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General Motors (GM) is a US carmaker that was the world’s biggest, although Toyota is challenging it for the title. It was hard hit by the global financial crisis, needing a government bailout, but emerged from chapter 11 reorganisation in 2009, and held an initial public offering in 2010. It returned to profit in 2011.

GM targets investment grade rating ’within the year’

13 Jun 2013

General Motors said it is targeting an investment grade credit rating “within the year” as the US automaker works to distance itself from the stigma of its 2009 bankruptcy.

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GM boosts exports of China-built cars to supply emerging markets

4 Jun 2013

General Motors, the biggest foreign automaker by sales in China, aims to boost its exports from the country by nearly 70 per cent this year because of strong demand for its Chinese-developed low-...

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US stake sale of GM to revive image

14 Jan 2013

The sale of the US Treasury’s stake in General Motors and a possible credit rating upgrade of the US automaker this year will help distance the company from the stigma of its 2009 bankruptcy...

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China passenger-vehicle sales gain 8.75pc in November

10 Dec 2012

Chinese monthly passenger-vehicle sales rose to the highest in almost two years, beating analyst estimates, as consumer confidence improved with the economy and dealerships increased discounts to...

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China passenger vehicle sales rise 8.75pc in November

10 Dec 2012

Chinese monthly passenger-vehicle sales rose to the highest in almost two years, beating analyst estimates, as consumer confidence improved with the economy and dealerships increased discounts to...

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Ex-GM engineer, husband convicted of trade secrets theft

1 Dec 2012

An ex-General Motors Co. engineer and her husband were convicted of stealing trade secrets on hybrid-car technology from the automaker to help develop such vehicles in China.

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GM opens Shanghai test track in bid to remain market leader

General Motors opened a new, large vehicle test track west of Shanghai on Saturday as part of its push to retain its leading market share in the world’s largest auto market.

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Beware the source of seeds, farmers advise

People should dispose of papaya seeds properly if they are uncertain about the sources of the plant they are from, organic farmers advise.

They say proper disposal is vital to...

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Lifting ban on GM papaya 'a mistake'

Hong Kong is throwing away its chance to enter the growing mainland market for organic produce by allowing farmers to grow genetically modified papaya from today, local farmers warn.

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Let's say no to GM technology

Genetically modified products are popular in the food industry. Soya beans, potatoes, corns, tomatoes, white radishes - they have all been modified by genetic technology.

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Beijing moves to root out GM crops

A ban on genetically modified crops is finally set to become law amid claims that mainland diners are unwittingly being served up transgenic rice.

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Driving force

The biggest news in the auto industry is Detroit's comeback with a vengeance in 2011. The new GM reclaimed the title of the world's largest carmaker in terms of units sold - over 9million last...

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