CessnaCessna Aircraft Company, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, from small two-seat, single-engine airplanes to business jets. The company traces its history to June 1911, when Clyde Cessna, a farmer in Rago, Kansas, built a wood-and-fabric plane and became the first person to build and fly an aircraft between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. Yet it was Clyde's nephew, Dwane Wallace, who was the person most responsible for the company's success. In 1924, Cessna partnered with Lloyd C. Stearman and Walter H. Beech to form the Travel Air Manufacturing Co., Inc., a biplane manufacturing firm, in Wichita. In 1927 he left Travel Air to form his own company, the Cessna Aircraft Company, to build monoplanes. Cessna Aircraft Company closed its doors from 1932–1934 due to the state of the economy. In 1934, Dwane Wallace, with the help of his brother Dwight, took control of the company and began the process of building it into a global success. After World War II, Cessna created the 170, which, along with later models (notably the 172), became the most widely produced light aircraft in history. Cessna's advertising boasts that its aircraft have trained more pilots than those of any other company. Cessna was bought by General Dynamics Corporation in 1985, and it stopped producing piston-engine airplanes the next year due to concerns over product liability. In 1992, Textron Inc. bought Cessna and soon resumed producing light aircraft. Aircraft
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Cessna's advertising boasts that its aircraft have trained more pilots than those of any other company. Until June 6, 2003 (the official birthday of Chevrolet), GM India (which was originally a joint venture with Hindustan Motors) sold the Opel Corsa, Opel Astra, and the Opel Vectra. After World War II, Cessna created the 170, which, along with later models (notably the 172), became the most widely produced light aircraft in history. Chevrolet is among the newest brands in India launched by GM's Indian operations. In 1934, Dwane Wallace, with the help of his brother Dwight, took control of the company and began the process of building it into a global success. The Holden Commodore is badged as the Chevrolet Lumina in Thailand and the Middle East, as well as South Africa. Cessna Aircraft Company closed its doors from 1932–1934 due to the state of the economy. Since 2005, Corvette is its own premium brand in Western Europe, sold alongside Cadillacs. In 1927 he left Travel Air to form his own company, the Cessna Aircraft Company, to build monoplanes. The TrailBlazer is also officially marketed in limited numbers in Japan by Suzuki, which also markets the Chevrolet Optra wagon. Beech to form the Travel Air Manufacturing Co., Inc., a biplane manufacturing firm, in Wichita. The North American-assembled Tahoe and TrailBlazer are also officially marketed in very limited numbers in Western Europe by Kroymans Corporation, based in the Netherlands. Stearman and Walter H. One of the songs by The Fine Young Cannibals is used in all UK Chevrolet television commercials. In 1924, Cessna partnered with Lloyd C. The 2007 Chevrolet Captiva crossover SUV will be the first Europe-only model for the marque. Yet it was Clyde's nephew, Dwane Wallace, who was the person most responsible for the company's success. Exceptions include the use of the Suzuki badge in the US and Canada, the Pontiac badge in Canada, the Holden badge in Australia and New Zealand, and the Buick badge in China for certain Daewoo models. The company traces its history to June 1911, when Clyde Cessna, a farmer in Rago, Kansas, built a wood-and-fabric plane and became the first person to build and fly an aircraft between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. In the rest of the world, most Daewoo models wore the Chevrolet badge since 2003. Cessna Aircraft Company, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, from small two-seat, single-engine airplanes to business jets. In 2005 models from GM Daewoo were rebranded as Chevrolet in Europe, although the Daewoo name will be retained in South Korea and Vietnam. Cessna T-37. Current Chevrolets include the Spark (a rebadged Daewoo Matiz), Aveo, Optra, the Lumina (including a pickup version), and the Vivant, an MPV that is really a renamed version of the Daewoo Tacuma. Cessna 750 Citation X. In 2001, the Chevrolet name made a comeback, used on the Lumina, a rebadged Holden Commodore, and later on, on the Daewoo range of cars. Cessna 680 Citation Sovereign. Even more news arrived for Chevrolet. Cessna 650 Citation III, Citation