ChevroletChevrolet, or Chevy for short, is a brand of automobile, now a division of General Motors. It is one of the most popular GM marques. 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. History1922 ChevroletChevrolet was co-founded by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant. Louis Chevrolet was a racecar driver, born on December 25, 1878, in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. 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. On November 3, 1911, Chevrolet entered the automobile market to compete with the Ford Model T. A year later, the "Classic Six" was introduced. 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.) Chevrolet first used its "bowtie" logo in 1913. In 1916, Chevrolet was profitable enough to allow Durant to buy a majority of shares in GM. After the deal was complete in 1917, Durant was president of General Motors, and Chevrolet was merged into GM, becoming a separate division. 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. In 1963, one out of every ten cars sold in the United States was a Chevrolet. 1 Chevrolet outside North AmericaIn markets outside North America, the Chevrolet brand name has been used on other GM models. Latin AmericaHistorically, many Latin American-market vehicles from GM were modified derivatives of older models from GM's North American and European operations. The current S10 and Blazer exemplify this strategy. However, more modern vehicles are now being marketed as market conditions change and competition increases. 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. Other smaller Chevrolets in Brazil, such as the Kadett and Monza, were based on the Opel Kadett and Ascona respectively. 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. Utility and four wheel drive vehicles line-up includes the S10, the Blazer, and the Montana. The Montana is a compact pick-up truck that is also sold in other Latin American markets. 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. 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. 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. In Mexico, some of these Opel-sourced Chevrolet models are sold alongside US models. An example is regarding the Vectra. While the Brazilian Vectra is derived from the current Astra, the Mexican Vectra is actually the current Vectra as sold in Europe. 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). South AfricaIn South Africa, Chevrolet was GM's main brand name until 1982. In the 1960s, the advertising jingle braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and Chevrolet came to epitomise the ideal lifestyle of white male South Africans. Originally, Chevrolets were CKD kits of American Chevys assembled in their plant in Port Elizabeth. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. They concentrated heavily on Opels, Isuzus, and Suzukis. 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. Even more news arrived for Chevrolet. 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. 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. Europe and AsiaIn 2005 models from GM Daewoo were rebranded as Chevrolet in Europe, although the Daewoo name will be retained in South Korea and Vietnam. In the rest of the world, most Daewoo models wore the Chevrolet badge since 2003. 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 2007 Chevrolet Captiva crossover SUV will be the first Europe-only model for the marque. One of the songs by The Fine Young Cannibals is used in all UK Chevrolet television commercials. 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. The TrailBlazer is also officially marketed in limited numbers in Japan by Suzuki, which also markets the Chevrolet Optra wagon. Since 2005, Corvette is its own premium brand in Western Europe, sold alongside Cadillacs. The Holden Commodore is badged as the Chevrolet Lumina in Thailand and the Middle East, as well as South Africa. Chevrolet is among the newest brands in India launched by GM's Indian operations. 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. The Corsa and Astra were built at a plant in Halol, Gujarat. Since then, Chevrolet currently sells the Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet Tavera, and the Chevrolet Forester. The Forester is imported directly from Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan, where it is sold as a Subaru. The Optra and Tavera are built at the Halol plant. Chevrolet models1951 Chevrolet Pickup
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The Optra and Tavera are built at the Halol plant. Related terms include:. The Forester is imported directly from Fuji Heavy Industries in Japan, where it is sold as a Subaru. Songs about Columbia include:. Since then, Chevrolet currently sells the Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet Tavera, and the Chevrolet Forester. Fictional uses of Columbia include:. The Corsa and Astra were built at a plant in Halol, Gujarat. Vehicles called Columbia include:. 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. Technology named Columbia includes. Chevrolet is among the newest brands in India launched by GM's Indian operations. Educational institutions named Columbia include:. The Holden Commodore is badged as the Chevrolet Lumina in Thailand and the Middle East, as well as South Africa. Well-known companies named Columbia include:. Since 2005, Corvette is its own premium brand in Western Europe, sold alongside Cadillacs. with Columbia within their names include:. The TrailBlazer is also officially marketed in limited numbers in Japan by Suzuki, which also markets the Chevrolet Optra wagon. Other places in the U.S. 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. Other locations by that name include:. One of the songs by The Fine Young Cannibals is used in all UK Chevrolet television commercials. city named Columbia is Columbia, South Carolina (that state's capital). The 2007 Chevrolet Captiva crossover SUV will be the first Europe-only model for the marque. The largest U.S. 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. Places in North America named Columbia include:. In the rest of the world, most Daewoo models wore the Chevrolet badge since 2003. It should not be confused with Colombia, a nation in South America, which has a different spelling. In 2005 models from GM Daewoo were rebranded as Chevrolet in Europe, although the Daewoo name will be retained in South Korea and Vietnam. It is also the name of the capital of the United States, District of Columbia. 