Abstract: American cars refer to cars produced in the United States. The so-called American cars are generally based on the three major car brands of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Strictly speaking, there are no pure American cars anymore. In the process of global market development, American cars have become different from European cars. The car is integrated into one and falls within the category of European cars. So, what brands of American cars do we generally understand, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of the classification standards for American cars? Next, please follow the editor to take a look. Classification of American cars: What brands of American cars are there? American car classification standards and their advantages and disadvantages
U.S. car classification standards take General Motors' classification standards as an example. General Motors generally divides sedans into six categories, which is a classification based on comprehensive consideration of model size, displacement, equipment and price.
American vehicle classification:
1. Mini class: generally refers to cars below 1L.
2. Small class: generally 1.0L to 1.3L, which is at the low end of the ordinary sedan class in my country.
3. Lowmed level: generally 1.3L to 1.6L cars.
4. Interm class: basically consistent with Germany's low-end B-class cars.
5. Upp-med class: covering the high-end of B-class cars and the low-end of C-class cars.
6. Large/Lux class: Corresponding to domestic high-end cars, covering high-end C-class cars and D-class cars
Advantages of American cars:
American cars are luxurious, majestic, and have large displacements. They are generally equipped with naturally aspirated engines ranging from 3.0 to 5.0, which have their own unique charm. American cars often use some new technologies, such as SIDI, T SIDI, 8AT, etc., but they are also more cautious in using new technologies and try their best to avoid product instability caused by the use of new technologies.
Acceleration is relatively linear, and the sound at high engine speeds is something that a turbocharger cannot achieve. American-style large pickup trucks, large off-road vehicles, SUVs and some modified cars further highlight the domineering nature of American cars.
Disadvantages of American cars:
The shortcomings of American cars stem from their advantages. Precisely because of the excessive vehicle mass and displacement of American cars, their fuel consumption is the highest among cars of the same class. Although there have been improvements now, the fuel consumption of American cars is always a little higher than that of other car series.
For example, the weight of Buick's LaCrosse is 1.7 tons, which is almost catching up with the Audi A6L (1.8 tons). However, the Magotan and Passat of the same level of German cars only weigh 1.5 tons, and the Camry of the same level of Japanese cars Only 1.4 tons, their engine displacements are similar, but they are both more fuel-efficient than American cars. In addition, although American cars feel luxurious and domineering overall, the workmanship of their details is often not so refined and relatively rough.
What brands of American cars are there:
One of the American car brands: Ford
Ford is a world-famous car brand, the American Ford One of the many brands under the Ford Motor Company, the company and brand name "Ford" comes from the surname of the founder Henry Ford. Ford Motor Company is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers. It was founded in 1903 and owns the Ford and Lincoln automobile brands. It is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.
In addition to manufacturing cars, the company also has a financial services department, FordCredit, which mainly engages in car purchase finance, vehicle leasing and car insurance. As of 2013, it owns world-famous automobile brands: Ford and Lincoln.
In addition, it also owns Ford Financial, the world's largest credit company, Hertz, the world's largest car rental company, and QualityCare, a customer service brand. During the economic crisis in 2008, Ford was the only automobile group to get out of the economic crisis on its own without receiving state relief.
The second American car brand: Jeep
Jeep is a type of off-road vehicle, a four-wheel drive model with good stability. There are two types of off-road vehicles, military and civilian, with military use being the most common. Others include special off-road tow trucks, off-road survey vehicles, etc. Civilian off-road vehicles and jeeps are also the most commonly used. There are also off-road geological prospecting vehicles, civilian off-road convertibles, etc.
Jeep is an off-road vehicle brand owned by Chrysler's Jeep Company. Its products include the Wrangler and Cherokee. Among them, the original model of the classic Wrangler was designed by Carl Probst, the Bantam Company designer at the time, at the request of the US military during World War II.
The Wrangler is a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle launched in 1962. It is designed based on the outline of the Jeep prototype. It has the advantages of spacious body, novel shape, flexible handling, powerful power and strong adaptability.
The third American car brand: General Motors
General Motors is one of the earliest large-scale enterprises in the United States to implement joint-stock systems and expert group management, with special emphasis on quality control and new technologies. adopted, so its products always enjoy a high reputation in the minds of users. General Motors continues to expand its leadership in vehicle electrification with breakthroughs in batteries, electric vehicles and power control.
At the same time, General Motors is also actively promoting the advancement of efficient and energy-saving technologies, including direct injection technology, variable valve timing, turbocharging, six-speed transmission, diesel engines, and optimized aerodynamic design. General Motors (GM) was founded on September 16, 1908. Since William Durant founded General Motors of the United States, General Motors has produced and sold vehicles worldwide including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun, Holden, We provide services for a series of brand models such as Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling.
In 2014, the full range of models under General Motors' multiple brands were sold in more than 120 countries and regions around the world, including electric vehicles, mini-cars, heavy-duty full-size trucks, compact cars and convertibles.
