the third consecutive win in a row that validates the automaker’s continued commitment for implementing the highest safety standards. The company’s Halol plant has been selected for its best safety systems under the categories of ‘The Winner Rotating Shield’ & ‘Achievement of lowest D.I.I (Disabling Injury Index).

Commenting on the commendable achievement, Mr. P.Balendran, Vice President, GM India said, “The awards conferred on us for the third time in a row are a testimony for administering best industrial and safety practices at our manufacturing units and will also motivate us to further improve the existing benchmarks. We have maintained a continued focus on encouraging accident prevention and implementing safety procedures across all our processes and management and remain committed in providing the best working environment to its employees and promote a culture of sustainable and equitable development, while promoting optimum utilization of natural as well as human resources.”

General Motors India's manufacturing plants and its products have bagged a number of awards in the past. These include the Three Leaves award from Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) for green car manufacturing plant, Quality Circle award from the Gujarat government, Energy Conservation award from the Government of India and National Safety Award instituted by the Government of India. Chevrolet Spark recently won the top award for quality for the fourth consecutive year in the India Automotive Initial Quality Study announced by J.D Power Asia Pacific 2010.

New Delhi: General Motors India has received the third prize for Energy Conservation at the National Energy Conservation Awards 2010 in the Automobile Manufacturing Sector. The awards were given away by the Union Minister of Power, Shri Sushilkumar Shinde. This recognition validates General Motors India’s commitment towards the environment and its constant endeavour towards energy conservation across all activities.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. P Balendran, Vice-President, General Motors India said, “The recognition demonstrates General Motors India’s commitment to energy conservation and environmental sensitivities. We have maintained a continued focus on following best practices in all our endeavors and will continue to do so. This recognition is significant also since General Motors has been selected     in the automobile manufacturing sector in the country.”

The annual National Energy Conservation Awards recognize innovation and achievements in energy conservation by industries, buildings, railways, state designated agencies, aviation sectors, manufacturers of BEE star labeled appliances and municipalities which provide specific examples of best practices which raise awareness about energy conservation potential and implementation. These examples suggest the potential for large scale replication, and of concrete measures which can help mitigate global warming.

General Motors India's Manufacturing Plants and its products have bagged a number of awards in the past. These include the three leaves award from Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) for the green car manufacturing plant, Quality Circle award from the Gujarat government and Energy Conservation award from the Government of India. Chevrolet Spark recently won the top award for quality for the fourth consecutive year in the India Automotive Initial Quality Study announced by J.D Power Asia Pacific 2010.

• National Level Quality Circle Awards for both participating QCs - Halol
• National Level QC Excellence Award by GSC Team Halol
• Gujarat Safety Award
• Energy Conservation Award from Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Govt. of India
• TNS Automotive Award

National Safety Award by Directorate General, Factory Advice Service & Labour Institute (DGFASLI)

General Motors India - Halol, has been declared the winner of the prestigious National Safety Award in the automobile industry by the Directorate General, Factory Advice Service & Labour Institute (DGFASLI), India's Premier Institution for Safety under the Aegis of Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India.

GENERAL Motors India won the second prize in the Automobile Manufacturing Sector at the National Energy Conservation Awards 2008 for energy conservation for its Halol facility in Gujarat. The Award was conferred by the Union Minister for Power, Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde at a function in New Delhi.

OVERDRIVE is India’s leading business to consumer publication in the field of automobile journalism, renowned for its objective and entertaining content, and has published 100 glorious issues as of December 2006. Instituted in the year 2000, the OVERDRIVE Awards aim to recognize and reward the advancements and achievements in the automobile industry in India.

Telecast live on the networks of Aaj Tak and Headlines Today, the OVERDRIVE Awards are recognized and supported by leading industrial bodies Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and Automotive Components Manufacturer’s Association of India (ACMA)

CNB-AAA Awards is an attempt to felicitate the best among the best, showcased in the NDTV Profit’s highly acclaimed shows, ‘Car and Bike’ and 'All About Ads'.

The event was presented across 30 different categories at a special awards ceremony in Mumbai. CNB-AAA Awards are one of the most credible awards of the automobile industry’ being presented every year by NDTV, in association with Car India and Bike India magazine team.

NDTV Profit Car India Awards 2007 – Carmaker of the Year – General Motors India

It was a clean sweep for Chevrolet at the NDTV Car & Bike Awards 2011. Chevrolet India also won two more awards. While Chevrolet Beat SMARTECH Diesel Engine won the "Best Automotive Technology of the year award", Chevrolet Beat Diesel bagged the "India Green award" for 2011. The awards were given away at a glittering ceremony held at India's Formula1Track Venue near New Delhi on Dec 16th. Among those present included industry captains, CEOs of many companies and host of other dignitaries.

