GM opens dealer in Riau

JAKARTA (JP): PT General Motors Indonesia (GM Indonesia), the maker of Opel vehicles, announced the opening of PT Vinsa Indo Sejahtera, a new Opel dealer in Pekanbaru, Riau.

GM Indonesia president William S. Botwick said on Tuesday the opening of a new dealer reflected Opel's commitment to expand and strengthen its dealership network, while other vehicle- manufacturers had closed their operations and showrooms due to the impact of the country's economic crisis.

He said Opel's share of the country's sports utility vehicle market reached 51 percent in the first two months of this year, up from 50 percent at the end of last year. (gis)