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Who does General Motors Own?

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GM brands are among the best-known and most popular vehicles in the world. Their key brands include Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC.

General Motors Key Brands

  • Chevrolet – GM’s line of Chevrolet vehicles is named for popular road racer Louis Chevrolet. Its popularity was based largely upon its value, durability, and performance.
  • Opel/Vauxhall – Opel, is a German automobile manufacturer which has been a subsidiary of Stellantis since 16 January 2021. It was owned by General Motors from 1929 until 2017 and by French automotive group PSA Peugeot Citroen, a predecessor of Stellantis, from 2017 until 2021. Vauxhall’s vehicle lineup is identical to that of Opel with the Vauxhall brand being exclusively used in the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Some Opel vehicles were sold in Australia under the Holden brand until 2020 and in North America and China under the Buick, Saturn, and Cadillac brands.
  • Cadillac – The Cadillac luxury car brand is one of GM’s most popular offerings. Established in 1902 with the founding of the Cadillac Automobile Company, the vehicle became a part of the General Motors portfolio in 1909.
  • Buick – In 1899, David Dunbar Buick established the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company. The Buick offers entry-level access to luxury within the GM lineup. Buicks have long been included in GM’s portfolio, earning their spot there in 1908.
  • GMC – In World War II, GM added the GMC line of trucks to its portfolio. Today, the brand is still known for its full-size trucks.In addition to its full-size trucks, the GMC line also includes several sports utility vehicles.

The Top GM Brands

  • Chevrolet
  • Opel
  • GMC
  • Cadillac
  • Pontiac
  • Oldsmobile
  • Hummer
  • Saturn
  • Saab
  • Holden
  • Vauxhall
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