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As general motors prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary and faces possible bankruptcy, here are some key events in the giant automakers history. General motors, american corporation that was the worlds largest motorvehicle manufacturer for much of the 20th and early 21st centuries. We also invite you to join other enthusiasts and fans in discussing the general in our gm forums please note that gm authority is a product of motrolix llc and is not sponsored, owned, or in any. Early gmc trucks were actually rebadged vehicles built by both companies. Beginning with an investment in buick in 1903, gm founder william billy durant quickly assembled the companies that became general motors. Founded in 1908, gm rose to dominate the us auto industry. A history of general motors by timothy jacobs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Photographs of general motors and chrysler car and truck. Jul 11, 2014 history and background of general motors automotive legend of the last century, gm, is one of the biggest corporations in the world.
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General motors was founded in 1908 by william billy durant, who had started out as a manufacturer of horsedrawn vehicles. When general motors incorporated in the fall of 1908, its ceo, william. Founded in 1908 as a holding company in flint, michigan, as of 2012 it employs approximately 209,000. A history of general motors by jacobs, timothy, 1950publication date 1992. Historical price to book ratio values for general motors gm over the last 10 years. List of books and articles about general motors online research. Durant was an automobile visionary and was responsible in part for the growth of general motors in the united states. The general motors corporation was established in 1908 by william c. Find the latest news about gm automotive innovations, investor relations and more. We have the ambition, the talent and the technology to create a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.
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