Who owns the Chevrolet brand?

Some famous car brands Who owns the Chevrolet brand?Take the Rediff Business Quiz and see how much you know about some of Indias most popular cars Biz Quiz is best viewed in Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape above version 6.0.1. Which firm owns the Chevrolet brand? a) Toyota b) Honda c) General Motors Wrong! Try again.Wrong!The correct answer is General Motors. General Motors India launched the Chevrolet Optra -- a C-segment car -- in July 2003. Originally known as Lacetti, the car is exported as Chevrolet Optra to India and Buick Excelle to China by General Motors South Korean arm GM Daewoo Auto & Technology. GMI had sold more than 7,000 Chevrolet Optra units till March 2004.Correct!General Motors India launched the Chevrolet Optra -- a C-segment car -- in July 2003. Originally known as Lacetti, the car is exported as Chevrolet Optra to India and Buick Excelle to China by General Motors South Korean arm GM Daewoo Auto & Technology. GMI had sold more than 7,000 Chevrolet Optra units till March 2004.2. Which company will launch Getz compact car in India this year? a) Hyundai Motor b) Maruti c) Tata Motors Wrong! Try again.Wrong!The correct answer is Hyundai Motor.Hyundai Motor India has plans to launch the high-end hatchback Getz in July. The car is likely to be priced in the Rs 450,000-500,000 range. Hyundai has already launched Getz in Korea and Europe. The other models of the company include Santro, Accent, Sonata, Terracan and Elantra.Correct!Hyundai Motor India has plans to launch the high-end hatchback Getz in July. The car is likely to be priced in the Rs 450,000-500,000 range. Hyundai has already launched Getz in Korea and Europe. The other models of the company include Santro, Accent, Sonata, Terracan and Elantra.3. In India, the Kirloskar Group has a joint venture with which car company? a) Honda b) Toyota c) BMWWrong! Try again.Wrong!The correct answer is Toyota.Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, a joint venture between Kirloskar Group and Toyota Motor Corporation, was formed in 1997. While Toyota has 99 per cent equity in the company, Kirloskar holds the rest. The company launched three models in India -- Camry, Corolla and Qualis. Correct!Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, a joint venture between Kirloskar Group and Toyota Motor Corporation, was formed in 1997. While Toyota has 99 per cent equity in the company, Kirloskar holds the rest. The company launched three models in India -- Camry, Corolla and Qualis. 4. Which company acquired Daewoo Commercial Vehicle in 2004? a) Tata Motors b) General Motors c) Maruti Udyog Wrong! Try again.Wrong!The correct answer is Tata Motors.In February 2004, Tata Motors Ltd signed an investment agreement for acquisition of Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company Ltd, the second largest truck maker in Korea, for approximately $102 million (Rs 465 crore). The Korean company has a modern plant in Kunsan that has an annual production capacity of 20,000 medium and heavy vehicles. Correct!In February 2004, Tata Motors Ltd signed an investment agreement for acquisition of Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company Ltd, the second largest truck maker in Korea, for approximately $102 million (Rs 465 crore). The Korean company has a modern plant in Kunsan that has an annual production capacity of 20,000 medium and heavy vehicles. 5. Hindustan Motors will soon launch a new Ambassador. What is its name? a) Grand b) Excel c) Avigo Wrong! Try again.Wrong!The correct answer is Avigo.Hindustan Motors plans to launch a retro Ambassador, Avigo in 2004. The Avigo will be available in seven colours - Thurston Grey, Kilder Green, Crystal White, Magic Black, Symphony Gold, Symphony Silver and Cherry Red. Ambassador Grand was launched in August 2003.Correct!Hindustan Motors plans to launch a retro Ambassador, Avigo in 2004. The Avigo will be available in seven colours - Thurston Grey, Kilder Green, Crystal White, Magic Black, Symphony Gold, Symphony Silver and Cherry Red. Ambassador Grand was launched in August 2003. Click here for More Quizzes Tell us what you think of this Quiz Compiled by: Pradeep Adur