Chevrolet

One of the largest auto manufacturers in the world, Chevrolet was founded by William C. Durant and Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss racecar driver, in 1911. Known for producing vehicles that are both extravagant and easily affordable, the company manufactures everything from large vans to compact couples and powerful sport utility vehicles.

The very first luxury car rental produced by Chevrolet was a five-passenger touring sedan that featured an engine that allowed the car to reach speeds of 65mph. At the time, this was a very high speed for such a large car. However, as time went by, Chevrolet was forced to create cars that were much more powerful and stylish in order to compete with other manufacturers, like Ford.

The most popular Chevrolet car rental is the Corvette, which was first produced in 1953 and is still around today. The first production car every made with a fiberglass body, the Corvette appealed to those who valued the power of a classic Chevrolet as well as the style of a sports car. In the 1960’s, Chevrolet introduced the first production car manufactured in the United States that featured an all-round independent suspension.

When gas shortages became an issue in the 1970’s, Chevrolet was forced to create an exotic car rental that was smaller and sportier. To do so, the brand looked at their popular large models, such as the Caprice and Malibu, to gain inspiration and soon came up with the Vega and Chevette, both of which competed with both domestic automakers as well as foreign manufacturers. And while many may not view Chevrolet as just a luxury car manufacturer, the brand’s upgraded technology and ability to change designs with the styles ensures that Chevrolet will probably be around for quote some time to come.