Archive for November 2019
Apollo Mission, Trains, Female CEOs, and William Durant—What They All Have in Common.
As a member of the “Big Three” in American automakers, General Motors continues to dominate the auto market with brands like Chevy, Cadillac, and Buick. Founded in 1908 in Flint Michigan, General Motors has expanded to all parts of the US, with over 100 locations and around 173,000 employees! As a car giant, GM’s vehicles…
Read MoreBumblebee Hasn’t Always Been The Iconic Camaro…
In case you are not familiar with the Bumblebee character, it originates from the Transformers series and more recently, movies. In its original 1980’s incarnation, Bumblebee was a yellow, Volkswagen Beetle, but for the movie trilogy, Bumblebee was reborn as a Chevrolet Camaro! Of course 2008 was also the year of the release of the…
Read MoreCorvettes, Astronauts, And Space—Oh My!
Just as the president is known for driving around in Cadillacs, astronauts are known for driving…Corvettes? From the years 1961-1972, GM dealer Jim Rathmann offered astronauts at the Space Center in Florida a special deal to honor their bravery and dedication. For just $1 for a full year, astronauts were allowed to lease any Chevy…
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