Popularity of Conden as a last name The map shows the absolute popularity of the name Conden as a last name in each of the states. See other popular names in Michigan, Pennsylvania, or Maryland.
The History of Chevrolet. General Motors owns Chevrolet, a great American car manufacturer. W.C. Durant in Detroit, Michigan started the company. The cars produced were first brought out by racecar driver, Louis Chevrolet. He established an automobile for $2150, which were six cylinders and 4.9 litres. The first big car produced on the market was the Baby Grand, which was sold for $875.
General Motors was founded by William C. Durant on September 16, 1908, as a holding company for Buick. In 1909, GM purchased the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company of Pontiac, Michigan, forming the basis of the General Motors Truck Company, from which the GMC Truck brand name was derived. (Rapid was established on December 22, 1901, by Max Grabowsky.