The World's Largest Carmaker

General Motors became the world's largest car-maker initially by acquiring several independent car manufacturers in the United States, Europe and other regions, and then by growing its 13 brands around the world. In 2006 GM sold more than 9 million cars and trucks globally.

Keeping pace with an increasingly global economy, GM in recent years has made far-reaching changes to become a leaner, faster and more smoothly integrated company.

GM's European operations are an integral part of a global network of design, engineering and manufacturing centers that share resources and best practices and make leading-edge technology available to every member of the GM family.

GM Global Vehicle Sales and Market Share - 2006