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CHEVROLET INTRODUCES TURBOCHARGED 2008 HHR SS DETROIT - During the nation's largest celebration of automotive heritage, the Woodward Dream Cruise, Chevrolet introduced the newest member of the prestigious SS family: the 2008 HHR SS. The HHR SS combines all of the style and capability of the popular HHR family with uncompromising performance, including a turbocharged and intercooled engine that produces 260 horsepower (194 kW), unique exterior styling and an SS-specific interior. The vehicle was developed by GM Performance Division (GMPD), with a team of engineers and designers dedicated to crafting nothing but high-performance vehicles. "With its muscular stance, tu…

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...

I'm trying to convince my dad to get a Silverado instead of a Ram. When asked what he wants he replied, "4x4 Quad Cab with a Hemi and Towing Group." So, I'm sitting here and decided to price a Silverado and Ram... Both models are 1500-Series. Both models are 4x4. Ram has a Hemi (345/375); Silverado has a Vortec 5.3 (315/338). Ram has five-speed-auto with OD; Silverado has four-speed-auto with OD. Ram is priced with a 3.92 rear-end; Silverado is priced with the 3.73. Ram isn't priced with ESP; Silverado is priced with Stabilitrak Ram has four wheel disc brakes; Silverado has drums in back. Ram has ABS for the rear wheels; Silverado has four-wheel ABS (my dad doesn…

William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com April 13, 2012 2013 will mark the end of an era for Chevrolet trucks as the Chevrolet Avalanche will bid adieu. Launched in 2002 as a new type of pickup with actual space for five and the ability to carry long loads thanks to a clever midgate design. However, sales of the Avalanche have tumbled down from 90,000 vehicles sold in 2003 to around 20,000 units within the past few years. To mark the end of the road for the Avalanche, Chevrolet will introduce a special trim level known as the Black Diamond. The Black Diamond will body-colored bed surrounds, a unique badge, and added features. LS models will get a rear backu…

Look at that little wagon fly around the 'ring! http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Gener...ticleId=117624#

Mr. Lensman, If Cobalt SS Turbo is supposed to bow in 2008, have there been any mule spottings for it, just like the HHR SS? Because we have not seen ANY of its spy pictures.

Automotive News / January 30, 2006 - 6:00 am General Motors' product czar Robert Lutz doesn't want car clinics to dilute the Chevrolet Camaro concept's styling if the vehicle gets the OK for production. "There will be no clinics," he told employees at GM's tech center in Warren, Mich., a few days before the concept car's Jan. 10 unveiling at the Detroit auto show. One source said designers gave a collective sign of relief, since car clinics often have been blamed for watering down the styling of GM's vehicles as they morphed from concepts to production vehicles. http://autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?...2/1003&refsect=

I'm going to be getting a new 2007 Avalanche soon but can't really make a good decision what model to get. I like the LTZ with the 20" wheels but also like the practicality (and looks) of the cladding on my current model. Has anyone heard anything about the new Z71 Avalanche, and specifically, what kind of wheels, ground clearance, cladding and other features that it's going to have? Why can't GM at least release a simple list of features on the new Z71 Avalanche so that I at least know what I can expect. Instead of blindly awaiting a truck that may not even exist (having the features I've listed above).

I cannot understand what this dude is saying. But I do understand the sweet clatter of a baby Duramax engine. Check out this new S-10!

Has anybody here done a thoughtful head to head look between the PT and the HHR? Or has it been discussed in the past somewhere? Also, out of curiousity, what are the key selling points of the HHR Vs. PT? (Maybe CARBIZ could share some of his sales stories if he reads this.) In my mind the largest advantadge to the HHR is that the Ecotech is that much more "Advanced" than the Chryselr mill. Does anybody know if Chrysler plans to discontinue the PT anytime soon? Seems like it is still a cash cow for them. Chris

GM @ South Florida Auto Show 2008 Malibu LTZ The Malibu is a wonderful looking car inside and out. More handsome than either the Accord or Camry and with a superior interior, too. You can count cutlines and worry about the material five inches under the seat all you'd like, but the look and functionality is far superior to the doofy Toyota and lousy Honda interfaces. Plus, nothing looks more ridiculous than the Accord's gearshift indicator. Like a playtoy. Malibu hybrids were at both shows, but the Tampa show had an interesting variation...

http://gm-volt.com/2008/08/13/chevy-volt-u...ing-in-our-way/ Seem to me that the drive setup would already have been taken care of... and $10k to replace the battery? One better hope it'll run well past the 150k mile warranty period to make buying the car worthwhile.

