General Motors (GM +4.20%) became one of America's most unpopular companies in the wake of its $49.5 billion taxpayer-funded bailout. But there are more and more signs that GM is following in Ford's (F +11.95%) footsteps and becoming a great turnaround story. In this video, Motley Fool contributor John Rosevear lists three good reasons to consider buying GM now, and goes into detail about the current state of GM's push to become a top global contender.
3 Reasons to Buy General Motors Today
By John Rosevear – Apr 16, 2013 at 1:00PM
NYSE: GM
General Motors
Market Cap
$65B
Today's Change
(4.20%) $2.81
Current Price
$69.66
Price as of October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
General Motors doesn't get a lot of love from individual investors, but GM is quietly turning into an interesting -- and potentially profitable -- turnaround story.
About the Author
John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.