About ChevroletChevrolet is GM's best-selling brand of all time, and it's easy to understand why. Established early in the 20th Century as a direct competitor to Ford and its Model A, Chevy offered low-priced vehicles for mainstream buyers--with forward-looking styling and easy-to-service mechanical components. By the 1950s, the brand had become an American icon, thanks to the success of its truck line and iconic cars such the Corvette and Bel Air.Founded by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant in 1911, the company has grown over the decades to build everything from medium-duty trucks through sub-compact, eco-friendly daily drivers. Thanks mostly to Chevrolet, GM was the largest manufacturer of vehicles in the world until 2008, when it was surpassed by Toyota. The 1950s and 1960s were the golden years of GM, and Chevrolet in particular, starting mainly in 1955 with the redesign of the Bel Air line. But the most important... View more development of 1955 was the introduction of the small-block V8--an engine that survived in various configurations up to the current day. Since 1955, over 90 million Chevy small-block V8s have rumbled to life. While the muscle car didnt begin with Chevrolet, many enthusiasts will argue that it was perfected by the brand, with cars such as the 1969 Camaro Z/28, 1967 Chevelle SS 396, 1965 Impala SS 396, and 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 among the most popular--and most expensive--muscle cars in today's collector-car market. The Corvette has been the line topper for Chevrolet since its introduction in 1953. It was America's first mass-produced fiberglass car--and Chevrolet's first sports car. Innovative options, such as fuel injection in 1957 and a complete four-wheel independent suspension on the iconic Split-Window coupe in 1963, turned the Corvette into America's Sports Car. Racers soon discovered Corvettes, and the cars quickly won fame as world-class sports cars that could beat the best on the track, including Shelby, Jaguar, and Ferrari. The most successful Chevrolet vehicles have been pickup trucks. Chevy and GMC trucks have battled for sales dominance with rival Ford since the close of World War II. More than ten million Chevrolet and GMC pickups were sold by 1966--and millions more have rolled off the line since then. Milestones in the truck line include the introduction of the Suburban Carryall in 1935, which is considered to be the first sport utility vehicle built. The late 2000s saw Chevrolet's rebirth of powerful late-model muscle cars, such as the Camaro and Z06/ZR1 Corvette, which brought high performance back to the marketplace. Chevrolet is helping GM climb out of bankruptcy, alongside a U.S. government bailout that took place in early 2009. Chevrolet is also positioning itself for the future, with significant investment in designing new, sustainable cars and trucks. The Volt is the first of these cars, featuring plug-in hybrid technology with an EPA-estimated combined mileage of 93 mpg. These efforts, combined with high-performance cars and light- and medium-duty trucks, should keep Chevrolet dominant in the market into the 21st Century. View less Popular Chevrolet ModelsChevrolet AstroThe Chevrolet Astro is a rear-wheel drive mid-sized van produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The Astro was sold alongside the identical GMC Safari and once competed with the similar Ford... More about the Chevrolet Astro Chevrolet AvalancheThe Chevrolet Avalanche combines the best features of a pickup truck and an SUV in one versatile package. The 60/40 split-fold bench seating in back is spacious enough for three, but can be removed or folded... More about the Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet AveoThe Chevrolet Aveo is a fuel-efficient, subcompact car available in sedan and hatchback models. The peppy, four-cylinder engine offers outstanding fuel economy for city and highway driving, while unique... More about the Chevrolet Aveo Chevrolet BlazerIf the Chevrolet Blazer had a middle name, it would be fun. Families and outdoors enthusiasts took to the K5 Blazer in a big way when it was first introduced as a smaller full-size SUV by General Motors in... More about the Chevrolet Blazer Chevrolet CamaroThe Chevrolet Camero is manufactured by General Motors. It is known as a pony car" or a "muscle car". The Camero is available as a 2-door coupe or a 2-door convertible. The LS and LT series are 6-speed manual... More about the Chevrolet Camaro Chevrolet CobaltThe Chevrolet Cobalt is a front-wheel drive, front-engined compact car manufactured during the 2005 to 2010 model years. The Cobalt was available