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Illustrated: Chevrolet Corvette C7 Left Lane News' new rendering of what they think the C7 will look like. At least they aren't saying it's mid-engined. Link to original Article @ Left Lane News

So we were in Fitchburg looking at a house (which was an interesting story in and of itself). On our way out of the city we passed by a Chevrolet dealership. On the lot was an Equinox FCV. I thought that was both very cool and quite peculiar. I was not expecting to see one of these in person, least of all at a dealership in some unimportant medium-sized city.

Do any of you think this vehicle will actually happen and actually sell? There has been much hype in the news. I wonder. I'll bet it's not going to happen as soon as they say if ever. But it sure gives GM good PR. My forecast is that GM will perfect and refine their hybrids and leave it at that.

I was talking with ZL-1 today, well we talk a lot because we are almost on the same time Zone, and the rest of you just lag behind us! Anyway he mentiontioned how he has never been in a GM plant and really would like to see it on the inside. So that got me thinking, how could I share that experience that I have enjoyed over the last 19 years being at almost all of GM's Assembly plants at one time or another. Then it hit me, I can show y'all virtually. :AH-HA_wink: Please follow a new Corvette ZR1 through the entire production process. We start with just the frame and end up in the plant parking lot with a brand new super car. Enjoy the plant tour! Warning this V…

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

Source: Autoblog

1. How many new Chevrolets have you purchased/leased in the last decade ('98 model year and up)? 2. Do you intend to purchase a new Chevrolet in the next two model years? For me: 1. One (directly that is, though I decided/arranged the purchase of several others) 2005 Silverado HD 2. Unlikely

Motortrend.com - First Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse

Source: Autoblog Photos: Motor Trend

http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/produ...009_LE8_HHR.pdf +6 hp for the 2.2L http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/produ...009_LE9_HHR.pdf +4 hp for the 2.4L that's kinda nice, at least.

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.

We knew the Chevy Beat was making an appearance in the overly-named Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The new news is that one of its "triplet" siblings, the Chevy Trax concept, is joining it, as you can see above. The two are chasing/following Bumblebee down Philadelphia's Front Street. Proof of GM's new commitment to building more smaller, fuel-efficient cars, you ask? Eh, well, as you may remember, Trax and the third triplet, Groove, were not slated for production like the Beat, so this is (unfortunately) probably just a movie special. At least one Autoblogger is happy, though (raises hand), because Trax is the one he voted for last year. Transformers Live Action Mo…

The Malibu LTZ looks way beyond Chevrolet's position in the marketplace. Looks so good on the street....it grabs my attention constantly. I'm talking the top level LTZ only, with those nice spidery wheels, heck this car almost has an Audi cache about it. I see more and more new Malibus around town so obviously the public is getting it. If I was in the market for this sort of car, this is the car of choice for me. So impressed. A job well done, GM and Chevrolet. I like especially it's profile...that lower greenhouse makes it so elegant as it glides by.

Anybody know when the 2009 Impala's will begin production?

Don't know if anyone else has posted this

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti.../FREE/622028777

By Ed Peper GM Fast Blog North America Vice President, Chevrolet A few months ago, we showed you some official “spy shots” of the pre-production version of the new Camaro coupe. To say the least, response to that post was overwhelmingly enthusiastic – something that was extremely gratifying to all of us here at Chevrolet, who have been hard at work testing and retesting the Camaro development models. As a reward for your interest – and your patience – here’s a sneak peak of the convertible version of the Camaro, which is also undergoing a similar evaluation as we ready it for full production later next year. (Preproduction models shown. Actual production models ma…

I have to say this makes the Vette look much, much better, especially with those new wheels. The ZR1 (also available in gray) is no longer the only C6 I like styling-wise... http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/13/pics-ap...lor-and-wheels/

Not sure if this has been posted or not but I found the article very interesting: Electro-Shock Therapy Article

You know how there was a question of whether or not we'd ever see the Chevy Beat for sale in North America? The answer to that question is looking more like a big fat yes. Of course, a subcompact like the Beat makes perfect sense in a landscape where gas is selling for well over $4 a gallon in many areas. Our quasi-confirmation comes not from El Generalissimo, however, but from the set of Transformers 2, which was recently given its tagline: Revenge of the Fallen. In the photo above, next to Bumblebee, is the Chevy Beat -- partially covered, but the Beat nonetheless. You know what putting it in the movie does, right? It makes people want it. Last summer, it was the Camaro…

Didn't they say they needed to sell 160,000 a year to make a business case for it? Well I can see the Camaro selling well at first, but with gas at $4.30+ I don't exactly seeing it achieving those numbers. Maybe if gas was still at the $3.15 range... What do you guys think? Will gas prices make it go the way of the Gen 4? If Gen 5 fails, then I don't see it ever coming back.

