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Is there a more perfect family vehicle than the Maxx? You get everything: power, fuel economy, quality fit and finish, and ROOM. I need something that will carry kid surfboards (70 inches) while getting excellent fuel economy year round. I'm deciding between a Toyota Matrix with a stick (i like to shift myself) or the Maxx (no stick, but a serene drive experience instead). I don't have the inside scoop on GM's Epsilon strategy. Maybe they aren't making money on this one division bodystyle? Maybe the product planning people don't know what they're doing? Seems like Chevy has done this before (the Nova hatchback didn't last, the Citation…

Self explanatory, I will get one of these two cars, but each has it's pros and cons to the other. If they add auto climate control and telescoping steering wheel to the Imp, or put the Imp/HHR radio or flip/fold rear seats in the Malibu, I would be swayed...

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.

Standard Equipment Changes: •Air Cleaner: High Capacity •Antenna: Integral, right rear quarter glass, flush mounted •Assist Steps: Black, running boards, mounted between front and rear wheels •Door Handles: Black (LS) Colour-keyed (LT and LTZ) •Mirrors, Outside Rearview: Foldaway, power adjustable, heated. Black (LS) Colour-keyed (LT) –– (LTZ) Power folding, power adjustable, heated, colour-keyed, driver side electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming), turn signal in glass with ground illumination and curb-tilt •Interior Appointments: Brushed metal (LS) Woodgrain (LT and LTZ) accents on the instrument panel and along the door trim Optional Equipment Chan…

Just got my Dec M/T mag today. If you don't have a subscription, pick one up at the news stand. Main article is the Z06 vs Ford GT vs Dodge Viper. All back to back tested in the same conditions. The GT was quickest with a 11.5 ET but the ZO6 was nipping at it's front bumper with a 11.6 ET. The Viper was slowest of the 3. But while the Z only got beat by .1 in the 1/4 miles, it bested the Viper and GT's cornering, slalom, track lap time and braking distance... all for $68k vs $166k of the GT. Also (we're not done yet) is a article of the Pontiac Solstice vs Mazda MX5 and Charger SRT8 vs Pontiac GTO.

DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. announced today that David Hill, currently GM vehicle chief engineer (VCE) for Corvette and vehicle line executive (VLE) for performance cars, will retire effective Jan. 1, 2006 after more than 41 years of dedicated service. Tom Wallace willreplace Hill as vehicle line executive – performance cars and vehicle chief engineer for the Corvette. Additionally, he will assume responsibilities for compact rear-wheel-drive performance cars including Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky. Wallace currently is VLE for small/midsize trucks. Lori Queen, currently VLE compact cars and the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky , is appointed VLE for small/midsiz…

I was cruising on the George Bush Turnpike in Dallas when this yellow Z06, pulled up next to me. It was georgeous before disappearing into the distance. When did they hit the dealer lots?

Check out this shot of the 2005 SEMA Cobalt sedan. I don't have much to say about this, except I like it and I'll let the image speak for itself.

Corvette Timeline This is a cool webpage. Back before I joined C&G, I would frequently visit this site to get the latest on C6 Corvette info. It inevitably lead me here. Now that all of the C6 is out, it is a great referrence of past concepts, prototypes, spy shots, and renderings; mostly of the C6. C7 speculation had started, as well as some Blue Devil talk, but its been a long time since I last visited it and it seems that it hasn't changed much. Anyways, it's interesting to look back at the speculation. Check it out.

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More pics of my Oshawa plant drive-by:

Before I stumbled upon the Lucerine and the Saab I took pics of the Monte ready to be shipped here

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.

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

How come I never see anything in this section about the Equinox? I know they sell pretty well. Does anyone have one or know somebody with one? I'd be interested to hear some feedback about the Nox. :)

since we all know that the Colorado/Canyon and especially the Hummer H3 could really use a V6 engine, would it be possible to offer the 3.9L V6 thats used in the impala/Monte carlo in these?? of course it would have to be mounted diffrently, but if they are planning on bringing back the camaro it would probably use the 3.9L as its base engine, so they would need to engineer it for rwd anyways..

