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General Motors Company (GM) is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to designing, building, and selling some of the world's best vehicles. Operating under four segments—GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial—the company has a diversified portfolio that includes renowned brands like Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Holden. GM's vision is built on delivering vehicles with compelling designs, flawless quality, reliability, leading safety features, and advanced infotainment options. This commitment extends across 140 countries, unifying a team of world-class employees.
Established in 2009 after emerging from the bankruptcy of its predecessor, General Motors Corp., GM has since streamlined its operations, now focusing on four primary brands in the U.S. The company regained its market share leader position in 2022, holding a 16.5% share in 2023. Innovations in autonomous vehicle technology are highlighted through GM's Cruise division, which aims to restart driverless AV robotaxi services in at least one city by 2024, after a temporary halt in 2023.
Financially, GM remains robust. In the first quarter of 2024, the company reported $43.0 billion in revenue and a net income of $3.0 billion. These results are attributed to GM's strategic investments in EV technology, including the Ultium battery platform, which powers an expanding range of electric vehicles from mass-market to high-performance models.
Recent achievements include GM Defense's successful completion of the 2023 UAE Armed Forces Summer Trials with their Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). This demonstrates GM Defense's capability to deliver advanced, reliable off-road vehicles for military use. Additionally, GM Ventures invested in Neural Propulsion Systems (NPS) to enhance radar technology for automotive and defense applications. GM's initiatives in EV technology are also noteworthy, with the introduction of GM Energy's vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology, starting with the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.
Strategic partnerships and investments continue to play a vital role in GM's growth. Collaborations with companies like NPS and Mistral Inc. reflect GM's commitment to advancing automotive and defense technologies. The company's diverse product offerings and continuous innovation ensure it remains at the forefront of the automotive industry.
General Motors Co. reported selling 642,250 vehicles in the U.S. in Q1 2021, a 4 percent increase year-over-year. Retail deliveries rose by 19 percent, while fleet sales dropped 35 percent. Cadillac led with a 43 percent increase in deliveries, and all brands saw double-digit growth. Despite a global semiconductor shortage, GM is optimizing production and expects strong demand to continue. The company ended Q1 with 334,628 units in inventory, down 76,247 from the previous quarter.
DETROIT, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors (NYSE: GM) announces the addition of Meg Whitman and Mark Tatum to its Board of Directors. This expands GM's board to 13 members, emphasizing diversity with seven women. Whitman, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and eBay, brings extensive tech and leadership experience, while Tatum, NBA Deputy Commissioner, offers insights into brand building and customer relations. GM's commitment to electric vehicles and carbon neutrality by 2040 aims to strengthen its market position and shareholder value.
General Motors Co. (GM) announced robust earnings for 2020, despite production challenges from COVID-19 and the Takata airbag recall. The company recorded a full-year income of $6.4 billion and an adjusted EBIT of $9.7 billion, with a diluted EPS of $4.33. For Q4, GM reported an income of $2.8 billion and an EBIT-adjusted margin of 9.9%. North America generated an EBIT-adjusted of $9.1 billion, while GM International posted a $(0.5) billion loss. Despite strong cash flow and profitable segments, challenges remain in international markets and Cruise operations.
General Motors (GM) has announced ambitious sustainability goals aiming for carbon neutrality across its global products and operations by 2040. The automaker also plans to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035 while committing to the Business Ambition Pledge for 1.5°C. GM is investing $27 billion over the next five years in electric and autonomous vehicles, significantly up from the previous $20 billion. Efforts will focus on renewable energy sourcing and building infrastructure to support electric vehicle adoption.
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) will announce its fourth quarter 2020 financial results on February 10, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. ET. A conference call for financial analysts will follow at 10 a.m. ET. Financial materials will be accessible on the company's Investor Relations website. Analysts can join the call via 888-808-8618 (U.S.) or +1-949-484-0645 (international). GM's focus is on an all-electric future, powered by the Ultium battery platform, supporting various brands like Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.
Navistar, in collaboration with General Motors and OneH2, announced a complete solution for a zero-emission long-haul truck system, initially piloted by J.B. Hunt. The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) will feature a range of over 500 miles and refueling in under 15 minutes. Test vehicles are set to start piloting by the end of 2022, with commercial availability in 2024. Navistar is also taking a minority stake in OneH2, which will help develop the hydrogen refueling infrastructure for the new trucks.
On January 19, 2021, Cruise and General Motors announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to expedite the commercialization of self-driving vehicles. This collaboration will harness combined expertise in software and hardware engineering, cloud computing, and manufacturing. Microsoft will invest over $2 billion in Cruise, raising its post-money valuation to $30 billion. Utilizing Microsoft's Azure platform, Cruise aims to scale its autonomous vehicle solutions. The partnership also aims to advance GM's digital initiatives, including cloud services and AI technologies.
GM has launched BrightDrop, a new business focused on providing an ecosystem of electric products and services for the delivery and logistics sectors. The EP1 electric pallet will debut in early 2021, followed by the EV600 electric commercial vehicle later in the year. BrightDrop utilizes GM's Ultium platform and emphasizes efficiency, safety, and sustainability. FedEx Express is set to be the first customer, highlighting strong early interest. GM projects a market opportunity exceeding $850 billion for parcel and food delivery by 2025.
General Motors has launched the "Everybody In" marketing campaign to drive mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). This initiative is part of a broader strategy focusing on inclusivity and accessibility, aiming to reflect GM's commitment to a future with zero crashes, emissions, and congestion. The campaign emphasizes GM's leadership in the EV market, backed by a $27 billion investment through 2025 and plans to introduce 30 new EVs globally by 2025. The Ultium platform will power a diverse range of vehicles, enhancing performance and charging capabilities.
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) reported robust sales for Q4 2020, with 771,323 vehicles sold, a 5% increase year-over-year, marking its best fourth quarter retail sales since 2007. Despite a 12% drop in total sales for 2020 compared to 2019, retail deliveries rose by 2%. GM gained market share in all categories, aided by strong demand for full-size SUVs and pickups, particularly the all-new Cadillac Escalade. Average transaction prices reached record levels of $41,886 in Q4. GM anticipates continued recovery in 2021 as it ramps up production in response to recovering consumer demand.
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