Legacy & Evolution
For a hundred years, General Motors and its products have touched the lives of millions of people around the world. It has been a century of innovation and progress, from a most unlikely beginning on 1908-September-16, to Alfred Sloan's famous strategy of "a car for every purse and purpose"; from the world's first production sports car to the first car to deliver the fuel efficiency equivalent of 80 miles per gallon of gasoline; from the acquisition of such world-renowned brands as Chevrolet, Vauxhall, and Opel to today's focus on new "green" propulsion technologies and growth markets far beyond the company's birthplace.
The hundreds of images on this site were selected from millions found in company archives to convey an overview of milestones in GM's evolution and its contributions to customers and societies across the globe. In chronological order, beginning with a sewing machine in Germany, each image tells its own story. Together, they add up to a story of unrivaled innovation and one of the richest histories of any company in the world.
Today, this proud heritage lives on as General Motors celebrates its centennial year. More than ever before, the GM global team is committed to offering top quality, performance, and value to customers worldwide.
We hope you enjoy the ride.
The hundreds of images on this site were selected from millions found in company archives to convey an overview of milestones in GM's evolution and its contributions to customers and societies across the globe. In chronological order, beginning with a sewing machine in Germany, each image tells its own story. Together, they add up to a story of unrivaled innovation and one of the richest histories of any company in the world.
Today, this proud heritage lives on as General Motors celebrates its centennial year. More than ever before, the GM global team is committed to offering top quality, performance, and value to customers worldwide.
We hope you enjoy the ride.