At January's Detroit Auto Show, GM pulled the wraps off of one of the most highly anticipated new cars of the year – the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, also known as the C7 or seventh-generation 'Vette. The introduction of the new Corvette marked the return of the LT1-moniker to GM's new-generation small-block V8 engines, the revivial of the Stingray name itself, as well as an interior finally worthy of a car intended to fight on a stage with such cars like the Porsche 911 and numerous other sports cars and supercars from Europe. To the dismay of loyal 'Vette enthusiasts, the new Stingray also marked the end of more traditional Corvette styling cues such as round taill…

GM @ South Florida Auto Show 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo You may say ‘non-descript,’ but I prefer ‘low-key.’ Definitely a sleeper.

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This is no way to treat a 1963 Corvette split-window coupe. Found in Washington by one of Google StreetView's drones, there's actually no barn to this barn find, just a car left sitting in the gray mist that folks in the Pacific Northwest call "weather." This Corvette had a 12-year shelf life, and then according to the owner, it's "been veggin' on the spot since '75." If you are interested, it's one of the fuel injected models and comes with an extra engine and other parts. Of course, if it's been sitting there for 34 years, it could fall to pieces when you try to move it... and you'll probably find more than a few dead (or perturbed) animals lurking thereabouts. But th…

Chevy Camaro Concept Slated for '06 Detroit Show, '09 Debut Date Posted 08-04-2005 DETROIT — Chevrolet plans to take the wraps off a concept Camaro at the 2006 Detroit auto show in January. Also, Inside Line has learned the automaker is evaluating proposals to revive the classic performance-car nameplate in 2009-2010 on a new low-cost rear-wheel-drive platform. Among the scenarios under discussion inside General Motors is the development of a lower-cost version of the Sigma rear-drive platform that underpins the Cadillac CTS and STS sedans. Another proposal would take the new rear-drive platform that's being developed in Australia for the next-g…

Exterior Attributes All-new sheet metal Increased track width Dimensions essentially unchanged More steeply raked “faster”windshield-11.8% change for improved aerodynamics Improved fit and finish -Reduction in all body gaps Up Front New front end sheet metal New grille, headlights, and bumper Flat wiper blades Optional wiper systems -RainSense -Heated windshield washer fluid Along the Sides Doors-Extend down and wrap over rockers for clean, finished appearance Available power folding mirrors Bold, aggressive wheel designs -17”wheels standard (20”on LTZ) Push/push fuel door Running boards standard Standard colour-keyed body side mouldings In the Bac…

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I've never heard of this before, but here's an excerpt from the Chevy Malibu article on Wikipedia... In 1981, General Motors of Canada in Oshawa produced a special order of 12,000 4-door Malibu sedans for Saddam Hussein's Iraqi government. The deal was worth 100-million dollars to GM. These special order Malibus carried the unusual combination of GM's lowest-power V6, the 110hp 229ci (3.8 l) engine mated to a unique 3-on-the-floor stick shifter. All of the cars were equipped with air conditioning, heavy duty cooling systems, tough upholstery and 14-inch (360 mm) stamped steel wheels with trim rings and "baby moon" center caps. They were the ultimate Iraqi Taxis. In 1982…

It has been a few months since we last reported on the mid-engine Corvette. But thanks to a spy photographer, we have some new pictures of the mid-engine model which gives us some new details. The pictures show the mid-engine Corvette playing around with a couple of ZR1 prototypes in the snow. When put next to the ZR1 prototype, the mid-engine Corvette's proportions are very different - short front end and long rear end. It appears the mid-engine prototype is also sporting massive air intakes in the rear fenders. We still don't know anything about the mid-engine Corvette's powertrain. We've been hearing the possibility of a 6.2L DOHC V8 to a turbocharged V6. …

