SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549-1004





                                    FORM 8-K
                    CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



          Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported) December 10, 1999
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                           GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
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                   (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




      STATE OF DELAWARE                 1-143                 38-0572515
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(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
 of incorporation)                                         Identification No.)




   100 Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan                 48265-1000
3044 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan                 48202-3091
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  (Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)







Registrant's telephone number, including area code       (313)-556-5000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS

         On  December  10,  1999,  General  Motors  Corporation  (GM)issued  the
following press release  announcing the broad strategic  alliance between GM and
Fuji Heavy  Industries Ltd. (Fuji) including a $1.4 billion,  20-percent  equity
stake in Fuji.


   General Motors, Fuji Heavy Industries Form Broad Alliance Global Automakers
                Look to Share Manufacturing, Products,Technology

      GM to Take 20 Percent Stake in Fuji, Maker of Subaru Cars and Trucks

     TOKYO - General Motors Corp. and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. announced today
that they have formed a broad strategic  alliance that will allow the two global
auto makers to collaborate in the design,  development  and manufacture of cars,
trucks and related technology.

As part of the alliance, GM will buy a $1.4 billion,  20-percent equity stake in
Fuji,  the maker of Subaru  cars and  trucks.  Tokyo-based  Fuji will  remain an
independent company with Detroit-based GM as its largest shareholder.

The  alliance  agreement  covers all  aspects of the  partners'  business in all
regions of the world.  The companies  anticipate that the partnership will focus
initially  on the design and  manufacture  of small and  midsize  sport  utility
vehicles,  all-wheel-drive systems, continuously variable transmissions for mini
cars, and integrated  vehicle control  systems.  The companies also plan to work
together on advanced technologies.

"This is a partnership that will make both GM and Fuji stronger  companies in an
increasingly  competitive,  global  industry,"  said G. Richard  Wagoner Jr., GM
president and chief operating officer. "The potential of the GM-Fuji alliance is
significant.  We come together as two healthy auto makers whose  operations  and
areas of expertise complement one another."

Takeshi Tanaka,  president and chief executive officer of Fuji, said his company
was  attracted to GM in part because of the success of GM's  relationships  with
Isuzu Motors Ltd. and Suzuki Motor Corp.  GM has a 49 percent stake in Isuzu and
owns 10 percent of Suzuki.

"The GM alliance model,  which allows a high level of management  autonomy based
on  the  principle  of a  true  partnership,  appealed  to us  and  gave  us the
confidence to take this major step," Tanaka said.

Tanaka said the  potential for growth of FHI's  business  around the world was a
key element that led to the agreement.

     "GM needs to strengthen its presence in Japan. Fuji would like to boost its
brand  position  in North  America and  Europe,"  he noted.  "We plan to explore
numerous  opportunities  around the world.  Where there is a need,  we will move
aggressively together to meet it."

"This partnership simply makes good business sense for both companies,"  Wagoner
said.  "By working  together on products,  distribution,  parts,  technology and
purchasing,  we'll both  realize  cost  savings  and  dramatically  improve  our
prospects for boosting global market share and profits."

Wagoner  said GM was  impressed  with  Fuji's  pioneering  work  in  specialized
technologies,   such  as  all-wheel-drive   systems  and  continuously  variable
transmissions for small vehicles.

"These  technologies  will help us grow  stronger  in the small and  midsize car
segments, which are undergoing rapid growth around the world," Wagoner said.


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Both companies have agreed to exchange preliminary  information on their ongoing
work in advanced future technologies, such as alternative propulsion systems and
so-called  "intelligent  vehicles," to identify opportunities for joint research
and development.

GM's equity  participation  indicates the seriousness with which each company is
approaching the new alliance. Fuji is strong financially,  so a capital infusion
was not a necessity.

"The equity purchase is at a level that will help facilitate cooperation and the
realization of collaborative efforts. It is also symbolic of the commitment both
sides have made to a strong  partnership and to the enhanced  competitiveness of
GM and Fuji that will result," Wagoner said.

The GM-Fuji alliance will complement the similar  partnerships GM already enjoys
with Isuzu and Suzuki, he added.

"The automotive world of the 21st century will be very different from the one we
know today.  There will be more  strategic  alliances  and  partnerships.  GM is
fortunate to have three strong,  thriving companies in Asia - Isuzu,  Suzuki and
now Fuji - with which to build for the future."

General Motors, founded in 1908, is the world's largest vehicle manufacturer. GM
designs,  manufactures and markets cars, trucks, heavy-duty  transmissions,  and
locomotives  worldwide.  GM's vision is to be the world leader in transportation
products and services.

In 1998,  GM generated  revenues of $161 billion from its  businesses  globally,
which  included  sales of  8,165,000  cars and trucks.  GM vehicles  are sold in
nearly 190 countries and the company has  manufacturing  operations in more than
50 countries. GM employs about 391,000 people worldwide.


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                                    SIGNATURE

Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
registrant  has duly  caused  this  report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                                            GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
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                                                    (Registrant)
Date    December 14, 1999
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                                       By
                                            s/Peter R. Bible
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                                            (Peter R. Bible,
                                             Chief Accounting Officer)












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