Exploring the Link Between Chevrolet and the American Culture
Certain brands are synonymous with American culture. Chevvy is one of those iconic names that conjure up an image of a lifestyle and styling that is as American as they come. When you are looking for a new vehicle and search Chevvy dealer SLC, for example, you will find models in the range that are…
Crowds swarmed at the opening of the Chicago Auto Show to the Chevrolet exhibit to be among the first to see the 2014 Corvette on display
Saturday 9th February 2013 Crowds swarmed at the opening of the Chicago Auto Show to the Chevrolet exhibit to be among the first to see the 2014 Corvette on display. Visually stunning, the ’14 Corvette’s sculptured, aerodynamic two-door hatchback exterior and track-capabilities was worthy of the iconic “Stingray” designation. This model marked the seventh-generation of…
General Motors recalled 16,198 Chevrolet Impala and Buick LaCrosse cars in the United States and Canada to address sensor and power-steering problems.
Friday 12th August 2011 General Motors recalled 16,198 Chevrolet Impala and Buick LaCrosse cars in the United States and Canada to address sensor and power-steering problems.
The Chevrolet Camaro was named the World Car Design of the Year at the World Car of the Year Awards
Thursday 1st April 2010 The Chevrolet Camaro was named the World Car Design of the Year at the World Car of the Year Awards.
General Motors reported that its Chevrolet Volt Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (or E-REV) was capable of 230 mpg in city driving, more than four times the mileage of the current champion, the Toyota Prius
Tuesday 11th August 2009 General Motors reported that its Chevrolet Volt Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (or E-REV) was capable of 230 mpg in city driving, more than four times the mileage of the current champion, the Toyota Prius. The Volt, which was neither a hybrid nor a battery electric vehicle, was powered by electricity 100 per…
Boss, a robotic Chevrolet Tahoe from Carnegie Mellon University (Pennsylvania, US), won the annual $2 million prize in the driverless race sponsored by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) at a deserted air force base near Victorville in San Bernardino County, California
Sunday 4th November 2007 Boss, a robotic Chevrolet Tahoe from Carnegie Mellon University (Pennsylvania, US), won the annual $2 million prize in the driverless race sponsored by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) at a deserted air force base near Victorville in San Bernardino County, California. Six of the 11 starting vehicles finished the 60-mile…
Bobby Labonte (USA), driving a Chevrolet truck, won his first career NASCAR Craftsman Series race, at Martinsville Speedway
Monday 11th April 2005 Bobby Labonte (USA), driving a Chevrolet truck, won his first career NASCAR Craftsman Series race, at Martinsville Speedway. With that victory, Labonte became the first driver to win in all three major NASCAR series (truck, Busch and Nextel Cup series races) at the same speedway.
Kevin Harvick battled back after starting last in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway and drove his GM Goodwrench Chevrolet to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in nearly two years
Sunday 3rd April 2005 Kevin Harvick battled back after starting last in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway and drove his GM Goodwrench Chevrolet to his first NASCAR Cup Series victory in nearly two years. Despite qualifying 13th in Friday’s qualifying session, Harvick was forced to start 43rd in the race after his…
Pontiac announced it was withdrawing from NASCAR competition, leaving Chevrolet as the lone General Motors make for 2004
Tuesday 28th October 2003 Pontiac announced it was withdrawing from NASCAR competition, leaving Chevrolet as the lone General Motors make for 2004.
General Motors announced the 2002 model year would be the last for the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird
Tuesday 25th September 2001 General Motors announced the 2002 model year would be the last for the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird.
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