VI, Citation VII. However, thanks to an improved political climate in the 1990s, GM decided to reenter South Africa, eventually buying out the whole of Delta Motors Corporation. Cessna 560XL Citation Excel. They concentrated heavily on Opels, Isuzus, and Suzukis. Cessna 560 Citation V, Citation Ultra, Citation Encore. Because of the political climate at the time, GM decided to disinvest from South Africa, and a local group eventually bought out GM's South African operations (including the Port Elizabeth plant) and renamed the company as the Delta Motors Corporation. Cessna S550 Citation SII. However, these were replaced by Opel models like the Rekord, Commodore, and Senator, and in 1982, the Chevrolet brand name was dropped in favour of Opel. Cessna 551 Citation II. The Chevrolet Nomad sold in South Africa was entirely different from the Nomad sold in America—whereas the American Nomad was originally conceived as a wagon version of the Corvette and eventually became the wagon version of the Bel Air, the South African Nomad was an SUV of truck proportions before SUVs were popular. Cessna 550 Citation II. By the 1970s, South African Chevrolets like the Kommando and Constantia were based on Australian Holden models like the Kingswood, while the Firenza was based on the Vauxhall Viva. Cessna 525B CJ3. However, since South Africa was RHD and the US was LHD, plus encouragement by the South African government to use local content, Chevrolets such as the Biscayne were eventually made entirely in South Africa. Cessna 525A CJ2. Originally, Chevrolets were CKD kits of American Chevys assembled in their plant in Port Elizabeth. Cessna 525 Citation Jet, CJ1. In the 1960s, the advertising jingle braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and Chevrolet came to epitomise the ideal lifestyle of white male South Africans. Cessna 510 Citation Mustang. In South Africa, Chevrolet was GM's main brand name until 1982. Cessna 501 Citation I. Mexico also has some cars of its own, such as the Chevy C2, which is a reworked last-gen Corsa, the Sonora (which is a rebadged Tahoe), and the Cheyenne (which is similar to the Silverado but is as different as the Sonora is to the Suburban). Cessna 500 Citation I. While the Brazilian Vectra is derived from the current Astra, the Mexican Vectra is actually the current Vectra as sold in Europe. Cessna 441 Conquest II. An example is regarding the Vectra. Cessna 425 Conquest I. In Mexico, some of these Opel-sourced Chevrolet models are sold alongside US models. Cessna 402. Chevrolet had a presence in Argentina since the 1960s where it locally produced the Chevy II (sold in Argentina as the Chevrolet 400 or Chevy), but it stopped its operations in 1981, due to high inflation. Cessna 421. In Argentina (whose factory was opened in Rosario in 1995), the models are the same Opels made in Brazil, along with the S-10, Blazer, and Avalanche. Cessna 414. From the 1960s to the mid 1980s, there was also a large station wagon, derived from the C10 truck (somewhat similar to the Suburban) called the Veraneio. Cessna 404. The Montana is a compact pick-up truck that is also sold in other Latin American markets. Cessna 401. Utility and four wheel drive vehicles line-up includes the S10, the Blazer, and the Montana. Cessna 340. Chevrolet's product line-up in Brazil now comprises some exclusive designs like the Corsa "B" based Celta sold in Argentina under the Suzuki brand, the Astra, and a brand new, Brazilian designed Vectra based on the current Opel Astra, while the current Corsa is built and the Omega name is now used on the Holden Commodore. Cessna 337, O-2 Skymaster. Other smaller Chevrolets in Brazil, such as the Kadett and Monza, were based on the Opel Kadett and Ascona respectively. Cessna 335. In Brazil, the Chevrolet Opala was based on the German Opel Rekord from the late 1960s, continuing in production until the early 1990s, when it was replaced by a version of the Opel Omega. Cessna 310. However, more modern vehicles are now being marketed as market conditions change and competition increases. Cessna 305 Birddog. The current S10 and Blazer exemplify this strategy. Cessna 303. Historically, many Latin American-market vehicles from GM were modified derivatives of older models from GM's North American and European operations. Cessna 210. In markets outside North America, the Chevrolet brand name has been used on other GM models. Cessna 208 Caravan. 