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http://jalopnik.com/5267582/camaro-pace-ca...ne=true&s=x now i'm not one to piss and moan about most things, but i have to do some writing in the snow on this one. can someone please tell me how you can have the need to wine about wheel weights on those massive sets of wheels and meats? there is NO need for anything more than 18's i mean really. what is your opinion?

A recent view of another thread (RE: redesigned shifter on the Caprice PPV), prompted me to write about a pet peeve of mine: why does GM insist on configuring its new cars with the headlight controls on the left hand stalk, while mounting wiper controls on the right hand stalk? As owners of a 2008 Impala LT, one of the main drawing factors to our car were the driving characteristics of the Impala, plus the familarity of the HVAC, stereo, and wiper controls. As design configurations become more standardized and generic, so too, do cars become more and more indistinguishable. I often hear that Ford & GM design their cars for a global market, hence the common designs…

Check it out, I think it looks pretty cool: http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/sho...ead.php?t=53465

Just thought I would let you see what an El Camino would have looked like, if a woodchuck could chuck wood! :AH-HA_wink:

Hi Guys, first time posting on Cheers and Gears, read it all the time. Went to the Detroit Auto Show, kinda dissapointed in the Camaro convertible, love the coupe though. What's the rumor on the V8 offering? 6.0L only or will it get a 5.3L as a base V8 with a 6.0L as optional? - Jethro

The new 08 Chevy website is up today. Check it out.

2008 Chevrolet Classic Chevrolet Classic leads 1st half of year with 57.7% share of economy sedan market Since its initial launch in 1995, the Chevrolet Classic has been making enormous strides in the Brazilian market. In the first half of 2007 (Jan-Jun) alone, GM of Brazil reports 43,673 regestrations of the Classic, a growth of 37.0% compared to the first half of last year when only 31,877 units were sold. The 2008 line of Classic is already available at Chevrolet retailers nationwide. The Classic has led with record sales in the month of June with 7,996 units sold, representing a 57.7% share of the Brazilian economy sedan market. “The success of the Classic is ev…

I was doing some research/surfing, and stumbled on something I wrote way back in 2002. This was at a critical time, as the 4th gen Camaro was ending its run. Debate ran rampant about a replacement. This all sorta came to me and I wrote it out... http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7211 06-30-2002, 02:28 AM I just got back from the future. After parking my DMC Delorean in the drive, I flipped through the stash of e-magazines I brought back with me. Heres something that will cheer you guys up: Motor Trend, March 2006: CAMARO IS BACK! by Kevin Smith Detroit---After the last Camaro was sold in 2002, many enthusiasts swore they would abandon …

Enjoy: http://www.gm.ca/static/english/vehicles/2...html?fdl=camaro

Big, bold pinched in headlights and the speed lines on the fenders that originate in the wheel well and shoot back in a gentle arc are two great 1969 styling elements in this chop. I hope the eventual redesign/restyle of the 5th gen. Camaro turns out like this.

Linkity General Motors Death Watch 232 Chevrolet Corvette Must Die A mainstream carmaker has no business building niche products. Literally. For one thing, they're hardly ever profitable. For another, even when they are, their profits are relatively insignificant. And most importantly, "halo cars" are four-wheeled glass and steel versions of Dumbo's magic feather. They lead manufacturers to mistake cause with effect: if we build this, we must be good. In fact, any automaker that focuses its creative, financial and corporate resources on a halo car risks forgetting how to do what it did to get those resources in the first place—and an eventual plummet…

Over the weekend, I was in the vicinity of Chico CA. I checked out a few car dealerships and there were some 2007s around. On this basic Impala, the sticker said it was a 3.5 VVT V6. The mileage (for gas) read: 20 city / 29 highway Last year's (2006) model sticker for this engine indicated: 21 city / 31 highway That is screwed. The bigger V6 in GP/LaX comes in at 20/30. I'm scratching my head on this one. What's the deal?

