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General Motors

American multinational automotive manufacturing company

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American multinational automotive manufacturing company

General Motors, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is known for owning Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. It was the largest automaker in the world for 77 years. GM operates in eight countries and owns various brands and divisions, including BrightDrop, OnStar, and ACDelco. Established in 1908, GM has a long history of growth, innovation, and collaborations, including with NASA for electric vehicles. The company reorganized in 2009 and continues to be a major player in the automotive industry, with plans for carbon neutrality by 2040.

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1870

Crucible Industries Founded

Crucible Industries was founded in the United States and became known for producing high-quality steel and related products, contributing to the industrial development of the country.

1908-09-16

General Motors Company founded

General Motors Company was established as a holding company for Buick on September 16, 1908, by William C. Durant and Charles Stewart Mott. It later became a major player in the automotive industry through a series of acquisitions.

1908-11-12

Acquisition of Olds Motor Works

Under William C. Durant's leadership, General Motors acquired Olds Motor Works on November 12, 1908, as part of its expansion strategy in the automotive industry.

1909

Series of acquisitions by General Motors

In 1909, General Motors, under the leadership of William C. Durant, made a series of strategic acquisitions including Cadillac, Elmore, Welch, Cartercar, Oakland, the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company, and the Reliance Motor Car Company, which laid the foundation for its automotive empire.

1910

Durant loses control of GM to a banker's trust

In 1910, due to a $15 million debt from acquisitions, Durant lost control of the company to a banker's trust. This led to his departure from the firm.

1911-11

Co-founding of Chevrolet

In November 1911, William C. Durant co-founded Chevrolet with race car driver Louis Chevrolet, marking an important milestone in the history of General Motors.

1912-11-19

Thomas Neal becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Thomas Neal assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on November 19, 1912.

1913

General Motors Begins Operating in South Africa

General Motors began operating in South Africa in 1913 through its wholly owned subsidiary, General Motors South Africa.

1915-11-16

Pierre S. du Pont becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Pierre S. du Pont takes over as the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on November 16, 1915.

1916

Durant's return to lead GM

After a stock buy-back campaign, Durant returned to lead GM in 1916, and brought Chevrolet into the GM umbrella. This marked a significant turning point for GM's leadership.

1916

Billy Durant forced out of General Motors

In 1916, Billy Durant was ousted from General Motors after facing internal conflicts. Durant, a key figure in the early automotive industry, faced challenges within the company he helped establish.

1917

Acquisition of Chevrolet and Samson Tractor

In 1917, General Motors acquired Chevrolet and Samson Tractor, solidifying its position in the automotive industry.

1918-05-02

Consolidation of Chevrolet Motor Company into GM

On May 2, 1918, Chevrolet Motor Company was consolidated into General Motors, further strengthening GM's portfolio.

1919

Acquisition of Guardian Frigerator Company and Formation of GMAC

In 1919, General Motors acquired Guardian Frigerator Company, which was renamed Frigidaire, and also formed the General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) to provide financing to automotive customers.

1919

William Durant becomes President of GM

In 1919, after a series of changes in leadership, William Durant became the president of General Motors. This marked a significant milestone in the history of the company.

1920

Removal of Durant and Appointment of Alfred P. Sloan

In 1920, Alfred P. Sloan replaced Durant as the head of General Motors, bringing significant changes to the company's leadership.

1921

Discovery of Tetraethyllead and Patent by GM

In 1921, engineer Thomas Midgley Jr. discovered tetraethyllead as an antiknock agent, leading to its patent by General Motors and the development of higher compression engines.

1923-05-10

Alfred P. Sloan Jr. becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Alfred P. Sloan Jr. takes on the role of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on May 10, 1923.

1924

General Motors Proving Grounds Established

General Motors Proving Grounds was established in Michigan, USA, as a facility for testing and developing new vehicles, playing a significant role in the automotive industry's progress.

1925

Acquisition of Vauxhall Motors and Yellow Cab Manufacturing Company

In 1925, General Motors acquired Vauxhall Motors and an interest in the Yellow Cab Manufacturing Company, further expanding its presence in the automotive industry.