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. national anthems Columbia, Gem of the Ocean and Hail, Columbia. 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. Columbia is a poetic name for the United States and its nineteenth century female personification, which inspired related uses such as the former unofficial U.S. Even more news arrived for Chevrolet. Niobium, an element formerly named Columbium. 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. The constellation Columba. They concentrated heavily on Opels, Isuzus, and Suzukis. Colombia, a country in South America often misspelled as 'Columbia'. 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. Roll on Columbia, a 1941 popular song by Woody Guthrie about the Columbia River. 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. a song by Oasis (band) on Definitely Maybe. 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. a character in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, played by "Little" Nell Campbell. 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. Columbia NX-02, a fictional starship on the television series Star Trek: Enterprise. 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. a spaceship in Wally Wood's comic story Dark Side of the Moon, published in 1950. Originally, Chevrolets were CKD kits of American Chevys assembled in their plant in Port Elizabeth. Columbiad, the fictional cannon that was used to travel to the moon in From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne. In the 1960s, the advertising jingle braaivleis, rugby, sunny skies and Chevrolet came to epitomise the ideal lifestyle of white male South Africans. The type 2-4-2 railroad locomotive is called a Columbia in the Whyte notation. In South Africa, Chevrolet was GM's main brand name until 1982. HMS Columbia, several ships of the Royal Navy. 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). USS Columbia, several ships of the US Navy. While the Brazilian Vectra is derived from the current Astra, the Mexican Vectra is actually the current Vectra as sold in Europe. the Apollo 11 Command/Service Module. An example is regarding the Vectra. Space shuttle Columbia, which disintegrated during reentry in 2003. In Mexico, some of these Opel-sourced Chevrolet models are sold alongside US models. Columbia, a NASA supercomputer. 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. Columbia Nuclear Generating Station in Washington. 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. Columbia Theological Seminary. 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. any of several Columbia Colleges. The Montana is a compact pick-up truck that is also sold in other Latin American markets. Columbia University. Utility and four wheel drive vehicles line-up includes the S10, the Blazer, and the Montana. Columbia University Press, publisher of Columbia Encyclopedia. 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. Columbia Sportswear. Other smaller Chevrolets in Brazil, such as the Kadett and Monza, were based on the Opel Kadett and Ascona respectively. Columbia Records. 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. Columbia Broadcasting System, which became CBS. However, more modern vehicles are now being marketed as market conditions change and competition increases. Columbia Pictures (also known as Columbia TriStar). The current S10 and Blazer exemplify this strategy. Columbia Valley Gardens, Washington. Historically, many Latin American-market vehicles from GM were modified derivatives of older models from GM's North American and European operations. one in Van Buren County. In markets outside North America, the Chevrolet brand name has been used on other GM models. one in Tuscola County. 1. one in Jackson County. In 1963, one out of every ten cars sold in the United States was a Chevrolet. Three places named Columbia Township in Michigan:
In 1916, Chevrolet was profitable enough to allow Durant to buy a majority of shares in GM. Columbia Heights, Oregon. Chevrolet first used its "bowtie" logo in 1913. Columbia Heights, Minnesota. 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.). Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania. A year later, the "Classic Six" was introduced. Columbia County, Pennsylvania. On November 3, 1911, Chevrolet entered the automobile market to compete with the Ford Model T. Columbia County, New York. 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. Columbia County, Georgia. Louis Chevrolet was a racecar driver, born on December 25, 1878, in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. Columbia County, Arkansas. Durant. Columbia City, Oregon. Chevrolet was co-founded by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Columbia City, Indiana. . Columbia Center, Ohio. 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. Columbia Center, New York. It is one of the most popular GM marques. Columbia Beach, Washington. Chevrolet, or Chevy for short, is a brand of automobile, now a division of General Motors. Columbia, Tennessee. Zafira, current model in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Columbia, Pennsylvania. Viva (2004—present, only sold in Russia, rebadged 1998-2003 Astra B). Columbia, North Carolina. Venture (1997—2005). Columbia, New York. Vega (1971—1977). Columbia, New Jersey. Vectra current model, Brazil. Columbia, Mississippi. W-Series. Columbia, Maryland. Uplander (2005—present). Columbia, Illinois. Triax. Columbia, Connecticut. Tracker (1998—2004, rebadged Suzuki Vitara). Columbia, Missouri. TrailBlazer (2002—present). Columbia Icefield in Alberta and British Columbia. Townsman. Columbia Glacier and Columbia Peak in Washington. Tigra, old model in Brazil. Columbia Glacier in Alaska. Tavera, an MUV sold throughout the ASEAN markets, especially Indonesia and India; based on an Isuzu model. Columbia Glacier in Alberta. Tahoe (1994—present). Columbia in Alberta. Tacuma (Ex-Daewoo model, from 2005, also known in Europe as the Rezzo). Mt. SS. Columbia in Colorado. Chevrolet S-10 (South American market) (Current model). Mt. S-10 (1982—2003)
Styleline (1949—1952). Columbia River. 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. |