http://usautolighting.com/articles/ USAutoLighting.com provides the best in quality auto lighting and car accessories ENhttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/AcuraAcura is a sister company of Honda Motor Company. However, its difference is that this company is dedicated into making luxury cars in the league with Infiniti, Cadillac and Lexus. The cars they market are predominantly sports cars and sports ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AudiAudi AG or popularly known as solely Audi is a leading German car producer based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. It is one of the leading producers of sports cars as well as luxury cars. Technically, the company has been in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/BMWBMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or Bavarian Motor Company is a manufacturer of car based in Munich, Germany that has been in existence since 1913. They are one of the pioneering makers of luxurious and high-performance automobiles as well ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/BuickBuick is a marquee of General Motors Corporation selling various types of luxury automobiles. It services the countries of Israel, Canada, China, Taiwan, and the United States. As of today, it is the only affiliate and subsidiary of GMC selling ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CadillacCadillac is another division of General Motors Corporation engaged in the manufacturing of prestigious and luxury cars. They are in charge of making the most expensive cars catering to the rich and famous. The company started its operation in 1902 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ChevroletChevrolet. To some, this famed brand is just Chevy. This brand has taken the whole world by storm making GMC almost synonymous ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ChryslerChrysler LLC has seen along-standing tradition of producing quality automobiles since 1925. It is currently based in the United States under the new management of Cerberus Capital Management. Before that, it was a part of a popular merger between the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/DaewooDaewoo Auto and Technology or GMDAT is a South Korean based motor company. It is a partner of GM in providing quality cars in various markets. They are known to make mini-cars and subcompact cars servicing various almost 140 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/DodgeDodge is a known maker of automobiles, sports utility vehicles, and trucks that is based in the United States. Currently, it services more than sixty countries and territories around the world. The Dodge Brothers, thus the name, founded it in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/EagleEagle used to be an all wheel-drive passenger vehicle manufacture by American Motor Corporation. It was first introduced in 1979 as a 1980 model of a coupe, a sedan and a wagon based on the AMC Concord. However, in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/HyundaiHyundai Motor Company is Korean based conglomerate and a sister company of Kia Motor Group. It is the largest car-manufacturing firm in South Korea and ranks as fifth in sales of unit around the world. Although headquartered in Seoul, it ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/FordFord Motor Company, an American Multinational Corporation, is considered as one of the world’s largest automaker and one of the world’s most profitable companies. It has survived the Great Depression and is largely family – controlled. As part of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/FreightlinerFreightliner LLC is a manufacturer of semi–trailer trucks, heavy–duty trucks and chassis. It is a leading brand in commercial vehicles as well as in heavy–duty trucks in North America. It also leads the school bus markets, walk–in van markets and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/GeoGeo was a brand of small cars and SUVs. Geo was marketed by General Motors, its parent company under the Chevrolet division. Geo vehicles were sold through Chevrolet dealerships in North America beginning in 1989 in the U.S. and then ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/GMCGMC, is a multinational corporation and is part of the automotive industry. General Motors has its headquarters in the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan. Its Holden headquarters is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia while its ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/HondaHonda Motor Company, Limited, also shortened to Honda, is a multinational company with its headquarters in Japan. Honda is an engine manufacturer as well as an engineering corporation. It manufactures automobiles, motorcycles, marine engines, trucks, scooters, ATV, electrical generators, ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/NissanNissan Motor Company, Limited. It was formerly known as “Datsun” as an acronym to the company’s collaborates’ family names, which started the business. The ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/OldsmobileOldsmobile is another famed automotive marquee of the motoring giant general Motors Corporation. For the most of its existence, since its inception in 1897, it has been a prominent figure in the GMC line of cars. It was founded by ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/PlymouthPlymouth is another popular marquee of a famed automobile maker. It first started its operations in the year 1928; however, all models had to be discontinued by the year 2001. Predominantly based in the United States of the America, this ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/PeugeotPeugeot, an integral component ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/PontiacPontiac is one of those marquees dedicated to the mid-level market. Therefore, it is neither very cheap nor exorbitantly expensive. It started manufacturing automobiles under ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SaturnGMC family, a division known as Saturn was established in 1987. It is a wholly owned subsidiary based in Detroit, Michigan and manufactures their automobiles in the United States. This division started selling cars in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SubaruSubaru is another Japanese brand- it is the automobile division of Fuji Heavy Industries. Its name is after a constellation known as Pleiades, which is Subaru in Japanese. This roughly means in English as “to govern” or “to gather together”. ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SuzukiSuzuki Motor Corporation is the twelfth largest car manufacturing company in the world. It is a conglomerate produces a lot of different things apart from cars including compact automobiles, a full range of motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), outboard marine engines, ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ToyotaToyota Motor Corporation. Based in the cities of Aichi, Nagoya and Tokyo in Japan, it is the only carmaker that has been included in the prestigious top ten list of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/VolkswagenVolkswagen Passenger Cars has been in existence for almost a century. The name of the company is German for “people car” true to its ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/VolvoVolvo Personvagnar AB is a Swedish automobile manufacturing company that has been in existence since 1927 with its headquarters in the city of Gothenberg. Its name is derived from the Latin word which means “I roll”. It is famed for ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/InfinitiInfiniti is the division of Japanese carmaker Nissan Motors Company dedicated into making luxury cars. Like Nissan, it is based in Tokyo Japan servicing several countries in the world including Mexico, the Middle East, China, Taiwan, Russia and Ukraine by ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/IsuzuIsuzu Motors Ltd is another famous Japanese manufacturer of automobiles specializing in commercial vehicles and trucks. It is based in Tokyo and has produced the largest quantities of medium to heavy-duty trucks in 2005. It has various assembly and manufacturing ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/JeepJeep is one of the most popular automobile brand in the country for having extremely well on and off-road abilities. They are a division of Chrysler since 1987. However, the design dates back as far as 1900’s making it the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/KiaKia Motors is a whole subsidiary of the Hyundai Kia Automotive group. They are based in Seoul, South Korea and currently, the second largest automobile producing company headquartered in South Korea. They have initiated their first assembly plant in mainland ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/LexusToyota Motor corporation is known as Lexus. It was first introduced in the United States and has been for the past decades since its inception in 1989, the highest selling luxury ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/LincolnLincoln is the luxury car division of the Ford Motors Company. The name of the company is taken from Abraham Lincoln as tribute by the company’s founder, Henry M. Leland, to his longtime hero. The company was founded in 1917 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/MazdaMazda is another Japanese car manufacturing company based in the Hiroshima, Japan. Its name is derived from the Zoroastrianism God, Ahura Mazda because the founder of Mazda, Jujiro Matsuda, was a very spiritual person. Its operations started in 1920 as ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/MercedesMercedes- Benz is one of the popular German-based automobile brands specializing in the manufacture of luxury automobiles, buses, coaches, and trucks. Its operations date back as far as 1886 when Karl Benz made the first automobile making it the oldest ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/MercuryMercury is another automobile marquee of the Ford motor company established in 1939 to market entry-level luxury cars. Such cars were ideally placed in between the high-end luxury cars of Lincoln and the normal cars of Ford. The name is ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/MiniMini was a small car produced by the British Motor Corporation. It is now known as a new Mini being produced by BMW. It has been essentially popular because of its space ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/MitsubishiMitsubishi Motors Corporation is one of famous Japan-based car manufacturers. It was formed in 1970 and currently, is the 17th largest carmaker in the world based on worldwide unit sales every year. The company has survived through the years because ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CivicHonda Civic is one of the longest running Japanese car models in the United States, coming only second to the Toyota Corolla. First introduced in 1972, the Honda Civic line of car models has come a long way since ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Del_SolHonda Civic Del Sol was a convertible car made by Honda from 1992 to 1997. The car was based on the popular Honda Civic platform and was meant to be the replacement of the Honda CR-X. Although released in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CR_VHonda CR-V in 1996. The car was primarily created to provide a sports utility vehicle to the car markets which was a growing demand at the time. The Honda CR-V platform was loosely derived from the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CR_XHonda CR-X is compact sports car first produced by Honda in 1984. The car is a front wheel drive compact sports car known for its great road performance and excellent fuel economy. The car gained quite a following during ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ElementHonda Element is a compact crossover SUV which was first released in the United States car market in 2003. The Honda Element is quite popular for its edgy looks and its popular Element and Friends commercials. The car enjoys ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/FitHonda Fit is a hatchback car made by Honda. The car was first introduced in Japan in 2001. However, the car only cam to the US market in 2006. The Honda Fit is also known as the Honda Jazz ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/InsightHonda Insight is an icon to follow. The Honda Insight was made by Honda from 1999 to ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/OdysseyHonda Odyssey is Honda's answer to the minivan car market. The car has been in production since 