This is the first time I've ever seen a GM product make the front page news on CNN's website and not be a bashing or recall article: http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/carreviews/1..._z06/index.html

I noticed quite a few links between the 2006 Impala and Bel Air concept thought I would share one of these with you. Dash shape and airbag cover Impala Bel Air

I posted the following photoshop rendering on the old C&G and recieved surprisingly positive feedback in doing so. My idea was simple. Instead of applying a mildly revised '06 Impala front-end and slightly reworked rear to the current Monte Carlo, I suggested that Chevy simply replace the model altogether with a coupe variant of the Impala. The Monte Carlo name would be dropped in favor of 'Impala Coupe' badging. Styling aside, the current MC is little more than an Impala coupe anyway. In essence, the resulting model would not only be a more attractive car from a styling standpoint, but further damage to the Monte Carlo moniker would be limited until a more s…

Images of this Tahoe-based prototype are a rarity, but I found it interesting. Why wasn't the current Tahoe given a mid-cycle refresh along the lines of this prototype?

L92 based 6.2L perhaps? Would be a nice placement between the LS7 Vette and the LS2. Do we know anything about the RPO codes the next round of engines will have? Sticking with the LS tag or something else?

Can't beleive it!! First I saw a Yukon factory test vehicle on the Hwy last Thursday and today I was driving getting ready to turn onto the Hwy and here comes a all white '07 Tahoe!! No tape, no camo... just like you'd see it on the showroom. I recognized it from a few hundred feet down the road. These new GMT-900's are distinctive. When I saw the Yukon last week I recognized the tail lights from a distance and it was starting to get dusk when I saw it. So this "it looks like an expedition" bs is just bs in my opinion. Maybe in pics on the internet but they are distinctive out on the road in person.

Has anybody heard what the huge delay is with the 2006 Monte carlo? The Impala has been out for months now and everything except for the Lucerne has been introduced. I mean it's not like this car is all new!

Anyone noticed that there's no 2006 Optra Sedan?

ran into an old friend this weekend This friend works for GM This friend is "claying" the 5th generation Camaro concept for the 2006 NAIAS right now I tried to get info from this friend but was unsuccessful I emailed this friend a picture of what is said to be 85% accurate and received a very bitter phone call in response referencing the kind of trouble this friend would have been in if they were to have opened the attachment at work The picture I emailed can be found here. The very first picture at the top. http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...?showtopic=1904

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I just got home from my 2,500 mile trip in my '06 Convertible.....(black ext, black top, cashmere int, 6-speed manual, F55) I must say the car is as AWESOME as I knew it was.....but I couldn't believe how comfortable it was to drive all that way. The retuned F55 suspension does provide a noticeable difference between comfort and sport....but only really over bad pavement. However, sport really isn't that harsh. Fuel economy? My last two tankfuls took me 450+ miles per tank....netting me 27-28mpg...with the cruise set on 85mph!!!!!!!! Hit a wierd rainstorm in Arizona when it was only 40 degrees out.....the (small) hail was …

Was driving the ol lady up to the airport (detriot metro) and was just crossing the MI/IN border on I-69 and came up behind a white SUV with some black tape in spots around it. No camo/bra's but they did have the "GMC" and "Yukon" logo's taped over. I actually recognized the rear tailights before I got up on it. So it was distinct. Thought it was a Tahoe at first until I passed it and saw the grill. I slowed down to let it pass back by me for another look (the g/f was getting pissed at me doing that LOL!). It looked good goind down the road. Looks visually wider than the current Yukon but is probably just an illusion. Proportions look great…

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Colum...ubsubtypeId=216 Great article-it doesn't go too much into detailed ideas unfortunately, but I agree with what it does have to say-Chevrolet is fast (again) becoming like Rodney Dangerfield-big and not getting respect. It would help of course, if they had more style, and Cobalt, Malibu, and Uplander in particular had more passenger and cargo room.

Chevrolet Corvette Those with the means happily pay six-figure prices for cars with the Corvette's kind of track-ready performance. At about $53,000 new, the Corvette is a bargain for exotic car wanna-haves. There will be a big market of people looking to save even more by buying your used one. The Corvette was also among the Overall Top 10. Gallery: See the winners in Nine Categories. October 5, 2005; Posted: 2:53 p.m. EDT (1853 GMT) CNN Money Story NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - When you're buying a new car, you don't want to think about unloading it even before you've gotten the first whiff of new-car smell. But failing to think about resale value -- how muc…

I saw 2 new Impalas on the lot at my local dealer the other day, and I have a few questions about ordering models and options.. One of the cars was a Black SS with light grey leather interior, but it had the woodgrain dash applique instead of the Chrome-ish stuff that I thought was specific to the SS. Can you order an SS with the woodgrain dash, or one of the other models with the chrome? The other car on the lot was a dark gray "3LT" that also had the light gray leather, but it also had the 3.9 V6; I thought that the 3.9 was specific only to the LTZ... this car had LTZ wheels and stickered out at over $28K; seems to me that if you can order a "3LT&…