At Last: Behind the Wheel of Volt Test Mule Uncle Bob: "We are making history today." Link to original Article @ GM FastLane Blog

Camaro News: Chevrolet Camaro to be sold in Europe, U.K. Camaro may not be branded with Chevrolet badges for European markets. Link to original Article @ Autoblog So does this mean we will see a return of the Camaro badge overseas?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-equinox-future.html

Hey all, I am looking at buying a 2006 Malibu LS 4cyl with 11000 verified KMs on the clock, for $13000.......Good Buy?? The story is that the previous owner leased it from the dealer I am buying it from (who I do trust by the way) and then got a job in Europe taht she didn't think she was going to get. She had to move and the car got returned to the dealer and she paid the penalties (the new employer actually did). Thoughts?

I knew they were hunting this guy! How dumb do you have to be? Whenever you walk into an automaker's factory or engineering facility, there are signs prominently displayed letting everyone know that cameras and camera phones are prohibited. Unfortunately for an electrician at the General Motors Assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario where the Camaro is due to begin production late this year he ignored the warning. Worse yet, he took some shots inside the body shop where pilot production units were making their way down the line and then showed them to his kids. The youngsters evidently extracted said photos and shared them with the world. The electrician with 28 years of s…

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4256

GM considers selling Chevrolets in South Korea May 16, 2008 10:30 AM ET Link to Source SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - General Motors Corp. is considering launching its Chevrolet brand in South Korea to capture a larger share of the country's growing market for imported cars, a company executive said Friday. The U.S. automaker will make a decision on the move after completing a study by the end of this year, said James H. Raymond, executive director of GM's Asia-Pacific vehicle sales, service and marketing division. GM Korea currently sells Cadillac sedans at 41 million to 120 million Korea won ($39,000-115,000) each and Saab sedans at 37 million to 59 million won. So…

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/chevrolet...e-on-the-range/

The GMnext blog has a post up that talks about the potential viability of a low-displacement turbocharged motor -- the direct-injected 2.0L Ecotec turbo, specifically -- in upcoming GM cars, including the Camaro. Let's talk about this a little. The breathed-upon Ecotec delivers 260 horses and 260 lb-ft of torque, and if you've driven, say, the Sky or Solstice equipped with it, you know just how ballsy it really is. It's more powerful (but less torquey) than either V8 offered in the '87 IROC-Z that I thought was so cool back during high school. The turbo four might well be a nice solution in a future iteration of the Camaro, but is the fuel economy argument for it as rock …

hey, just a question i'm sure half the board probably knows this...Is the RWD G body platforms ie 1985 monte ss a body on frame or unibody?

Check out the short Video on Badboyvettes.com. The ZR-1 passes a car doing around 150 KPH with a video camera like a F-22 in super cruise going past a Piper Cub. If you stop the video you can confirm it was a ZR-1 but other wise it is a black blur going by with a loud American roar.

Focus is doing better with fresher styling. I plan to do some googling to find any spy photos of the next Cobalt.

Erlkonig Chevy MPV at AutoBild

and the Lord did grin this thing sounds sweet

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120890912345836455.html

I think this is a new vid, pretty much only want to see it for the sound. Thats one mean sounding pushrod brute click and enjoy... just clean up when you are done

I got the chance to drive a HHR SS last weekend and I must say even with FWD it was very impressive. First off the Turbo Enginer that has 260 HP with only 2 liters has little turbo lag and is a blast to drive. The no lift shift works as advertised and keep the boot up. The engine is smooth and quiet. The torque steer is present but nowhere like you would expect and is well controled. It did not want to dive to the ditch but it sill has a little wonder due to the front tires fighting for control as the traction control does not kick in too soon. Brakes were very good and these were not even the Brembo option. The interior looks good color wise but is still a li…

DETROIT — We may not be at "peak oil" quite yet, but anyone that's been to a gas pump in the past few months could build a strong case to the contrary. Fuel prices have already hit $4 in sunny Southern California; here in Michigan, gas can run north of $3.50 a gallon. And those high prices are affecting every segment of the automotive landscape, from SUVs to luxury cars. But when it comes to moving five passengers in comfort, you don't necessarily have to jump into a subcompact to get respectable fuel economy. We decided to find out if Chevrolet's four-cylinder Malibu, combined with the new six-speed automatic, has the eco chops to take on much smaller sedans. Chevy has…