1926

Introduction of Pontiac Brand

In 1926, GM introduced the Pontiac brand as a lower-priced companion to complement Oakland. It quickly outsold Oakland and became a stand-alone division by 1932.

1927

Creation of 'Art and Colour Section' and Appointment of Harley Earl

After the success of the 1927 model of the Cadillac Lasalle designed by Harley Earl, Sloan created the 'Art and Colour Section' of GM, and named Earl as its first director.

1928

First Car Manufacturing in India by General Motors

In 1928, GM became the first car maker to manufacture cars in India.

1929-02-07

Lammot du Pont II becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Lammot du Pont II assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on February 7, 1929.

1930

GM Entry into Aircraft Design and Manufacturing

In 1930, General Motors entered aircraft design and manufacturing by buying Fokker Aircraft Corp of America and Berliner-Joyce Aircraft, merging them into General Aviation Manufacturing Corporation.

1931

General Motors becomes the largest global automaker by annual vehicle sales

In 1931, General Motors overtook Ford Motor Company to become the largest global automaker by annual vehicle sales, marking the beginning of a 77-year reign at the top, which was longer than any other automaker.

1932

Acquisition of Packard

In 1932, GM acquired Packard.

1933

Acquisition of North American Aviation

In 1933, GM acquired a controlling interest in North American Aviation and merged it with the General Aviation Manufacturing Corporation.

1935

Formation of United Auto Workers labor union and Flint Sit-Down Strike

In 1935, the United Auto Workers labor union was formed, and in 1936 the UAW organized the Flint Sit-Down Strike, which led to GM recognizing the UAW as the exclusive bargaining representative for its workers.

1936-12-30

Flint Sit-Down Strike

The 1936–1937 Flint sit-down strike against General Motors changed the UAW from a collection of isolated local unions into a major labor union and led to the unionization of the domestic United States automobile industry.

1937-05-03

Alfred P. Sloan Jr. becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Alfred P. Sloan Jr. takes on the role of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on May 3, 1937.

1938-08

Grand Cross of the German Eagle

In August 1938, James D. Mooney, a senior executive for General Motors, received the Grand Cross of the German Eagle for his distinguished service to the Reich.

1939-04

Alfred P. Sloan's Defense of German Investment Strategy

In April 1939, Alfred P. Sloan defended the German investment strategy as 'highly profitable' and stated that GM's continued industrial production for the Nazi government was merely sound business practice.

1940-06-26

Celebratory Dinner at Manhattan Waldorf Astoria

On June 26, 1940, one day after the Fall of France, a celebratory dinner was allegedly organized by Gerhard Alois Westrick at the Manhattan Waldorf Astoria. Attendees included senior executives from various companies including General Motors.

1941-04

Walter Carpenter's Advice to End Business Relations

In April 1941, Walter Carpenter advised Sloan to end business relations with Nazi Germany, warning of serious consequences for General Motors if they continued.

1945-11-21

United Auto Workers (UAW) Strike of 1945-1946

The UAW organized a 113-day sit-down strike involving 320,000 hourly workers against General Motors, demanding a 30 percent wage increase and a hold on product prices. The strike ended with a 17.5-percent wage increase.

1946-06-03

Charles Erwin Wilson becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Charles Erwin Wilson assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on June 3, 1946.

1948

Introduction of Holden 48-215

In 1948, the first fully manufactured Australian car, the Holden 48-215, was released to great fanfare amongst the Australian public.

1953-01-28

Charles Erwin Wilson Named U.S. Secretary of Defense

Effective January 28, 1953, Charles Erwin Wilson, then GM president, was named by Dwight D. Eisenhower as United States Secretary of Defense.

1953-02-02

Harlow H. Curtice becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Harlow H. Curtice takes over as the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on February 2, 1953.

1954

GM's U.S. market share reaches 54 percent

In 1954, GM's U.S. market share reached 54 percent, demonstrating its unparalleled influence and market leadership in the automotive sector.