Earlier this week, we introduced you the refreshed 2016 Holden Commodore lineup. Now one question that came up was if the Chevrolet SS - a rebadged version of the Commodore - would see any changes. Chevrolet has provided the answer with an announcement of an updated 2016 SS sedan. Changes for the 2016 SS are mostly cosmetic with new vertical ducts to improve aerodynamics and a set of LED lighting. Finishing off the exterior are a set of functional hood vents and nineteen-inch alloy wheels. The 6.2L V8 remains unchanged with 415 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. A new dual-mode exhaust comes as standard. "The 2016 SS design changes more fully express the tru…

This was posted on GM Inside News this morning: Link: Visit My Website Source: GMInsideNews Of course, the article ends with the typical "under serious consideration" disclaimer.

Valentine's Day is for lovers. Some might say my "love" is the Monte Carlo. Well, if that's true, then I received the perfect package in the mail today ... a whole bunch of old NMCOA (National Monte Carlo Owners Association) magazines, from another fellow MC enthusiast. Flipping through the old issues opened my eyes to how much the NMCOA has changed over the years. In some of the older issues, the pictures of the convention included pictures of the people winning the awards ... not just the MCs. Older issues also had a bunch of pictures, technical articles, MC information, etc. The December 1987 issue included a picture of a blue '84 MCSS that was owned by someone i…

2008 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500 Series Trucks Only Full-Size Pickups With Top Five-Star Side-Impact Safety Rating DETROIT, Mich. - The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Series pickup trucks have received the federal government's highest side-impact crash rating - five stars - making Silverado and Sierra the industry's only full-size pickups to earn this top rating. Silverado and Sierra 1500 Series Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab models all received the highest possible side-impact rating for models tested with and without available head curtain side-impact air bags. The Silverado and Sierra previously received the federal government's high…

Ok, I got to thinking (look out!) with all the change- Cruze sedan, which will be bigger than the Cobalt Aveo sedan, which will be very close to the size of the Cobalt Malibu sedan, which is going to shrink a bit- Might it be too many cars in one department?

Special editions from GM... The Trailblazer and Trailblazer EXT Spring Edition will include: LS - only $1,430 option Silver blue metallic or Red Jewel tintcoat paint XM Sunroof 17-inch wheels P245/17 white outline lettered tires LT - only $1430 Silver blue metallic or Red Jewel tintcoat paint XM Bose speakers Sunroof Running boards P245/17 white outline lettered tires [attachment=92:attachment]

Orginal (Bug guts and all...) Okay so I saw Mario's Camaro desktops and thought they were missing something... So I went through my archive (I save every GM Wieck Photo) and found a Camaro badge from the same angle and pasted it where the Chevy logo should be. (As in in the orginal it wasn't there.) I them removed all the big "bug spots" from the front end and edited the color slightly I also have it in 1440X900 (for wide-screen monitors) and or 1280X960, PM me if you'd like one of those size(s). I can't host the large than 1024X768 on photobucket. Take care and enjoy... Be sure to tell me how I did on the chop and what you think! :AH-HA_wink: I want the CAMARO NOW…

1:32 scale model. Proudly made in China, BTW

Traditionally GM has started production of a product on it's last model year early when they are redoing it. Is this true for the Uplander? At the beginning they said it would only be around for 3 years. Can we all be so lucky?

http://www.twente-nieuws.nl/UserFiles/Medi...etot_medium.wmv Translation: You've just put some gas in a brand new Corvette Z06 and 200 meters later you're landing on your roof. That happened with a driver on his way to a photoshoot in Berlin, not a photoshoot of himself but of the Corvette . Its a Corvette Z06 with a 7-liter engine that goes from 0 to 100 kilometers an hour (60 mph) in 3.9 seconds. The car costs about 120,000 Euro. It's a miracle nobody has been hurt. The police are investigating the accident.

News that this new Impala look will spread to the rest of the Chevy line has me excited. I think it is a perfectly distilled CHEVROLET face that fits the brand... like a glove.

