General Motors, 100 years old and counting

One hundred years ago, carriage maker William "Billy" Durant placed a big bet on the fledgling auto industry in the early 1900s and created General Motors Corp. Riding America's rise as a superpower, GM went on to dominate the automobile industry for decades, producing some iconic cars and trucks, as well as numerous safety, marketing and technological advances. Explore this special section as we examine GM's first century.

GM Memories

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Did you own a GM car? Did you work for the company? Were you involved with GM's suppliers or dealerships? Were you a Mr. Goodwrench?
Do you remember those old Dinah Shore Chevrolet commercials? Whatever your involvement with General Motors, we invite you to share your memories here.

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