1955

General Motors becomes first American corporation to pay taxes of over $1 billion

In 1955, General Motors became the first American corporation to pay taxes of over $1 billion.

1956-04-02

Albert Bradley becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Albert Bradley assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on April 2, 1956.

1958-09-01

Frederic G. Donner becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Frederic G. Donner takes over as the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on September 1, 1958.

1962

Introduction of the first turbocharged engine

GM introduced the first turbocharged engine in the world for a car in the Oldsmobile Cutlass Turbo-Jetfire in 1962.

1964

Introduction of 'Mark of Excellence' logo

General Motors introduced its 'Mark of Excellence' logo and trademark at the 1964 New York World's Fair, which became their main corporate identifier until 2021.

1965

Unsafe at Any Speed: The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile

Ralph Nader's book published in 1965 accused car manufacturers of being slow to introduce safety features and reluctant to spend money on improving safety. It specifically related to the first models of the Chevrolet Corvair (1960–1964) and their swing axle suspension design that was prone to 'tuck under' in certain circumstances.

1966-03

Media Allegations Against GM and Lawsuit Settlement

In early March 1966, media outlets alleged that GM had tried to discredit Ralph Nader by hiring private detectives and prostitutes. Nader sued the company for invasion of privacy and settled the case for $425,000. The lawsuit ultimately expanded tort law to cover 'overzealous surveillance'. Nader used the proceeds to start the pro-consumer Center for Study of Responsive Law.

1966-11

Nader sues GM for invasion of privacy

In November 1966, Ralph Nader sued GM for invasion of privacy, eventually winning the case on appeal in January 1970.

1967-11-01

James M. Roche becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

James M. Roche assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on November 1, 1967.

1970

Great American Streetcar Scandal Theory

The Great American Streetcar Scandal theory alleges that GM, along with road-builders, engaged in a policy that triggered the shift from mass transportation to individual car trips.

1971

Design of Lunar Roving Vehicle

In 1971, in partnership with Boeing, GM's Delco Defense Electronics Division designed the Lunar Roving Vehicle, which traversed the surface of the Moon.

1972-01-01

Richard C. Gerstenberg becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Richard C. Gerstenberg takes on the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on January 1, 1972.

1973

Introduction of first retail car with a passenger airbag

In 1973, the Oldsmobile Toronado was the first retail car sold with a passenger airbag.

1974-12-01

Thomas A. Murphy becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Thomas A. Murphy assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on December 1, 1974.

1975

Formation of General Motors East Africa

Formed in 1975, General Motors East Africa (GMEA) was the largest assembler of commercial vehicles in the region, exporting them from Kenya to East and Central African countries.

1976

Quality Problems and Vehicle Defects

Despite its market leadership, General Motors suffered setbacks in terms of quality problems and vehicle defects in 1976.

1979

GM's U.S. employment peaks

In 1979, GM's U.S. employment peaked at 618,365, making it the largest private employer in the country, signifying its significant economic and workforce impact.

1980

John DeLorean's Criticisms

Former GM executive John DeLorean wrote in his book in 1980 that Nader's criticisms were valid, acknowledging the issues raised regarding the Corvair.

1980-04-08

General Motors Stock Closing

General Motors' stock closed at $44 a share on April 8.

1981-01-01

Roger B. Smith becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Roger B. Smith takes over as the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on January 1, 1981.

1982

Formation of Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines in Tunisia

In 1982, GM formed Industries Mécaniques Maghrébines, which built a plant in Kairouan, Tunisia.

1984

Acquisition of Electronic Data Systems

In 1984, GM acquired Electronic Data Systems from Ross Perot for $2.5 billion as part of a strategy by CEO Roger Smith to derive at least 10% of its annual worldwide revenue from nonautomotive sources.

1985

Acquisition of Hughes Aircraft Company

In 1985, GM acquired Hughes Aircraft Company for $5 billion in cash and stock and merged it into Delco Electronics.

