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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
GM,SIAM for Re 1 diesel price hike
July 09, 2012 6:37 pm
However,proposal to levy vehicle tax on diesel cars was labelled as a regressive step.
General Motors launches new Captiva variant
June 26, 2012 9:33 pm
General Motors India today launched a new variant of its premium sports utility vehicle Captiva,priced between Rs 18.74 lakh and Rs 24.59 lakh (ex-showroom,Delhi).
GM recalls 475,000 cars over engine risk
June 23, 2012 10:34 am
GM will fix a defect in Chevrolet Cruzes that could lead to engine fires.
May auto sales skid on high interest rates,rising fuel prices
June 02, 2012 1:01 am
High interest rates and hike in petrol prices dampened the sales of passenger vehicles of auto majors like Maruti,General Motors and Ford in May,further tempering down the growth of the auto sector for second month in a row
Toyota plans 8 compacts for emerging markets
May 25, 2012 12:12 pm
Toyota to slash dependence on West; aims to sell half of its vehicles in emerging mkts,including India.
GM CEO: top woman executive a potential successor
May 01, 2012 12:38 pm
Akerson said it was critical for the world's largest automaker to boost the ranks of its top female executives.
General Motors launches new Tavera
March 21, 2012 1:56 pm
New Tavera will enable us to sell vehicle in cities where BS-IV norms are applicable,says GM India President.
Small cars the way forward for General Motors in India
March 11, 2012 10:56 am
Aiming for a double digit market share in India,the US auto major General Motors is turning to small cars to shore up volumes in future.
General Motors unveils 2 new vehicles
January 06, 2012 1:05 pm
Chevrolet Sail and Chevrolet MPV Concept are first 2 products from GM's jv with SAIC.
On its maiden recruitment drive,Ford India offers job to 15 students
December 29, 2011 3:35 am
In its first-ever campus recruitment drive in Gujarat,Ford India,a subsidiary of US auto major Ford Motor Company,on Tuesday offered jobs to 15 students from various colleges of the state.