I admit it ... I'm not all that enthusiastic about Chevrolet's current lineup, given that Chevrolet is offering FWD versions of what they claim to be the malibu, impala and monte carlo. So, I'm not sure what exactly possessed me to visit Huntley (IL) Chevrolet ... the dealership that showcases a '49 Chevrolet in its showroom ... this past Friday night. I think it was a combination of curiosity, the employee discount's final hours, and that I was itching to get into a showroom again. I test drove a Cobalt during my short time there and was pleasantly surprised/impressed. My eyes also captured a glimpse of an '06 impala. Yes, I felt disdain/di…

Hey all, still relatively new to the forums but wanted your opinions on this. It has become a chip on my shoulder to read articles in magazines that downplay the domestics (namely in the 4 door and SUV segments). Question is this, with the Tahoe coming in next year, do you guys think that the magazine editors will either A. Commend it, give it a thumbs and and realize that domestics are making a move towards the imports throats. or B. Nitpick it, talk bad about it and give it a 3rd place or worse in a comparison test behind the Toyota Sequoia, 4runner, Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder or otherwise. My concern isn't that the General wont make a strong showing with …

http://www.americanlemans.com/home/index.aspx 2.54-mile, 12-turn Grand Prix course 10 hour 1000 mile race It was a "bloody" battle between the two C6-R's and the two Aston Martin DBR9 for GT1 placement. Some great footage of these four cars batteling through much of the race. silver car may be Saleen with the car two back from last Aston may be Maserati, no mistaking the Corvettes and Astons In the end it GT1 class was 1. #4 Corvette 3rd overall 2. #57 Aston ...4th overall 3. #63 Saleen..6th overall 4. Maserati......8th overall 5. Aston Martin 11th overall 6. #3 Corvette [lost drive] 12th overall 7. Viper ...........20th overall GT1 i…

From page 22 in the new MT: "Chevrolet's new 7.0-liter Corvette Z06 makes more than the advertised 505 horsepower... much more. Rumor is it makes up to 550horses, which would explain the astonishing performance at the Nurburgring's Nordschliefe." Then they wrote something about how it would make the Blue Devil pointless, but I didn't think that BS was worth posting.

2006(?) Chevrolet Epica exposed:

During our GM Canada dealer meetings tonight in Ontario we were introduced to the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. Although we were unable to sit in them, we were given an upclose look at the exterior of the models and let me tell you, they are even more amazing in real life. The Avalanche still has its unmistakable styling but has been softened on the sides and made more agressive on the front end. Some of the features we are too expect is a power operated hard cover and rolling cargo area, like that introduced this year on the 2006 Cadillac EXT. Dare I say that the side view of the Avalanche reminded me of the Ridgeline but much more Avalanche …

Has anybody seen or does anyobe have any new pics of the 2006 Malibu. I'd like to see more shots of the front end and the new wheels. My dealer has none and the web site has had the same ones up for a month now.

Can anything bigger than a V8 be fit into the Corvette platform? I was thinking an XLR or Corvette beyond the Blue Devil, with something like a V12 or V16.

I thought this to be a change for the guys over at Car and Driver: a favorable write up from a GM product http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...article_id=9991

Incredible!!!....the Lingenfelter Corvette C6, limited edition, to celebrate Lingenfelter's 25th anniversary. Available in coupe and convertible in black, red or yellow.

I really like the Chevy Colorado, not so sure about these accessories that are available at Chevrolet dealerships: Standard, good looking: Chrome replacement grill, maybe: Brush guard, maybe not:

GM has shown off a ttop like panaramic roof on 2 different concept cars produced around the world. The first being on the Holden Torana 3.6TT Then on the Opel Antara GTC concept My question is how would you guys feel about seeing this as an option on the next Camaro instead fo TTops?

ST class - currently 1. Mazda 2. BMW 3. Chevy 4. Acura 5. Mini Cooper 6. Dodge 7. Nissan 8. Audi 9. Honda Cobalt has 3 Victories 1 2nd 3 5ths 1 6th 1 7th Not bad for a first year front wheel driver

http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/05corvette_conv.htm The photos in this article show how terrible front license plates look on cars like this. I am so glad to live in a no-front-license-plate jurisdiction. Cars look so much better here.

(Ignore the model year, it was a typo) Look at the torque curve *drool*

Did anyone catch the episode of Rides where the HHR gets customized by different teams? No?... well, here's some info with pics. HHR by Year One HHR by Unique Performance HHR by Darkside HHR by P Teaser My favorites: RWD V8 HHR's done by Year One and Unique Performance (I was just thinking that a RWD HHR would kick ass) Maybe somebody can post some of the pics into this thread, I know how much it sucks to open a thread and get no eye candy. Thanks. Thanks to HHR Club for posting the info, which I couldn't find anywhere else. Not that I tried that hard.

