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The Chevy Astro was a popular line of minivans from Chevrolet. The product was conceived in 1985 and underwent a number of redesigns until the final of an inline was constructed and sold in 2005. These minivans remain popular still, not only because they are considerably cheaper to buy second-hand now, but they also have a history of reliability and safety.

During the lifespan of this particular range of vehicles, things were somewhat different in many respects to how they are today. Firstly, minivans were considered to be crude utility vehicles with little emphasis on comfort and extra features that you would normally expect in a family vehicle.

Little emphasis was placed on comfort and ease of use. The vehicles were designed to be reliable and practical, to transport large quantities of goods around for several people. However, the latest models in the range started to come in during the new era of more comfortable minivans with an abundance of extra features that you would usually have only got before him high and family cars for example. Continue reading ‘A Brief Introduction To The Chevy Astro’ »

The very successful Chevy Caprice Classic, in one form or another, proved to be a big winner for Chevrolet, from its debut as the Caprice in 1965 right up until the nameplate was finally killed off after the 1996 model year. The vehicle served General Motors and the buying public well over four generations of various body styles and engine-transmission combinations.

The Caprice Classic as a vehicle meant to appeal to as many buyers as possible couldn’t be said to have been other than a success, and it was Chevy’s most expensive full-sized vehicle from its creation, which the division worked hard to keep equipped with all the good things buyers in that segment came to demand from a big car. Continue reading ‘The Chevy Caprice Classic Over The Years’ »

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The near-decade of the Chevy Vega kicked off in the 1970 model year and ended its run after the 1977 market offering, when General Motors decided to put an end to its run. Sadly, it seems the vehicle — though innovative for its time — was never given all the pieces it needed to make a long go of things.

It was notable, though, in how quickly it was brought from concept to final product, taking only two years, which was a record for GM back in those days. It also came in a number of 2-door body styles, including a notchback wagon and even a panel express delivery truck. Continue reading ‘The Consequential, Import Fighting Chevy Vega’ »

The 2007 Chevy Tahoe is a popular full size SUV from General Motors. It is very similar to the GMC Yukon which was originally produced from 1992. The Chevy Tahoe was produced from 1995 and remains in production, having undergone had various changes over its history.

While the original GMC Yukon was the predecessor for the Tahoe, it was introduced to the public in 1992. This was only a two doors version but in 1995 with the coming of the new Chevy Tahoe, there was a four door version. Having undergone numerous redesigned and overhauls, the product start to change dramatically by 1999. Continue reading ‘A Brief History Of The 2007 Chevy Tahoe’ »

The rugged and useful 2004 Chevy Colorado has the genes of its predecessor, the Chevy S10, running through its veins though a casual comparison of the two side-by-side would reveal almost no resemblance between the two midsize pickup trucks. This useful and stylish pickup truck made its debut in 2004 was the result of a joint design effort taking place between parent company General Motors’ United States division and GM’s Brazil operations.

The Chevy Colorado pickup truck is made in one of two plants, with the most recognizable and well known plant churning out these trucks down in Shreveport, Louisiana. The truck itself offers both automatic transmissions and manual transmissions as a part of its equipment package. Additionally, there are a wide range of engines available.

Back in 2004, the Chevy Colorado was presented as a midsize pickup that also understood that fuel economy could be an important thing. Chevrolet and its parent, General Motors, took care to make sure that several different engines were available ranging in size from an in-line four-cylinder at 2. 8 L all the way up to a small block V-8 at 5. 3 L. They come with either a five speed manual or a four speed automatic. Continue reading ‘Taking A Look At The 2004 Chevy Colorado’ »

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