GM (General Motors)

General Motors (GM) is an iconic American multinational corporation that has been a defining force in the global automotive industry for over a century. Founded in 1908 by William C. Durant in Flint, Michigan, the company was initially established as a holding company for Buick. Over the following decades, GM rapidly expanded by acquiring numerous other manufacturers, consolidating brands like Cadillac, Oldsmobile, and Chevrolet into a massive industrial enterprise.

Today, GM's core portfolio consists of four primary automobile brands: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. While headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, General Motors operates on a massive global scale, with manufacturing and assembly facilities spanning multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and South Korea. In early 2026, the company transitioned its world headquarters to the Hudson's Detroit skyscraper, signaling a new chapter in its long history of engineering and innovation.

General Motors is a publicly traded company owned by a diverse group of institutional and individual shareholders. It remains one of the world's largest automakers, consistently ranking as a top producer of both internal combustion and electric vehicles while also maintaining significant interests in automotive finance, defense technology, and autonomous driving.