General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson (C) enters bankruptcy court July 1, 2009 in New York City. General Motors is back in court to seek approval for a speedy exit from bankruptcy protection by selling off its best assets to a new company in which the US government will hold a majority stake. Getty Images logo Getty Images 32 months ago

General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson (C) enters bankruptcy court July 1, 2009 in New York City. General Motors is back in court to seek approval for a speedy exit from bankruptcy protection by selling off its best assets to a new company in which the US government will hold a majority stake.

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