Volvo GM Heavy Trucks History
Written by Bill Bowman
In 1981, A.B. Volvo purchased some of the White Motor Corporation's assets and formed Volvo White Truck Corporation, which was based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Volvo White sold vehicles under the Volvo, White and Autocar nameplates.
In 1988, Volvo GM Heavy Truck Corporation was formed as a joint venture between Volvo and General Motors Corporation. General Motors held 35% interest in the new venture, with the majority (65%) belonging to Volvo. Volvo GM’s nameplates were WHITEGMC and Autocar.
In 1994, A.B. Volvo’s interest was 87% and General Motors was 13%. The WHITEGMC nameplate was discontinued in 1995 and Volvo GM’s trucks were sold under the Volvo and Autocar nameplates.
In 1997, Volvo purchased all of General Motors interests in Volvo GM, and changed the name to Volvo Trucks North America.
Video Courtesy of General Motors Archive
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