Chevrolet
- 1911:
'Chevrolet was founded in Detroit, in November 1911, by racer
Louis Chevrolet (1878-1941) and General Motors founder
William C. "Billy" Durant (1861-1947).' -- GM.
- 1911: Chevrolet 'Series C Classic Six', 4.9-litre (299ci) six-cyl., 40hp, ~65mph,
$2,150 ($us). - 1917: Chevrolet became a division of General Motors.
- 1935: Chevrolet 'Suburban'.
- 1953: Chevrolet 'Corvette' sports car introduced.
- 1955: Introduction of Chevrolet's "small-block" V8 which became popular in motor-sport.
- 1967: Chevrolet 'Camaro' introduced -- GM.
- 2011: Launch of the Chevrolet 'Volt' "range extended", petrol-electric series hybrid car.
- 1911: Chevrolet 'Series C Classic Six', 4.9-litre (299ci) six-cyl., 40hp, ~65mph,