Cars GMC

In 1902 he founded the American company "Rapid Motor Vehicle", which began producing trucks. In 1908, created the company "General Motors", which absorbs the "Rapid Motor Vehicle" and all the other small car manufacturers in Michigan. In 1909 he produced the first generation of trucks GMC. And in 1916, was created "General Motors Corporation". From 1917 to 1919, GM has set for the army of about 10,000 trucks and modifications based on them. After the war, GM began to improve the assembly line. In 1925, the GMC was incorporated "The Yellow Cab Manufacturing". Now GMC trucks was able to produce both small and medium-duty with their own logo. In 1927, there were machine T series, and by 1931 - one of the first category of Class 8 vehicles, heavy truck T-95. In 1929, GMC received an order for the development of special trucks for the transportation of circus animals, particularly elephants. In 1934, GMS was created the first model of the truck with the engine placed above the cockpit. By 1937 the company purchased new trucks sleek and large color gamut color. By 1939, the operation included a model-series, considering modifying AC, ADC, AF, ADF, with numbers ranging from 100 to 850 inclusive. In 1935, GMC offers the production of diesel engines, which are included in the design of commercial vehicles. Three years later created the first GMC pickup - model T-14, weighing half a ton. During the Second World War, GMC produces tanks, equipment for submarines, and special trucks, many of whom come to Russia in the Lend-Lease program. One such vehicle was amphibious "Duck", which is moved by water and by land, and transporting troops and equipment. In the second half of the 40s GM cars enjoyed enormous popularity, and they came true with success even without major changes in design. In 1949, a new design category of Class 8 trucks. At the end of this year, a model H-Series, which was the only category of Class 8 truck manufactured by the company during the 50s. Was also released "Bubblenose" from above the engine cab, equipped with a bed. In the 50s trucks available, "Jimmy." In 1956, GMC released his first polnoprivodnik - 4WD. The last truck with cab-over-engine, was released in 1959. Replaced by a model in the series "Crackerbox", they were released as a sleeping place with or without him. This truck was produced from 1950 to 1968. In 1968, the lineup of trucks GM added a new car "Astro-95" with a cabin, located on the engine. He quickly gained wide acceptance. But in 1987, cars "Astro" were removed from production. In 1988, the GMC was a part of truck manufacturers "Volvo-White" and to this day remains in force, releasing the trucks under the brand name "New Family", which is the brainchild of a joint company "Volvo-White - GMC" and "Autocar". Now GMC is a few models. For example, the pickup "Sonoma" is available in three versions: "Regular Cab", "Extended Cab", "Crew Cab". Full-size pickup "Sierra ACE", was first introduced in 1999 and is equipped with a double cabin, designed to carry six people. Minivan with rear-wheel drive or full "Safari" - small enough family car for the countryside. Minibus "Savana SLT" is designed for seven passengers. SUV "Yukon" has not only all-wheel drive on all wheels. In 2000, saw the light of the second generation models "Yukon" and "Yukon XL". In early 2001, a change of generation of SUVs GMC "Envoy", which dates back to SUVs "Chevrolet Blazer". This new generation of cars, in fact, a completely new car. All external and internal parameters of the machine increased. Become richer and equipment models, for example, xenon, which even in rain and fog did not create the drivers in front of "light wall". Xenon light rays can easily "break through" the fog and light rain or no fog, namely the roadway, and it is important for trucks.