1995 and is still being produced today. There are two distinct types of Honda Odyssey, one for the American market and one ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/PassportHonda was itching to get into the growing SUV market and field their own entry. Their answer to this was the Honda Passport. The Honda Passport SUV is actually based on a car that was designed and made ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/PilotHonda Pilot is Honda's replacement for the Honda Passport. This time around, the car is designed and built completely by Honda. The Honda Pilot was first released as a 2003 model during 2002. Since its release, the Honda Pilot ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CLAcura CL is one of Honda's most popular car models. The Acura CL first came out to the market in the years 1997 to 1999. There was no 2000 model for the Acura CL. Instead, a 2001 model was ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ELAcura EL in 1996. The Acura El was an entry-level vehicle by Honda, hence the "EL" in the car model name. It was targeted to the compact entry-level luxury car market and was only available in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/IntegraAcura Integra has had a long and colorful run as one of the top selling Acura car models around. The Acura Integra is one of the most well-known car models especially with road racing enthusiasts. The car has had ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/LegendAcura lineup is the Acura Legend. In the United States, the car was named as the Acura Legend although i other parts of the world, it was marketed under the name ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/MDXAcura MDX is a current crossover mid-sized SUV by the Acura company. The MDX has been in production since 2001 up to the present. The MDX in the Acura MDX's name stands for "Multi-Dimensional luXury" and the Acura MDX ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/NSXAcura NSX is one of the most significant sports cars ever developed out of Japan and continues to stand as an iconic sports car favorite of many car enthusiasts. The Acura NSX was produced primarily as a sports car. ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/RDXAcura RDX is a compact crossover SUV and is the first attempt of Acura to enter the compact crossover SUV market. It is a relatively new line of car models from Acura and was first introduced in 2006. The ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/RLAcura RL is the successor of the highly successful Accura Legend. The RL in the name stands for "Refined Luxur" and is befitting the car as the Accura RL is the luxury option and the flagship car of the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/RSXAcura RSX is a luxury sports compact vehicle produced by Acura from 2002 to 2006. The vehicle is a direct predecessor to the Acura Integra, although it received a completely new platform upon redesign. The Acura RSX is only ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SLXAcura SLX was the first entry of the Acura car company to the SUV class. It was sold during 1996 to 1999. The Acura SLX was a market failure and was quickly discontinued after only three years of flagging ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/TLAcura TL is the mid sized luxury vehicle of the Acura line of cars. It was originally introduced as the successor of the Acura Vigor. The Acura Vigor is primarily available in the North American Market. In other markets, ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/TSXAcura TSX is the entry level luxury car model of Acura. The car was intorduced as the successor of the entry level sedan, Acura Integra. Like most Acura car models, the Acura TSX is only available in the North ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/VigorAcura Vigor was a mid-sized sedan released by Acura in the United States from 1992 to 1994. The Acura Vigor was slated to fill the gap between the Acura Legend and the Acura Integra. The car was released in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AllanteCadillac Allanté was Cadillac's first venture into the ultra-luxury roadster market and was sold from 1987 through 1993. The release of the Cadillac Allante was met with lackluster reviews. Many critics found fault in the Cadillac Allante, calling it ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CateraCadillac Catera was released as an entry level Cadillac and was sold from 1997 to 2001. It was marketed in the North American car markets as well as other car markets around the world. The Catera filled the gap ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CimmarronCadillac Cimarron was Cadillac's compact car introduced in 1981 and sold until 1988. The Cadillac Cimarron was a very unsuccessful model by Cadillac and its claim to fame may be that it was one of the failures that almost ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CTSCadillac CTS is Cadillac's replacement for the Cadillac Caterra which had very mediocre market performance. The CTS is generally acknowledged as the Cadillac car model responsible for rejuvenating the then flagging Cadillac car brand. Ever since Cadillac acknowledged and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/DeVilleCadillac DeVille name is probably one of the most well known car names in the world. The Cadillac DeVille has been used by several car models of the Cadillac car company. The first ever model of Cadillac DeVille was ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/DTSCadillac DTS is a full sized luxury vehicle from the carmaker Cadillac. The Cadillac DTS is the successor of the well known Cadillac DeVille line of cars. The DTS of the Cadillac DTS stands for "DeVille Touring Sedan". It ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/EldoradoCadillac Eldorado is an iconic car that is considered as the American luxury car with the longest production run which began in 1953 and ended in 2002. The Cadillac Eldorado cars were among the high end luxury vehicles offered ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/EscaladeCadillac Escalade is the first serious contender of the Cadillac company in the SUV car markets. The Cadillac Escalade is a full sized luxury SUV which was first released in 1999. At initial release, the car made little impact ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/FleetwoodFleetwood has been around since the 1920s. Fleetwood cars were originally unique, specifically made cars which were custom designed depending on what the owner wanted. When the Fleetwood name was acquired by GM, a fleet of Cadillac Fleetwood ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SevilleCadillac Seville is a mid sized luxury vehicle produced by Cadillac. The name Seville is synonymous with some of the most iconic American cars in history. During the 1950s to the 1960s, the Cadillac Seville was released as limited ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SRXSUV in its lineup of car models, Cadillac released the Cadillac SRX. The Cadillac SRX is a relatively new addition to the long time car maker Cadillac as denoted by its ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/STSCadillac STS is the successor of the long running Cadillac Seville line of car models. Once the Cadillac Seville was taken out of production, the Cadillac STS became the replacement luxury car model of Cadillac. The "STS" in the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/PreludeHonda car company was the Honda Prelude. The Honda Prelude was a sports coupe which was in production for five generations starting from 1978 up to 2001. The car was ultimately ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/RidgelineHonda decided to enter the pickup truck market by introducing the Honda Ridgeline. The Honda Ridgeline is considered as a mid-size pickup truck and is the first entrant of Honda to the sizable pickup truck market of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/S2000Honda car company had been silent until the 1990s when early models of the Honda S2000, the Honda SSM made the rounds in automotive shows. The SSM began showing its face in 1995 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AccentHyundai Accent is a front wheel front drive subcompact manufactured by South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai. The Hyundai Accent is notable as being the longest running subcompact car to be sold in the North American car market. In the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AzeraHyundai Azera is actually a fourth generation Hyundai Grandeur, renamed for release in the North American market as well as other markets around the world. The car is a 4 door sedan and is the most luxurious sedan being ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ElantraHyundai Elantra is the compact car entry of the Hyundai car company. The car was originally launched in 1991 and has been in the compact car market ever since. At the start of its production run, the Hyundai Elantra ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/EntourageHyundai Entourage is a minivan manufactured by Kia and sold by Hyundai. The car is a relatively new entrant in the minivan car market, released as it was in 2006. The Hyundai Entourage is currently enjoying good sales figures. ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ExcelHyundai Excel was a popular subcompact hatchback and sedan car model by Hyundai. The car was available in the United States car market from 1985 to 1989. On its release the Hyundai Excel achieved record sales in the American ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Santa_FESUV car market is the Hyundai Santa FE. This particular Hyundai model is a mid size SUV and it is an integral part to the aggressive restructuring program that Hyundai has been on in order to ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ScoupeHyundai Scoupe was a sports car entry of Hyundai. The car was available in the United States car market for 1991 to 1995. The car was sold as a 2 door coupe and was heavily based on the Hyundai ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SonataHyundai car brand has definitely gone a long way. The new Hyundai Sonata is proof positive that the car maker is doing everything it can to raise its place in the American car market. The Hyundai Sonata is a ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/TiburonHyundai Tiburon is a compact coupe made by Hyundai. The car has been in production since 1996 and Hyundai has announced that the last model of the Tiburon will be the 2008. The Hyundai Tiburon is a competitive entry ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/TucsonHyundai Tucson is the compact crossover SUV entry of the Hyundai car company. The Hyundai Tucson is the smaller sized alternative to the Hyundai Santa Fe in the Hyundai car model lineup. Currently, the Hyundai Tucson ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/XG300_XG350Hyundai XG300 is the flagship model of the Hyundai car making company. The car started its life as the Hyundai Grandeur, marketed as the Hyundai XG in the North American market. The car was first produced in 1986 and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/FX35___FX45SUVs available in the market today. Produced by Infinity, the luxury vehicle branding of Nissan, the Infiniti FX first came out to the market in 2003 and has been in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/G20Infiniti G20 was an entry level luxury car from the luxury car brand of Nissan, Infiniti. The car was introduced in 1991 and was in continuous production until 1996. It was released again in 1999 until 2000. The Infiniti ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/G35Infiniti G35 is an entry level luxury car prduced by Infiniti, the luxury car brand of Nissan. The Infiniti G35 is the successor of the Infiniti G20. It is the lowest priced sedan of Infiniti and is one of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/I30___I35Infiniti I30 was a mid size luxury car which was produced by Infiniti. The car was one of the most successful cars that Infiniti made. The Infiniti I30 filled the gap that the Infinti G20 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/J30Infiniti J30 was the luxury car entrant of the Infiniti car company from 1992 to 1997. The car replaced the Infiniti M30 and was positioned between the Infiniti Q45 and the Infiniti G20. The Infiniti J30 was first ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/M30Infiniti M30 was a 2 door luxury coupe made by Infiniti, the luxury car line of Nissan. The car was essentially a rebadged version of the