1986

General Motors acquires Hughes Aircraft Company

In 1986, General Motors acquired the Hughes Aircraft Company, a maker of weapons systems and communications satellites, further expanding its business portfolio.

1987

Development of Sunraycer

In conjunction with AeroVironment, GM built the Sunraycer in 1987, which won the inaugural World Solar Challenge and was a showcase of advanced technology.

1989

Acquisition of Half of Saab Automobile's Car Operations

In 1989, GM acquired half of Saab Automobile's car operations for $600 million.

1990-08-01

Robert C. Stempel becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Robert C. Stempel assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on August 1, 1990.

1992-11-02

John G. Smale becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

John G. Smale takes on the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on November 2, 1992.

1993

José Ignacio López de Arriortúa scandal

In 1993, José Ignacio López de Arriortúa, who worked under Jack Smith, was poached by Volkswagen, leading to a scandal involving accusations of poaching staff and misappropriating trade secrets.

1994

Renaming of GM New Zealand to Holden New Zealand

GM New Zealand was renamed Holden New Zealand in 1994.

1996-01-01

John F. Smith Jr. becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

John F. Smith Jr. assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on January 1, 1996.

1997-03-25

Shanghai GM joint venture in China

Shanghai GM, a joint venture with the Chinese company SAIC Motor, was created in 1997. The joint venture started manufacturing cars in China, and several brands including Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet were introduced to the Chinese market.

1998-06-05

Strike at GM parts factory in Flint

A strike began at the General Motors parts factory in Flint on June 5, 1998, which quickly spread to five other assembly plants and lasted seven weeks, significantly impacting the national economic indicators.

1999-05-28

Spin-off of Delphi Corporation from General Motors

Delphi Corporation was spun off from General Motors on May 28, 1999, becoming one of the largest automotive parts manufacturers.

2000-02

Rick Wagoner named CEO of General Motors

In February 2000, Rick Wagoner was appointed as CEO of General Motors, succeeding John F. Smith Jr. The following month, GM acquired a 20% share of Fiat by giving 5.1% of its common stock.

2000-12

GM Announces Phasing Out of Oldsmobile

In December 2000, General Motors announced the gradual discontinuation of the Oldsmobile brand, which eventually ceased production in 2004.

2001

Stock market decline and pension crisis

Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, a severe stock market decline caused a pension and benefit fund underfunding crisis at GM and many other American companies.

2002

Lawsuit Regarding Apartheid

In 2002, GM was sued by a group of South Africans for providing vehicles to the South African security forces during the Apartheid. The company settled with the plaintiffs in 2012, agreeing to pay a sum of up to $1.5 million.

2003-05-01

Rick Wagoner becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Rick Wagoner takes over as the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on May 1, 2003.

2004-05

GM Delivers First Full-sized Pickup Truck Hybrid Vehicles

In May 2004, General Motors introduced the first full-sized pickup truck hybrid vehicles, the 1/2-ton Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra trucks, marking a significant advancement in hybrid technology.

2005

GM Downgrades Bond Rating

General Motors' Other Post Employment Benefits Fund (OPEB) became a serious issue resulting in downgrades to its bond rating in 2005.

2006

GMAC Ownership Changes

In 2006, General Motors sold a 51% interest in GMAC to Cerberus Capital Management, and GMAC sold a controlling interest of GMAC Commercial Holdings to Goldman Sachs, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, and Five Mile Capital Partners.

2006-03-23

Private Equity Consortium Purchases GMAC's Commercial Mortgage Arm

A private equity consortium including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Goldman Sachs, and Five Mile Capital purchased 78% of GMAC's commercial mortgage arm for $8.8 billion on March 23, 2006.

2006-04-03

GM Sells 51% of GMAC to Consortium Led by Cerberus Capital Management

On April 3, 2006, GM announced that it would sell 51% of GMAC to a consortium led by Cerberus Capital Management, raising $14 billion over three years.

2006-04-11

GM Sells Remaining Stake in Isuzu

GM sold its remaining 8% stake in Isuzu on April 11, 2006, to raise an additional $300 million.

