This Ain't Your Grandpa's General Motors

By Sara Murphy – Jul 12, 2013 at 1:35PM

NYSE: GM

General Motors

Market Cap

$52B

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(-0.04%) -$0.02

Current Price

$45.08

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General Motors is acting much more like a fresh-eyed start-up than a stodgy old incumbent, and that's good news.

General Motors just released its annual sustainability report. In it, the company reveals exciting plans for the future, borne of a surprising nimbleness and agility in dealing with the pressing challenges of the coming years. Watch this video to hear what GM and its competitors are up to.

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