Japanese Nissan Leopard car. The M30 was a moderate success during its production ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/M35___M45Infiniti M35 and the Infiniti M45 are the two latest models of the Infiniti M car models. The M model series are the mid size luxury car market entries of Infiniti, Nissan's luxury car badge. The car is one ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Q45Infiniti Q45 was the flagship car model in the Infiniti lineup. The car had a relatively long run, starting production from the 1990 model and ending with the 2006 model. The Infiniti Q45 offered a lot of features but ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/QX4Infiniti QX4 served as the first entry of the Infiniti car company to the American SUV car market. The SUV was in production from 1997 up to 2003. The Infiniti QX4 performed quite well in the SUV car market ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/QX56Infiniti QX56 is Infiniti's answer to the full size SUV market. The luxury brand of Nissan, Infiniti first released this full size SUV in 2004 and it has been in production up to the present. The Infiniti QX56 has ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AmigoIsuzu Amigo is one of the first SUVs marketed in the United States. The Amigo was produced by Isuzu from 1990 to 1994 and then from 1998 to 2004. The first generation of the Isuzu Amigo experienced limited sales. ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AscenderIsuzu Ascender is an SUV car model offering of Isuzu. The Ascender is available as either a mid size or a full size SUV. The Isuzu Ascender was first introduced in 2003 and is due for discontinuation in 2009. ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AxiomIsuzu Axiom is a car styled mid size SUV made by Isuzu from 2002 up to 2004. The Isuzu Axiom had a unique external design which gave the SUV the sleek lines of a sedan with the aggressive stance ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/HombreHombre Introduced in 1996, the Isuzu Hombre is a compact pickup truck made by Isuzu. The car was moderately successful but the slowing sales of the truck led to the discontinuation of the truck by year 2000. The ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/I_350Isuzu I-350 replaced the Isuzu Hombre, the first of the I series of pickup trucks from Isuzu, the Isuzu i-350 was launched during the New York International Auto Show of 2005. The I-350 was followed by several other I ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ImpulseIsuzu Impulse was a sport compact produced by the Isuzu car company. The car was first introduced in 1981 and was available as either a 3 door hatchback or a 2 door station wagon. The Isuzu Impulse enjoyed success ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/G10Chevy van is a very reliable vehicle that is useful to transport anything. The G-series of Chevrolet is known for its uniformity of performance and reliability. No matter what model that may be, if the van is part of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/G10_VanG20 of the General Motors. Though the van maybe called the lighter version but still one thing remains clear, and that’s the van can be relied upon to transport a number of passengers and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/G20Chevrolet G20 is not made. That’s because the G20 is one of the originals when it comes to vans and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/G20_VanG20 Vans are examples of the more popular vehicles that are produced by the Chevrolet. These vehicles are the choice of some urbanites and vehicle consumers because of its carry-all nature and the ability to accommodate large number of passengers ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/G30G30 vans that were manufactured by Chevrolet have seen many variations and some tweaks. Though the vehicles may have been tweaked, updated and re-updated for many purposes the basic intention of the vans like the G30 has remained the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/HHRChevrolet HHR make people wonder and ask around, then that’s because the design of the vehicle isn’t original. The design that was assumed by the vehicle was taken from the Chevy cars ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B100Dodge’s B100 style may not be evident on its vehicle lineups, this ride delivers good crash-test scores. Hence, any Dodge ride is ideal for family trips or vacations and for towing or loading applications. Take the case of the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B150Dodge B150. Released in the mid 70’s era, this van is sporting a roomy interior and a tough and robust exterior that delivers excellent crash test ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B200Volkswagen but the honor of manufacturing competitive minivan lineups is definitely given to the Dodge and Chrysler. Costing about $4 million dollars in developing van platform, both car makes will ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B250Dodge B250. Aside from considering a vehicle’s tag price, they tend to consider the potentials that a vehicle has when restored or updated with ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B300Dodge B300 minivan lineup. As the successor of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B350Dodge vehicles make them instant hits in the automotive market. Unsurprisingly, the value of Older Dodge vehicles does not immediately degrade. Take the case of the Dodge B350 minivan. In addressing ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/CaliberSUVs and pickups ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B1500Dodge B1500 is sporting a small engine bay, roomy passenger and cargo areas. Many have been drawn to the quiet elegance of its interior and charming dash panel. However, the modifications that were made on its ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B2500Dodge’s much modern series of minivan lineup, Dodge B2500 exhibits a much improved platform and chassis configuration as well as transmission, suspension and engine systems. Compared to its predecessors, the B100 and the B200 minivan series, this Dodge lineup ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/B3500http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P20Chevrolet P20 series is