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General Motors Corporation (GM) (OTCBB: GMGMQ/Pink Sheets: GMGMQ) is a U.S. automaker based in Detroit, Michigan. It is the world's second-largest after Toyota, ranked by 2008 global unit sales. GM was the global sales leader for 77 consecutive calendar years from 1931 to 2007. It manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. GM employs 244,500 people around the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. In 2008, 8.35 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the brands Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Opel, Vauxhall, Holden, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Wuling.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks is stopped by goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Mark Giordano #5 tries to help defend on the play.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks is stopped by goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Mark Giordano #5 tries to help defend on the play.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames cover up the puck while Steve Staios #27 keeps Jannik Hansen #36 of the Vancouver Canucks away from the net during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames cover up the puck while Steve Staios #27 keeps Jannik Hansen #36 of the Vancouver Canucks away from the net during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames stops Mason Raymond #21 of the Vancouver Canucks while on a breakaway during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames stops Mason Raymond #21 of the Vancouver Canucks while on a breakaway during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with teammate Ryan Kesler #17 after scoring a goal while Craig Conroy #24 of the Calgary Flames skates past during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with teammate Ryan Kesler #17 after scoring a goal while Craig Conroy #24 of the Calgary Flames skates past during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Curtis Glencross #20 of the Calgary Flames clears the puck away from the front of the net after goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 made the initial save during the first period of NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Jay Bouwmeester #4 is the in the background.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Curtis Glencross #20 of the Calgary Flames clears the puck away from the front of the net after goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 made the initial save during the first period of NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Jay Bouwmeester #4 is the in the background.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames makes a save during the first period of NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Jay Bouwmeester #4 is the in the background.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 of the Calgary Flames makes a save during the first period of NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Jay Bouwmeester #4 is the in the background.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Jarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames skaes the puck up ice while being pursued by Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Jarome Iginla #12 of the Calgary Flames skaes the puck up ice while being pursued by Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: David Moss #25 of the Calgary Flames gets tripped up after getting hit by Mason Raymond #21 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: David Moss #25 of the Calgary Flames gets tripped up after getting hit by Mason Raymond #21 of the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp. vice chairman is shown during an interview with the Associated Press in Warren, Mich.,  Thursday, March 11, 2010. Lutz, 78, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1, 2010.

Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp. vice chairman is shown during an interview with the Associated Press in Warren, Mich., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Lutz, 78, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1, 2010.

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Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp. vice chairman is shown during an interview with the Associated Press in Warren, Mich.,  Thursday, March 11, 2010. Lutz, 78, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1, 2010.

Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp. vice chairman is shown during an interview with the Associated Press in Warren, Mich., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Lutz, 78, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1, 2010.

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Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp. vice chairman is shown during an interview with the Associated Press in Warren, Mich., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Lutz, 78, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1, 2010.

Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp. vice chairman is shown during an interview with the Associated Press in Warren, Mich., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Lutz, 78, the longtime auto industry executive who led nearly a complete overhaul of General Motors' lineup, will retire May 1, 2010.

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ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: In this handout image provided by General Motors, Lisa Hutchinson, product marketing director for GMC, introduces the new 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD March 10, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Sierra Denali HD leads a redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks that go on sale in early summer. The Sierra HD lineup offers increased towing capability and payload supported by all-new frames and strong suspensions.

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: In this handout image provided by General Motors, Lisa Hutchinson, product marketing director for GMC, introduces the new 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD March 10, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Sierra Denali HD leads a redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks that go on sale in early summer. The Sierra HD lineup offers increased towing capability and payload supported by all-new frames and strong suspensions.

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ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: In this handout image provided by General Motors, the new 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD is unveiled March 10, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Sierra Denali HD leads a redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks that go on sale in early summer. The Sierra HD lineup offers increased towing capability and payload supported by all-new frames and strong suspensions.

ST. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 10: In this handout image provided by General Motors, the new 2011 GMC Sierra Denali HD is unveiled March 10, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Sierra Denali HD leads a redesigned lineup of 2011 Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks that go on sale in early summer. The Sierra HD lineup offers increased towing capability and payload supported by all-new frames and strong suspensions.

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LANSING, MI -  MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

LANSING, MI - MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

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LANSING, MI -  MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

LANSING, MI - MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

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LANSING, MI -  MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

LANSING, MI - MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

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LANSING, MI -  MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

LANSING, MI - MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

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LANSING, MI -  MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

LANSING, MI - MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

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LANSING, MI -  MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

LANSING, MI - MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

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LANSING, MI -  MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

LANSING, MI - MARCH 10: General Motors employees assemble a GM crossover SUV on the assembly line at the GM Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant March 10, 2010 in Lansing, Michigan. The Delta plant has more than 3,000 workers on two shifts and is expected to add a third shift of 900-1,000 workers in April. The plant produces the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia crossover SUVs.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks is stopped by goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Mark Giordano #5 tries to help defend on the play.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Ryan Kesler #17 of the Vancouver Canucks is stopped by goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Mark Giordano #5 tries to help defend on the play.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames cover up the puck while Steve Staios #27 keeps Jannik Hansen #36 of the Vancouver Canucks away from the net during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames cover up the puck while Steve Staios #27 keeps Jannik Hansen #36 of the Vancouver Canucks away from the net during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames stops Mason Raymond #21 of the Vancouver Canucks while on a breakaway during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Goalie Vesa Toskala #35 of the Calgary Flames stops Mason Raymond #21 of the Vancouver Canucks while on a breakaway during the second period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with teammate Ryan Kesler #17 after scoring a goal while Craig Conroy #24 of the Calgary Flames skates past during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks celebrates with teammate Ryan Kesler #17 after scoring a goal while Craig Conroy #24 of the Calgary Flames skates past during the first period of NHL action on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Curtis Glencross #20 of the Calgary Flames clears the puck away from the front of the net after goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 made the initial save during the first period of NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Jay Bouwmeester #4 is the in the background.

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 14: Curtis Glencross #20 of the Calgary Flames clears the puck away from the front of the net after goalie Miikka Kiprusoff #34 made the initial save during the first period of NHL action against the Vancouver Canucks on March 14, 2010 at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Flames Jay Bouwmeester #4 is the in the background.

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