Chevrolet Aveo in Poland

been placing on us, proved to be justified. We did invest as we committed, and now we are ready for new challenges. We are happy to enter a new phase in the history of FSO together with our long-standing partner, world’s largest automaker GM. We have reached a new level of cooperation, and we will successfully continue our fruitful partnership.”

FSO President and CEO Janusz Wozniak added: “The start of the Chevrolet Aveo production marks a new era at FSO. We are proud of our well qualified, reliable and professional staff. With a best-selling product of a leading global brand, new equipment in the plant and the benefit of thousands of hours of training, we are confident that we will be able to satisfy Chevrolet’s European customers.”

Chevrolet has a long tradition of building cars in Poland. The first Chevrolet models were built in a plant in Warsaw’s Wolska Street as early as 1928 with a second plant starting production in the suburb of Wola in 1937. At that time, Polish workers were trained at General Motors International A/S in Copenhagen. Among the four-door Chevrolet models produced in Wola were the Master Sedan, Master De Luxe, Master Touring Sedan and Imperial Limousine.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader for 76 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 280,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 33 countries. In 2006, motorists bought nearly 9.1 million cars and trucks globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. In Europe, GM sells its Opel, Vauxhall, Saab, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Corvette and Hummer ranges in over 30 markets. It operates 10 production and assembly facilities in seven countries and employs around 60,000 people. More information on GM can be found at http://media.gmeurope.com and http://www.gmeurope.com.

UkrAVTO Corporation is one of the largest Ukrainian companies involved in car business. It has its manufacturing footprint in Ukraine (largest car plant in the country) and in Poland and possesses the largest car dealers network in Ukraine – over 400 outlets all over the country, selling about 50% of all new cars in Ukraine. UkrAVTO subdivisions are involved in vehicles and spare parts distribution in Ukraine and in domestic vehicles exports into Russia and other countries. The group employs about 40 thousand people. UkrAVTO is a name for growth, stability and professionalism among its numerous partners and customers.

Date : 06 Nov 2007 11:25:24 Source: Chevrolet

Date : 06 Nov 2007 11:25:24
Source: Chevrolet