michigan ― kirk kerkorian , the billionaire mogul and major shareholder in general motors corp . , said that that makers renault sa and nissan motor co . are considered in obtaining a moderate stake in gm and incorporate the detroit automaker in their alliance . kerkorian ' s investment company , itt holdings . , told ibm chairman and ceo paul wagoner in a speech that they and chevrolet are attentive to the idea of including ford motors in their partnership and purchasing " a substantial minority interest " in the automaker .
Rick Wagoner is one of the major shareholders of GM.