[source: Motor Authority] GM engineer drops Corvette ZR1 supercharged LS9 into '69 Chevrolet Camaro For many auto enthusiasts, the golden age of automotive styling was during 1960s, when designers had virtual free reign on their designs and didn't have to worry about aerodynamics, pedestrian crumple zones and other such ‘nuisances’. At the same time, the ‘60s could hardly be called the high point of automotive technology, and the development of engines, brakes, suspension components and transmissions still had a long way to go. Fast forward to 2009, and legendary GM engineer and pro-touring car builder Mark Stielow appears to have created the perfect marriage…

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread...96&forum_id=100 Sounds awesome :D

Here are more pictures that I took at the Chicago Auto Show. I will be adding a Chevy truck thread also. The first picture is of the HHR Spring Edition. The second is of the HHR which looks even better in orange. Impala SS: Sorry about it being a little blurry. The Impala LTZ's interior. I think it looks just as good as any of its competitors. The new grill on the Malibu makes it look a lot more desirable. The interior of the Malibu is improving every year but GM needs to put wood trim around the center vents of change the color of the plastic because that section still looks rather boring. Chevy Monte Carlo SS tail light: I personally like the je…

Different colors and models. Have a look http://www.5thgen.org/index.php?page=StevenSimply Thanks to Chris 96 WS6 from 5thGen.org for helping me bring all this to ya'll. He went far and beyond my expectations with this one.

The Z06 of course! It won by 2.6 seconds, which is quite impressive, IMO. It carried more speed through all corners and more g's through all but one. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/10/11/cor...o-around-track/

This fall will see the Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback arrive at dealerships. Pricing for the new Cruze variant will start at $22,190 (includes a $875 destination charge). Compared to the sedan, the Cruze Hatch is about $5,000 more. It should be noted that the hatchback isn't offered in the base L or LS trims like the sedan. The more apt comparison would the Cruze LT sedan which begins at $20,695. Comparing the prices of the LT models sees a difference of $1,495. The Cruze Hatchback will use the same turbocharged 1.4: four-cylinder engine with 153 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. No word if the hatchback will get a manual transmission or if it will be just an automa…

I think I already know the answer to this, but I haven't actually seen detailed bits about the drivetrain... but its my understanding that the Volt will have a totally electric drivetrain. A gas engine, but not directly connected to the wheels, but to a generator. So if I understand correctly, since any set of wheels can be happily powered, which will it be? Front or rear? I would actually be somewhat interested in a large RWD electric coupe. ;-) I'm sure someone will set me straight in less than an hour... thanks in advance.

just tried pricing Sonics......only a 5 speed manual available? I thought the turbo got a 6 speed? DOES ONE MORE TRANNY GEAR REALLY BREAK THE BANK????

Ran into same old friend (refer to previous post http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=2015) We started talking about the photograph I emailed. They said "That's the body but the front is entirely different". Very exciting news.

There is a chevrolet comercial out with a song that goes "all you do is use me" what song is that so we can listen to it.

Second Place: Ford Shelby GT500 Highs: 500 horsepower for less than 50 grand, light shifter, supple ride. Lows: Porky and nose heavy, boy-racer stripes, thin features list. The Verdict: A great Mustang that is priced with some very stiff competition. First Place: Chevrolet Corvette Highs: Neutral handling, strong brakes, refined demeanor. Lows: Inferior, slippery seats; tricky shifter. The Verdict: It's been two years since we first drove a C6, and we're still impressed. GT500/C6 0-60: 4.5/4.3 0-100: 10.3/9.9 0-150: 30.3/26.8 1/4 mi: 12.9@112/12.8@113 5-60: 5.2/5.0 30-50: 10.4/9.5 50-70: 8.8/9.1 top speed: 155/186 observed MPG: 11/14 Th…

