General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under three segments: GM North America, GM International, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company regained its US market share leadership in 2022, after losing it to Toyota due to the chip shortage in 2021. 2024's share was 17.0%. The Cruise autonomous vehicle arm, which GM now owns outright, previously operated driverless geofenced AV robotaxi services in San Francisco and other cities, but after a 2023 accident, GM decided that it will focus on personal AVs. GM Financial became the company'smore
Agco is a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment. Its main machine brands are Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra; its initiatives in precision agriculture have been organized under the PTx umbrella following a series of acquisitions. While a global business, Agco's sales skew heavily toward Europe/Middle East, representing 50%-60% of sales and even more of operating profits. The company is trying to increase its exposure to the larger North and South American markets. Its products are available through a global dealer network, which includes over 3,000 dealer and distribution locations and reach into over 140 countries. Additionally, Agco offers retail and wholesalemore
Manufacturer of automobiles intended to serve the transport industry. The company's product portfolio includes passenger and commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, motorcycles, engines and turbo machinery.
Hendrick Automotive Group is the largest privately held automotive retail organization in the United States, representing 133 franchises and 26 manufacturer nameplates. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company employs over 11,000 people across 96 dealership locations, 21 collision centers, and four accessories distributor installers in 13 states.
Samsara Inc. is a San Francisco-based IoT and cloud software company founded in 2015 by Sanjit Biswas and John Bicket. The company specializes in its Connected Operations Cloud platform, which digitizes physical operations across various industries, including transportation, construction, logistics, and manufacturing. Samsara initially focused on fleet telematics, launching its first Vehicle Gateway for real-time tracking of GPS location and vehicle diagnostics.
The Connected Operations Cloud integrates hardware like gateways and sensors with cloud software and AI to enhance operational efficiency and safety. Key offerings include vehicle telematics, AI-powered dashcams, and equipment monitoring tools. Samsara has grown significantly, serving over 20,000 customers and achieving over $1.2 billion in annual recurring revenue. The company has expanded globally, with offices in multiple cities, and is recognized for its impact on reducing CO2 emissions and improving operational practices across various sectors.