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General Motors

Automotive Manufacturing

GM delivers a broad portfolio of vehicles across price points and segments, from mass-market Chevrolet to luxury Cadillac, increasingly backed by electric vehicle technology and connected vehicle services.

Last updated Oct 23, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
1908
HQ
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Connections
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At a glance

Employees
10001+
Revenue
$170B+
Stock
GM
Marketing Technology

About

One of the top three largest automakers in the United States and among the largest globally by vehicle sales, competing directly with Ford, Stellantis, Toyota, and Volkswagen Group.

General Motors (GM) is an American multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, founded in 1908. The company designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts under brands including Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac, with operations spanning over 100 countries. GM also has significant stakes in electric vehicle development through its Ultium platform and autonomous vehicle technology through its Cruise subsidiary.

Business model

Manufacturing and Retail

Target market

Consumer and Fleet

What they offer

  • Chevrolet

    Mass-market vehicle brand offering cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles

  • GMC

    Truck and SUV brand targeting professional-grade and premium truck buyers

  • Buick

    Near-luxury vehicle brand with strong presence in North America and China

  • Cadillac

    GM's flagship luxury vehicle brand, including electric models like the Lyriq

  • Ultium Platform

    GM's proprietary electric vehicle battery and drive system platform underpinning its EV lineup

  • OnStar

    Connected vehicle services platform offering safety, security, navigation, and data services

  • GM Financial

    Captive auto finance arm providing loans, leases, and dealer financing

  • Cruise

    Autonomous vehicle subsidiary developing self-driving technology and robotaxi services

  • BrightDrop

    Electric commercial delivery vehicle and software solutions brand (now being wound down/integrated)

  • GM Media / Advertising

    GM is one of the largest advertisers in the United States, investing heavily in TV, digital, and programmatic advertising across all its brands

Key features

Broad multi-brand vehicle portfolio spanning mass-market to luxury segmentsUltium EV platform enabling scalable electric vehicle productionOnStar connected vehicle and telematics ecosystemCaptive financing through GM FinancialSignificant investment in autonomous driving via CruiseOne of the largest advertising spenders in the US, with multi-billion dollar annual media budgetsGlobal manufacturing footprint across North America, China, South America, and beyond

Use cases

Personal vehicle ownership across car, truck, and SUV segmentsFleet vehicle procurement for commercial and government customersElectric vehicle adoption via Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EV modelsConnected vehicle services and telematics via OnStarAutonomous and robotaxi mobility via CruiseAuto financing and leasing via GM Financial

Customer segments

Individual consumers purchasing personal vehiclesCommercial fleet operatorsGovernment and municipal fleet buyersLuxury vehicle buyers (Cadillac)Truck and work-vehicle buyers (GMC, Chevrolet)EV early adoptersAutomotive dealers and dealership networks

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Ultium EV battery and drive platformOnStar telematics and connected vehicle platformAutonomous driving software (Cruise)Vehicle Over-the-Air (OTA) software update systemsGM's proprietary manufacturing and supply chain systemsDigital advertising and programmatic media buying platforms

Security & compliance

NHTSA safety standardsGDPR (for European operations)CCPA (for California consumer data)ISO/TS 16949 automotive quality standards

Deployment

Physical dealership retailOnline vehicle configuration and orderingFleet direct sales

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 1908 · Founded
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