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General Motors (NYSE: GM)* today reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $48.0 billion, net income attributable to stockholders of $1.3 billion, and EBIT-adjusted of $3.9 billion. GM is raising its full-year 2026 EBIT-adjusted guidance for the second time this year. The company expects net income attributable to stockholders to be $8.4 billion to $9.8 billion.** H1 global deliveries were 2,721,000, with Q2 deliveries at 1,427,000 or a GM estimated Global share of 8.1% in GM markets. GM remains heavily dependent on Truck and SUV sales. Also worrying is deteriorating GM Financial results as consumers are struggling under the Trump economy. ***
“The business continues to perform very well. Customer demand in North America remains strong driven by our very attractive lineup of pickups and SUVs. Pricing is consistent, and we delivered the best quarter and first half ever for new Super Cruise-equipped vehicles. Our 8.6% EBIT-adjusted margin in North America was up 2.5 points from a year ago, and we continue to lower our warranty costs, reduce EV losses, and increase operating efficiency ,” said Mary Barra GM chair and CEO. Continue reading
Annals of Marketing – Mercedes-Benz Studio Los Angeles
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Mercedes-Benz (MBG.DE, MBGAF OTC U.S.) opened a new Mercedes-Benz Studio in Beverly Hills Los Angeles today.* The latest addition in the Mercedes-Benz Studios network now totals to 18 brand spaces in cities across four continents, “combining emotional brand storytelling with cultural relevance while creating new ways for people to engage with the brand.”**
“As one of the world’s most valuable brands, Mercedes-Benz has always stood for combining engineering excellence with emotional experiences that bring our ‘Welcome home’ promise to life. That is why we are introducing Mercedes-Benz Studios, bringing our brand into the heart of the world’s most iconic cities. Los Angeles is an important part of this global network, creating new ways for people to experience Mercedes-Benz in everyday life and making our brand feel even more accessible, personal, and welcoming,” claimed Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG Sales & Customer Experience. Continue reading →