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Scotiabank forecasts 4% growth in global auto market in 2015 to 74M units, led by China

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General Motors Co. Peru is likely to become the growth leader in 2015 alongside some acceleration in both public and private investment and improving household and business confidence. The industry delivered 16.5 million light vehicles in the US last year. million to 17.0 million units in 2015. ). million to 12.5

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GM Creates New South America Regional Organization

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General Motors is creating a new regional organization to meet rising customer demand in South America. GM South America will be headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will be led by Jaime Ardila, currently president and general manager GM Mercosur. GM South America currently has 29,000 employees.

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GM global sales up 7.6% in 2011 to 9.026M vehicles; China and US largest markets

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General Motors Co. General Motors Global Sales Summary. More than 15 markets experienced record Chevrolet sales in 2011 with the largest year-over-year increases in Peru (81%), Vietnam (79%), Thailand (57%), South Africa (50%) and Israel (46%). global sales rose to more than 9 million vehicles in 2011, a 7.6%

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