Richard Rawlings to serve as spokesperson for the Havoline brand

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2014-- Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Havoline® brand of advanced engine oils, today announced the Havoline family of products have been selected as the preferred motor oil and lubricants of Gas Monkey Garage, the home of motor mastermind Richard Rawlings, as featured on the popular Discovery Channel program Fast N’ Loud. Through this relationship, Rawlings will also serve as a spokesperson for the brand.

Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage teams with Havoline. (Photo: Business Wire)

At Gas Monkey Garage, Rawlings and his team turn out showcase cars that pay homage to the history and heritage of the classic models being rebuilt, while providing the improvements and updates their customers desire. The Havoline brand, with its history rooted in performance, technology and innovation, is a perfect fit for the cars being restored at the garage.

“At Gas Monkey Garage our specialty is turning rust into gold,” stated Rawlings. “Teaming with Havoline gives us the confidence our cars will deliver the full experience our customers expect. The new owners of these rebuilt machines will be able to count on the advanced formulas of Havoline products to protect their cars for years to come.”

“In Richard and Gas Monkey Garage, we see the passion that automotive enthusiasts, young and old, have for their vehicles – and their desire for high performance,” said Dave Schletewitz, Havoline North America Brand Manager at Chevron Products Company. “However, it’s not just about passion, our cars are also an investment and Richard understands that side of the equation, too. His ability to talk about cars from a performance and ‘protect your investment’ standpoint makes him a great spokesperson for the Havoline brand.”

About Richard Rawlings

Richard Rawlings has been obsessed with cars his entire life and by the time he left high school, he had gone through nearly 20 different vehicles. His love of hot rods led to the opening of Gas Monkey Garage. The world-renowned establishment, located in Dallas, focuses on acquiring and rebuilding classic cars that are “screaming to be brought back to life.” The cars are always fast and loud, and once completed, the new treasures are sold at auction or shipped to customers around the world. More information on Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage can be found at: www.gasmonkeygarage.com

About Fast N’ Loud

In each episode of Fast N' Loud, Rawlings, and mechanical prodigy Aaron Kaufman, search for forgotten and neglected classic cars to buy and restore at Gas Monkey Garage. More information on the show can be found on the Discovery Channel website at http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/fast-n-loud

Chevron’s Havoline® Product Family

For more than 100 years, Havoline motor oils have used innovation and technology to protect engines against harmful deposits. The latest innovation – Havoline with Deposit Shield® – is used in all Havoline motor oils, and is designed to help protect engine performance and the investment in your vehicle.

For information on the full family of Havoline products, visit http://www.havoline.com

Follow the Havoline® Brand

The Havoline® brand can be followed on various social media channels, including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter (@HavolineUSA).

About Chevron Products Company

Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this organization. Select brands include Havoline^®, Delo^® and Havoline Xpress Lube^®. Chevron Intellectual Property LLC owns patented technology in advanced lubricants products, new generation base oil technology and coolants.

For more information go to: www.ChevronLubricants.com

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Source: Chevron Products Company

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