Trump disbands business councils after CEOs quit in protest
As many as 11 CEOs in the advisory councils have quit so far.
Aug 17, 2017, 15:26 PM IST
GM's Opel to build next generation electric car in 2017
General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra on Thursday said the company`s European division Opel would build an affordable five-seater electric car, the Ampera-e, in 2017.
Feb 11, 2016, 16:19 PM IST
Mary Barra named GM chair in new first for a woman
Barra will succeed Tim Solso, who will continue to serve as the board's lead independent director.
Jan 05, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
GM to invest $1 billion in India, double market share by 2020
GM Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said at a briefing in New Delhi that the investment in India was expected to create 12,000 jobs at the company and its suppliers in Asia`s third-largest economy.
Jul 29, 2015, 14:51 PM IST
GM`s Mary Barra brushes off Fiat merger talk
General Motors chief executive Mary Barra brushed off talk of a merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tuesday, suggesting the top US automaker doesn`t need to boost its size via acquisition.
Jun 10, 2015, 09:54 AM IST
GM's Mary Barra brushes off Fiat merger talk
General Motors chief executive Mary Barra brushed off talk of a merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Tuesday, suggesting the top US automaker doesn`t need to boost its size via acquisition.
Jun 09, 2015, 21:40 PM IST
'Fiat Chrysler CEO approached GM about a merger, was rebuffed'
Quoting two people with knowledge of the email, the Times said it detailed how global carmakers needed to consolidate to save money and suggested a merged GM and Fiat Chrysler would cut billions of dollars in costs and create an automotive giant.
May 24, 2015, 09:38 AM IST
China's Xiaomi to start small in US, with earphones and bands
Xiaomi, China`s largest smartphone company, will begin selling headphones, smart wristbands and other accessories online in the United States in coming months, taking its first tentative step onto Apple Inc`s home turf without its signature Mi mobile devices.
Feb 13, 2015, 09:03 AM IST
GM faces investor demand for slice of $25 billion cash hoard
An investor group demand that General Motors Co give back more of its USD 25 billion cash hoard confronts Chief Executive Mary Barra with a challenge to her plans for building the company and rewarding shareholders.
Feb 13, 2015, 08:59 AM IST
GM investor seeks board seat, $8 billion stock buyback
Chief Executive Mary Barra`s plan to keep a big cash cushion for General Motors Co is under attack from a group of shareholders led by a member of the auto task force that helped restructure the company during its 2009 bankruptcy.
Feb 11, 2015, 05:01 AM IST
First year as GM CEO marked by disappointment, progress: Mary Barra
Barra, who became the first woman to lead a major automaker last January, almost immediately faced a crisis over defective ignition switches that are now linked to at least 42 deaths.
Jan 09, 2015, 02:04 AM IST
GM to invest $14 billion in China
The company's plans for China also includes introducing 60 new models or refreshed vehicles, including nine new models from GM's flagship luxury brand Cadillac.
Oct 03, 2014, 13:51 PM IST
General Motors global CEO Mary Barra meets Modi
General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Sep 11, 2014, 21:02 PM IST
GM profit skids on recall costs
General Motors on Thursday posted a sharp drop in second-quarter profit as the automaker took heavy charges for safety recalls and a compensation fund for victims of faulty ignition switches.
Jul 24, 2014, 19:29 PM IST
GM offers at least $1 mn for each ignition switch death
General Motors said Monday it will pay at least USD 1 million in compensation to the families of each person killed in accidents apparently caused by defective ignition switches in its cars.
Jun 30, 2014, 22:00 PM IST
GM's Barra faces grilling from US lawmakers
General Motors chief executive Mary Barra on Wednesday faced a grilling from US lawmakers investigating the company`s delayed ignition recall tied to at least 13 deaths.
Jun 19, 2014, 00:16 AM IST
GM to start taking recall compensation claims August 1
The company has recalled 20 million cars overall since the start of the year.
Jun 17, 2014, 23:06 PM IST
GM recalls 3 million more cars over ignition switches issues
The ignition switches that can be jarred out of the "run" position, potentially affecting power steering, power brakes and air bags.
Jun 17, 2014, 09:31 AM IST
No more serious safety issues lurking with GM: Mary Barra
A thorough review of General Motors' safety issues is nearing completion and hasn't turned up any more serious problems, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Jun 10, 2014, 20:45 PM IST
