Here’s GM’s 1956 take on self-driving technology in this beautifully preserved color film. Bonus: It’s a musical. Continue reading
Tag Archives: General Motors
Nine Strange Chevrolets You’ve Probably Never Seen
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet—it’s the universal car. Think you’ve seen every Chevy there is? Maybe not. Continue reading
Inside GMC’s Mighty 702 Cubic-Inch V12
Presenting one of the largest gasoline engines ever produced by General Motors: the 702 cubic-inch Twin Six used in GMC trucks of the 1960s. Here’s more on this fascinating dinosaur. Continue reading
Secrets of the Buick Nailhead V8
The Buick Nailhead was among the best of the original postwar American V8s—and among the most misunderstood. Here’s the story behind Buick’s powerhouse, including how it earned the name Nailhead. Continue reading
A Visit to GM’s New Reduced Scale Wind Tunnel
General Motors has an awesome new $30 million gadget at its Warren, Michigan Technical Center: a reduced-scale wind tunnel with advanced instrumentation and a rolling ground plane. Here’s a detailed look inside. Continue reading
Video: General Motors Body By Fisher–1950
Set the clock back to 1950 and join the Fisher Body division of General Motors for a quick history of the auto body industry. Continue reading
Video: 1954 — GM Celebrates 50 Million Vehicles
This promotional film from 1954 celebrates an important milestone for General Motors: the production of 50 million vehicles. And quite a celebration it was, too—have a look. Continue reading