Brakes are one of the most important components of any vehicle. They are an essential safety feature for drivers and passengers alike. It is critical to maintain your brakes properly to prevent serious accidents and injuries. In this article, we will explore how maintaining your brakes is an important preventative maintenance step for your vehicle…
During April Car Care Month we are going to be covering a wide variety of topics about caring for your car. Regular oil changes are a vital part of vehicle maintenance that should not be overlooked. During an oil change, the old oil is removed from the engine and replaced with fresh oil. This helps…
Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, is a true trailblazer in the automotive industry. Her rise to the top of GM is a testament to her hard work, determination, and ability to adapt to change. Barra’s influence on the automotive industry has been significant, as she has led GM through a period of innovation, modernization,…
Mimi Vandermolen is one of the most influential women in the automotive industry and has played a significant role in shaping the industry into what it is today. Vandermolen has worked for some of the biggest names in the automotive industry and has held various positions throughout her career. Mimi started her career in 1977…
Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler, was a renowned actress, inventor, and mathematician. She was best known for her beauty and acting skills, but many people are not aware of her contributions to the field of wireless communication, which have had a significant impact on the automotive industry. Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Eva Maria…
Bertha Benz was one of the most important inventors of all time. She is often credited as the first automotive engineer and is a role model for women in engineering. She was born in 1849 and was the daughter of a wealthy merchant in Pforzheim, Germany. She was educated and had a strong interest in…
Alicia Boler Davis is a trailblazing executive in the automotive industry. She is currently the Executive Director of Global Manufacturing Engineering and Executive Director of Global Quality at General Motors (GM), one of the world’s largest automotive companies. Davis is responsible for ensuring that GM’s manufacturing operations are efficient, cost-effective, and consistently produce high-quality vehicles….
Telva McGruder fondly remembers the year 1982. She was a child watching a television special about the first permanent artificial heart transplant. The documentation was captivating and introduced her to how engineers approach problem-solving. This put her on a path that would lead to her into electrical engineering and ultimately her 28-year career at General…
It’s Black History Month, and we’re recognizing Albert W Johnson, GM’s first Black automotive dealer. Johnson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1894, he was the son of a prominent African American leader and businessman, George William Johnson. During his early life, Johnson attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied business and economics and…
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re looking at the life and accomplishments of Garrett Morgan, the African American inventor most famously known for inventing the yellow light. Morgan was born in 1877 in Paris, Kentucky. At the age of 14, in 1895, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He began working as a sewing machine…