General Motors
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1908, GM is one of the world's largest automakers and was the world's largest for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007.
Leadership
- Current CEO: Mary Barra (since 2014)
- Previous CEOs include: Dan Akerson, Fritz Henderson, Rick Wagoner
Business
General Motors designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts. The company operates manufacturing facilities in multiple countries and sells vehicles under various brand names.
Market Position
- One of the "Big Three" American automobile manufacturers
- Major producer of electric vehicles
- Fortune 500 company
- Pioneering autonomous vehicle technology through Cruise
Brands and Products
- Chevrolet - Mass-market vehicles
- GMC - Trucks and SUVs
- Cadillac - Luxury vehicles
- Buick - Premium vehicles
- Cruise - Autonomous vehicle subsidiary
- Ultium - Electric vehicle platform
Transformation
Under CEO Mary Barra, GM has transformed toward electric and autonomous vehicles, committing to an all-electric future with plans for 30 new EV models by 2025.