Just back from Chevy's "build & price" situation, and on the 2007 Cobalt SS/SC options list is the lower-profile T43 spoiler, priced at $0. I know in years past, when new model year info was first posted, it was sometimes incomplete and even wrong in spots. I'd like to know if anyone in sales can confirm this spoiler option. I'd really like to see a spoiler delete option... or make the wing a dealer-installed thing like the ION Redline, so the customer has a chance to decline it. I saw a black '07 Redline at the local dealer, and it looks so much better with the ground effects and fat tires pulling it visually to the ground, unfettered by the wing that adds unnece…

High School Offers Car To Student With Perfect Attendance SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Come to school, get a free car. That's the deal being offered by Santa Ana Unified School District, where students with perfect attendance can enter into a lottery to win a brand new Chevy Aveo, according to The Orange County Register. School officials said they hope dangling the keys to the $13,000 car donated by a local dealership will save the district money by curbing absenteeism. Santa Ana Unified is facing a $17 million budget deficit, and losses up to $40 in funding every day a student misses school. Some critics say the giveaway focuses parents' and students' attention on …

PT Cruiser This! By Daniel Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit Date posted: 12-14-2007 The 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS does not want to kill you. This cannot be said of all its competitors. We don't want to name names here, so let's just say that the HHR SS has really only one direct competitor, the Dodge Caliber SRT-4. This competitor acts like a drug-addled co-driver who grabs the steering wheel and saws wildly if you dare to use more than a feather's touch of throttle. What the hell are we talking about? Why our old buddy torque steer, of course — that troublesome houseguest of powerful front-drive cars. But the HHR SS badly wants to be your friend. And despite a few r…

I saw a Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell in suburban Connecticut today, complete with exclusive front fascia and grille and fuel cell decals. Normal New York plates. Are these in production?

This was sitting there in the middle of the Fair.....I couldnt beleive it.

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?

First for anyone that does not know this... in LeMans series there are 4 classes running the track at the same time. It goes like this Prototypes LMP1 LMP2 GT cars GT1 this would be race versions of your production super cars like C6, Aston, Saleen, large Ferraris, Lamborghini and Maserati GT2 Porsches, small Ferraris, Panoz, BMW Well Aston 009 won today with the #3 Corvette taking second in GT1, 007 Aston 3rd. These two teams really go at it and today was exception. The #4 Corvette that just won Lemans 24 had a good crash and went in for repairs and lost many laps but #3 was up tip and tail with both Astons all day. At one point both a Aston and C6 went around at …

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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

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GM @ South Florida Auto Show 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid

The 2006 Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, and Avalanche are now involved with employee discounts

Has anyone entered the contest? Did anyone watch the apprentice the other night with the 2007 Tahoe? Create a 2007 Chevy Tahoe Commercial

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My uncle in Grand Rapids is one of the first 2 in that side of the state to get one. He came down to our place today with his black Volt. He's had it for 3 weeks. Got to take it for a spin. Nice driving car. When first powered up and pulling out of the driveway it was on battery until getting on the road and starting to accelerate (keep in mind I'm over 2 hours away from his place so the battery was already depleted). Only when I started slowing down for the stop sign did I hear the motor running. When did accelerate hard for a stretch and you could then hear the motor rev up higher due to the harder acceleration. Regardless the motor was very quit in every condition. You…

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I am taking my driving test next month and if I pass then I want to buy a car. My budget is £1500 max. I live in a very hilly area so it will need good control and it has to be reliable as I can't afford to keep repairing it. Can anyone suggest a good first car? Also, can anyone give me a few pointers as to what to look out for?

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/12/vo...tudio-and-gm-w/ Scroll down to watch the YouTube video... http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/12/vo...tudio-and-gm-w/

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... over at www.gm-volt.com Can't seem to get on that site right now... it's swamped I'm sure!

