Hero MotoCorp has expanded its operations in Argentina by inaugurating a flagship dealership in Buenos Aires in partnership with Gilera Motors Argentina.

The Indian motorcycles and scooters manufacturer had recently announced plans to revamp its footprint in Argentina in collaboration with Gilera Motors, an Argentine automotive company.

Sanjay Bhan — Hero MotoCorp Global Business Head 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.”

According to Hero MotoCorp, Gilera Motors Argentina will make investments with an objective to quickly grow all business operations for Hero MotoCorp’s motorcycles and scooters. The investments are anticipated to create around 500 new roles in the region.

Gilera Motors Argentina is also said to have expanded its automobile factory in Carlos Spegazzini Province of Buenos Aires to fully renovate its infrastructure and embrace the cutting-edge automotive technologies used in Hero MotoCorp vehicles.

Ramiro Di Liscia — Director of Gilera Motors Argentina said: “We, at Gilera Motors Argentina, are extremely excited to partner with the global leader Hero MotoCorp. Our association will have a multiplier effect on the local economy, generating investment and new direct and indirect jobs.

“We are adding nearly 500 new jobs already and expect more benefits to the local economy as we further expand our operations in the future.”

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