expected to be at its topmost performance as well. The line up within this series carries qualities ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P20_VanChevrolet P20 van, it is usually ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ImpalaImpala rings a bell to most vehicle owners, historians and enthusiasts. That’s because the Chevy Impala is considered as one of America’s and the General Motors’ bestselling vehicle. The chief engineer of Chevy, Ed Cole called the Impala ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K10GMC and Chevrolet have been known for their line of full-size pick-up trucks. A number of trucks have been produced by the company and one line that was well-received early on was the C/K line of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K10_PickupChevrolet, the K10 pick-up carried a number of firsts as well making a stand-out among the other member of the class. Actually the K10 pick-up was a first-generation of the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K10_SuburbanChevy have made a name for itself because of their trucks and their pick-ups. And one such line that made the car maker famous was the C/K models. A number of vehicles have been issued under this ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K20Chevrolet name, and all these trucks have their own unique advantages and specifications. These trucks that have been produced since 1924 also shared some names and specifications that may prove ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K1500K1500 that people know now is actually part of what is considered as one of the longest-running models that is sold in the United States by General Motors. In fact a quick check on the history of the GM ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K1500_SuburbanK1500 Suburban should not be far behind. This vehicle was designed and manufactured with the working man in mind and the people working ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/1500http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P20Chevy, you know that it’s going to be great. Chevrolet makes are known to follow a belief of creating models known to give quality performance with the lowest cost it can manage. The Chevrolet P20 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P30Chevrolet P30 is. With its well-built body and fairly efficient engine, this van model is set to stir the used-car market scene. Sporting a powerful 200-hp V6 engine, this van can do more ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SSRChevrolet has made a 2-seater lightweight roadster in the name of the SSR or the Super Sport Roadster. The Chevrolet SSR is just perfect for anyone who’s sporty ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SuburbanChevrolet Suburban is one name that isn’t far behind. The vehicle’s status in the automotive world and in the General Motors line-up is based on verified facts and wide customer ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K5_BlazerBlazer. Even though the construction and the design of the vehicle made it as the smallest full-size SUV in the General Motors line-up, the performance and the reliability of the vehicle cannot be denied. ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K20_PickupChevrolet and that of GMC was a tried and tested truck and pick-up line that was manufactured from 1960 until 1998. The C trucks that were offered are the ones that have two-wheel drive and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K20_SuburbanSuburban of old made a name for itself and for General Motors. And this line of vehicles is considered as one of the more successful lines of the car maker. The nameplate Suburban is an old one, but makes ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K30http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K30_Pickuphttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/K2500http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K2500_SuburbanSUVs and a number of comments will surface. It can ignite an animated discussion and a number of people will look at the benefits of having one and others will side with the bad things that are associated ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K3500http://usautolighting.com/glossary/KingswoodChevy Kingswood, a ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/LagunaLaguna was one of those short-lived models that were produced by General Motors for their Chevy brand. The Chevy Laguna was a compact car that shares the design and the construction with the Chevelle and the Malibu. Though the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/LuminaChevrolet made a number of high-performance vehicles and vehicles that can be used not just on the street but also on the strip. And one such model that made its mark on the strip of NASCAR and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Lumina_APVLumina and the Lumina APV are two distinct coming from the Chevy line-up. The first one was the sedan version that was introduced in 1989 and the second one, the APV was known as the minivan version. The distribution ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/LUVLUV that people will see on the road is the product of the Chevy brand and was sold in order to meet the needs and the demands of people on the go. The LUV stands for Light Utility Vehicle ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/LUV_PickupLUV pick-up was considered as one of the more reliable pick-ups that were introduced in the 1970s. The term LUV stands for Light Utility Vehicle and the term light may be a misnomer since the vehicle can be relied ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/EquinoxChevrolet Equinox wants consumers and analysts to call this vehicle. And what sets this compact SUV from the rest is its sleek and ultra modern styling, plus that ever-reliable ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SUVSUVs for 2008 10. 2008 Infiniti FX35 - 17.5 mpg - $38,050 9. 2008 Land Rover LR2 - 18 mpg - $33,985 8. 2008 Lincoln MKX - 18.5 mpg - $35, 420 7. 