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2009 Camaro Revealed!
Posted Jul 18, 2008 @ 4:17 pm
The British publication Car Tribe has leaked some photos and information on the 2009 Camaro. While we've seen plenty of photos of the exterior of this new muscle car, we've yet to see any quality shots of the interior... until now.
Car Tribe also provides some specs and information on the various trim packages that will be available. Hit the jump for the details...
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The British publication Car Tribe has leaked some photos and information on the 2009 Camaro. While we've seen plenty of photos of the exterior of this new muscle car, we've yet to see any quality shots of the interior... until now.
Car Tribe also provides some specs and information on the various trim packages that will be available. Hit the jump for the details...
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Video: Corvette ZR1 Hits The Track At GM Proving Grounds
Posted Jul 18, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
Yesterday the General invited the media out to GM's Milford Proving Grounds in Michigan to get an up close look at the upcoming Corvette ZR1. This video shows Jim Mero, the chief engineer behind the 638 HP Vette, doing a lap on the "Lutz Ring".
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Yesterday the General invited the media out to GM's Milford Proving Grounds in Michigan to get an up close look at the upcoming Corvette ZR1. This video shows Jim Mero, the chief engineer behind the 638 HP Vette, doing a lap on the "Lutz Ring".
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Corvette C7 (maybe?) Spotted On Transformers 2 Set
Posted Jul 16, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
We've already seen some small, blurry pictures of a silver mystery car on the set of Transformers 2, but we now have a nice, clear photo of what we believe to be a concept for the next generation Corvette, the C7. With a more angular and aggressive look, the C7 concept is quite a departure from the previous generation C6 Corvette.
Also spotted on the set were the Chevy Trax and Chevy Beat, two mini-cars unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show a year ago. The Beat is being readied for production in Europe, but there has been no word on whether the Trax will be produced.
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We've already seen some small, blurry pictures of a silver mystery car on the set of Transformers 2, but we now have a nice, clear photo of what we believe to be a concept for the next generation Corvette, the C7. With a more angular and aggressive look, the C7 concept is quite a departure from the previous generation C6 Corvette.
Also spotted on the set were the Chevy Trax and Chevy Beat, two mini-cars unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show a year ago. The Beat is being readied for production in Europe, but there has been no word on whether the Trax will be produced.
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Lutz: No Beat for US, Small CUVs Coming
Posted Jul 15, 2008 @ 12:32 pm
After Rick Wagoner's media address, "Maximum" Bob Lutz dished out some info regarding GM's future product plans.
One big piece of news is that the Chevy Beat won't be coming to North America anytime soon. Lutz sites safety standards as the reason we won't be seeing this mini-car on our shores. Development of the Beat started long before we had $4 gas in the US, so it wasn't intended to be brought to the US. As such, it wasn't designed to pass US safety standards. According to Lutz, it would take 2 years and cost too much money to re-engineer the car to meet US standards. Because of this, the Beat won't be making it the US until the next generation.
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After Rick Wagoner's media address, "Maximum" Bob Lutz dished out some info regarding GM's future product plans.
One big piece of news is that the Chevy Beat won't be coming to North America anytime soon. Lutz sites safety standards as the reason we won't be seeing this mini-car on our shores. Development of the Beat started long before we had $4 gas in the US, so it wasn't intended to be brought to the US. As such, it wasn't designed to pass US safety standards. According to Lutz, it would take 2 years and cost too much money to re-engineer the car to meet US standards. Because of this, the Beat won't be making it the US until the next generation.
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Camaro Z28 Shelved
Posted Jul 14, 2008 @ 11:30 pm
With the launch of the 2010 Chevy Camaro quickly approaching, muscle car fans everywhere eagerly awaited details on the Z28 variant. Today they got their wish, but it's likely not the kind of details they were hoping for.
Due to high gas prices and rising CAFE standards, there will be no 2010 Camaro Z28. While it is a disappointing announcement, we can at least be happy that the Z28 name won't be tarnished by a watered-down, castrated version in the name of fuel economy.
Speculation had the Camaro Z28 fitted with GM's new supercharged 6.2 L V8, the same engine that cranks out 500 horses in the CTS-V. With no Z28, the top of the line Camaro will be the SS.
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With the launch of the 2010 Chevy Camaro quickly approaching, muscle car fans everywhere eagerly awaited details on the Z28 variant. Today they got their wish, but it's likely not the kind of details they were hoping for.
Due to high gas prices and rising CAFE standards, there will be no 2010 Camaro Z28. While it is a disappointing announcement, we can at least be happy that the Z28 name won't be tarnished by a watered-down, castrated version in the name of fuel economy.
Speculation had the Camaro Z28 fitted with GM's new supercharged 6.2 L V8, the same engine that cranks out 500 horses in the CTS-V. With no Z28, the top of the line Camaro will be the SS.
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Silverado 1500 is CR Top Pick
Posted Mar 04, 2008 @ 10:07 pm
Consumer Reports has named the Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab the Top Pick in the pickup segment. The Silverado is the first American vehicle to make CR's Top Picks list since 2005. While the Chevy pickup was the lone domestic vehicle on the list, CR did take make note of improving quality at GM and Ford. Here's what CR had to say about the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab:
The redesigned Silverado ($27,000 to $39,000) is considerably improved. It achieves a nice balance between work attributes and livability, including a generous payload rating, a comfortable ride, improved interior quality and steering feel, and easy access. ESC is standard on all crew-cab models. The GMC Sierra is virtually identical to the Silverado. The redesigned Toyota Tundra outscored the Silverado in CR's tests, but first-year reliability of the 4WD, V8 version was below average.
