Here is a unique way of displaying a large collection - using the Y-wing fighter shape of a fighter jet! We especially like the way proud Henry has put the fuel tanker in the back. The horse up front is a nice twist too - first there were horses, then there were cars. Horses were used for thousands of years, cars hardly a hundred.

We salute Henry for his clever display and wish him the best as he goes on collecting. How will he shape his next collection?

Posted: Apr 30, 2008 | Comments (1)
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There is a new word game on Chevron Cars! Silly Stories lets you create your own wacky, funny, ridiculous or totally unexpected stories. Just fill in a dozen or so types of words when prompted, and they will be woven together into a story you never knew existed. You can then print them out, share them with friends or try another version. There are 6 types of stories to choose from, with themes like visiting a doctor, finding dinosaur bones or sending a postcard from camp. Or would you rather tell a story you never remembered from summer vacation? It's all up to you and your imagination with words with our brand new game.

Check out Silly Stories and tell us what you think.

Posted: Apr 8, 2008 | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
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We just received news about which Chevron stations in southern California have ordered the new Victor E. Van Lakers. This car will only be available at select Chevron stations in southern California such as the ones listed here. They will unfortunately not be available for purchase on the ChevronCars.com website. Contractual requirements restrict the sale of these cars to a very specific marketing territory, and we are legally bound to limit sales to that area. We apologize for any disappointment this causes.

That said, if you're in SoCal, and you're revved up to track down a Victor E. Van Lakers, take a look at this Google map. (It might take a little while to load, so give it time.) Then cruise on over to one of the stations to see what they've got! You may want to call first because although all these stations had the Victor E. Van Lakers at some point, they could be sold out already!

Posted: Jan 30, 2008 | Comments (5)
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We are delighted to offer the very best discounts ever this Holiday Season.

All orders, of any car or bundle, over $40 will receive an automatic 25% off at checkout until December 31st, 2007.

Any order over $70 in products (after the 25% off discount) receives FREE SHIPPING as well (this is worth at least another $14.40). Please enter the FREE SHIPPING code in the Coupon Code field as you check-out (instructions are on the page).

Note: There are no 50% off cars during this promotion. Shipping costs are applied based on product total without discounts. Check out the discounts at Chevron Cars Store!

Posted: Nov 15, 2007 | Comments (5)
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This thoughtful car idea comes from 8 year old Mike. His car Sammy Sweeper helps keep our streets clean. It is the kind of car many people around the world would be very happy to see driving around their cities and towns.

Mike intends the side buttons to make the sweeper brushes come out. He has made the soap and water tanks removable so that they be re-filled while Sammy is working. Sammy's eyes move across the road so that he can be sure to sweep all the dirt away and deposit soap and water where it is most needed. We applaud Mike for his intelligence and clever design.

Posted: Nov 12, 2007 | Comments (4)
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A very cool new car idea comes from Mark. Annie Animal Care is the perfect vehicle to carry your favorite pets in style and comfort.

Mark writes, "Annie Animal Care is Sally Schoolbus' cousin. She comes with a dog, cat, and bone. Her eyes move side to side, all doors open, side mirrors work, the roof of the trailer opens, and the tire treads are pet themed. In the trailer you can put a small animal like a crab or bug. Annie is as long as Sally Schoolbus, and tall as Cary Carrier's cab."

Best of all, Mark has thought of all the important details. The roof flips open to place animals, and Annie Animal Care is fully equipped with side vents so that they can breathe. (Click on the drawing to see the special details).

Wow Mark, we can tell that you truly love animals! We'd love to see your idea turn into reality and thank you for sharing this precious drawing with our many blog readers.

Posted: Oct 29, 2007 | Comments (6)
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Alex and Brent from California sent in these cute sketches for the next Chevron Car idea. Alex's idea is a mobile camper called Mary Mobile and Brent's idea is a semi-truck called Sammy Semi. They really love the Chevron cars in their collection and cannot wait to see what the next car will be.

Alex writes, "I really love all 41 of my Chevron Cars. My Uncle Curt has more than that!". Keep up the good work and thanks for your great ideas!

Let us know what you think of their ideas or submit your own.

Posted: Oct 29, 2007 | Comments (2)
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With all the recalls due to lead paint, many of you have written in about this topic. We appreciate your concern for saftey.

No, lead based paint is not used in the production of Chevron toy cars. All pigments used in the production of the toy cars are tested for lead before and after they are used.

**50-car animation courtesy of one of our collectors, Sasha. Thanks Sasha!

Posted: Oct 25, 2007 | Comments (4)
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