General Motors post stronger than expected Q3 profits General Motors has today posted a stronger than expected pre-tax profit for the third quarter before charges related to the sale of its European operations. Business • 24 Oct 17
General Motors post stronger than expected Q3 profits General Motors has today posted a stronger than expected pre-tax profit for the third quarter before charges related to the sale of its European operations. Business • 24 Oct 17
GM Q2 earnings drop 42% over restructuring General Motors reported a big drop in second-quarter earnings on one-time restructuring costs in international markets, as car sales dipped in the cooling North American market. Business • 25 Jul 17
GM Q2 earnings drop 42% over restructuring General Motors reported a big drop in second-quarter earnings on one-time restructuring costs in international markets, as car sales dipped in the cooling North American market. Business • 25 Jul 17
Tesla market value overtakes Ford Electric car maker Tesla has overtaken Ford to become the second-largest US car maker. Business • 04 Apr 17
Tesla market value overtakes Ford Electric car maker Tesla has overtaken Ford to become the second-largest US car maker. Business • 04 Apr 17
PSA Group pays GM €2.2 billion for Opel PSA Group has agreed to buy Opel from General Motors in a deal valuing the business at €2.2 billion, creating a new regional car giant to challenge market leader Volkswagen. Business • 06 Mar 17
PSA Group pays GM €2.2 billion for Opel PSA Group has agreed to buy Opel from General Motors in a deal valuing the business at €2.2 billion, creating a new regional car giant to challenge market leader Volkswagen. Business • 06 Mar 17
PSA nears deal to buy Opel from GM - sources PSA Group and General Motors hope to announce the French carmaker's acquisition of Opel within days after narrowing differences on pension liabilities at GM's European division and other issues, sources have told Reuters. Business • 03 Mar 17
PSA nears deal to buy Opel from GM - sources PSA Group and General Motors hope to announce the French carmaker's acquisition of Opel within days after narrowing differences on pension liabilities at GM's European division and other issues, sources have told Reuters. Business • 03 Mar 17
Peugeot lifts profitability goal on record year PSA Group has today announced its first dividend in six years and raised its medium-term profitability goal after its full-year profit almost doubled. Business • 23 Feb 17
Peugeot lifts profitability goal on record year PSA Group has today announced its first dividend in six years and raised its medium-term profitability goal after its full-year profit almost doubled. Business • 23 Feb 17
Union fears grow over future of GM Vauxhall plant The head of Britain's biggest trade union is likely to meet the CEO of PSA Group on Friday amid growing concerns over the future of Vauxhall plants if the French carmaker buys the business from General Motors, a union source told Reuters.. Business • 20 Feb 17
Union fears grow over future of GM Vauxhall plant The head of Britain's biggest trade union is likely to meet the CEO of PSA Group on Friday amid growing concerns over the future of Vauxhall plants if the French carmaker buys the business from General Motors, a union source told Reuters.. Business • 20 Feb 17
Merkel says to do all she can to secure Opel jobs Germany will do all it can to secure Opel plants and jobs in the country if PSA buys the General Motors business, Chancellor Angela Merkel said today. Business • 17 Feb 17
Merkel says to do all she can to secure Opel jobs Germany will do all it can to secure Opel plants and jobs in the country if PSA buys the General Motors business, Chancellor Angela Merkel said today. Business • 17 Feb 17
Opel, Peugeot lag rivals in strong European market General Motors and PSA Group posted weaker European sales in January than any other major carmaker as they discuss a possible purchase of GM's European car operations by PSA. Business • 16 Feb 17
Opel, Peugeot lag rivals in strong European market General Motors and PSA Group posted weaker European sales in January than any other major carmaker as they discuss a possible purchase of GM's European car operations by PSA. Business • 16 Feb 17
French carmaker PSA discusses deal for GM's Opel PSA Group is holding talks with General Motors about buying its European Opel division, the French carmaker said today. Business • 14 Feb 17
French carmaker PSA discusses deal for GM's Opel PSA Group is holding talks with General Motors about buying its European Opel division, the French carmaker said today. Business • 14 Feb 17
Ford scraps Mexico factory, adds Michigan jobs Ford said it had scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and added 700 jobs in Michigan following criticism by Donald Trump. Business • 04 Jan 17
Ford scraps Mexico factory, adds Michigan jobs Ford said it had scrapped a planned Mexican car factory and added 700 jobs in Michigan following criticism by Donald Trump. Business • 04 Jan 17
General Motors lifts 2016 profit forecast General Motors has lifted its 2016 profit forecast following strong second-quarter earnings that included a big jump in operating profits in the key North America region. Business • 21 Jul 16
General Motors lifts 2016 profit forecast General Motors has lifted its 2016 profit forecast following strong second-quarter earnings that included a big jump in operating profits in the key North America region. Business • 21 Jul 16
European car sales up 6.3% in January European car sales rose 6.3% to 1,093,565 vehicles in January, industry data showed today. Business • 16 Feb 16
