General Motors has lost money in Europe every year since 1999. After three years at the helm, chief executive Mary Barra has had enough.

General Motors Co, which announced a 30 cent a share dividend yesterday, forecast 2014 profit to modestly improve this year, as it introduces 15 new or refreshed vehicles in the US and 17 in China.

General Motors Co, the world’s largest automaker, said first-quarter profit topped analysts’ estimates as the company sold more vehicles globally.