Fuel for the Future
Fuel for the Future
Convergent Content, LLC
The Auto Companies Take on World War II
12 minutes Posted Aug 20, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
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During World War II, the American automobile industry joined the war effort. Companies like General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler went from producing civilian cars to making tanks, trucks, jeeps, aircraft, and other essential war supplies. This transformation involved significant retooling of factories, with many plants dedicating themselves entirely to war production. This the story of how automakers big and small helped win WWII.
 
Fuel for the Future is presented by State Farm Insurance and driven by America's Automotive Trust. www.americasautomotivetrust.org