General Motors, USA

Introduction: Leading the global industries in respect of sales for 76 years, General Motors was incorporated in 1908. Also known as GM or GMC, General Motors is the largest manufacturer of automobiles with factories installed in 33 countries. Currently it employs about 326,999 people throughout the world. Headquarter Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA Distinguished Brands Buick Cadillac, Chevrolet GMC Daewoo Holden Hummer

Opel Pontiac Saab Saturn Vauxhal

Market status
Approximately 9.17 million of General Motor cars and trucks were sold worldwide in the year 2005. In the same year the sale of Chevrolet exceeded their competitor Ford Motor Co. after a long period of 30 years. In 2006 the revenue and net income of General Motors, USA were remarkable and are given below.

Revenue $207.349 Billion USD (2006)
Net income $1.978 Billion USD (2006)

Market field of General Motors

• United States


• China


• Canada


• United Kingdom


• Germany

In Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index, General Motors tops the chart.



Other services

• GMAC Financial Services: It provides finance and insurance for automobiles, residences and for commercial purposes.


• Onstar: A subsidiary of General Motors offers service for vehicle safety, security and information.


• GM Parts and accessories are marketed as GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Goodwrench and ACDelco


• GM engines and transmissions are sold under the brand name GM Powertrain

Other accomplishments of General Motors

• General Motor has wide history in racing. Chevrolet Corvette has long been most popular in this field.


• One of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers in 2004 [by Working Mothers magazine]


• GM made extensive research on alternative-technology in vehicles and offered environment friendly Flex Fuel vehicles that can run on either ethanol or gasoline


• Presented the world's first full sized hybrid pickups like Opel Astra and 2006 Saturn VUE Green Line

Contact Address
General Motors Corporation
P.O. Box 33170,
Detroit, MI 48232-5170.