The 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe and Chevrolet Volt lead the way with design and innovation awards

General Motors (GM), one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM does business in some 157 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 31 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, FAW, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling.

GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and Italy. In the Middle East since the 1920s, General Motor's vehicle brands sold in the region are Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC supported by a unique set of customer-focused services. GM parts and accessories are sold under the GM Parts and ACDelco brands.

The regional office in Dubai covers the company's operations in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen.

Chevrolet is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries.

Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. Chevrolet has a strong heritage in the Middle East - stretching back more than eight decades - where it has established itself as one of the most trusted automotive brands in the region.

Chevrolet portfolio includes: iconic performance cars, such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long-lasting SUVs and pickups, such as Suburban and Silverado; and award-winning passenger cars and crossovers, such as Cruze, Malibu and Traverse. 

Cadillac is a luxury vehicle marque owned by General Motors. Cadillac vehicles are sold in over 50 countries and territories, but mainly in North America. Cadillac is currently the second oldest American automobile manufacturer behind Buick and among the oldest automobile brands in the world. 

Cadillac was born in 1902. Its founder, Henry Leland, a master mechanic and entrepreneur, named the company after his ancestor, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the founder of Detroit. It was purchased in 1909 by General Motors and within six years, Cadillac laid the foundation for the modern mass production of automobiles by demonstrating the complete interchangeability of its precision parts, also establishing itself as America's premier luxury car.

Cadillac pioneered many accessories in automobiles, including full electrical systems, the clashless manual transmission and the steel roof. The brand developed three engines, one of which (the V8 engine) set the standard for the American automotive industry. As a result, Cadillac is the first American car to win the prestigious Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club of England and adopt the slogan "Standard of the World".