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103218 That bugs me that GM didn't bother increasing the wheelbases from where they are now. Why? What were they thinking? Manueverability, Schmaneuverability, every other large SUV has a longer wheelbase-and wouldn't it make sense to base Tahoe/Yukon on the same wheelbase as the regular-cab standard (6.5-foot) box like the 1995-99 originals?

Chevy's 2007 Tahoe Biggest launch ever? GM says its 2007 full size trucks are critical to the company’s success WES RAYNAL Posted Date: 9/20/05 PHOTOS: 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE GALLERY General Motors Corp. introduced its all-new, 2007 full-size SUVs and while GM officials insist the trucks won’t make or break the company, if they fail…well, according to GM that’s just not an option. The trucks have new all-new sheetmetal, new engines, new chassis and suspension, and new interiors. GM says the new trucks will offer more power and better fuel economy than the vehicles they replace. The Chevy Tahoe (pictured), GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali and Cadillac Escalade will be on…

I just did some research comparisons. IMO, this is the specs for the optimum car that Chevy should build for the masses. I'll include some current specs for comparison Ideal ---- / ---- '06 Impala Overall Length 192.7"---- / ---- 200.4" Overall Width 72.3"---- / ---- 72.9" Overall Height 55.7" ---- / ---- 58.7" Wheelbase 108.1"---- / ---- 110.5" Fuel Tank Capacity 18.1 gal. ---- / ---- 17.5 gal. Track ???? -…

NASHVILLE — The 2006 Chevrolet Impala is a solid alternative to Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, considered benchmarks among family sedans. Styling is taut and almost resembles Accord's. Road personality is composed with a hint of sportiness. Comfort is high. Stupidity is low. An optional V-8 engine offers something the Japanese brands don't. A rich complement of standard features — head-curtain air bags, a trip computer, an iPod/MP3 plug, three sets of child-seat latches, OnStar telecommunications and emergency notification service — give Impala advantages over even some higher-price competitors. Thoughtful options — rear seats that flip and fold instead …

According to this USA Today article(2nd paragraph), the Tahoe will be shown next Tuesday at the Texas Sate Fair.:booyah: I know several people on here hinted at it. For a GM fan site, I'm suprised this wasn't on here yet. :P EDIT: More info starting on page 69 of the GMT900 discussion 2 at GM Inside News.

Not sure if this picture has surfaced or not on this site, but it's a screen shot from one of the employee pricing commercials. My best guess is that the vehicle behind the guy is a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (GMX386).

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.auto123.com/en/info/news/roadte...spy?artid=48865

Link: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2007/chevrol...v..0.Chevrolet* What Edmunds.com Says: With GM quickly falling behind its competitors in the full-size truck segment, look for GM to pull out all the stops to assure that this Silverado has everything it needs to compete. What We Know: Major changes will be necessary on this stalwart design in order to keep it competitive against its longtime rival, the F-150, in addition to relative newcomers such as the Nissan Titan and next-generation Toyota Tundra. When the new Silverado appears, probably in 2007, it will feature a far more elegant cabin than the current model along with a new GMT-900 platform. A more powerful …

From GMEurope: Frankfurt, September 12, 2005 European premiere at the IAA: New Chevrolet Aveo sedan • Dynamic four-door model: All new design • Plenty of room for passengers and their baggage • Efficient: Economical engines with Euro 4 standard Frankfurt. With the new Aveo, Chevrolet has added another attractive model to its product range. The four-door notchback sedan, available with either a 1.2 or 1.4-litre engine, will be presented for the first time in Europe at the IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt (September 15-25, 2005). Apart from the proven engineering, the main characteristics of the new front-wheel drive model are the new modern design …

i don't have the link, but i saw a headline that said HHR was on sales pace for 100k units. maybe someone can find it. it was automotive news, i don't have access to that site.

