What Is Chevrolet?
Vroom, the sound of an engine in a Chevrolet whenever it gets started up! Chevrolet is no doubt the greatest automotive maker of all time, and they have come a long way since 1911 when they were first developed. Even though Chevy does have plenty of competition, they always have held strong. Chevrolet is widely known throughout the world, and is in the top three, if not top automotive maker today. Any car or truck seen out on the roads today with the iconic bowtie emblem, is no doubt a Chevrolet. If a person has never heard of them, they that person must live under a rock, because Chevrolet is a face of American ingenuity. Just like their motto “Chevy runs deep”. Chevy runs deep in the hearts of americans, and they have come a very long
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Durant incorporated the company on November 3, 1911 while Louis Chevrolet worked on large luxury cars. In 1913, Durant introduced one of the most recognized emblems today, the chevrolet bowtie. It is a great mystery how Durant had come up with the idea of this emblem, and there are many theories. Some say that Durant had got it from a wallpaper design from a hotel in France, or that Durant had even gotten the idea from a newspaper add. There is also the swiss flag theory of a fancier version of the swiss cross, which is Durant’s home country. But there is no positive answer on how the bowtie came into play(Rae). In 1917, chevrolet had developed a new co owner, which is who owns them today, General Motors. G.M has had its downfalls over the years, but without this company, Chevrolet would not be what it is in todays world, and would not have the conjointments chevrolet has as …show more content…
This had been a very hopeful goal for chevy, and they finally achieved it. Even though this would only last for three years, it was still a great point in history for Chevrolet. During the 1930’s, chevy felt the need to improve their industry, and improvise. Chevy came up with many new styles and models to surpass ford again. They had created a v-shaped grille to add to great style of the automobiles. Also hydraulic brakes for safer and quicker braking, larger engines for maximum horsepower, and convertible tops for beautiful summer days. All of these great fashion and model ideas came into great play for chevrolet, and are still a great factor in today's automotive
Durant incorporated the company on November 3, 1911 while Louis Chevrolet worked on large luxury cars. In 1913, Durant introduced one of the most recognized emblems today, the chevrolet bowtie. It is a great mystery how Durant had come up with the idea of this emblem, and there are many theories. Some say that Durant had got it from a wallpaper design from a hotel in France, or that Durant had even gotten the idea from a newspaper add. There is also the swiss flag theory of a fancier version of the swiss cross, which is Durant’s home country. But there is no positive answer on how the bowtie came into play(Rae). In 1917, chevrolet had developed a new co owner, which is who owns them today, General Motors. G.M has had its downfalls over the years, but without this company, Chevrolet would not be what it is in todays world, and would not have the conjointments chevrolet has as …show more content…
This had been a very hopeful goal for chevy, and they finally achieved it. Even though this would only last for three years, it was still a great point in history for Chevrolet. During the 1930’s, chevy felt the need to improve their industry, and improvise. Chevy came up with many new styles and models to surpass ford again. They had created a v-shaped grille to add to great style of the automobiles. Also hydraulic brakes for safer and quicker braking, larger engines for maximum horsepower, and convertible tops for beautiful summer days. All of these great fashion and model ideas came into great play for chevrolet, and are still a great factor in today's automotive