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In General Motors history what car makes have GM manufactured?

General Motors has manufactured a vast number of car makes throughout its history, many of which have been discontinued. Here's a list of some of the most prominent, categorized for clarity:

Current Makes (as of late 2023):

* Chevrolet: A long-standing and globally recognized brand.

* GMC: Primarily trucks and SUVs, positioned as a more premium offering than Chevrolet.

* Cadillac: GM's luxury brand.

* Buick: Primarily sold in North America and China, known for its somewhat more conservative styling.

Former Makes (a partial list, as the number is extensive):

* Pontiac: A popular brand known for its sporty image, discontinued in 2010.

* Oldsmobile: A long-standing brand with a history spanning over a century, discontinued in 2004.

* Saturn: A brand focused on value and innovative designs, discontinued in 2009.

* Hummer: Known for its large, rugged SUVs, initially a standalone brand, later reintroduced as an electric vehicle sub-brand under GMC.

* Geo: A short-lived brand offering rebadged vehicles from other GM brands, discontinued in 1997.

* Opel: A European brand owned by GM for many years, subsequently sold.

* Vauxhall: The British equivalent of Opel, also sold.

* Daewoo: GM had a significant stake and involvement in this South Korean brand, but eventually divested.

* Saab: GM owned Saab for several years, before its eventual bankruptcy and demise.

This list isn't exhaustive; GM has owned and operated numerous other smaller brands and divisions throughout its history, in various global markets. Many marques were regional or had very short production runs. Researching individual GM histories will reveal many more.