The sign of Buick is seen under a Chinese symbol saying "Happy New Year and Good Fortune" at a Buick car showroom in Beijing on April 9, 2009. Embattled US auto maker General Motors is aiming to double its sales in China over the next five years, the head of the firm's Chinese operations said in comments published on April 9. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

The sign of Buick is seen under a Chinese symbol saying "Happy New Year and Good Fortune" at a Buick car showroom in Beijing on April 9, 2009. Embattled US auto maker General Motors is aiming to double its sales in China over the next five years, the head of the firm's Chinese operations said in comments published on April 9.

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  1. A customer looks at a Buick Regal car at a General Motors auto dealership in Shanghai December 4, 2009. General Motors Co will make a major announcement on Friday on its relationship with its Chinese partner after news it was near a deal to sell majority control of its China venture to SAIC Motor Corp.
  2. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 03: The new Buick Regal is unveiled during press preview days of the 2009 LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on December 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Auto makers are expected to unveil at least 30 North American and world debuts at this year's show. The LA Auto Show will be open to the public December 4 through December 13.
  3. MIAMI - SEPTEMBER 11: Nelson Ortiz washes new General Motors Chevrolet brand cars on the sales lot at the Kendall Chevrolet at The Dadeland Mall on September 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The car manufacture has announced plans that starting Monday they will allow customers who purchase their vehicles to return their new cars within 60 days for a full refund. It is scheduled to run through to the end of November and applies to GM's Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac brands.

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  1. A Buick Excelle car is displayed at a General Motors auto dealership in Shanghai December 4, 2009. General Motors Co will make a major announcement on Friday on its relationship with its Chinese partner after news it was near a deal to sell majority control of its China venture to SAIC Motor Corp.
  2. A Buick Excelle car is displayed at a General Motors auto dealership in Shanghai December 4, 2009. General Motors Co will make a major announcement on Friday on its relationship with its Chinese partner after news it was near a deal to sell majority control of its China venture to SAIC Motor Corp.
  3. A customer looks at a Buick Regal car at a General Motors auto dealership in Shanghai December 4, 2009. General Motors Co will make a major announcement on Friday on its relationship with its Chinese partner after news it was near a deal to sell majority control of its China venture to SAIC Motor Corp.
  4. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 03: The new Buick Regal is unveiled during press preview days of the 2009 LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on December 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Auto makers are expected to unveil at least 30 North American and world debuts at this year's show. The LA Auto Show will be open to the public December 4 through December 13.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 03: The new Buick Regal is unveiled during press preview days of the 2009 LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on December 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Auto makers are expected to unveil at least 30 North American and world debuts at this year's show. The LA Auto Show will be open to the public December 4 through December 13.
  6. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 03: The new Buick Regal is unveiled during press preview days of the 2009 LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on December 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Auto makers are expected to unveil at least 30 North American and world debuts at this year's show. The LA Auto Show will be open to the public December 4 through December 13.
  7. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 03: The new Buick Regal is unveiled during press preview days of the 2009 LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on December 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Auto makers are expected to unveil at least 30 North American and world debuts at this year's show. The LA Auto Show will be open to the public December 4 through December 13.
  8. EDS: CORRECTS MODEL YEAR - Craig Bierley, Buick Product Marketing Director introduces the new 2011 Buick Regal at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009.
  9. General Sales Manager Peter Van Den Berghe, left, talks to Jeff Harvery, center, of Auiroa, Colo., about the Saturn Outlook that he is about to test drive at the Saturn of Denver dealership in the Denver suburb of Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. Salesman Tim Duff is pictured at right. Harvey a two time Saturn owner was not concerned that General Motors is going to quit the Saturn line.
  10. A Chevrolet Volt electric car is seen in this undated handout photograph released to Reuters on December 7, 2009. General Motors announced on Monday that it will invest $336 million in the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to begin production of the Chevrolet Volt electric car, with extended-range capabilities, in 2010.
  11. General Motors auto assembly workers Laura Mather and Jimmy Ruiz listen to an announcement about the Chevrolet Volt electric car during a news conference in Hamtramck, Michigan, December 7, 2009. General Motors Co will invest $336 million in a Detroit-area plant to produce its heavily anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car beginning next. year, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said on Monday.
  12. A worker at the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly plant listens during an announcement about the Chevrolet Volt electric car during a news conference in Hamtramck, Michigan December 7, 2009. General Motors Co will invest $336 million in a Detroit-area plant to produce its heavily anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car beginning next year, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said on Monday.
  13. A worker at the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly plant listens during an announcement about the Chevrolet Volt electric car during a news conference in Hamtramck, Michigan, December 7, 2009. General Motors Co will invest $336 million in a Detroit-area plant to produce its heavily anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car beginning next year, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said on Monday.
  14. General Motors Vice-President For Global Product Planning Jon Lauckner (L) and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm shake hands in front of a pre-production Chevrolet Volt electric car in the Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Michigan, December 7, 2009. General Motors Co will invest $336 million in a Detroit-area plant to produce its heavily anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car beginning next year, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said on Monday.
  15. A General Motors Hamtramck Assembly sign is seen in front of the plant in Hamtramck, Michigan, December 7, 2009. General Motors Co will invest $336 million in a Detroit-area plant to produce its heavily anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car beginning next. year, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said on Monday.
  16. General Motors Vice-President For Global Planning Jon Lauckner poses next to a pre-production Chevrolet Volt electric car during a news conference in Hamtramck, Michigan, December 7, 2009. General Motors Co will invest $336 million in a Detroit-area plant to produce its heavily anticipated Chevrolet Volt electric car beginning next year, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said on Monday.

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  11. A Palestinian vendor arranges refrigerated Israeli products at a grocery store in the West Bank city of Nablus, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. The Palestinians on Tuesday announced a boycott of Israeli products made in the West Bank, stepping up their campaign against Israeli settlements.
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