2006-11-22

Kerkorian sells 14 million shares of GM stake

On November 22, 2006, Kerkorian sold 14 million shares of his GM stake, resulting in a 4.1% drop in GM's share price. This action was speculated to be due to GM's rejection of Renault and Nissan's bids for stakes in the company, which were strongly supported by Kerkorian.

2007-06-28

GM sells Allison Transmission division

On June 28, 2007, GM agreed to sell its Allison Transmission division to private equity firms Carlyle Group and Onex for $5.1 billion. This move was aimed at increasing GM's liquidity and shifting its focus towards its core automotive business.

2007-09-24

2007 General Motors Strike

The UAW went on strike against General Motors, resulting in the closure of plants and facilities. After a tentative agreement was reached on September 26, the strike ended.

2008-02-12

GM announces operating loss

On February 12, 2008, GM announced its operating loss was $2 billion, with a GAAP loss of $39 billion including a one-time accounting charge. As a result, GM offered buyouts to all its UAW members.

2008-11-17

GM sells stake in Suzuki Motor Corp.

On November 17, 2008, GM announced it would sell its stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for 22.37 billion yen ($230 million) to raise much-needed cash to get through the 2008 economic crisis.

2009-03-30

Kent Kresa becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Kent Kresa assumes the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on March 30, 2009.

2009-04-27

GM announces phase out of Pontiac brand

On April 27, 2009, GM announced that it would phase out the Pontiac brand by the end of 2010 and focus on four core brands in North America: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC.

2009-05-30

Deal reached to transfer GM's Opel assets

On May 30, 2009, a deal had been reached to transfer GM's Opel assets to a separate company, majority-owned by a consortium led by Sberbank of Russia, Magna International, and Opel employees. GM was expected to keep a 35% minority stake in the new company.

2009-06-01

General Motors declares bankruptcy

On June 1, 2009, General Motors declared bankruptcy and received assistance from the federal government, emerging from bankruptcy in under 40 days as General Motors Company. The bailout saved over a million jobs, at a cost to the U.S. government of $11 to $12 billion dollars.

2009-06-08

General Motors Filed for Chapter 11 Reorganization

On June 8, 2009, General Motors filed for a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization, marking a significant step in its restructuring process.

2009-07-10

Sale of Assets to New General Motors Company

On July 10, 2009, the original General Motors sold assets and some subsidiaries to an entirely new company, resulting in the creation of a new GM and the renaming of the original company to Motors Liquidation Company.

2009-11-03

GM retains full ownership of Opel

On November 3, 2009, GM decided to retain full ownership of the German carmaker Opel, voiding the tentative deal with the Magna consortium.

2010-07-10

Edward Whitacre Jr. becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Edward Whitacre Jr. takes on the role of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on July 10, 2010.

2010-09-01

Daniel Akerson becomes Chief Executive Officer of General Motors

Daniel Akerson takes on the position of Chief Executive Officer of General Motors on September 1, 2010.

2011-10

South Korea Free Trade Agreement

In October 2011, the South Korea free trade agreement opened the South Korean auto market to American-made cars.

2012-01

Formation of Alliance with PSA Group

In 2012, Peugeot parent company PSA Group and GM formed an alliance, with GM acquiring a 7% stake in PSA. The ownership was divested on December 13, 2013, generating gross proceeds of €250 million.

2013-03-11

Opening of GM Plant in Indonesia

In August 2011, GM announced plans to build a $150 million plant in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, which would produce 40,000 passenger cars per year for the Southeast Asian market. The plant opened on March 11, 2013.

2013-12-09

US Treasury Sold General Motors Shares

On December 9, 2013, the United States Department of the Treasury sold its shares in General Motors, recovering $39 billion from the $49.5 billion investment made through the Troubled Asset Relief Program, resulting in a loss of $10.3 billion.

2013-12-10

Mary Barra Appointed as First Female CEO of GM

One day after the U.S. government sold its remaining shares of GM stock, Mary Barra became the first female CEO of GM. This historic appointment marked a significant step forward for gender diversity in the automotive industry.

