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Selling more compacts: General Motors of Canada Ltd
Selling more compacts: General Motors of Canada Ltd

Selling more compacts: General Motors of Canada Ltd

Date9/11/1980
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134007F
End of the line? Herbert Thompson, who quit a General Motors assembly line to build his own business selling motor homes, fears he might have to close down
End of the line? Herbert Thompson, who quit a General Motors assembly line to build his own business selling motor homes, fears he might have to close down
12/10/1980
Ready to roll: General Motors of Canada Ltd
Ready to roll: General Motors of Canada Ltd
9/12/1980
Confident President of British Leyland Motors Canada Ltd
Confident President of British Leyland Motors Canada Ltd
5/9/1977
Grass roots management: General Motors Corp. president E. M. (Pete) Estes holds paint hose on production line of new GM paint plant dedicated yesterday.
Grass roots management: General Motors Corp. president E. M. (Pete) Estes holds paint hose on production line of new GM paint plant dedicated yesterday.
10/1/1980
Once upon a time, when portrait in background was painted, he was Count of Czachi, but today he is just plain George Czachi, a $4.49-an-hour assembly line inspector and member of United Auto Worker union at General Motors. In his native Hungary, he lived in a castle, and his family owned its own factory.
Once upon a time, when portrait in background was painted, he was Count of Czachi, but today he is just plain George Czachi, a $4.49-an-hour assembly line inspector and member of United Auto Worker union at General Motors. In his native Hungary, he lived in a castle, and his family owned its own factory.
2/1/1972
Peter McMullen: Despite car industry's woes, analyst still favors General Motors stock.
Peter McMullen: Despite car industry's woes, analyst still favors General Motors stock.
12/24/1981
Duane Sawyer: Ford's only dealer in Oshawa, the backyard of General Motors, is suing Ford and four manager for $25
Duane Sawyer: Ford's only dealer in Oshawa, the backyard of General Motors, is suing Ford and four manager for $25
3/8/1988
Tradesman: Electrician Andrew Paterson, top, faces an uncertain future in his government job, but Gary Laver feels secure with General Motors.
Tradesman: Electrician Andrew Paterson, top, faces an uncertain future in his government job, but Gary Laver feels secure with General Motors.
7/3/1991
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
One of Santa's helpers, Rich Cairns, president of Coutts Hallmark Cards Ltd. shows off some of the more expensive cards that are selling well this year - sor far. He is standing in front of Coutts Hallmark store on Yonge St., opposite Eaton Centre. The $250 million a year industry is watching postal workers, fearfull of anther walkout similar to 1975, which also spolied 1976.
12/7/1977
Subcompact Sedan: American Motors Canada president Maurice Fertey unveiled its new Alliance yesterday. It boasts the best fuel economy of any gasoline-fueled car built in North America - 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres, or 62 miles per gallon, on the highwa
Subcompact Sedan: American Motors Canada president Maurice Fertey unveiled its new Alliance yesterday. It boasts the best fuel economy of any gasoline-fueled car built in North America - 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres, or 62 miles per gallon, on the highwa
9/8/1982
Keeping options open: Leaning on a jeep his company built, William Carroll, president of American Motors (Canada) Inc., says all the reports about a huge Quebec automotive operation by AMC mystify him. But he's open to any offers.
Keeping options open: Leaning on a jeep his company built, William Carroll, president of American Motors (Canada) Inc., says all the reports about a huge Quebec automotive operation by AMC mystify him. But he's open to any offers.
4/11/1986
Plug-in Chevette Although it doesn't show it, this car cost General Motors of Canada Ltd
Plug-in Chevette Although it doesn't show it, this car cost General Motors of Canada Ltd
2/4/1980