Christenson Chevrolet to unveil expansion

HIGHLAND | March brings the start of spring, basketball frenzy and the wearing of the green on St. Patrick’s Day.

Munster couple rattled by newly-purchased vehicle

Munster resident Patricia McNamara gets into her 2011 Chevy Equinox Z. She has taken it back to the dealer over a half-dozen times to fix various issues.

Christenson

From the 50's and through today, Christenson Chevrolet has boasted one of the largest showrooms in the area. Featured is the 2012 Chevy Camaro RS Convertible.

Chevy Volt test drive

Times staff writer Bowdeya Tweh test drives the 2012 Chevrolet Volt.

Chevy Volt test drive

But environmental advocates and the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. are prepping for time when greener vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Volt shown above, will be on region roadways.

Chevy Volt test drive

NIPSCO is trying to get a handle on the potential growth of electric vehicles within Northwest Indiana that has already happened in areas in California, Illinois and New York. These vehicles could include the Chevrolet Volt, shown here.

Chevy Volt test drive

MUNSTER | Times reporter Bowdeya Tweh test drives the Chevrolet Volt Monday, October 3, 2011.

Chevy Volt test drive

MUNSTER | The Chevrolet Volt has a multitude of informational readouts.

Chevy Volt test drive

MUNSTER | The Chevrolet Volt has a multitude of informational readouts.

Pickup patriotism

A scene portraying an atomic bomb being dropped on Japan during World War II graces one of the sidewalls of the bed of Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman's restored 1955 Cheverolet pickup.

Griffith man shows patriotism through pickup truck

Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman sits on the tailgate of his custom painted 1955 Chevrolet truck at his home in Griffith. Eastman, who has served in the National Guard for nearly 25 years, wanted to pay tribute to other veterans.

Pickup patriotism

A hand grenade tops the shifter on Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman's 1955 Chevrolet truck at his home in Griffith.

Griffith man shows patriotism through pickup truck

The tailgate of Sgt. 1st Class Dennis Eastman's restored 1955 Chevrolet pickup reads POW MIA. The guardsman's license plate says SARGE1.

Cruzin' in a new car

Kim Childs sits in her new Chevrolet Cruze on Friday from Smith Chevrolet at The Times Media Co. in Munster. Childs received the car after entering the Win a Chevy Cruze Sweepstakes.

Cruzin' in a new car

Kim Childs, far left, and her husband Drew Childs, far right, are given the keys Friday to a new Chevrolet Cruze from The Times Media Co. Publisher Bill Masterson Jr., right, and Smith Chevrolet Sales Manager Larry Hill, left, at The Times in Munster. The couple received the car after winnin…

Cruzin' in a new car

Kim Childs and her husband, Drew Childs, won this brand new Chevrolet Cruze at The Times Media Co. in Munster. The couple received the car after winning the Win a Chevy Cruze Sweepstakes.

Cruzin' in a new car

Kim Childs and her husband, Drew, pose Friday for a group photograph after the Childs' were given a brand new Chevrolet Cruze at The Times in Munster. The couple received the car after winning the Win a Chevy Cruze Sweepstakes.

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Bill Tyler of Dolton primps up his 1964 Chevy Impala at the Crown Point Car Cruise at its temporary location at 109th and Broadway in the Strack and Van Til parking lot.

Cruisin' classics

Bill Tyler, of Dolton, primps up his 1964 Chevrolet Impala at the Crown Point Car Cruise.

Midwest show displays America's love affair with Corvettes

Sandy Kittle-Jacquillard, of Palm Harbor, Fla., peers out from the rearview mirror of her husband George's supercharged 2006 Corvette on Saturday at the Porter County Expo Center. The couple, who have roots in the region, drove overnight from Florida to join hundreds of other cars and driver…