General Motors History - Founding, Milestones & Growth Journey

History

Year	Detail
1908	General Motors was founded.
1911	General Motors Export Company was established in New York.
1920	General Motors Research Corporation was established in Moraine City, Ohio.
1938	Launched world's first concept car.
1956	GM Opens its U.S. Technical Center.
1985	The company acquired Hughes.
1986	The company acquired Lotus firm.
	GM Produces the Modern Electric Vehicle.
2023	GM and Autocar collaborate on Zero Tailpipe Emissions commercial vehicles.
2024	General Motors will relocate its global headquarters to Hudson’s Detroit in 2025.

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