Chevrolet Beat diesel wins the Vicky.in People's Choice Awards 2011 by a thumping margin of over 3000 votes compared to other contenders. Beat fans across India rallied for their car and made it a winner. Beat diesel which is the Vicky.in People’s choice car of the year has just received the re-certification test result and the fuel efficiency of Chevrolet Beat Diesel is now 25.44 kmpl under standard conditions.

Chevrolet Beat won the Car & Bike India Award for the ‘Best Design at a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai. Boasting a futuristic and edgy design with snazzy headlamps, bold front grille and dual round taillamps, the Beat has always been a showstopper when it comes to design. The award reaffirms Chevrolet's new direction in design and the new trend Chevrolet has proudly initiated in designing mini-cars.The clear goal from the very beginning was to create a revolutioninsize and design despite the limitations of the mini-segment. With this award, Chevrolet Beat has made a bold statement setting new standards of designing for the segment.

Chevrolet Beat won the Car & Bike India Award for the ‘Best Design’ at a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai. Boasting a futuristic and edgy design with snazzy headlamps, bold front grille and dual round tail lamps, the Beat has always been a showstopper when it comes to design. The ride and handling of the Beat also set it apart from any other vehicle in its segment. The award reaffirms Chevrolet's new direction in design and the new trend Chevrolet has proudly initiated in designing mini-cars. The clear goal from the very beginning was to create a revolution in size and design despite the limitations of the min-segment. With this award, Chevrolet Beat has made a bold statement setting new standards of designing for the segment.

Fresh from the Best Design award for the Chevrolet Beat, we have bagged the Best Communication and PR Campaign for the Beat from NDTV Profit Car India and Bike India at a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai. The awards are an attempt to felicitate the best among the best in the auto sector, which have been show cased in the highly acclaimed "The Car and Bike" show. Initiated in the year 2006, the awards have emerged as the most credible automobile industry awards, presented by NDTV every year.

In early 2010, the business challenge was to launch a mini car in an extremely competitive mini segment already having established players like Suzuki and Hyundai, while maintaining momentum for the Spark and add to the mini car portfolio for Chevrolet in India. The communication plan for the Beat kicked off with the Journalists Review drive, wherein the Top 43 journalists were hand picked to test drive the Beat. The test drive spanning from Delhi to Samode provided an opportunity to the key journalists to experience the product first hand. The reviews ranged from "Chevrolet has arrived" to "Chevy's green, fast and hot" and "Devils own Child" headlines captivating the journalists' and readers' imagination alike. Thereon, the communication was sustained through a 360 degree approach and an appropriate media mix, communicating the Beat attributes of "Tough, Sexy and Smart" to the target audience. The communication was also sustained through multi city press launches across 20 cities in India, wherein the Beat messaging was communicated to the national and regional media to enhance brand awareness. In the year 2010, the communication and PR efforts helped us generate around 7000 exposures in all the national and regional media, at a media equivalent of $ 25 million. The current Beat communication is being sustained through Social media initiatives, test drives and innovative advertising efforts.

NDTV Profit, India's leading business news channel, in association with Car India and Bike India ushered in a brand new year by celebrating the best design, unmatched technology, style and performance in the automobile industry in the second edition of ‘CNB-AAA Awards 2007’. An Award to felicitate the best among the best, showcased in the NDTV Profit's highly acclaimed ‘Car and Bike’ and “All About Ads” shows

BSM's annual awards are among the oldest and most prestigious awards for automotive excellence in India. The BS Motoring award system is designed to reward cars that are affordable and fuel-efficient, keeping the larger mass of Indian car buyers in mind.

The lead image is that of the Business Standard Motoring Car Of The Year 2007 – it is indeed the Chevrolet Aveo U-VA that walked away with the top honours in 2007. Congratulations to General Motors India for having swung the oldest awards in the country in its favour for 2007.

Chengdu Business Daily - Chevrolet Lova – Best Selling Compact Car, 2008, China

Business Standard Motoring - Car-of-the-Year award in India, 2007

The Chevrolet Optra was awarded one of the most powerful brands of 2005-06 by 4P's magazine.

Business Standard has rated Chevrolet the No. 1 automobile brand from among nine contenders in this year's Brand Derby. Chevrolet's impressive rankings are a result of the innovative communication GM adopted, the right emotional hook, importance of word-of-mouth and intelligent positioning of the vehicles.

