As part of its ongoing support for humanitarian work in emerging markets, General Motors announced recently at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development (DIHAD) Conference that it will offer two new specialized products to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist them in carrying out their projects. The Isuzu DMAX and Chevrolet N300 Pickup are the latest additions to General Motors' model lineup for its International Operations' Aid & Development Program. The Isuzu DMAX will be sold exclusively in Africa, while the Chevrolet N300 will also be sold in other emerging markets around the world. International Fleet Sales (IFS), GM's dealer for the export of specialized products since 1999, will distribute the vehicles and provide aftersales support for NGOs and other customers in the Aid and Development sector. “We are pleased to work with IFS and expand our portfolio of vehicles for NGOs operating in emerging markets,” said Mark Barnes, GM International Operations Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales. “Customer service is a key priority for GM and IFS, and we will continue to work hard to ensure that these vehicles are properly serviced and maintained so that they can be kept on the road and assist NGOs in their vital work.” General Motors launched its Aid & Development Program in October last year at AidEx, the Global Humanitarian & Development Aid Event, where it offered the Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV and Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup for NGOs. IFS signed a five-year agreement in October to distribute the vehicles and provide customer solutions aftersales support. Both the Isuzu DMAX and Chevrolet N300 are extremely robust vehicles and are well suited for challenging off-road driving and the weather conditions faced by users in emerging markets. The three-day DIHAD ended Wednesday at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. — SG
