General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has seven brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company remains the market leader in the U.S. with 17% share in 2019. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.General Motors Company is an American multinational corporation. It designs, builds and sells cars, trucks and automobile parts. The company also provides automotive financing services through General Motors Financial Company, Inc.