Jamie LaReau Automotive News April 22, 2008 - 4:37 pm ET DETROIT -- Chevrolet will offer the new 2008 Malibu LTZ variant with a four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The new powertrain will improve fuel economy and cost $1,200 less than the V-6 LTZ. General Motors plans to ship the new version of the cars to dealers starting Thursday, April 24. The new six-speed transmission will boost fuel economy by 2 mpg in highway driving, Chevy Vice President Ed Peper said at a media briefing here today. That brings the LTZ's fuel economy to 22 mpg city/32 highway. " With this new model, the Malibu lineup offers an unmatched range of powertrai…

Spy Shots: First Chevy Volt mules caught testing GM flexes its muscles for E-Flex. Link to original Article @ AutoBlog Green (Suspension Mule) Link to original Article @ AutoBlog Green (E-Flex Mule)

We haven't had a major change since the C4. The C5 was basically a much nicer C4 and the C6 is a bulgier C5. Do you think the C7 will be a C6 evolution or will it be likely to have a radical change like the C2 to C3?

Click here for a Wall Street Journal story on Detroit wanting to export US made models, taking advantage of the weak US dollar. Here's the interesting bit:

Someone sent me this chop, do you like the looks of it? If you do, do you like it better than the Pontiac G8 ST? I think it should just be called EXT Cab, but hey, I didn't name it.

http://www.motorcities.com/contents/08/201...C044717891.html Mostly just fluff but I will highlight some interesting stuff. Be sure to go to the link to get the hi-res versions. A picture of the Volt's battery pack. From the article it will be b/t the front seats and go back under the rear seats. An under hood shot. Design room (I am assuming the thing under the tarp is the production Volt as well as the to the right not under the tarp is an interior buck or something similar). I am thinking the Volt will be more of a hatchback than I previously thought after seeing this. A graph showing charge and operation modes.

This car will replace the current Chevrolet Spark (Daewoo Matiz). It does seem to resemble the concept... In case you forgot what the concept looked like... The 1998-present model...

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic.../803290339/1148 Now, that's some good news...

It means nothing to most of us but my buddies are telling me theres several Camaros on the Shakers (simulates pot holes and road surfaces) and Door slamming machines so its getting there. I'm trying to convince them to take some cell phone shots but its not worth there jobs. Just thought you would like to know.

- The Kalos hatchback is almost imminently due to be replaced by the heavily revised model, known as Aveo is in other parts of the world, and as with the Kalos it will arrived in 3-door and 5-door variants. New 1.2 and 1.4 litre Ecotecs replace the outgoing 1.2 and 1.4 units offering more power and fuel economy. - The Lacetti (Suzuki Forenza, Buick Excelle, Chevrolet Optra, Holden Viva, etc etc) will be replaced by an all-new car using the Delta II platform shared by the 2009 Opel/Vauxhall Astra. The code name of the new car is J300, but will be shown in full production trim at the Paris show in September 2008. - A new MPV concept will also be shown at Paris, intend…

This is supposedly a local shop here in Auburn Hills... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3425 Oh man the Camaro is going to be HOT! I cant wait!!!!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3341

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Does anyone have Malibu production numbers? I know Autonews has them, but I'm no longer a subscriber. I'd like to know because my dealer can't seem to keep more than 2 in stock at a time. They delivered 3 today and have another one on Friday, and therefore only have two left on the lot. I've never seen more than 3 on the lot at once, and every time I see that they get an LTZ in, I go the next day to see it and it's sold... I say: 1) Convert Fairfax only to Malibu for a while. My Saturn dealer has 20 Auras. That should last them at least a few months. 2) Convert Orion to 70% Malibu production. The G6 doesn't sell very well anyways, and it does so with huge incentive…

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3219

In a case of what appears to be semantics, Chevy has revealed that the Camaro will now be a 2010 model, rather than a 2009 model. The semantic part is that the car will go on sale in the spring of 2009, yet still be called a 2010 Camaro. The reason the car won't go on sale earlier in 2009 is because Chevy says "it would have meant a short model run before changeover to "10 production". So we aren't sure how the car could go on sale earlier in 2009 unless Chevy began selling it in the rather un-Camaro-like season of winter. We also aren't sure why it matters whether they call it a 2009 or a 2010 -- people just want to take deliveries of their Camaros already. And we aren…

Camaro5.com In the forum section new pics of a Black car out and about. I still don't like the front

I just noticed something weird about the Camaro. Most cars, and even the concept, have their calipers behind the front rotor and ahead of the rear rotor. The production car looks to have its calipers behind both rotors. Here are some pics to compare: Production: http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/mar...08/camaro-9.jpg Concept: http://img2.netcarshow.com/Chevrolet-Camar...allpaper_09.jpg Is it weird that it's setup like that? The G8's is the same way, but the CTS's and Corvette's are setup like the Camaro concept.

