As of November 2010, General Motors produces 19 different vehicles under the GMC brand name, including trucks, hybrids and passenger vans. Vehicles like the Sierra Denali and GMC Kanyon are designed to be multi-purpose vehicles. These trucks can seat small families, but they still have the power to be considered work trucks.
The Cadillac company was founded in 1902 by Henry Leland. Leland named the company after his ancestor, Antoine de le Mothe Cadillac, and the badge on Cadillacs is based on the family's coat of arms. Cadillac is still making new cars as a General Motors division, with 12 different models in production in 2010. Some of Cadillac's models include the CTS sport wagon, the eight-seat Escalade Hybrid sport utility vehicle and the powerful 2011 DTS sedan, which has an engine that produces 292 horsepower.
Buick started life as an engine supplier for farm equipment and boats in 1899, and the company came under the control of General Motors in 1904. Buick has produced many market-leading vehicles since its first car model, the 37B. In 2010, GM produces four vehicles under the Buick brand: the luxury crossover Enclave sport utility vehicle, the Regal sedan, the Lucerne luxury sedan and the LaCrosse luxury sport sedan.
Chevrolet was founded in 1911 by French-born bicycle mechanic Louis Chevrolet. Chevrolet was a part of General Motors by 1918. The company has produced successful family cars along with race- and muscle-car models. In 2010, GM produces 29 different Chevy models, including trucks, passenger vans and sports cars. Models available include the sporty Corvette ZR1 and the Suburban, a nine-seat sport utility vehicle. Other models include the nine-seat Tahoe SUV and the three-seat Colorado truck, which has an engine that boasts 300 horsepower in 2010.