After seeing this picture on Wikipedia, I finally come to understand why the new Aveo hatchback doesn't look right. The lower grille is obscenely large, to a point it makes the car out of balance, but if you look at this Euro version with the front plate, it actually make sense. The front plate hides part of the lower grille, so it makes it looks smaller. Look closely if you see a new Aveo in person, you'll find out that only half of that grille actually has holes. My suggestion is to make it look a bit more like the previous gen 3-door Kalos Sport version (which IMO looks awesome). Put on a front plate holder, then relocate the Chevy badge into the upper grille. M…

CNN Money Drives Volt Mule It was a rare opportunity when General Motors recently invited a few reporters to test drive a Chevrolet Volt electric car "test mule" at the carmaker's proving grounds in Milford, Mich. Very few people who don't work for a car company ever get to drive "mules." These are not-ready-for-prime-time mock-ups used to test new engine, transmission and suspension technologies. To create a "mule," engineers stuff the mechanicals of a new vehicle into the body of an existing vehicle and test drive that for months. It beats waiting for a whole car. In this case, the body was that of a Chevrolet Cruze, a new small car model that GM will start selling …

Anyone think this cuold be in the works? Anyone think it shold be?? If the HHR gets the Turob 2.2 then I think the 4 dr Coblat should. Maybe an auto option too.

Just read this one from down under. Maybe some have seen it, but I have not seen anything about it posted here, so here 'tis! GM Plots Global Diesel Offensive & Holden Could Benefit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Motors Is Plotting A Diesel Offensive On The Hitherto Compression-Ignition Shy US Market Gautam Sharma 19 May 2006 www.carpoint.com.au GM is armed with a pair of high-tech new powerplants -- and it's not inconceivable that these units could eventually be offered in our own Holden Commodore. "We are developing right now two highly modern diesel motors that won't just fulfil the …

someone mentioned that my chevelle concept looked real close to the actual concept vehicle. any word or photos on that rumor anyone? :huh: :blink:

William Maley Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com June 31, 2012 From the "we shot ourselves in the foot again" file; Automotive News reports that sales of the 2013 Malibu Eco have been abysmal. Only 7,000 Malibu Ecos have left dealers from March to June. That's a stark contrast to the 2012 Malibus which have sold almost 100,000 in the same time. "I can't really say a whole lot about how well the Eco has taken off because all of the focus has been on pushing the '12s'. There's cash on the hood" said Jim Stutzman, owner of Jim Stutzman Chevrolet-Cadillac in Winchester, Va. How much cash on the hood for the 2012 Malibu? Automotive News says it can be as high as $6000, mak…

Here's the link to the topic at the C&D forums, started by myself. B) Linky.

This is a Hypothetical Vehicle which combines most of the Cruze Eco's modifications to a revised power train. The goal is to achieve superior fuel economy to the standard LT / LTZ models, while offering improved performance and retaining the automatic transmission (a quintessential feature to most US consumers). From a performance stand point, this is no Cobalt SS. Rather, it is in the same class as an Acura TSX. The XFS -- standing for Xtra Fuel-economy Sport -- is positioned above the LTZ and comes with all the LTZ's amenities at a $1000 premium over the LTZ. The XFS uses the Cruze ECO as a starting point. Here's what we keep and what we change:- Center Head Rest D…

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe MSRP Price Range $33,115 - $36,915 Invoice Price Range $30,300 - $33,777 Ann Job's Rating: 9.75 out of 10. Bottom Line: The new-generation Chevrolet Tahoe promises to lead the full-size SUV class for years to come. New, trim styling, a quiet, exemplary interior, fuel-saving V8 and impressive ride and handling puts this large SUV head and shoulders above others. Pros: Trim new look Best fuel economy rating in the class Noteworthy ride and handling Cons: Curtain airbags optional on some models Prices can get up over $50,000 Some tire squeal in aggressive driving Calling all large families. And people who want a roomy SUV…

William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 8, 2012 General Motors has revealed the power ratings for the new 2.0L Ecotec turbo-four in the Malibu due out in the summer. The new 2.0L turbo-four will produce 259 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque. Peak torque is available from 1,700 to 5,500 RPM. When equipped with the turbo, the Malibu can reach 60 MPH in 6.3 Seconds. Press Release is on Page 2 Power-Dense Powertrains Drive Malibu’s Global Rollout Chevrolet midsize style and performance introduced to more than 70 countries this year DETROIT – The all-new Ecotec 2.5L debuting on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibumidsize sedan this summer is one of the mos…

Note the SS emblem in the grille. Also the front bumper is the expected final version. Yes th Sunroof cars lose the Concpets two hump design.