1. Cessna 205, 206 Stationair and 207. In 1963, one out of every ten cars sold in the United States was a Chevrolet. Cessna 195. Famous Chevy models include the large and luxurious Impala (1958) and the short-lived mid/rear-engined Corvair (1960.) Chevrolet had a great influence on the American automobile market during the 1950s and 1960s. Cessna 190. After the deal was complete in 1917, Durant was president of General Motors, and Chevrolet was merged into GM, becoming a separate division. Cessna 188 AgWagon & AgTruck. In 1916, Chevrolet was profitable enough to allow Durant to buy a majority of shares in GM. Cessna 185. Chevrolet first used its "bowtie" logo in 1913. Cessna 182. The Classic Six was a 5-passenger touring sedan equipped with a 299 in3 (4.9 L), 6-cylinder engine capable of taking the car to a top speed of 15 miles per hour (25 km/h.). Cessna 180. A year later, the "Classic Six" was introduced. Cessna 177. On November 3, 1911, Chevrolet entered the automobile market to compete with the Ford Model T. Cessna 175. William Durant, founder of General Motors, had been forced out of GM in 1910 and wanted to use Louis Chevrolet's designs to rebuild his own reputation as a force in the automobile industry. Cessna 172. Louis Chevrolet was a racecar driver, born on December 25, 1878, in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. Cessna 170. Durant. Cessna 152. Chevrolet was co-founded by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Cessna 150. . Cessna 140. For 2005, Chevrolet outsold its main domestic rival, Ford, for the first time in 19 years, making it once again the top-selling marque in the United States. Cessna 120. It is one of the most popular GM marques. Chevrolet, or Chevy for short, is a brand of automobile, now a division of General Motors. Zafira, current model in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Viva (2004—present, only sold in Russia, rebadged 1998-2003 Astra B). Venture (1997—2005). Vega (1971—1977). Vectra current model, Brazil. W-Series. Uplander (2005—present). Triax. Tracker (1998—2004, rebadged Suzuki Vitara). TrailBlazer (2002—present). Townsman. Tigra, old model in Brazil. Tavera, an MUV sold throughout the ASEAN markets, especially Indonesia and India; based on an Isuzu model. Tahoe (1994—present). Tacuma (Ex-Daewoo model, from 2005, also known in Europe as the Rezzo). SS. Chevrolet S-10 (South American market) (Current model). S-10 (1982—2003)
Styleline (1949—1952). SSR (2004—present). Sprint (1985—1988, rebadged Suzuki Swift). Spectrum (1985—1988, rebadged Isuzu Gemini). Silverado (1999—present). Series-H (1914—?). Senator, rebadged version for South African market, later sold under Opel name. Royal Mail (1914—?). Prizm (1998—2002, rebadged Toyota Corolla). P-Chassis (1949- 1999). Parkwood. Optra (2004—present, rebadged Daewoo Nubira). Omega, (1999—present, rebadged Holden Commodore currently sold in Brazil). Nubira. Nova (1962—1979, 1985—1988). Nomad. Niva (2002—present). Monza (1975—1980). Monte Carlo (1970—1988, 1995—present). Montana. Metro (1998—2001, rebadged Suzuki Swift). Meriva, current model in Latin America. Matiz (2005—present, rebadged Daewoo Matiz). Malibu (1964—1983, 1997—present). M3X. LUV (1972—1982, rebadged Isuzu truck). Lumina APV (1990—1996). Lumina (1990—2001). Little Six (1913 -1914). Little Four (1911 -1913). Laguna. Lacetti (2005—present, rebadged Daewoo Nubira). Kommando—rebadged Holden Kingswood for the South African market, replaced by Chevrolet Rekord in the early 1980s. Kalos (2005—present, rebadged Daewoo Kalos). Journey. Impala (1958—1985, 1994—1996, 2000—present). HHR (2006—present). G30. G20. G10. Fleetmaster. Fleetline. Forester (Based on Subaru Forester by Fuji Heavy Industries). Express (1997—present). Equinox (2004—present). Epica (Ex-Daewoo model aka Evanda). El Camino (1959—1987). e-Cruze. Delray (1954&ndash1958). Cruze (2002—present). Corvette (1953—present). Corvair (1960—1969). Corsica (1987—1996). Corsa, current model in Latin America. Constantia—a rebadged LWB version of the Holden Kingswood sold in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. Colorado (2004—present). Cobalt (2005—present). Classic Six (1911—?). Citation (1980—1985). C/K (1962— 1998). Cheyenne. Chevette (1976—1987). Chevelle (1964—1977). Celebrity (1982—1990). Celta (2000—present). Cavalier (1982- 2005). Captiva (2007—present). Caprice (1999?—present, Middle East market, rebadged Holden Statesman). Caprice (1970s, South African market, rebadged Holden Statesman). Caprice (1965—1996, North American market)
Chevrolet Blazer (South American market) (Current model). Blazer (1969—2005)
Bel Air (1950—1976). Baby Grand (1914—?). Aveo (2004—present, rebadged Daewoo Kalos). Avalanche (2002—present). Astro (1985—2005). Astra (Current model, Latin America). 210. 150. |