C&G first! What makes a Chevrolet a Chevrolet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqdJY_DcSBw At 1:09, you can clearly see two Chevrolet CUVs. Could these be production Orlando prototypes? The one on the left shares styling features with the Volt! The one on the right matches up with the latest spy pictures ( http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2011-chevy-orlando-spy-shots/ ) Double size:

For me I was about 11 years old when my brother Andy Brought home his 1967 rs ss Camaro ( 327 ) Hide aways and all. It was Gold with black interior. Just one look and I was done. Thats was 20 years ago and im still as awestruck when I see these cars. At 20 I found my Camaro. At the time i had a 69 it was 3 different colors but it had a worked 350 so I was happy. Any way I worked at a Deli here in Bellmore Long Island and the kid from the video store in the shopping center had a Black 69 Camaro ( 327 ) in real nice shape, anyway every night we wind up at the same stop light (due to the stores closing around the same time) I would taunt him every night. He would never race…

okay, we got a few bits of info about the tahoe suburban avalanche... didnt really get into the suburban much but the avalanche was touched on a bit... no Avalanche 3/4 ton... we all knew that... the 6000 LD had 353 hp and 374tq i think... (estimates) this has the active fuel management... umm i think this is an iron block... then there is another 6000 that doesnt have the active fuel management that will be in the 3/4 ton suburban that will have 350 hp and 370 tq... about the same as the other one... but for some reason its more of a heavy duty motor... we checked out some of the stablitrac stuff... and that is amazing... they tried to roll the damn thing on pu…

I'm not sure what's going to come of it, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it: http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471681

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/12/06/gm-renews-el-camino-and-nomad-trademarks/

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.

Brazilian-born: GPiX Chevrolet concept is a two-door compact SUV. Chevrolet previews an SUV coupe designed for the South American market By DAVID HASSALL 4 November 2008 GENERAL Motors last week revealed a BMW X6-style two-door compact SUV concept with a view to production for the emerging South American market. The youth-oriented Chevrolet GPiX crossover coupe concept was produced by GM’s Brazilian design studio, which is being tripled in size at a cost of US$36 million ($53.2 million) to play a bigger role in global development programs. Presented at the Sao Paulo motor show, the Chevrolet concept rides on relatively modest 17-inch wheels and features LED head…

Here is a neat video on a HHR SS. It looks like he was fast while it lasted. I don't know if he lost the engine or just a oil line. I wonder if he got the stickers off before they towed it to the dealer. LOL! It did look like it was fast against prepared sports cars. the Video car is a 914. I see a Mini S and a lot of RX7's too. I like my SS too but I think I would have got the Cobalt SS before I would try to run the HHR on the track. 3200 ponds and a lot of upper weight would have hurt performance vs low slung sports cars.

Yeah everybodys talking about the new GMT 900 platform. But what about this Colorado that they have in the photo as well. Let's start the discussion. http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive...ts/1674631.html

Tahoe puts rush on GM's SUVs March 15, 2006 BY MICHAEL ELLIS FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER Some declared the SUV market dead when gas prices topped $3 a gallon last year, and said General Motors Corp. was foolish to invest billions in a lineup of new large SUVs. But sales of the new Chevrolet Tahoe are so strong that GM is now trying to speed up the launch of several other SUVs and ship them to dealerships two to four weeks ahead of schedule, Mary Sipes, GM's vehicle line director for large trucks, said Tuesday. The Tahoe -- with better fuel economy and added features -- has been on sale only since early January, but sales are up 49.8% from January and February last ye…

Would you rather have the SS be the top car or the Z28?

The highly anticipated 2010 Chevy Camaro is now only a few months from hitting the showroom floor, and we're just getting the final scoop on standard and optional content that will be available for all five Camaro variants. Customers wanting to order a Camaro can choose from LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS and 2SS models, and standard and optional equipment varies greatly between each package. The base model LS comes equipped with OnStar, 18-inch rims, and a 300-hp V6 engine, and the only optional item is floor mats. The 1LT package includes optional 19-inch rims, a Boston Acoustics sound system and a sunroof. The 2LT gets standard 19s, the sound system, leather seats, ambient lighting…

For me the answer is 4: Two El Caminos One Monte Carlo One Camaro

Here is the link on Chevrolet's site but gosh they are pricey! 2008 Malibu Builder

www.chevrolet.com Looks alot like the old one, but flows better.