Chevrolet, informally known as Chevy, is an American automotive brand and division of the automaker General Motors (GM) Company. Officially called the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors, Chevrolet is one of GM’s longest running and most recognizable car brands.
Since its founding in 1911, Chevrolet has produced iconic vehicles like the Corvette, Camaro, Impala, and Silverado. Headquartered in Detroit, Chevrolet designs, engineers, manufactures and sells cars, trucks, SUVs and auto parts worldwide. With its strong heritage and wide range of vehicles, Chevrolet remains a leading brand under the GM umbrella after more than a century in the automotive industry.
Who bought Chevrolet?
General Motors Company (GM) has owned Chevrolet since acquiring the brand in 1918. GM is the top automotive manufacturer in the United States and was previously the largest automaker globally from 1931 to 2008, before being surpassed by Toyota. Headquartered in Detroit, GM currently operates eight major manufacturing plants distributed across the world.
As parent company, GM has helped Chevrolet grow into one of the most recognized and popular American car brands over the last century. Chevrolet’s partnership with the dominant GM has allowed it to scale production and increase its presence in both domestic and international markets. The alliance between the two companies has been integral to Chevrolet’s evolution from a burgeoning early 20th century brand into an auto industry leader.
Who is the CEO of Chevrolet?
Mary Barra holds the top positions of CEO and President at Chevrolet. As the first female CEO of a major automotive company, Barra has led Chevrolet since 2014. She previously served in various engineering and executive roles at General Motors, Chevrolet’s parent company, before ascending to her current dual roles heading the Chevrolet brand. Under Barra’s leadership, Chevrolet continues to be one of GM’s most recognized and popular car marques globally. As both Chief Executive Officer and President, Barra steers Chevrolet’s business strategy and operations worldwide.
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