The fourth American car brand: Chevrolet
As the largest brand under the General Motors Group, Chevrolet can be regarded as the largest brand in the world based on cumulative automobile production to date. Successful car brand. It topped the U.S. sales charts. Chevrolet (Chevrolet) is an automobile brand owned by General Motors Company of the United States. It was founded on November 3, 1911 by William Durant and Louis Chevrolet).
Chevy, also known as Chevy, was acquired by General Motors in 1918 and is now the most international and popular brand under General Motors. Chevrolet has a wide range of models, from small cars to large 4-door sedans, from vans to large pickups, and even from off-road vehicles to sports cars. Chevrolet produces almost any model that consumers need.
The fifth American car brand: Lincoln
A luxury car brand under the famous American automobile company Ford, it was founded in 1917 by Henry Leland. Its brand name is named after U.S. President Abraham Lincoln.
Since U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in 1939, Lincoln cars have been selected by the White House as the presidential car due to their outstanding performance, elegant styling and unparalleled comfort. One of its most "famous" cars is the review car used by President Kennedy.
When people think of American luxury cars, the first thing that comes to mind is mostly Cadillac or Lincoln. In fact, people should not only think of what kind of car, but also who is the founder of luxury cars. This man was Henry Madion Leland, who created two models, Cadillac and Lincoln, and was known as the "Master of Precision Production" in the American automobile industry.
American car brand No. 6: Hummer
The American AMG company is world-famous for its production of Hummer. Ute, the founder of AMG, was a bicycle manufacturer who established the Overland Automobile Division in 1903.
In 1908, John Willy purchased the Overland Automobile Division and established the Willys-Overland Automobile Company in 1912 to produce Willys-Overland automobiles.
In 2009, Tengzhong Heavy Industries failed to acquire Hummer from General Motors.
In the late 1970s, the U.S. Army began to develop a new generation of light multi-purpose military vehicles based on the experience of the Vietnam War. The military vehicles required by the military at that time needed to meet the requirements of high mobility, multi-purpose and wheeled ( Non-tracked) and other requirements, referred to as HMMWV (HighMobilityMulti-purposeWheeledVehicle), to replace a variety of jeeps and various four-wheel drive pickup trucks. The purpose is to enable unified standard light military vehicles to achieve simpler modular repair and maintenance to improve mobility. ability.
The seventh American car brand: Cadillac
Cadillac (translated as "Cardly" in Hong Kong) is a luxury car brand under the American General Motors Group. It was founded in 1902 (the year of Renyin) ) was born in Detroit, known as the American Car City.
For more than 100 years, Cadillac has created countless firsts in the car industry and created countless industry standards for luxury cars; it can be said that the history of Cadillac represents the history of American luxury cars.
The famous Corolla shield badge chosen by Cadillac symbolizes its leadership in the automotive industry. This profound and exquisite logo is also a symbol of the Cadillac family's history as a royal noble, and it also expresses the courage and honor of the founder ancestors of the city of Detroit.
Cadillac has integrated the essence of a century of history and the wisdom of generations of designers to become a leading brand in the automobile industry.
The eighth American car brand: Buick
On May 19, 1904, David Dunbar Buick founded the American Buick Motors with the help of the Briscoe Brothers' Buick Motors. company, but soon the company was in trouble. In the second half of 1904, William C. Durant, a carriage manufacturer, saw the huge potential of BUICK in the future and resolutely bought the company.
He founded General Motors in 1908 and used the Buick brand as the cornerstone of the new company. The company began to prosper and ranked first in the United States in annual automobile production. In 1908, its output reached 8,820 vehicles, ranking first in the United States.
In the same year, General Motors Corporation of the United States was established with Buick Motor Company as the center. When General Motors expanded, Buick became GM's second-largest division. It mainly designs and manufactures mid-range family cars. Buick's sales rank third within General Motors.
The ninth American car brand: Chrysler
Chrysler (Hong Kong translation: Chrysler) is a famous American automobile company and one of the three major automobile companies in the United States. The founder of the company is Walter Chrysler, who was born in Kansas, USA in 1875. His parents were both well-known local writers. In September 2014, Chrysler was fined 31.682 million yuan by the Shanghai Price Bureau for price monopoly. On December 16, 2014, Chrysler changed its name to FCA America.
Top 10 American Car Brands: Dodge
Brothers John and Howard Dodge were shareholders and directors of Henry Ford, and their factory initially produced parts for Ford automobiles. Due to Ford's success, the Dodge brothers also benefited from it and began to develop their own company, becoming Ford's rival. The Dodge brothers split from Ford in 1919.
Later, Dodge became the backbone of Chrysler Automobile Group. "Dodge" is a car brand headquartered in the United States. The trademark adopts the surname "Dodge" of the Dodge brothers. The graphic trademark is an image of a sheep's head in a pentagon. Two trademarks, the small ram and the big ram, are used on the car.