With the resounding success of the Chevrolet Optra and Tavera, a portfolio that has 3 cars of varied specification and sophistication confirms the versatility of the brand Chevrolet. A brand that's effervescent and deep rooted in automobile history, it's selection was unanimous

BBC World announced the winners of the prestigious Wheels Awards 2003. Chevrolet Optra LT Manual was named 'BBC World's Wheels Car of the Year 2003". The most coveted category in the awards, the 'Car of the Year' is judged on the basis of price, engine performance, fuel efficiency, suspension, looks, ownership experience and value for money.

Third CNBC-Autocar Auto Awards were announced in the capital. General Motors romped home with three awards. The honorable Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, handed out the awards to the winners.

Chevrolet Optra won the 'Best Value for Money Car'
The 'Best Value for Money Car' is awarded to the car that gives, as the name suggests, the maximum value for your money. In so doing, it informs consumers of the best deals on wheels.

Chevrolet Optra was also given the 'Viewer Choice Award'
Introduced this year by CNBC-TV18, this award felicitates the car that is rated as the most popular choice by the channel's viewers.

Number 1 Car in Build and Ride Quality for the Chevrolet Optra by Overdrive (2006-07).

India Initial Quality Study winner by JD Power Asia Pacific - Chevrolet Optra in the premium midsize segment (2007-08)

India APEAL Study winner by JD Power Asia Pacific - Chevrolet Optra in the premium midsize segment (2007-08)

Chevrolet Optra Magnum wins TNS Voice of the Customer award.

Declared ‘Best Performing Model’ in Diesel Midsize segment with 99 points out of 100 in TNS Automotive TCS 2008 study.

Zurich: Arnaud Martin, the French engineer who designed and developed the 1.6 turbo engine for the 2011 WTCC World Champion Chevrolet Cruze, has won the much-coveted Race Engine Designer of the Year award. Arnaud received the well-deserved recognition, awarded by the reputed publication Race Tech, from the magazine's Publishing Director Soheila Kimberley during the Race Tech World Motorsport Symposium.

Chevrolet Cruze has been awarded ‘Saloon Car of the Year’ Top Gear Award.

BSM's annual awards are among the oldest and most prestigious awards for automotive excellence in India. Apart from two awards, Car of the Year and Bike of the Year, there are four titles that are given out to respective organizations annually.

Considered the most credible of all Auto industry awards, the NDTV Car & Bike Awards have grown not only in strength but also in recognition since inception in 2006. The automobile fraternity looks to these awards as a true recognition of the year's most deserving products, campaigns, achievements, and the people behind them. Chevrolet Cruze emerged to be the winner of Viewer’s Choice Award & Executive Car of the Year 2009.

Autocar India and UTVi channel have come together to produce the popular Autocar Show and are now proud to jointly host the Autocar Awards 2009 presented by HDFC Bank Ltd - India’s no. 1 Auto Financer . Chevrolet Cruze has won the ‘Saloon Car of the Year’ Autocar Award.

The ET-ZigWheels Car and Bike of the Year awards is considered as one of the most credible of all auto industry awards. In its second edition, the award ceremony was attended by the who's who of the auto industry. The Times Group was represented by Dr. Bhaskar Das, Executive President, the Times Group, Ravi Dhariwal, CEO, BCCL and Adil Jal Darukhanawala, Editor-in-chief, ZigWheels.

Chevrolet Tavera was voted the 'UV of the Year', New Delhi, January 2005 by Overdrive. Tavera was rated against Ford Endeavour and Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and was declared the winner.

New Delhi, December 19, 2003

Here is a car that has finally put the brakes on the fantastic run that the invincible Honda CR-V has had for so long; mainly, because the Chevrolet Captiva chooses to sip the oily stuff. But that, ofcourse, this is not the only reason why the Captiva was our Import Car of the Year 2009 ---- after all, it had competition from the fabulous Audi R8 and TT and the cheeky Fiat 500 in this category. The Captiva won it for several reasons. It looks good from every angle, has neatly designed and thoughtful interiors and is well-built too. The 2000cc turbo-diesel engine is a strong, torque motor that does a great job of powering the SUV. Besides all these, the Captiva is competitively priced despite being imported. No wonder, it won hands down in this segment.

THE KING in this category wins the award hands down. First of all, it has a punchy diesel engine. Secondly, it's large and spacious. And most importantly, it's got the right price tag. Chevrolet has put together a winning package in the Captiva to emerge as the best SUV of 2009.

GENERAL MOTORS did the smart thing by launching the Captiva in India. You see, the closest diesel SUV, price-wise, to the butch Captiva is a fair distance away. The strong engine powers an impressive looking, generously sized SUV that seats seven easily, offers the gamut of in-cabin features and goes about town with an effortless, plush feel that is just right for our urbana. The packaging is smart and the choice of only two-wheel drive reinforces the role of the Captiva. It is meant to be a slick SUV for urban India, and in that role, its nigh-on perfect.