General Motors
Makes cars and trucks from brands like Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac.
📖 Its story
In 1908, William Durant, who used to sell horse-drawn carriages, started General Motors in Michigan. His idea was to bring several car brands together in one company. That's how one of the biggest car makers in the world was born.
💵 How it makes money
It sells cars and trucks, and it also lends money to the people who buy them.
🤯 Fun fact
The Chevrolet brand is named after Louis Chevrolet, a race car driver born in Switzerland.
👍 The good part
Its brands, like Chevrolet, are very well known in the United States and in Mexico.
⚠️ The risk
Switching to electric cars costs a lot of money, and it competes with many brands.
🧠 Did you get it?
Which car brand is named after a race car driver?
🗂️ Quick facts
- Founded in: 1908
- Founded by: William C. Durant
- Home: Detroit, Michigan, USA
🔎 How to find it on the stock market
- Search the internet for GM stock.
- You can also find it in your parents' investing app with the letters GM.
- Check how much one share costs and whether today it's green (went up) or red (went down).
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