General Motors is a global automaker headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1908 and employs over 209,000 people across its operations in over 120 countries. GM sells vehicles under 13 brands and has its highest sales in China, the United States, Brazil, the UK, Germany, Canada, and Russia. In India, GM has its headquarters in Gurgaon and a technical center in Bangalore focused on research, development, and engineering. GM pursues business expansion, diversity and inclusion, technological innovation, and global competitiveness through large investments in advertising, employee development programs, and supplier diversity initiatives.