Taking the Lead

General Motors is a global designer and manufacturer of cars and trucks with operations in 33 countries and sales networks in 200 countries. Guided by a six-point set of core values that embrace continuous improvement, customer enthusiasm, innovation, integrity, teamwork and individual respect and responsibility, GM is a leader not only in the automotive industry, but also in corporate responsibility.

General Motors designs, builds, and markets cars and trucks worldwide.  In 2005, GM sold nearly 9.2 million cars and trucks, the second highest sales volume in our history.  GM has manufacturing operations in 33 countries and sales operations in 200 countries.  
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General Motors has a long tradition of success and innovation within the automotive business, which was founded in 1908.  Today the company's global headquarters are at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA.  GM's business units are located in North America (GMNA), Europe (GME), Asia-Pacific (GMAP), and Latin America, Africa and the Middle East (GMLAAM).