2008 Acura ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P20_SeriesChevrolet P20 series is expected to be at its topmost performance as well. The line up within this series carries qualities ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P20_VanChevrolet P20 van, it is usually ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ImapalaImpala rings a bell to most vehicle owners, historians and enthusiasts. That’s because the Chevy Impala is considered as one of America’s and the General Motors’ bestselling vehicle. The chief engineer of Chevy, Ed Cole called the Impala ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K10GMC and Chevrolet have been known for their line of full-size pick-up trucks. A number of trucks have been produced by the company and one line that was well-received early on was the C/K line of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K10_PickupChevrolet, the K10 pick-up carried a number of firsts as well making a stand-out among the other member of the class. Actually the K10 pick-up was a first-generation of the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K10_SuburbanChevy have made a name for itself because of their trucks and their pick-ups. And one such line that made the car maker famous was the C/K models. A number of vehicles have been issued under this ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K20Chevrolet name, and all these trucks have their own unique advantages and specifications. These trucks that have been produced since 1924 also shared some names and specifications that may prove ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/__Geo_MetroChevy models, you are often thinking about best-selling sedans like Chevrolet Metro. This model is among the best creations of Chevrolet in 1980s. Initially known as the Geo Metro in 1989, Metro was shifted to the Chevrolet ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/K1500_SuburbanK1500 Suburban should not be far behind. This vehicle was designed and manufactured with the working man in mind and the people working ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Suburban_1500http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P20Chevy, you know that it’s going to be great. Chevrolet makes are known to follow a belief of creating models known to give quality performance with the lowest cost it can manage. The Chevrolet P20 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P10Chevy models have become admired by enthusiasts. Among the not-so-popular-creations of Chevrolet is the P10 model. This is among the oldest models of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/MalibuMalibu has been a popular name because of the sandy beaches and great scenic places in California. That’s why out of this name, General Motors (GM) has designed a model that will make Malibu even more admired. As expected, the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Monte_CarloChevrolet Monte Carlo. In spite of the changes from boxy type vintages cars to the luxurious rides, Monte Carlo has remained loved by consumers. Monte Carlo ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/ChevroletChevrolet Monza will always be top-listed, though some may say that it is outmoded. There are so many options but the main thing is, Monza is among the best choices. Introduced in the fall ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/NovaChevrolet Nova is one of the models which General Motors should be proud of. This has rescued the oddly styled Chevrolet Corvair, which suffer from lots of criticisms. Buyers in that time were seemingly rejecting Corvair as its safety ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Nova_IIChevrolet Nova II has been put into record as the rescuer of the “not so good looking” Chevrolet Corvair, which has faced lots of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Suburban_1500http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P10_SeriesChevrolet P10 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P10_Vanhttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/Corvairhttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/CorvetteChevrolet Corvette forms part of popular culture. This sports car coming from Chevy has captured the imagination of millions of people, and its longevity in the market will testify to that. In spite of its ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/El_CaminoChevrolet El Camino may have been in production for a short time, but that didn’t stop the vehicle from making a name for itself in the competitive world of automotive market. The El Camino or the road if ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Express_1500Chevrolet Express 1500 will not be edged out. In fact this vehicle is one of the leading lights in the full-size van niche market. And together with the Savana, also of ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Express_2500Chevrolet Express 2500. That’s because this Express is considered as the cargo version and the one that can effectively assist businessmen and ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Express_3500Chevrolet Express line of General Motors is well-known in the industry and in its segment. This line is known as General Motors bet on the full-size van segment that is ruled by the E-Series of Ford. But this doesn’t ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Suburban_2500Chevrolet has a great influence over the American automobile industry. In fact, one out of 10 automobiles in those years and after is a Chevrolet. This historic truth about this make is best exemplified by the longest produced ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/TahoeChevrolet that in its own had released different types in different class entries in the industry. ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Townsman30s and been a useful mobility for errands and chores even to these days. Among the famous ones back then is the Chevrolet Townsman, which became available for ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Trackerhttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/TrailBlazerChevrolet brand for its outstanding presence in the industry ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Uplanderhttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/V10Chevrolet. It ventured on many automobile models and sub-models only to ensure every car consumer is provided ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/V10_SuburbanSuburban already means the Chevrolet model. That is how famous the Suburbans have become. In fact, it is the longest lived automobile model ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/V1500_SuburbanSuburban, which they won the patent ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/V20Chevrolet. It was the production date of most of its pickup trucks V series and most Suburbans overlapped with it. One of these is the Chevrolet V20 that was made available in 5.7 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/V20_SuburbanChevrolet. It is the only automaker that use one sub-name on most of its models whenever releasing an upscale for a specific ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/V2500_SuburbanSuburban, the longest live model and sub-model in its class. And this is the patent brand awarded only to Chevrolet who continued to use it as part of their up scaled models ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/V30Chevrolet V series lives on and continues to provide its market the best and the most functional models and sub models to face heavier-duty applications like towing and hauling just anything. Among the series is the Chevrolet V30 that ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/V3500Chevrolet V3500 is probably the best in the V series launched by Chevrolet. Although Chevrolet predicted all its models to be best, there seems to be failures in small particulars in one or some of them. The V3500 now ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/VegaChevrolet. It produced more than one entry for every level and filled each class as innovations come. Among its known class entries are from ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Venturehttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/600Dodge hit the global automobile market with its top-of-the-line models that brought a lot of relief to car users and owners like no other. It is a subsidiary of Chrysler and exported cars, sports utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Arieshttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/AspenDodge, a division of the major automaker Chrysler. It was the birth year of Dodge Aspen, a major player in the compact class of the industry. It first came out ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/AvengerDodge Avenger that was released successfully ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/R10http://usautolighting.com/glossary/R10_SuburbanChevy R10 Suburban became quite attractive during its manufacture date due to the fact that the body and the make plus the abilities and capabilities were quite promising then. The idea of it being a pick up truck appeals ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/R1500_SuburbanChevy make had been one that goes way back supporting this quest for the best model to brag in this level and basically, the Chevrolet R1500 Suburban is among its ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Silverado_1500Chevrolet had been there since day one. Therefore it is no question when we say that the Chevrolet ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Silverado_1500_HDChevrolet had been included in the running designs to choose from ever since. Now in its modern full size pickup’s sixth generation called the Silverado, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P30_SeriesP30 series as we know it today is an institution in the market. To be more precise this type of vehicle introduced by General Motors is an institution in the tool business. Why? That’s because a number of people ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/P30_Vanhttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/Prizmhttp://usautolighting.com/glossary/P20_SuburbanR20 Suburban is a large sport utility vehicle offered by General Motors under Chevy brand. This Chevy model is lined up with the considered longest-lived automobile nameplate. The first Suburban was introduced in 1935. This model was in the market ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/R20R20 traces its roots to the Chevrolet Suburban, a large sport utility vehicle offered by General Motors under Chevy brand. The ancestor of the R20 is a well-regarded vehicle. In fact the Suburban line is considered as the longest-lived ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/S10Chevrolet S10 is a compact pickup truck that is designed either for family use or commercial use. This has always been great for other purposes even for a service of a typical student. This model testifies how flexible Chevy ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/S10_BlazerChevrolet S10 Blazer is a mid-size SUV from General Motors. This is a simple ride that is not exclusively designed for any age. Meaning, a professional or even a student can drive it confidently down the road. Its Production began ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/SilveradoChevrolet Silverado, the counterpart of GMC Sierra, is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks under the General Motors banner. This is among the most functional and aggressive –looking trucks of Chevy. The good thing about it is its ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Silverado_2500Silverado 2500 is a nice full-size heavy-duty pickup segment ever introduced by Chevrolet. This truck maintains an aggressive towing and hauling abilities with its brawny construction and performance. Over the years, Silverado 2500 has shown off major upgrades when in ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Silverado_2500_HDSilverado 2500HD is among the best full-size heavy-duty pickup segment. This truck maintains its strong towing and hauling abilities for almost all of its year models. Over the years, Silverado 2500HD has shown off major improvements in build quality, ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Silverado_3500Silverado is among the pickups that can boast its excellent build quality with its refined cabin that goes along with the impressive work capabilities. With the good attributes for functionality and looks, this Chevrolet model is the top choice ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/Silverado_3500_HDSilverado 3500HD is a good choice for a 1-ton pickup. Most consumers are amazed with its massive towing and hauling capacities plus the refined and quiet ride provided by the transmission and suspension systems. Since 2007, Silverado pickup is the ...]]>http://usautolighting.com/glossary/400Dodge