GM posts $15.5 billion loss as sales sputter

Courtesy Topix - Business News  Fri, 08/01/2008 - 08:49

General Motors Corp posted a $15.5 billion quarterly loss on Friday, as North American sales dropped by 20 percent and plunging prices for SUVs prompted deep charges for its auto finance business.


 

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