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General Motors

Without an effective data governance strategy, decisions are nothing but guesses
Thought Leader
/ 17 February 2025

Without an effective data governance strategy, decisions are nothing but guesses

Data governance provides evidence-based decision-making that improves the quality of service delivery

By Ferdinand Steenkamp
To fight Covid-19, we must fight intellectual property, trade and investment rules
Article
/ 14 April 2020

To fight Covid-19, we must fight intellectual property, trade and investment rules

These restrictions must be overturned or ignored because they are limiting the production and importing of essential medical equipment such as ventilators

By Jonathan Cannard
Electric vehicles rescue GM plant
Article
/ 31 January 2020

Electric vehicles rescue GM plant

The Michigan assembly line faced closure as part of General Motors restructuring scheme, which would have cost jobs

By Agency
Figureheads won’t help women
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Figureheads won’t help women

It takes political mobilisation, education, laws and economic opportunities

By Palesa Lebitse
Zuma banned from addressing Cosatu gatherings
Article
/ 23 May 2017

Zuma banned from addressing Cosatu gatherings

The president can’t address the ANC alliance partner because his leadership can’t be trusted or supported, says the labour federation.

By Govan Whittles
China reforms poise to reshape landscape
Article
/ 19 November 2013

China reforms poise to reshape landscape

Chinese economic reforms, including allowing only-child parents to have more than one child, are poised to inject growth into much of the economy.

By Staff Reporter
Naamsa: Strike in auto sector could affect investment
Article
/ 11 September 2013

Naamsa: Strike in auto sector could affect investment

South Africa’s automotive industry will see less investment in manufacturing if labour disputes continue, according to the carmakers’ association.

By Staff Reporter
US General Motors settles apartheid reparations claim
Article
/ 29 February 2012

US General Motors settles apartheid reparations claim

A US court has ratified a settlement between 25 South Africans who suffered at the hands of the apartheid security police.

By Adrian Ephraim
Buyers baulk at cost of ‘green’ cars
Article
/ 13 January 2012

Buyers baulk at cost of ‘green’ cars

A lot still needs to happen in the alternative fuels vehicle market before sales figures start to rise.

By Dominic Rushe
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Article
/ 9 November 2011

GM profit falls, shares tumble on weak outlook

General Motors has posted a 15% fall in profit for the third quarter after a loss in Europe and investors that closed the door to improvement.

By Deepa Seetharaman and Ben Klayman
Toyota loses its top spot
Article
/ 28 October 2011

Toyota loses its top spot

Based on sales figures for the year to date, the Japanese car manufacturer is no longer king.

By Dan Milmo
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Article
/ 6 December 2010

Is your divorce a corporate risk?

When your high-profile divorce hits the media, it may hurt your company. Here’s why.

By Fiona Zerbst
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Article
/ 22 November 2010

Opel expects a loss of 1,4-billion this year

Opel has reported that it suspects it will run at a loss of around 1,4-billion euros for 2010 and said that it hopes to make a profit in 2012.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 November 2010

GM shares lose momentum in post-IPO return

General Motors made a triumphant return to Wall Street but its shares lost momentum after an early bounce.

By Soyoung Kim and Clare Baldwin
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Article
/ 2 March 2010

GM recalling 1,3m vehicles over steering problems

General Motors is recalling 1,3-million compact cars in North America to address a power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 February 2010

Toyota’s US sales reel from crisis as GM, Ford surge

Toyota sales dropped 16% in January as the carmaker reeled from a massive recall and rivals Ford and General Motors surged past it in the US market.

By David Bailey and Kevin Krolicki
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Article
/ 26 January 2010

Ron Gettelfinger: The man who conquered Detroit

After a catastrophic year for US carmakers, the head of the United Auto Workers union has emerged as one of the most powerful men in the industry.

By Andrew Clark
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Article
/ 10 September 2009

GM to sell Opel to Magna with conditions, say sources

The board of General Motors has decided to sell its European arm Opel to Canadian car parts group Magna, sources said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 9 June 2009

China bid for Hummer triggers scepticism

The announcement from Tengzhong that it wants to buy the Hummer brand from General Motors has led many to question just how plausible the deal is.

By Joelle Garrus
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Article
/ 3 June 2009

Hummer’s Chinese buyer a newcomer

Hummer owners are an unusual breed, but a little-known Chinese company’s purchase of the maker of the SUVs is audacious even by their standards.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 June 2009

What’s in store for GM Africa?

GM Africa Operations will host a media conference on Monday, following GM’s filing for bankruptcy in the United States.

By Karabo Keepile
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Article
/ 1 June 2009

GM trundles toward bankruptcy

General Motors will file for bankruptcy on Monday, forcing the 100-year-old carmaker into a new and uncertain era of government ownership.

By Kevin Krolicki and John Crawley
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Article
/ 31 May 2009

Once mighty US car industry faces day of reckoning

The once mighty US car industry faces a day of reckoning on Monday with the looming bankruptcy of General Motors.

By Hughes Honore
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Article
/ 28 May 2009

GM talks with Europe break down, Chrysler future on hold

The US auto industry faced an uncertain future after talks with Germany on the fate of General Motors’ Opel unit collapsed.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 May 2009

Belgium disputes German handling of Opel bids

Belgium has sought broad European involvement in decisions on struggling General Motors subsidiary Opel.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 May 2009

GM reaches cost-cutting deal with union

A Canadian union reached agreement on Monday with GM to reduce labour costs, paving the way for authorities to further fund the ailing car giant.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 22 May 2009

US to steer GM into bankruptcy, says report

The United States government is readying to steer General Motors into bankruptcy, according to a media report on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 7 May 2009

GM reports $6-billion loss in first quarter

Troubled US carmaker giant General Motors on Thursday reported a net earnings loss of $6-billion in the first quarter.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 April 2009

White House: Latest GM measures an important step

New General Motors cost-cutting measures mark ”an important step” in the troubled US car giant’s bid for survival, the White House said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 April 2009

GM bankruptcy unlikely to be swift or simple, experts warn

A government-steered bankruptcy of General Motors would likely not be swift or simple despite the best efforts of the US Treasury, analysts warn.

By Joseph Szczesny
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Article
/ 30 March 2009

GM, Peugeot chiefs forced out as car industry woes deepen

The Obama administration seized the wheel of the failing United States car industry on Monday, forcing out General Motors’s CEO.

By John Crawley
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Article
/ 30 March 2009

Obama sets the bar high for carmakers

The White House-orchestrated ouster of General Motors’ top executive sent a chilling message to unions, management and bondholders.

By Ken Thomas
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