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14 Facts About Chevrolet: Statistics to Know in 2024
Pete Ortiz
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Note:This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website.
Chevrolet is an American vehicle brand that has been a favorite among vehicle owners everywhere. From the Silverado pickup truck to the classic Corvette muscle car, it’s nearly impossible to go anywhere in the world without seeing one Chevy.
To learn more about Chevrolet, keep reading below. This article tells you 14 fun facts about the Chevrolet brand and its vehicles.
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Chevy Facts and History
1. Chevrolet Motor Car Company opened on November 3rd, 1911.
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Chevy vehicles are all produced by the Chevrolet Motor Car Company. Today, Chevy is known for being one of the most popular brands, and this long-standing reputation comes from the fact that the company opened on November 3rd, 1911. This makes the Chevrolet motor car company over 100 years old.
2. Detroit is the home of Chevy.
(Car Life Nation)
Originally, Chevrolet was founded in Detroit, Michigan. Since then, Chevrolet has expanded across the United States and the world at large, but Chevrolet is still based in Detroit MI.
3. The Chevy bowtie logo was introduced two years after its founding.
Today, all Chevy vehicles have the iconic bowtie logo. This logo is iconic because it has been around for over 100 years. That being said, the bowtie logo wasn’t around at the time of the Chevrolet founding. Instead, it was introduced to the Chevy brand two years after in 1913.
4. There are different stories about the bowtie logo.
(1000 Logos)
Even though the bowtie logo is one known by many, there is actually very little known about the logo itself. In fact, there are three different stories about where the bowtie logo comes from. To this day, it is unclear exactly why this logo was selected.
There are stories about the logo coming from a French hotel, whereas other stories suggest that the founder Durant sketched the logo while eating chicken one night. We probably will never know exactly why the bowtie logo was selected or where it originates.
5. The first Chevy model was the Series C Classic Six.
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Even though there are tons of Chevy vehicles today, the very first model to be produced was the Series C Classic Six. It is one of the only vehicles that the Buick race car driver Louis Chevrolet drove while being part of the company.
Interestingly, this vehicle didn’t last very long. Although Chevrolet loved the model, founder William Durant thought it was too expensive.
6. The first Chevy was sold for $2500.
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The very first Chevrolet was sold for a little under $2500. At the time, this was an incredibly expensive vehicle. Can you imagine buying a brand-new vehicle for this amount, let alone from the Chevrolet brand!
7. The Camaro was supposed to be called the Panther.
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One of the most popular Chevy vehicles today is the Camaro. Even though the Camaro has been popular since it was created, it hasn’t always been called the Camaro. Instead, it was originally called the Panther.
Chevrolet named this vehicle the Panther as a nod to being superior to the Mustang. After all, Panthers eat Mustangs. However, Chevrolet decided to change the name so that the safety of the vehicle was not overlooked.
8. The longest-running auto nameplate belongs to a Chevy.
(Classic Cars Journal)
Companies decide to change automotive nameplates all the time. However, the automotive nameplate with the longest-running history is the Chevrolet suburban.
9. The first Corvette was introduced to the scene in 1953.
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The Corvette is one of the most iconic American sports cars. Although the Corvette is now associated with Bowling Green, KY, where the Corvette Museum is located, the very first Corvette was introduced in 1953 in Flint, Michigan. There, the Corvette was unveiled by General Motors as the dream car.
10. Chevy is responsible for the SUV.
(SUV Radar)
During World War One, automobiles and vehicles changed dramatically, one of which being the SUV. The very first company to introduce an SUV to their lineup was Chevy. In fact, the very first SUV in history was the 1935 Chevrolet Suburban.
Chevy Sales Today
11. Chevrolet is the first company to offer LTE Wi-Fi in vehicles.
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One of the most popular luxuries of the modern era is LTE Wi-Fi. LTE Wi-Fi allows cell phones to hook up to the Internet without using any data. Today, it’s common for vehicles to offer LTE Wi-Fi, all thanks to Chevrolet. This happened in 2015, along with GMC, Buick, and Cadillac models.
12. Chevy is a huge supporter of sports.
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Motorsports are more popular than ever. As a result, all the top vehicle brands support sports, especially motorsports. Chevy has been featured in NASCAR, IndyCar, Tudor United SportsCar Championship, FIA World Touring Car Championship, and British Touring Car Championship.
Motorsports aren’t the only sports Chevy cares about. In 2012, Chevy also became a huge supporter of British football, sponsoring English teams like Manchester United and Liverpool FC.
13. Some 100 Chevy-editions have Pandora songs that mention the brand.
In honor of its 100 years on the market, Chevrolet created its own Pandora station that includes the 100 best country songs that reference Chevy trucks somehow. Some songs featured on the station include “Tim McGraw” by Taylor Swift, “Dirt Road Diary” by Luke Bryan, and “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy” by Big and Rich.
14. The Chevrolet Silverado was the third most popular vehicle in sales in 2021.
(Car and Driver)
2021 was not a good year for vehicle sales. Because of COVID-19, chips for new vehicles were at an all-time low, resulting in all-time low sales for new vehicles. Regardless of this fact, Chevy did pretty well.
The third most popular vehicle of 2021 was the Chevrolet Silverado. Around 500,000 models were sold in 2021.
Although it is great that Chevy could still sell vehicles during 2021, this is a decrease in sales from current years. That isn’t saying a lot since virtually all vehicles saw a major decrease in sales in 2021.
Chevrolet was founded by William Durant and Lewis Chevrolet, after whom the company is named. (Fair Banks Chevy)
What is the story of the bowtie logo?
Unfortunately, we do not know the official story of the Chevrolet logo.
There are some stories that the logo was seen on the wallpaper at a French hotel room, whereas others claim Durant made the logo himself. Some people even claim the logo looks like the Swiss cross, a nod to Louis Chevrolet’s Swiss heritage. (Fair Banks Chevy)
Conclusion
After considering all this history and facts about Chevrolet, it is easy to say that Chevy is one of the most iconic American vehicles. From its original creation in 1911 to its ability to stay at the top of the sales chart, Chevy has done it all.
As we are looking to the future, we are interested to see where Chevy will go. We expect Chevy to have successful years still, but we are excited about their new electric models coming out. Going into 2023 and the years to come, we hope Chevy will generate better sales so that its brand remains a top player in the industry.
Pete has been working in the trades since high school, where he first developed a passion for woodworking. Over the years, he has developed a keen interest in a wide variety of DIY projects around the home. Fascinated by all sort of tools, Pete loves reading and writing about all the latest gadgets and accessories that hit the market. His other interests include astronomy, hiking, and fishing.
As the founder of House Grail, Pete's primary goal is to help consumers make educated decisions about DIY projects at home, in the garage, and in the garden.