Was on a bike ride and I saw my first 2007 Chevy Suburban-a Black LT 1500 4x4. Much nicer looking than Tahoe, the rear overhang was a little much and it did look a bit of "too much the same", but its proportions look good, kind of macho. anyone else seen these on the roads yet?

New Chev muscle car a Holden underneath http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/showthr...?threadid=25280 Demand from American baby boomers for modern muscle cars sent American executives to Australia looking for help. The Camaro was yesterday labelled a "concept car" but the Herald understands it is close to being confirmed for production. "We have Australian engineers working on this project right now," Denny Mooney, the American boss of Holden, told the Herald. With his connections in the US, it is likely the Chevrolet Camaro could be built in North America on the same production line as the next generation Pontiac GTO, which is due in 2008. Given that they share major…

Al Oppenheiser is possibly one of the most important people working at General Motors being the chief engineer for the fifth and sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro. He helped bring back one of the most iconic muscle cars and make into something quite special. But Oppenheiser will soon face a new challenge. Car and Driver reports that Oppenheiser will move over to GM's newly formed AV/EV organization to work on zero-emission-vehicle development. GM spokesman Michael Albano explained that they are moving "some of our best talent" to help work on their electrification efforts. Albano did acknowledge this was a lateral move, Oppenheiser would remain as a chief engineer. …

Here are the Silverado pics, finally: More coming...

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http://www.montereyherald.com/mld/monterey...ss/13200806.htm

Link: http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/chevrolet/2012-chevrolet-orlando-review-1592.html2012 Chevrolet Orlando Review It’s not often that automakers go to the trouble of bringing a car to Canada, but refrain from selling it in the United States. With one tenth the population and different homologation laws than the United States, the costs rarely make it worthwhile for automakers to import unique products to the Canadian market. Typically, the exceptions to the rule are vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz B-Class or Nissan X-Trail – compact utility vehicles that are fuel efficient and priced in the lower end of their segments. With vehicle prices around 30% hi…

Today, March 16, 2009, is the official start of regular production of the 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro. An event a looooong time in the making. Whos excited?! :camarosmile: At Noon today, Chevrolet will debut a redesigned Camaro website! It will have new graphics, photos, a comparison section, and the ability to build your own car, including pricing and the ability to see exactly what it will look like. http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/

Cobalt Article from Washington Post "Chevrolet Cobalt is as good as the current generations of the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra or Toyota Corolla, if not better"

Anyone catch the ZR1 #0001 sell at barrett jackson in scottsdale arizona for $1,000,000. Winning bidder gets a one off color of lemans blue and a special RPO number that will be retired after the Vette is delivered. Owner gets to watch the car built in bowling green and drive it off the assembly line when its finished, on top of that a three day driving lesson with none other that Ron Fellows himself.

Championship Z06 and Indy Pace Car Replica Special Editions CHICAGO – Corvette enthusiasts in search of a unique ride have much to consider this year with the introduction of two special-edition models: the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06 and the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica Corvette Convertible. The special-edition Corvettes are distinguished by unique interior and exterior appointments and will be offered in limited, pre-determined quantities. In other words, when they’re gone, they’re gone. "Chevrolet and Corvette have a long, storied history at Indianapolis, and the new pace car special-edition commemorates that heritage with what will surely b…

Link: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/06/gm-unveils-new-chevrolet-cobalt-sedan.html GM Unveils New Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan Concept at Buenos Aires Here in the good ‘ol US of A, General Motors replaced the Chevrolet Cobalt compact car with the new Cruze sedan. In South America, however, it’s another story as the Detroit brand has given birth to a new Chevy Cobalt that is being revealed in pre-production form at this week’s Buenos Aires Motor Show (June 17 to 26) in Argentina. Developed by General Motors Technical Center in South America, the four-door sedan Cobalt Concept is slated to enter production within the next year. GM’s press blurb doesn’t m…

I read on jayski.com that the Camaro will be the "Official Pace Car of the 2009 Daytona 500" which should be sweet.