in two-door coupe and four-door sedan models during its entire... More about the Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet ColoradoThe Chevrolet Colorado is a compact pickup truck available in standard or extended cab, with a six-foot bed, or crew cab, with a five-foot bed. The truck can seat up to six in the crew cab, five in the... More about the Chevrolet Colorado Chevrolet CorvetteThe Chevrolet Corvette lives up to its billing as the Great American Sports Car". Six exciting models are ready for 2011, with MSRP pricing ranging from $48,950 to $111,100. It is available in hardtop,... More about the Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet EquinoxThe Chevrolet Equinox, also known as the Chevy Equinox, is a product of General Motor's Chevrolet brand. This vehicle was Chevrolet's first crossover SUV and has been reasonably successful. The Equinox has... More about the Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet HHRChevrolet HHR is a smooth-looking, good-riding compact 4-door wagon suitable for family use or work. Available in either 2- or 4-door styling, wagon or panel side wagon, the HHR is loaded with many excellent... More about the Chevrolet HHR Chevrolet ImpalaThe Chevrolet Impala is indeed America's favorite full-size car, according to U.S. registration numbers complied by R.L. Polk & Co. Today's Impalas are manufactured at the Oshawa, Ontario, Canada plant. Impala... More about the Chevrolet Impala Chevrolet MalibuThe Chevrolet Malibu, or Chevy Malibu, is a car produced by General Motors' Chevrolet division. The current Malibu is designed as a family-friendly vehicle, although the original version was generally... More about the Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Monte CarloThe Chevrolet Monte Carlo was a very popular personal luxury car. It was first introduced in 1970 as competition for the Pontiac Grand Prix. Although no longer in production, Monte Carlo automobiles remain... More about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo Chevrolet Silverado 1500A light-duty working pickup that delivers plenty of power, payload and towing capacity, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a stylish solution for everyday driving and occasional hauling jobs. Available in... More about the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 2500The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is part of the successful Silverado group of trucks produced by General Motors' Chevrolet Division. This full-sized truck is currently known as the Silverado 2500HD, or Silverado... More about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Chevrolet Silverado 3500The Silverado 3500 is a heavy-duty variant of the Silverado pickup truck. Available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations, this vehicle is designed to haul and tow heavy loads, including most... More about the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Chevrolet SSRThe Chevrolet SSR truck has a very distinctive look, but the run only lasted from 2004 through 2006. Only about 25,000 units were sold, which makes finding a used SSR a little bit tougher than locating other... More about the Chevrolet SSR Chevrolet TahoeThe Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-sized SUV. It is powerful enough to handle the rugged road, with an interior that will make drivers and passengers feel as comfortable as if they were at home. The Tahoe easily... More about the Chevrolet Tahoe Chevrolet TrackerThe Chevrolet Tracker is a mini SUV that appeals to those who want to have some off-road fun, good fuel economy, a truck-like ride, and a reasonably low price. It had an MSRP between $19,865 and $22,715.... More about the Chevrolet Tracker Chevrolet TrailblazerFrom 1999 until its demise in 2009, the Chevrolet Trailblazer reigned as one of the most popular mid-size sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in America. Early consumers appreciated the smooth ride and ample head... More about the Chevrolet Trailblazer Chevrolet TraverseChevrolet Traverse is a roomy, front-wheel drive full-size crossover SUV that has received accolades for being a great value with lots to offer to those who want enough room to carry 8 passengers and still... More about the Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet UplanderThe Uplander was Chevrolet's latest entry in the minivan market. Introduced in 2005, the Uplander replaced both the mid-sized Chevrolet Venture and the rear-wheel drive Astro mid-sized van. The Uplander was... More about the Chevrolet Uplander Other Chevrolet Models | |||
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