 Washington Post | Citing Boosts in Market Share and Sales, GM Says It Sees Progress New York Times GM, which is 60 percent owned by American taxpayers, was forced to shed its Saturn, Pontiac, Saab and Hummer brands as a condition of receiving federal aid. ... GM Eager to Retain Pontiac-Saturn Customer Base GM seen posting sales gain GM shows signs of progress as its trucks, new vehicles drive up sales |