William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com March 27, 2012 If there is one thing Ford and Chevrolet do very well with their muscle cars, it has to be both offering many variations of said car. Case in point, Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Camaro 1LE package. “The Camaro 1LE combines the best elements of the SS and ZL1 to take road-racing performance to a whole new level. That the 1LE breaks the three-minute lap at VIR puts it in the upper echelon of performance cars. That it starts under $40,000 makes the Camaro 1LE one of the most affordable, most capable track-day cars offered by any manufacturer,” said Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer. The 1LE packa…

Spied: 2010 Chevrolet Silverado HD Silverado HD to recieve mild revisions for 2010. Link to original Article @ Pickup Trucks.com

Hopefully this hasn't already been posted but here are the prices for the 2008 Impala and GP models including destination charge: 2008: Impala LS $21940 Impala LT 3500 22550 Impala LT3900 25225 Impala LTZ 27515 Impala SS 28920 2008: Grand Prix $22500 Grand Prix GXP 29500

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When are they going to stick it in the non Denali trucks? I would buy one tomorrow if i could get a Sierra with the 6sp, 6.2 and a part time 4x4. Come on GM you have it now let me buy it. I read awhile back that the 6.2 would replace the 6.0 but when? Just read that the 6.2 can be purchased in the 2wd Tahoe now.

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A fresh stack of spy shots of the upcoming 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has arrived and we have gotten our first look at the interior. The picture reveals that the blocky dash design of the current truck is sticking around. The center stack design is similar to what you'll find in the GMC Acadia. It appears this mule is running a new version of Chevrolet's MyLink system with a new status bar along the bottom. We also got some new clues on the 2019 Silverado's exterior. It appears Chevrolet is keeping the blocky profile shape. The front end gets new headlights with LEDs and a revised bumper. We still don't know much about powertrains for the 2019 Silverado excep…

http://gm-volt.com/2009/12/01/gm-volt-chevy-volt-test-drive-in-extended-range-mode/ There are a few times in life when one’s hard work is rewarded, when one can get to see the fruits of one’s labor and the stuff of one’s dreams come true. Such was the day I drove the near-production Chevrolet Volt in both EV and charge-sustaining mode. After nearly three full years of following each and every development, after discovering and discussing every detail imaginable, I drove for the first time the fully production-intent car that emerged from the back of Jon Lauckner’s and Bob Lutz’ proverbial napkin in 2006. I may not have been the first to drive it nor the first to wri…

I suddenly thought of this idea, like a "real life show" form of an ad. OK, first grab a Cobalt, COMPLETELY camoflauge the fact that it's a Chevy, i.e. like the spy vehicles, use like the vinyl wraps on the front grille, rear end, strip the badges from the steering wheel, use generic wheel covers at Tire Rack or Canadian Tire. Next, in the streets, stop people with Corollas and Civics. Particularly look for people who make negative comments about American cars, particularly. Do a brief interview with them, and record their phrases like: I LOVE my Corolla, it's like the best car you can get... blah blah blah.... Then, challenge them to test drive the s…

http://www.autodeadline.com/Photos?kw=camaro I predict this one will be in at least six sigs.

(I think this is the best place to drop this thread. If it needs to be moved, feel free. Also, forgive the dead link. Copy/paste will have to do till I figure stuff out, but trust me it's worth it.)Much has been made of the new Camaro's size, and the introduction of the new one highlights that. Now, thanks to Car and Driver, you can see just how much the Camaro has grown/shrunk over the years. Cool info and graphics at the link: http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-chevrolet-camaro-hasnt-grown-as-much-since-1967-as-you-might-think/

My wife and I went over to our local Chevy Dealer (Loren Berg Chevrolet) to test drive the new Camaro. We got to be the first "customer" to drive it, so we took it home and got some pictures of it in front of our home (for proof). In typical Loren Berg fashion we took it out without any salesperson in the car. It does help that I am friends with the owner, Loren. The car drove just like all the reports said it would, darn near perfect. It is a Silver V6 model with the RS package. You can see pictures of it at www.flickr.com/dsuupr

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http://www.fleet-central.com/af/stats2007/trucks_web.pdf By a slim margin, but the Silvy isn't the one with $4k on the hood. I predict the F-Series' run is ended this year.

From a cop buddy- NJ just ordered 2 (IIRC) SS Camaros for pursuit duty. As if the blacked-out local Chargers weren't enough to watch out for.... now one of the coolest cars of recent memory has the ability to strike a new type of fear into motorists. Jersey State Troopers are bona fide bad ass (in a good way), and these back that up to the hilt.