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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 raises stake in Indian venture
October 17, 2012 9:45 pm
GM raised its stake in the venture to 91 percent,GM India Vice President P. Balendran told Reuters.
A union familys story
October 14, 2012 2:28 am
Its a powerful image: Blood streaming down a union organisers nose and splattered all over his white shirt after thugs from the Ford Motor Co. attacked him and others who were distributing union fliers.
GM to recall 41,000 cars over fuel leak problem
October 02, 2012 2:04 am
General Motors is recalling about 41,000 Chevrolet,Pontiac and Saturn cars in the US because of concerns that a defective plastic part might cause a fuel leak
A 'supercruise' driverless car for accident-free ride
September 26, 2012 2:34 pm
American auto maker General Motors is in the final stages of developing a semi-autonomous car.
General Motors recalls 426,00 sedans for transmission problem
September 21, 2012 9:02 pm
'The driver would be able to move the shifter to 'park' and remove the ignition key'
India car market: GM drives to China
September 05, 2012 10:10 am
A major step for the U.S. automaker as it tries to scale up in its market in Asia.
Alembic chemical unit gutted in fire
August 27, 2012 4:59 am
A solvant recovery plant of chemical major Alembic Limited was gutted at the companys manufacturing facility in Panelav village near Halol in Panchmahals district on Sunday after a major fire broke out late on Saturday night.
Tata Motors appoints Karl Slym
August 15, 2012 1:37 am
Tata Motors on Tuesday named former General Motors India president and managing director Karl Slym as its managing director,ending a two-month speculation after the departure of former chief PM Telang
Tata Motors appoints Karl Slym as MD
August 14, 2012 2:11 pm
Tata Motors has appointed former General Motors India President Karl Slym as its Managing Director.
From Manesar to Gujarat,its a bumpy ride ahead for Maruti
July 21, 2012 2:48 am
While the speculation is rife that following violence by workers at its Manesar plant,Maruti Suzuki may relocate the facility to Hansalpur in Ahmedabad district where the company has been made available 700 acres of land,the car major may not find it easy in Gujarat either because of labour unrest that has hit the industries in the state of late.
