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Frankie's Paul Prius

29.07.09

One of our most active and imaginative new car idea contributors, Frankie, is "once again in the house!" His new car drawing is for a very timely vehicle indeed. He calls it Paul Prius, and it illustrates a hybrid car. A hybrid uses both gasoline and electricity for power. These cars are becoming popular as the public's interest in environmental issues grows.

Why Paul? According to Frankie, it was first to be called Perry Prius, "but since I have Paul McCartney's LIVE 2002 concert coming soon, I changed the name." Sorry Perry, but Sir Paul is one up on you!

Hybrids are clever. They take energy generated by gasoline and braking and store it in large batteries that are under the engine's hood or in the boot. When there is enough energy in the battery, it is used to run the car. This works well at short distances and low speeds. Once the battery runs out of power, and gasoline is used again, the battery is charged again. The whole cycle is controlled by complex computer calculations which enable higher miles per gallons than most regular gasoline cars. According to car owners, one of the nicest things about running on battery power is that the car's engine becomes so quiet.

Thank-you Frankie for sharing such a contemporary and far-sighted vision with our readers.

New Game: Sally Saves a Lot

01.11.09

Brighter! Larger! Faster! More cookies and cooties! What are we talking about? The new Sally Saves a Lot game, of course! We have just updated the game you have come to know and love - Sally Saves a Lot - with fresh, new graphics. The look is new, but the concept is the same-- help Sally School Bus clean-up the bedroom by catching prizes that fall off the bed. Remember to catch only the candy, gumball, cookies and money because you are penalized if you let Sally catch any cooties, boogers or brussels sprouts. You also have to keep up the pace because the longer you take, the faster the objects will fall.

Give the new Sally Saves a Lot a try and let us know what you think! Got any tips?

Will there be new cars this Fall?

01.11.09

Many of you having been wondering whether Chevron will roll out with any new toy cars this Fall. Well, the answer is yes!

A new Breast Cancer Awareness car will be released this October. This will be the 9th such car released since 2001, and join a cast that includes Hope 2001, Hope 2002, Hope 2003, Faith, Cherish, Promise, Courage and Spirit. Have any guesses on the new car's name? Let us know! We'll have more information on this brand new car in October.

There will be no Victor E. Vans coming out this year.

A brand new very cool car will be out for this Holiday season. We are very excited about this, because so many of you have asked about it. We assure you it will be a worthy follow-on to Fuller Fire Truck. Be sure to have signed up for our newsletter know the moment it arrives.

We love to hear your creative ideas for new cars and how you maintain your collections.

New Game: Pinball Party

01.11.09

We are delighted to bring you another new game at ChevronCars.com! This one dates back to the days when pinball arcades dotted America.

Pinball Party is an online version of the classic pinball arcade game, featuring your favorite Chevron Cars. It has all the parts of a real pinball game - a plunger, bumpers and flippers - and all the twists and surprises that make pinball games so much fun to play. There's even a boat you can ride if you get the ball in the right spot! You never quite know where the pinball will go, but need to stay on your toes (or keys!) to make sure it does not slip away.

If you can't get enough of this game, take a look at our Learn article, The Pinball Machine, to discover the history of this classic game.

Play Pinball Party, and post your tips and tricks by posting a comment below.

New Victor E. Van's Launched

09.01.09

Two new sports Victor E. Vans were launched in September. The San Diego State University (SDSU) and the Portland State University (PSU) cars are now available online and at select retail locations respectively in the San Diego, CA and Portland, OR areas. Furthermore, the University of Southern California (USC) car which was very popular last year is now back in stock on the website and at relevant Los Angeles, CA retail locations. More new Victor E. Vans will be announced later in the fall. Check them out at the Chevron Cars Toy Store.

Annaleah's Drawing

15.04.10

A devoted Chevron Cars fan, Annaleah, sent us a fantastic drawing of her idea for a new Chevron Car. This bee-autiful car was drawn to honor her 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Beeler, since she is retiring this year. Annaleah thought that a "bee car" would be great addition to the Chevron Cars lineup.

It's great how Annaleah created a tribute to someone who has made a positive impact on her students' lives--what a wonderful idea! We also love how Annaleah even included antennas and a stinger in the back.

