Company: History & Heritage

General Motors has played a pivotal role in the global auto industry for more than 100 years. From the first Buick horseless carriages to technological marvels like the Chevrolet Volt, our products and innovations have always excelled at putting the world on wheels.

  • Creation: 1897-1909

  • The world’s love of automobiles started at the New York Auto Show in 1900.

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  • Revolution: 1960-1979

  • GM offered forward-thinking answers to an increasingly eco-conscious world.

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  • Today's General Motors

  • We are passionate about designing, building and selling the world’s best vehicles. This vision unites us as a team and is the hallmark of our customer-driven culture. 

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  • Acceleration: 1910-1929

  • The rise of the automobile captured imaginations and sparked invention.

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  • Globalization: 1980-1999

  • The close of the 20th century brought tremendous global growth for GM.

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  • Emotion: 1930 - 1959

  • GM’s commitment to innovation lent optimism during tumultuous world events.

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  • Innovation & Challenges: 2000-2008

  • Trying economic times saw GM embracing an enduring passion for innovation.

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