European car sales up 6.3% in January European car sales rose 6.3% to 1,093,565 vehicles in January, industry data showed today. Business • 16 Feb 16
VW sets November deadline for whistleblowers Volkswagen has set a deadline at the end of November for its whistleblower programme designed to encourage workers to disclose information about the car maker's two emissions scandals. Business • 13 Nov 15
VW sets November deadline for whistleblowers Volkswagen has set a deadline at the end of November for its whistleblower programme designed to encourage workers to disclose information about the car maker's two emissions scandals. Business • 13 Nov 15
GM's Opel denies violating EU emissions standards General Motors' Opel division has denied violating European environmental standards after researchers claimed to have found excessive nitric oxide emissions for its Zafira model. Business • 23 Oct 15
GM's Opel denies violating EU emissions standards General Motors' Opel division has denied violating European environmental standards after researchers claimed to have found excessive nitric oxide emissions for its Zafira model. Business • 23 Oct 15
Poor European sales hit GM's quarterly earnings General Motors has reported lower third-quarter earnings as weakness in South America and Europe more than offset an improved performance in North America. Business • 23 Oct 14
Poor European sales hit GM's quarterly earnings General Motors has reported lower third-quarter earnings as weakness in South America and Europe more than offset an improved performance in North America. Business • 23 Oct 14
GM's profit falls on recall costs General Motors reported a lower second-quarter profit due to numerous recalls and the expected cost of at least $400 million for its victims' compensation fund. Business • 24 Jul 14
GM's profit falls on recall costs General Motors reported a lower second-quarter profit due to numerous recalls and the expected cost of at least $400 million for its victims' compensation fund. Business • 24 Jul 14
GM takes responsibility for ignition scandal General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company would take full responsibility for the faulty ignition scandal and compensate victims of accidents tied to the defects. Business • 05 Jun 14
GM takes responsibility for ignition scandal General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company would take full responsibility for the faulty ignition scandal and compensate victims of accidents tied to the defects. Business • 05 Jun 14
GM to pay $35m in US transportation probe General Motors will pay a $35 million fine as part of the US Transportation Department's investigation into the handling of faulty ignition switches in some of its vehicles, the car manufacturer and department officials said today. Business • 16 May 14
GM to pay $35m in US transportation probe General Motors will pay a $35 million fine as part of the US Transportation Department's investigation into the handling of faulty ignition switches in some of its vehicles, the car manufacturer and department officials said today. Business • 16 May 14
General Motors profit plunges after recall costs General Motors' first-quarter profits plunged 85% it was reported today, after a series of vehicle recalls. Business • 24 Apr 14
General Motors profit plunges after recall costs General Motors' first-quarter profits plunged 85% it was reported today, after a series of vehicle recalls. Business • 24 Apr 14
GM's Barra will earn much more than predecessor The new General Motors boss, Mary Barra, will earn a total pay package of $14.4m this year, 60% more than her male predecessor. Business • 11 Feb 14
GM's Barra will earn much more than predecessor The new General Motors boss, Mary Barra, will earn a total pay package of $14.4m this year, 60% more than her male predecessor. Business • 11 Feb 14
GM earnings hit by weak international results General Motors reported a modest increase in quarterly profits, but badly missed expectations on weak performance in its international operations. Business • 06 Feb 14
GM earnings hit by weak international results General Motors reported a modest increase in quarterly profits, but badly missed expectations on weak performance in its international operations. Business • 06 Feb 14
Toyota on track for record full year profits Toyota said today it was on track for a record annual profit as its nine-month net earnings more than doubled to $15 billion. Business • 04 Feb 14
Toyota on track for record full year profits Toyota said today it was on track for a record annual profit as its nine-month net earnings more than doubled to $15 billion. Business • 04 Feb 14
Volkswagen now second biggest car maker in world Germany's Volkswagen overtook US rival General Motors to become the world's second-biggest car maker after Japanese giant Toyota. Business • 31 Jan 14
Volkswagen now second biggest car maker in world Germany's Volkswagen overtook US rival General Motors to become the world's second-biggest car maker after Japanese giant Toyota. Business • 31 Jan 14
Peugeot shares tumble as GM offloads stake Shares in Peugeot Citroen fell another 11% today after General Motors sold its 7% stake in the struggling French car maker in a private placement to institutional investors. Business • 13 Dec 13
Peugeot shares tumble as GM offloads stake Shares in Peugeot Citroen fell another 11% today after General Motors sold its 7% stake in the struggling French car maker in a private placement to institutional investors. Business • 13 Dec 13
