Ford vs. GM: The IPOs of a Changing America

GM’s IPO generated great excitement among investors, and it drew attention to how much the auto industry has changed. Less than 60 years ago, on Jan. 17, 1956, Ford Motor had its own IPO — the largest in history up to that tim…

General Motors May Raise Its IPO Price

GM reportedly plans to raise the price range on its pending initial public of stock to as much as $33 a share. The increase to $31 to $33 a share from the initial $26 to $29 a share is being prompted by strong demand for the st…

General Motors Sales Rose 3.5% in October

Buoyed by stronger demand for pickups and crossover, GM said today that October sales increased 3.5% compared to a year ago. Excluding its discontinued brands, sales of Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet models rose 13% for the…

October Auto Sales Could Point to an Improving Market

Carmakers are expected to report a mixed picture for October sales: mostly better than a year ago, but down slightly from September. Still, the pace appears strong enough that the upper end of full-year forecasts is reachable.
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