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GM began its overseas empire by buying established companies; Among the purchases: Vauxhall in England, Opel in Germany and Holden in Australia.(SUPP)(General Motors Corp.)

Article from: Automotive News Article date: September 15, 2008 Author: Wernle, Bradford

Byline: Bradford Wernle

Pivot Point: GM looks beyond the United States

The roots of General Motors' overseas subsidiaries reach back into the pre-automotive age to saddles, sewing machines, bicycles, marine engines and even mythical creatures and knights-errant.

GM didn't become a global powerhouse overnight; it accumulated its far-flung empire piecemeal. Working according to the credo of empire builder Alfred Sloan, GM kept a hands-off policy when it came to the cultures and operations of its ...

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