Bayer Motor Company is proud to announce that in 2012, we join GMC in celebrating their 100^th anniversary. As one of the longest running brands under General Motors, GMC continues to produce some of the finest pickups, SUVs and crossovers in the country. But it all started way back in the early part of the 20^th century, and so many things have happened since then.

You already know that if you're looking for a tough pickup, you don't have to look much further than the GMC Sierra. And, if you need a vehicle with impressive cargo space that's comfortable for your family, you'll find all that and more in the 2012 Acadia. But, we suspect there are some things about GMC that you don't know, and in honor of their anniversary, we'd like to take a minute and share a few things with you.

Let's start with: if GMC were a standalone automaker, it would be the 10^th largest in the country. And, when it comes to luxury, the Denali trim level outsells most high-end competitors, including Land Rover and Porsche. Together, the Denali and GMC models are the fastest-growing nameplates in America, with a 91-percent and 22-percent year-over-year sales increase this year, respectively.

Did you know that GMC once manufactured motorhomes? That's right, between 1973 to 1978, the automaker built 23- and 26-foot long motorhomes that can still be seen today in classic blockbusters like 1981's "Stripes" and 1996's "Twister." GMC also dabbled in electric vehicles long before it became popular - between 1912 and 1917, electric trucks with single digit models roamed the streets of America.

But, all of this had to start somewhere. In 1912, Rapid Motor Vehicle Co merged with Reliance and Randolph to form what we now know as GMC. And during World War II, GMC built 584,000 military vehicles, and in 1936, they were tasked with building the Parade of Progress Vans, which led to the debut of the 1941 Futurliners. The vans toured the country carrying mobile roadshows with technology the company believed would become a regular part of American life. Some of the predictions? Microwave ovens, stereophonic sound, and even an early video game.

Even then, GMC was thinking well into the future. With that in mind, we're looking forward to another 100 years from the automaker. Want to learn more about the technology GMC developed in their first century? Stop in and see us at Bayer Motor Company, 218 E Grand Comanche, TX 76442, we're always happy to give you a tour of the entire new GMC lineup and answer any of your questions.