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About Chevrolet and Chevrolet Europe Chevrolet is General Motors' largest global brand with annual sales of about 4.27 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. It is the fourth biggest global car brand in terms of sales and also one of the fastest growing brands in the world.

Chevrolet Europe delivers iconic design, practical, economical cars and outstanding value for money. After re-launching the brand in Europe in 2005, Chevrolet more than doubled its sales to over 500,000 in 2008. In 2010, Chevrolet achieved its highest ever market share in total Europe at 2.5 percent, selling 477,194 cars. Chevrolet has a network of 2,700 dealers and service points in Europe.

The Chevrolet line-up includes the Spark city car, the small Aveo, the compact Cruze sedan, the Captiva SUV, and the legendary Corvette sports car. In 2011, Chevrolet is launching the all-new Orlando family van, the new Captiva SUV, the Corvette Grand Sport coupé, the new Aveo hatch and notchback, the Cruze hatchback, the Camaro coupé and convertible and the ground-breaking Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended range capability. Chevrolet's biggest markets in Europe are Russia, Italy, Germany, Spain, France and Turkey. Established in the U.S. by Swiss émigré Louis Chevrolet in 1911, the brand is celebrating its centenary in 2011.

Chevrolet Europe Fast Facts

Sales in 2010 477,194 vehicles
Number of Dealers, Sales and Service Outlets 2,700
Number of Employees in Europe About 800
Cars are designed and developed at GM Design and Engineering Centers in Warren/Michigan, USA and in Bupyeong, South Korea
Cars are produced at GM plants in North America (2 plants)
GM Korea in South Korea (4 plants)
GM and GM Avtovaz plants in Russia (for Russia only)
The FSO plant in Poland
Third party production in Ukraine (for local markets only)
Ownership structure Chevrolet Europe is a subsidiary of GM Korea, which is in turn a 70.1% holding of General Motors (KDB 17%, Suzuki 6.8%, SAIC 6%)


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