I hope its true. I'm not exactly diggin the spy photos so far. But here's to wishful thinking! There are also some new* spy photos for anyone who may be interested. -Mike http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/10/video-e...r-than-concept/ During an interview at the recent Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, GM VP of Global Design Ed Welburn claims the the production 2009 Chevy Camaro will feature an interior that's even better than the one featured in the Camaro concept. The interviewer gets Welburn talking about the interior by mentioning the gamut of spy shots taken that show the interior of a Camaro mule. Welburn claims those interiors are just thrown together with …

Link And of course hateration, by the comments of Civic humpers all alike.

motor trend and autoweek both have good reviews of the revised, turbo cobalt SS. RECORD TIME FOR A SPORT COMPACT ON THE NURBURGRING by THIRTEEN SECONDS 160mph top speed. ONE HUNDRED SIXTY blu......blu.........it's calling your name......... lays complete waste to the civic. silly civic. take your bat and ball and go home. bye bye gti

Looks like the 4-cyl/6-speed LTZ is finally available, and there's some wheel changes. The new: (PDZ) 4-Cylinder Spring Package, includes (LE5) ECOTEC 2.4L engine, (MH8) 6-speed automatic transmission, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, chrome exhaust tip, (PA2) 17" (43.2 cm) Chrome-Tech bright aluminum wheels and (QAD) P225/50R17 touring, blackwall tires. http://eogld.ecomm.gm.com/NASApp/domestic/...236&type=0# So, oddly, looks like the LTZ-4 will get it's own 17" (smaller) Chrome-Tech wheels, but otherwise be the same. Also, for 1LT's that have had the chrome face covers, seems like there's now some choice (maybe), as Chrome-Tech wheels are listed separa…

ordering guides to start coming out... after NY auto show? or just closer to the summer? after the wait for the cts / malibu, the 08's seemed to whiz by.

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

Link to the story is HERE All in all a good review. The complaints made were to be expected since they mostly revolved around the quality of the interior which could certainly use some improvement. Let's hope GM brings the interior of this vehicle up to par as they have with *most* of their recent MCE's and redesigns.

Link: http://www.livescience.com/technology/0802...quals-past.html

CAPTIVA SPECIAL HAS THE ‘EDGE’ * Special edition Captiva seven seater with 20-inch alloys and side bars * Distinctive ‘Zest Brown’ paint, free of charge (other colours optional) * Over £2,400 worth of free kit and just £19,995 on-the-road You too could have the ‘Edge’! For a strictly limited period, Chevrolet is offering a limited edition ‘Edge’ version of the popular Captiva SUV, with over £2,400 worth of extras free of charge. The seven-seater ‘Edge’ model is based on the 2.0 VCDi LT model and is available to order from Chevrolet retailers, priced at £19,995 – a saving of £1,145 against the standard Captiva 2.0 VCDi LT with seven seats. As well a…

Hey guys I was checking my email this morning before heading up to work and I ran across this article on Yahoo about a guy in Wisconsin with a 1991 Chevy pick up that, as of Friday rolled over 1,000,000 miles. All I have to say about it is.....Chevy, the most dependable, longest lasting trucks on the road... Like A Rock!

Anyone else find it odd that the Volt was missing from the Chicago Auto Show? They had an entire section in the Chevy display promoting green vehicles, but leave out their trump card?! They also left the hy-wire at home, which I still think is the ultimate future of cars.

Linkity Camaro Goes Hybrid, As GM Axes Rear-Drive Impala, LaCrosse? General Motors has been forced to rework the investment case for the Chevrolet Camaro in the wake of new fuel-economy rules adopted this past December. The Camaro will still be built, but higher-end V-8 versions likely will be priced higher than expected. As for other planned GM rear-drivers–a new Chevrolet Impala, Buick LaCrosse and the replacement for the Pontiac G8 due this spring–all have been dropped along with a new V-8 engine GM was contemplating building. "You can't kill something that was never approved," said one GM official, who asked for anonymity but w…

Source: http://news.windingroad.com/auto-news/chev...te-zr1-on-blog/ http://fastlane.gmblogs.com/archives/2008/...rst_nigh_1.html

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