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GM China's Socia: More luxury models, stores, local output
… s bid to eclipse GM as China's largest foreign automaker. Socia, GM's former global purchasing chief, replaced Kevin Wale as president of GM China on Oct. 1. He spelled out his plans in an interview with Special Correspondent David Sedgwick …
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GM, Ford sales rise in China as consumers shun Japanese brands
… is banking on the world's largest vehicle market to retain its global sales crown from Toyota. Bob Socia, a former vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, took over as China chief on Oct. 1 from Kevin Wale , who retired.
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VW moves closer to global No. 1 goal as it outsells GM in China
… perfect as VW counts Hong Kong and Macau in its China sales figures, but excludes trucks, while GM does the opposite. Kevin Wale , GM China's outgoing president, confirmed on Wednesday that his company had ceded the top spot for the quarter …
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GM, aiming to remain market leader, opens China's biggest proving ground
… its joint venture partners, including SAIC Motor, invested about $252.5 million to build what GM China President Kevin Wale called the country's largest proving ground. "When we look forward, our volumes are going to increase significantly …
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Suppliers praise GM's Socia
… base, is being reassigned. Socia, 58, will take over as president of GM China on Oct. 1, succeeding the retiring Kevin Wale , 57. Wale has led GM China since 2005, growing sales from 560,000 units that year to 2.5 million in 2011 to make …
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Face Time at GM Stores (9/12/12)
… The auto maker naming global purchasing chief Bob Scioscia as president of GM China. Social replaces the retiring Kevin Wale who played a key role in making China GM's largest market. As for social he has improved GM's relations with suppliers …
chief Bob Scioscia as president of GM China. Social replaces the retiring Kevin Wale who played a key role in making China GM's largest market. As for social he has improved GM's relations with suppliers during -
GM purchasing boss Bob Socia to lead China operations
… General Motors has appointed global purchasing chief Bob Socia as president of GM China, succeeding the retiring Kevin Wale . Wale, 57, became president of GM China in 2005, growing sales from 560,000 units that year to 2.5 million in …
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GM purchasing chief Socia to succeed Wale as China boss
… General Motors has appointed global purchasing chief Bob Socia as president of GM China, succeeding the retiring Kevin Wale , effective Oct. 1. Wale, 57, became president of GM China in 2005, growing sales from 560,000 units that year …
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China's auto sales jumped 16% in June, but slowdown looms
… China's interior provinces will help sales growth remain steady in the second half of the year, said GM China CEO Kevin Wale . Ford raised total vehicle sales in China by 18 percent to 52,440 units. First-half deliveries gained 1 percent …
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China's auto sales jumped 16% in June, but slowdown looms
… China's interior provinces will help sales growth remain steady in the second half of the year, said GM China CEO Kevin Wale . Ford Motor Co. raised total vehicle sales in China by 18 percent to 52,440 units. First-half deliveries gained …
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GM says June auto sales in China up 10.1%
… slowing economic growth in China, demand for GM products rose in all key segments in the first half of the year," said Kevin Wale , head of GM's China unit. "We expect sales growth to remain steady in the second half, driven by demand in China …
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China auto glut builds as factory shipments outstrip sales
… Ford spokeswoman in Dearborn, Michigan, yesterday deferred market-specific questions to representatives in Asia. Kevin Wale , head of GM's China operations, said in a May 31 interview that he's "pretty optimistic" Chinese consumers will …
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China dealers struggle with growing inventory glut
… from automakers, is scheduled to release the May numbers tomorrow. Auto rebound GM doesn't share Luo's concerns. Kevin Wale , head of China operations, predicted in a May 31 interview that the country's auto industry is poised to rebound …
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GM China sales gain 21% in May on minivans, Chevrolet demand
… according to the statement. GM is "on track" to meet its China sales targets and outperform the industry this year, Kevin Wale , its country head, said in an interview last week. The delivery growth reduces concern that an industrywide slowdown …
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GM China sets sales record in March
… complementing the ongoing strength of established products such as the Buick Excelle, Chevrolet Cruze and Cadillac SRX," said Kevin Wale , president and managing director of the GM China Group. Sales of the Malibu totaled 4,289 units in its first full …
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China curbing overcapacity helps GM set goal for doubling deliveries
… China's policy change comes as the government looks to move external investment into different industries, said Kevin Wale , GM's China president, on Feb. 15. "In the near term, I don't see a dramatic change in the way the Chinese …
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GM's China sales post first drop in 6 months
… with the 29 percent increase it reported in 2010. GM aims to double deliveries in the country to 5 million by 2015, Kevin Wale , the automaker's China president, said in December. He forecast that Chinese auto demand may expand 7 percent to …
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Opel may expand China sales with SAIC, report says
… interesting market,'' the spokesman said. Opel expects to sell 500 more cars this year than the 5,000 it sold in 2011, Kevin Wale , GM's head of China told Automotive News Europe earlier this month. Opel sells three models in China: the Astra …
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Opel aims for 10% increase in China sales
… vehicle sales in China by 10 percent this year but will remain a niche brand in the world's biggest auto market, said Kevin Wale , head of China operations at General Motors Co., the German brand's parent company. Opel sold 5,000 vehicles …
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GM's China sales jump 8% to record 2.55M in 2011
… plans to focus on expanding its luxury car brand Cadillac and its sport-utility vehicle lineup, GM's China president Kevin Wale said last month. He forecast that Chinese auto demand may expand 7 percent to 10 percent in 2012, led by demand for …