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Consumer Reports has named the Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab the Top Pick in the pickup segment. The Silverado is the first American vehicle to make CR's Top Picks list since 2005. While the Chevy pickup was the lone domestic vehicle on the list, CR did take make note of improving quality at GM and Ford. Here's what CR had to say about the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab:
The redesigned Silverado ($27,000 to $39,000) is considerably improved. It achieves a nice balance between work attributes and livability, including a generous payload rating, a comfortable ride, improved interior quality and steering feel, and easy access. ESC is standard on all crew-cab models. The GMC Sierra is virtually identical to the Silverado. The redesigned Toyota Tundra outscored the Silverado in CR's tests, but first-year reliability of the 4WD, V8 version was below average.
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Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06: Pays Homage To Stingrays Of Past
Posted Mar 01, 2008 @ 1:20 am
If you dig the looks of the late 60s Stingrays but want the 505 HP of today's Z06, you're in luck. Starting this spring, the 427 Limited Edition Z06 will be available for a cool $84,000. 427 is the displacement in cubic inches of the top-end engines offered on the 67-69 Stingrays as well as the LS7 found in the ZO6. So what does the 427 Limited Edition give you that your standard Z06 lacks? Glad you asked:
427 of these special edition 'vettes will be produced for the US, along with 78 more for overseas markets. That brings the total production to 505, which just so happens to be the amount of horses this bad boy packs.
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If you dig the looks of the late 60s Stingrays but want the 505 HP of today's Z06, you're in luck. Starting this spring, the 427 Limited Edition Z06 will be available for a cool $84,000. 427 is the displacement in cubic inches of the top-end engines offered on the 67-69 Stingrays as well as the LS7 found in the ZO6. So what does the 427 Limited Edition give you that your standard Z06 lacks? Glad you asked:
- Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior paint with stinger-style graphics and 427 hood badges
- Exclusive, new chrome wheels
- Body-color rear spoiler and door handles
- Exclusive dark titanium custom leather-wrapped interior
- Special Crystal Red interior trim plate graphic pattern
- Console armrest signed and numbered by Wil Cooksey
- "427"-embroidered seats and floor mats
- "Z06" sill plates
427 of these special edition 'vettes will be produced for the US, along with 78 more for overseas markets. That brings the total production to 505, which just so happens to be the amount of horses this bad boy packs.
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Chevy Recalls 180,000 HHRs
Posted Mar 01, 2008 @ 12:55 am
GM has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a defect in HHRs that poses a potential risk of head injury. Roughly 180,000 of the Chevrolet retro wagons have been recalled. The affected models are HHRs without the optional roof rail airbags from model years 2006-2008.
The defect was discovered in December during GM safety tests, which showed the models lacking the roof rail airbags failed to meet federal standards. To fix the problem, Chevy dealers will install energy absorbing padding in the headliner.
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GM has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a defect in HHRs that poses a potential risk of head injury. Roughly 180,000 of the Chevrolet retro wagons have been recalled. The affected models are HHRs without the optional roof rail airbags from model years 2006-2008.
The defect was discovered in December during GM safety tests, which showed the models lacking the roof rail airbags failed to meet federal standards. To fix the problem, Chevy dealers will install energy absorbing padding in the headliner.
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Euro 3-Door Chevy Aveo Unveiled
Posted Feb 28, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
Chevy has taken the wraps off the next gen 3-Door Aveo bound for European show rooms. We've already seen the 5-door, and the 3 door is basically the same. Notable features include an enormous grille and some cheesy fender vents. While it is an improvement over the outgoing Aveo, it is by no means a world beater.
Don't exepct this vehicle to hit US shores anytime soon. Currently only the 5 door Aveo hatch is scheduled for North America.
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Chevy has taken the wraps off the next gen 3-Door Aveo bound for European show rooms. We've already seen the 5-door, and the 3 door is basically the same. Notable features include an enormous grille and some cheesy fender vents. While it is an improvement over the outgoing Aveo, it is by no means a world beater.
Don't exepct this vehicle to hit US shores anytime soon. Currently only the 5 door Aveo hatch is scheduled for North America.
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NHTSA Investigating Tahoe Fires
Posted Feb 14, 2008 @ 1:57 am
After receiving two complaints, the feds are investigating engine fires in GM full size SUVs. According to the reports, there have been two instances of engine fires in 2007 Chevy Tahoe SUVs, both occurring while the vehicles were parked with the ignition off.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a formal investigation and GM is cooperating. It is unknown how many vehicles are affected, but it could be as many as 423,000 Chevy Tahoes and GMC Yukons.
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After receiving two complaints, the feds are investigating engine fires in GM full size SUVs. According to the reports, there have been two instances of engine fires in 2007 Chevy Tahoe SUVs, both occurring while the vehicles were parked with the ignition off.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a formal investigation and GM is cooperating. It is unknown how many vehicles are affected, but it could be as many as 423,000 Chevy Tahoes and GMC Yukons.
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