Hero MotoCorp Opens Flagship Dealership In Buenos Aires

Hero MotoCorp along with Gilera Motors Argentina has expanded operations in the Latin American country and inaugurated a flagship dealership in Argentina. Hero had recently revitalised its presence in Argentina by partnering with Gilera Motors, one of the leading companies in the motor vehicle sector in Argentina, and one of the most experienced motorcycle manufacturers in Latin America. Gilera Motors Argentina will make new investments, of an undisclosed amount, to rapidly expand business operations for Hero MotoCorp's products. This is expected to generate nearly 500 new jobs in the region, Hero MotoCorp said in a statement.

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The 200 cc, four-valve engine now makes 6 per cent more power and 5 per cent added torque. In numbers, it makes 18.8 bhp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque of 17.35 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The updated engine is said to ensure a relaxed and stress-free performance at hi

Sanjay Bhan, Head - Global Business, Hero MotoCorp, said, "We are happy to rapidly expand our operations in Argentina. We have already made significant progress since announcing our new association with Gilera Motors Argentina in October. We have already inaugurated a flagship store and are focussed on scaling up sales and service across the country. With our soon-to-be-launched range of globally acclaimed products, we are confident of exciting the market and appealing to the customers."

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Gilera Motors Argentina has also expanded its plant in Carlos Spegazzini Province of Buenos Aires to completely renovate its infrastructure and adapt the latest automotive technologies that are incorporated in Hero MotoCorp products.

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Hero MotoCorp will introduce a range of products in Argentina. Gilera Motors and Hero have an aggressive expansion plan in the Latin American country.

Commenting on the alliance, Omar Caruso, Vice President of Gilera Motors Argentina, said, "Hero MotoCorp is the world's No. 1 manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters and this is great partnership for us. The new investment and new facilities that Gilera Motors Argentina is making will boost the industry in the country. Customers will also benefit from the latest technologies of Hero MotoCorp products such as the Xpulse 200 and Hunk 160R, which comply with Euro 3 and Euro 4 standards."

Hero MotoCorp and Gilera Motors Argentina have an aggressive expansion plan that includes enlarging the sales and service network throughout the country. Hero MotoCorp will soon introduce its products in Argentina. Hero has R&D centres in India and Germany, with manufacturing facilities in India, Colombia and Bangladesh.