When the GM streamliners first made their appearance in 1941, they looked like the most advanced cars on the road. But the futuristic shape didn’t age well, lasting barely a decade. GM’s Fleeting Fastback Phase: The 1941-52 Streamliners — Mac’s Motor… Read More ›
General Motors knew the electric automotive age was coming when it showed its Impact electric concept car in 1990. It was another step in the history of trying to promote a successful electric car, a quest going back to the… Read More ›
Considering the emphasis placed on eliminating impaired driving today, be it due to alcohol, drugs, or other distractions such as texting, it’s interesting to note that back in the 1970s (well before texting) General Motors was seeking solutions. An example… Read More ›
Madam X 1939 Cadillac Sixty Special The Styling Section, and Art and Colour Studio at General Motors were created, and headed by Harley Earl (1893-1969). From the late 1920s, and on into the 1950s Harley Earl headed the design evolution at… Read More ›
Article from Aurora Biz The company says it has filed a petition with the federal government seeking permission to put the vehicles on the road sometime next year with no human backup drivers. DETROIT | General Motors says it is making… Read More ›
I think that the future of General Motors will be measured by the attractiveness that we put in the bodies from the standpoint of luxury of appointment, the degree to which they please the eye, both in contour and in… Read More ›
Collection of American Car Sales Brochures dating from the 60’s to the 2000’s mostly GM