General Motors sold 9.09 million cars and trucks around the world in 2006, according to preliminary sales figures released today. It marked the third time (2006, 2005 and 1978) the world's largest automaker has sold more than 9 million vehicles in a calendar year.

LG Electronics, a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, announced today the appointment of Mr. Yong Nam as the new Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Electronics, effective January 1, 2007.