Annaleah and her brother, Brent, are big fans of the Chevron Cars. Can you guess what her brother's favorite car is? (It's Brent Blizzard!)

Thanks for the excellent drawing, Annaleah!

Eric's Innovative Car Idea

29.07.09

Eric from Kansas City submitted an excellent Car Idea! He created Offroader the Explorer. Offroader criss-crosses the globe looking for new sources of fuel. He specializes in finding alternative fuels to power vehicles of all kinds. Offroader is a true pioneer!

As of 2006, there were over 250 million registered passenger vehicles in the United States. Of those, around 550,000 were alternative fuel vehicles. This means that only .2% of the passenger vehicles in the U.S. run on alternative fuels. We could really use Offroader's help finding fuels that decrease carbon emissions. Thank you Eric for creating such a noble and innovative car!

What fuel do you think Offroader the Explorer should run on?

Daniel's Silver Della

09.01.09

Once in a while, one has to just take one's hat off and salute a truly dedicated and imaginative Chevron Cars fan. Daniel's re-creation of Della is one such moment. Daniel is a 6 year old in northern California. An avid car collector, he found himself with an old Della in bad shape. With his Dad's help he re-painted it silver. Wow! Now that's a great idea for a car. Daniel calls it the Silver Bullet.

A most enthusiastic collector he is too. When he goes back to Mexico for a visit, he gives his extra cars to friends and relatives. Way to go Daniel. You are a true Chevron Cars star. The classy picture of your Silver Bullet 'n Roses is priceless.

New TAMU Victor E. Van Now Available

09.01.09

We're excited to announce that another special Sports Edition car has joined the popular Victor E. Van series of cars. Victor E. Van TAMU (Texas A&M University) has joined the group and is here to support his team -- the Texas A&M Aggies basketball team. The Aggies officially tip-off the 2008-09 season by hosting Maroon Madness this week. Victor E. Van TAMU is now available online and at select Chevron retail locations.

There is also another new Victor E. Van car just around the corner ready to make his debut on the website and help cheer his related team to victory. Victor E. Van GU (Gonzaga University) will join his friends on November 1st just in time to cheer on his favorite team, the Gonzaga University Bulldogs basketball team.

There are also several other Victor E. Van cars that recently joined this special series of cars and are still available for purchase online. You can view these cars in the Toy Store section of the website.

Not Chevron Cars, but . . .

29.06.10

We are often asked about the Chevron trucks shown here in an image sent in by Jake, who recently received these "beautiful model trucks" as a gift. He writes that "on the undercarriage of each model, it says 'Exclusively for Chevron.' These models are made in England by the Lledo Toy Company."

You have it correctly, Jake. These intricate model trucks were made between 1990 and 1993, and are a few inches long. Lledo was a company founded by Jack Odell, and bore his name spelled backwards. Odell was a partner in the firm that made the famous Matchbox die-cast metal cars many readers may remember. When he left the firm in 1982, he started Lledo with a number of former Matchbox alums. No wonder these are such wonderful objects.

The black car in the middle is a replica of a 1920 Red Crown Gasoline Ford Model T Tank Truck. Imagine, a Ford Model T as a gasoline delivery truck! What would Travis Tanker say?

On the right is a red 1936 Packard Standard Announcer car. The green car on the left seems to be the 1939 Chevy RPM Pickup.

Thanks Ajke for sending this in and reminding us of the great tradition of oil-related vehicles going back almost a century.

Richard's New Car Drawing

09.01.09

A creative new idea for a car was recently sent in from Richard who is a fan of the Chevron Cars. His idea looks like a camper van with a window in the middle and a slick brown stripe that runs across the side of the car. We also love the drawings next to the car of the tree, tent, and campfire which shows that this car is really enjoying being in the great outdoors. The great big smile on the front of the car is also a nice feature showing that this car is probably having a great time riding along the mountain roads and having fun at the campsite -- maybe even roasting marshmallows over the fire!

This car would probably get along well with Woody Wagon, Freddy 4 Wheeler, and of course Maria Minivan who all enjoy traveling and exciting adventures along winding mountain roads and rolling hills.

Thanks so much Richard for sending in this fun and imaginative new car idea! Let us know what you think of this new idea and submit your own car creation or photo of your car collection.

