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General Motors (GM), a Detroit-based automotive giant, holds a prominent position in the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 by William C. Durant, GM's history is marked by significant acquisitions, establishing it as a leading automaker for decades. The company's portfolio includes iconic b...
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- Company type Public
- Industry Automotive
- Founded September 16, 1908
- Founders William C. Durant
- Headquarters Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Charles Kettering, Director of Research (1920-1947), Alfred P. Sloan, CEO (1923-1946)
- Services Automotive finance, Vehicle leasing, Vehicle service
- Revenue US$187.4 billion (2024)
- Net income US$6.008 billion (2024)
- Number of employees 162,000 (2024)
- Subsidiaries GM Insurance, GM Energy, GM Envolve, OnStar, DMAX, GM Components Holdings, GM Defense, GM Performance Power Units, GM Subsystems Manufacturing LLC, Ultium Cells LLC, GM Argentina, GM Brazil, GM Canada, GM Chile, GM Colombia, GM Ecuador, GM Egypt, GM Japan, GM Korea, GM Mexico, GM New Zealand, GM Specialty Vehicles, GM Technical Center Korea, Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (50%), SAIC-GM (50%), SAIC-GM-Wuling (44%), SGMW Motor Indonesia
- Website www.gm.com
General Motors history
Last Updated : 25/03/25, 12:11 AM
General Motors: A Century of Innovation and Transformation From its origins as the Durant-Dort Carriage Company, General Motors rapidly ascended to become a global automotive behemoth. William C. Durant’s acquisitive strategy, fueled by acquisitions of Buick, Oldsmobile, and Cadillac, establis...
GENERAL MOTORS NEWS
General Motors recall parade rolls on with 2.4 million more vehicles
May 21, 2014 8:16 am
General Motors has recalled more than 15 mn vehicles so far this year.
Tata and General Motors to reduce prices after cut in excise duty
February 17, 2014 6:24 pm
Excise duty on small cars, scooters, motorcycles and commercial vehicles will come down to 8 per cent from 12 per cent earlier.
VW overtakes GM as No. 2
February 01, 2014 8:03 pm
That figures covers all 12 of VW’s brands, including truck makers MAN and Scania, a spokesman explained.
New General Motors chief Mary Barra seen as winner early in her career
December 12, 2013 2:50 am
Until two years ago,Mary Barra,the incoming CEO of General Motors,was little known outside the automaker.
General Motors to stop making cars in Australia by 2017, 2,900 jobs to be lost
December 11, 2013 1:52 pm
GM subsidiary Holden once dominated Australian auto sales,but lost market share to imported cars.
'State investigation teams to fix penalties on Tavera recall'
November 02, 2013 2:42 am
A 3-member panel has probed recall 1.26 lakh Taveras by GM India.
Tata Motors to raise vehicle prices by up to 1.5%
September 20, 2013 4:23 pm
On Thursday,Hyundai has said it would raise prices by up to Rs 20,000 for most of its vehicles.
General Motors to hike prices of Beat,SAIL,Enjoy by up to Rs 10,000 from Sept
August 28, 2013 4:28 pm
At present,the company's Beat model is priced between Rs 3.89 lakh and Rs 5.98 lakh.
Maruti,Honda,Ford July sales up; growth elusive for others
August 02, 2013 1:16 am
Back on track: Maruti grows on the back of increased sales of its mini segment cars while Honda rides on Amaze
Calling all 'codaholics': US automakers vie for tech talent
July 29, 2013 4:44 pm
Automakers need to hire thousands of engineers at a time when software is playing a big role in vehicle design.
