GM Powertrain is a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation, an automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 that has manufacturing facilities in more than 30 countries, with vehicles sold in 200 countries. In 2004, the company sold more than 8 million cars and trucks worldwide. Its automotive brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. In some countries, the distribution network also markets vehicles manufactured by GM Isuzu, Subaru and Suzuki. General Motors also operates a financing company, GMAC Financial Services, which offers automotive, residential and commercial financing and insurance. The company s OnStar subsidiary is a provider of vehicle safety, security and information services. The company s automobile parts and accessories, sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Goodwrench and ACDelco brands, are distributed worldwide through GM Service and Parts Operations. The company employs nearly 321,000 people worldwide. GM Powertrain maintains a facility in Buffalo, N.Y.