Isaiah's Collection

01.11.09

Arranged by size, Isaiah has displayed his favorite Chevron toys cars for us. He enjoys playing with his cars with his family. With so many cars, playing around must take up quite a bit of space!

Isaiah thinks that the best car is Zachary Zoomer. As you may know, Zachary Zoomer has always gotten the most joy out of being a kid, so we're glad to see that Isaiah is doing that as well. We especially love how he has 3 little pigs from Maddie Mudster leading the pack -- we wonder, have those three little pigs ever met the big bad wolf?

Isaiah tells us, "Some day I hope to have collected every Chevron toy car ever made." Well, Isaiah, there are two more cars coming out this year, so you'll soon have more to collect. Keep up the great work!

Ian's Drawing

29.01.10

Ian recently sent us his creative drawings of two new Chevron Cars--Molly Movin' and Pierce Packin'. We highly recommend that you click on each image for a larger version so that you can see the incredible details on these drawings!

Molly Movin's side says "CC Moving Co." and has "Molly" next to the side doors that open. The back of the truck also opens, featuring a small 'M' on each side of the door. From the front, you can see that Molly's eyes move side to side as she looks for the best house in which to move. Molly comes with a couch and small box accessories that you can store as she drives around town. Ian also made sure that Molly came with a sheet of bumper stickers so you can decorate and personalize her.

Just like Molly Movin', Pierce Packin' also has "CC Moving Co." printed on his side, as well as side and back doors that open. If you take a careful look, you'll see that the license plate even reads "Techron"! With a great big smile, Pierce Packin' also moves his eyes to look for a great house in which to move. For accessories, Ian has included an end table, boxes, and a sheet of different bumper stickers.

We love and are very impressed by the level of detail in Ian's drawings! Did you notice the bird in the tree? Or the truck in the background following Pierce Packin'? Or even how the box accessories say "fragile" and have an arrow pointing up?

We think that these cars would make a great duo together, just like Bailey Bouncer and Brandon Bumper, Charlie Chaser and Dylan Dasher, and Chandler Chip and Summer Scoop. Since they love to help people out, we think Molly Movin' and Pierce Packin' would be great friends with Pete Pickup and Cary Carrier.

Thank you for sharing your idea with us, Ian!

Introducing Devotion--the new Breast Cancer Awareness car!

01.11.09

After numerous emails and comments asking when the newest Chevron Car is going to arrive, it's finally here! We want to welcome the newest car to the collection--Devotion!

Ever since 2001, Chevron has created a Special Edition Chevron Car designed to raise awareness about breast cancer. Devotion joins a proud line of cars, including Hope 2001, Hope 2002, Hope 2003, Faith, Cherish, Promise, Courage and Spirit.

With a radiant ruby exterior, Devotion is an energetic car dedicated to improving the big picture. She's always ready to help out, whether it's cleaning up the house, baking for a bake sale, or rounding-up clothes for the needy.

Devotion believes that good deeds bring good fortune, and we couldn't agree more. With her star-bright smile and big heart, Devotion shows that devoting time and energy to those in need can help in the fight against breast cancer and those whose lives are affected by the disease.

Devotion will be available while supplies last on the ChevronCars.com Toy Store and at select Chevron retail stations starting October 1st, 2009. Chevron and your local dealer are proud to contribute all net proceeds from the sale of this Special Edition car to promote the early detection of breast cancer. Our Special Edition cars tend to sell relatively quickly, so be sure to snag yours as soon as possible!

Anthony's New Car Idea

29.07.09

The latest new car idea comes from a veteran Chevron Cars illustrator, Anthony! This young Chevron Car designer recently submitted a drawing of Anthony Ambulance. Now, he shares his latest creation with us: Penny Pumper!

Penny is a Pumper truck, a great companion to Fuller Fire Truck. Pumper Trucks carry large amounts of water to fires in areas where fire hydrants are not available. Some carry as much as 5,000 gallons of water! Pumper Trucks can pump water out of nearby streams and lakes in rural areas, or carry water to chemical spills on highways. Some Pumper Trucks even help in forest fires.

Anthony, thank you so much for your drawing of Penny Pumper! She and your other drawing, Anthony Ambulance, would be a big help to Fuller Fire Truck in an emergency.