Al Babbington

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.

AutoWeb, Inc. engages in digital marketing solutions. The firm is involved in assisting automotive retail dealers and automotive manufacturers market and sell new and used vehicles to consumers by utilizing digital sales enhancing products and services. Its consumer-facing automotive websites provide information and tools to aid them with their automotive purchase decisions and gives the ability to connect with dealers regarding purchasing or leasing vehicles. The firm offers the WebLeads+ and Payment Pro and other Leads programs for sale transactions. The company was founded by John C. Bedrosian and Peter R. Ellis in January 1995 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Part of Sonic Automotive, Inc., FirstAmerica Automotive LLC is a company that operates car dealerships. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. FirstAmerica Automotive was acquired by Sonic Automotive, Inc. on December 14, 1999 for $43.95 million.

OneCommand, Inc. provides multi-channel marketing and communication solutions. It also provides integrated and automated, personalized communications designed to stream line work-flow, reduce marketing expense and generate superior customer response. The firm offers web-based relationship marketing solutions, including voice messaging, mobile messaging, e-mail marketing, live call center services, direct mail, and two-way communication streams. The company was founded by Allan Cooper in July 2002 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

H.J. Ford Associates, Inc. provides system engineering and technical services. Its products include industrial engineering, management consulting services, employment agency services, management support services, business facilities oversight, business administration services, management advisory services, business and corporate management consultation services, new business start up consultation services, corporate mergers consultation services and corporate divestiture consultation services. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

DSW & Associates, Inc. develops software used by automobile dealerships. The company is headquartered in Hayward, CA.

Part of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Altia Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells car accessories. The company is based in Shinagawa-ku, Japan.

Isuzu Sangyo Co., Ltd. develops photos and retails camera equipment and supplies. The private company is based in Japan.