2014-01-15

2014 General Motors recall

General Motors announced a recall in 2014 due to faulty ignition switches, which was linked to at least 124 deaths. The resulting settlements with family members of those killed were estimated to cost the company $1.5 billion.

2014-12-18

US Treasury Sold Ally Financial Shares

On December 18, 2014, the US Treasury sold its shares in GM's former financing company, GMAC (now Ally Financial), netting a profit of $2.4 billion, including dividends, from the $17.2 billion investment.

2015-10

Launch of Second-Generation Volt

In October 2015, the second-generation Volt was launched in the United States and Canada, featuring an upgraded drivetrain and improved battery system that increased the all-electric range.

2016-01-04

GM invests $500 million in Lyft

General Motors made its first investment in a ridesharing company by investing $500 million in Lyft. The company does not directly supply Lyft drivers with vehicles and has no plans to do so in the future.

2016-01-05

GM partners with undisclosed entity

General Motors makes a significant investment to form a partnership with an undisclosed entity on January 5th, 2016.

2017-03-06

Sale of Opel and Vauxhall to the PSA Group

On March 6, 2017, the sale of Opel and Vauxhall to the PSA Group for $2.3 billion was confirmed, after GM reported a loss of $257 million from its European operations in 2016.

2017-04-28

Closure of Halol Plant in India

The older Halol, Gujarat plant, with a capacity of 50,000 units, stopped production on April 28, 2017, and was sold to MG Motor India.

2018-11

Announcement of Employee Layoffs and Production Cease

In November 2018, GM announced it would lay off more than 14,000 employees in North America and cease production at several assemblies, reflecting a major restructuring effort.

2019-08-20

General Motors Becomes Top US Automaker

General Motors rose, fell, and rose again to become the top US automaker.

2019-09-15

2019 General Motors Strike

UAW members went on strike after the contract renewal talks broke down, leading to the shutdown of operations in nine states. The strike ended after 40 days when a new contract was approved.

2020-09-08

Partnership with Nikola Corporation

On September 8, 2020, GM announced a partnership with Nikola Corporation to engineer and manufacture the Nikola Badger, which later faced challenges and a revised deal.

2021-01-08

GM introduces new logo and tagline

General Motors introduced a new logo alongside the tagline 'EVerybody in', with the capitalized 'EV' as a nod to the company's commitment to electric vehicles. GM's new logo used negative space to create the idea of an electric plug in the 'M' of the logo.

2022-01

Investment in Electric Car Production and Battery Plant

In January 2022, General Motors announced significant investments to convert a plant in Michigan for electric car production and build a new battery plant, demonstrating its focus on electric mobility.

2022-08

Offer of Buyouts to Buick Dealers

In August 2022, GM offered buyouts to Buick dealers in the US as part of its transition to an all-electric lineup, reflecting the company's strategic shift.

2022-09

Announcement of Electric Chevrolet Equinox

In September 2022, GM announced the introduction of an electric version of its Chevrolet Equinox, emphasizing its commitment to expanding its electric vehicle offerings.

2022-10

Creation of GM Energy Unit

In October 2022, GM announced the creation of GM Energy, a unit focused on providing battery packs, EV chargers, and software to support residential and business customers, reflecting its commitment to electric mobility infrastructure.

2023-12-01

General Motors ownership by institutional investors

In December 2023, institutional investors owned over 90% of shares in General Motors, with the largest shareholders being BlackRock, The Vanguard Group, and State Street Corporation.

2024-03-10

GM made $10b last year despite autoworkers strike

Despite an autoworkers strike, General Motors managed to make $10 billion in the previous year, showcasing its financial resilience.

2024-03-12

Your Driving Data May Be Sold To Insurers

General Motors has admitted that driving data may be sold to insurers, raising concerns about privacy and data usage.

2024-03-15

General Motors' Mexico unit agrees to 9.2% wage hike

General Motors' Mexico unit has agreed to a 9.2% wage hike as per the union's negotiation.

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