n 1936, Chevrolet invented the SUV- and the station wagon as well. The origins of the station wagon were similar to those of the suburban. The first models were built on a car chassis with a wooden rear section. This created the extra space needed to accommodate several passengers and their luggage when they were … Read more
The ‘woody’ bodied vehicles of the early part of the 20th century, were actually the forerunner to the modern and popular station wagons of the ‘40s, through the ‘60s. The original ‘depot hack‘ was used to transport passengers from the train station to the local hotel, or to other means of ground transportation. Over time … Read more
The Chevrolet Camaro was introduced in North America by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors at the start of the 1967 model year as competition for the Ford Mustang. Camaro advertising would first be found on AM top-40 stations of the day – stations which appealed to young adults. Although it was technically a … Read more
This Chevrolet Tahoe is a self-driving SUV named “Boss” and it made history by driving safely and swiftly while sharing the road with other vehicles. The feat earned Carnegie Mellon University first place in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Urban Challenge. The “Boss” won over 11 other autonomous vehicles on a course of … Read more
The Astro III was a two passenger experimental car resembling an executive jet aircraft, down to its tricycle wheel arrangement. It was envisioned as a high-performance vehicle suited for travel on restricted access highways of the future. The Astro III featured a power canopy that moved forward and upward to allow easy access to the … Read more
Source: Chevrolet WORDS: THE BLOCK PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO Each year, Corvette Corrals are held at a variety of events on the IMSA calendar. All eight generations of America’s Sports Car are welcome. But not only do the special parking areas turn into a Corvette show, General Motors engineers and other Corvette dignitaries often hold Q&A programs with guests in … Read more
The Chevrolet Superior, Series V was introduced in mid-1926 and was marketed into the first part of the 1927 sales year. These cars had an OHV four-cylinder with cam operated oil pump, belt-driven generator, three-speed floor-mounted manual transmission, semi-floating rear axle and external contracting rear brakes. This roadster was equipped with a custom speedster body … Read more
ٍSource: Chevrolet.com WORDS: DAN HODGDON PHOTOS: LUCAS PRIAMO and NATE LIGHT Barry Blomquist thought he had made the right decision when he sold his LT1-powered 1964 Corvette at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in the winter of 2017. But two days later, he wanted it back. As fate would have it, Blomquist reacquired the car … Read more
Canopy Express was based on Chevrolet’s popular FB- series half ton pickup truck with the optional canvas canopy top and side drop-curtains, which were sold through Chevrolet dealers. Popular options found on this truck include a side-mount spare tire, rear bumper and a right-hand taillight. New standard features introduced to Chevy trucks for 1936 included … Read more
Chevrolet brings everything heavy-duty truck customers want and need with the 2024 Silverado HD — with no compromises in capability and comfort. The 2024 Silverado HD arrives with powertrain upgrades, a more commanding presence paired with an overhauled interior, enhancements to its revolutionary trailering technology, and infotainment and active safety technology2 upgrades. “We’ve designed the … Read more