By John K. Teahen Jr. Automotive News / September 12, 2005 Chevrolet executives aren't talking much about it these days, but they nervously await each month's sales figures, hoping against hope that it still can be done. The "it" is 3 million new-car and light-truck sales in 2005. It's possible, but it will be a far reach for General Motors' top-volume division. GM is eager for Chevy to return to 3 million. So what else is new? GM is eager for every brand to sell every car and truck possible. Chevy hasn't sold 3 million cars and trucks in a year in more than a quarter of a century. The division first made it in 1972 and 19…

Chevy HHR gets strong launch Automaker now sees annual sales nearing 100,000 By Jamie LaReau Automotive News / September 12, 2005 DETROIT - Confident that the Chevrolet HHR is a hit, General Motors plans a robust 2006-model production of 100,000 units. "They've got me on max overtime and running every one I can make," Lori Queen, GM's vehicle line executive for small cars, told Automotive News. The HHR is built at the Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, plant. The wagon starts at $15,990 including shipping with the top model in the $24,000 range, a Chevrolet spokesman says. As GM moves to value pricing - setting stickers closer to t…

Driving North on US-23 (Brighton/Hartland, MI area) this mourning I saw the strangest thing. It was defiantly a Camaro but it was nothing I've ever seen before. It had prototype camo only on the front end / grill area. It was large, had a retro look, long hood, white with orange stripes. What I saw was reminiscent of a 1st generation front clip and spoiler with the side profile similar to that of a 4th gen. At first I said to myself, "Can it be? Not driving down 23 at 8:30 in the mourning". And then less than a mile behind it was an SUV covered in camo top to bottom. Either GM is testing the new Camaro or someone with to much time and money is butchering Cam…

For those that say GM is not changing. The Cavalier is and has been at the bottom since it was introduced. The Cobalt however is the top rated small car in crash saftey. IIHS crash saftey ratings The more modern products / platforms, continue to rate near the top.

"Cobalt: The 2006 model year is big for performance at Chevrolet, with the SS badge added to a wide range of high-horsepower vehicles. Cobalt SS coupe and sedan models feature a 171-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine as well as suspension and styling enhancements. A freshening is planned for the 2008 model year. GM is exploring an awd Cobalt variant that likely would be aimed at the Mitsubishi Evolution and Subaru WRX." -AutoWeek. I'm not sure how accurate this is, but I would believe it to be reasonably so. An all wheel drive Cobalt sure seems exciting!

what about a smaller truck then the Colorodo? pull a Delta truck? take the HHR and flip it into a mini truck, think there is a market for such a thing? or are we trying to get away from nitch markets?

Has anybody seen the commercial with the HHR in like a kliedescope (sp?). The HHR changes colors, sizes, shapes, etc. It's really catchy and not your typical Chevrolet commercial.

When i was looking at a pick of a 06 canyon i noticed a GM badge but none on the Colorado, could this mean a new Colorado??

Something tells me the HHr will be successful. WHile eating at Burger King, I saw 2 HHRs in a small town where it takes awhile to see a new car. One was red and the other one was silver. I believe this vehichle will be a strong seller.

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102544 Offshore, GM soars with Chevy brand; GM Daewoo boosts sales, production JASON STEIN | Automotive News Posted Date: 6/9/05 DETROIT -- Here's what was missed in the news about General Motors' distressed brands and sluggish U.S. sales: While GM sliced third-quarter North American production by 100,000 units, it increased Asian production forecasts by 100,000 units. GM sales in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America have grown this year. And its engine for growth is Chevrolet, the venerable high-volume brand that has enjoyed a rebirth overseas. While GM is trimming its product lineup for slow-growth brands …

2006 Aveo The Chevrolet Aveo is a reconfigured Korean Daewoo model and the interior and exterior were designed by Italdesign of Italy. The engine is a 1.6-litre 4, producing 103 hp, from Opel. GM link: http://www.chevrolet.com/aveo/ Review: http://motortrend.com/roadtests/intellicho...005_chevy_aveo/ Introduction General Motors’s first attempt to compete on a heads-up basis with entry-level Asian econoboxes involved a partnership with Suzuki. The progeny of this corporate marriage was a little runt called the Metro, which was retired five years ago. Now, GM is trying again, only this time, it’s hooked up with a Korean rather than a Japanese manufacturer. …

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2006 Chevrolet Impala 3.5 LS Retooling GM’s bestseller: Chevy touts more for less in the next Impala ANDREW LUU Published Date: 9/5/05 2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA 3.5 LS ON SALE: Now BASE PRICE: $21,990 POWERTRAIN: 3.5-liter, 211-hp, 214-lb-ft V6; fwd, four-speed automatic CURB WEIGHT: 3553 lbs 0 TO 60 MPH: 8.4 seconds (mfr.) FUEL MILAGE (EPA COMBINED): 24.6 mpg Of all the trim levels available for the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, the first car sold to a customer was a top-of-the-line V8-powered SS. Sounds like something a diehard Chevy fan would buy, doesn’t it? Actually, the customer is an Orthodox priest, and like many Chevy buyers, he is loyal to the brand. …

Mad, Mad World: Chevrolet’s Corvette Z06 enters the supercar segment—and changes the game MAC MORRISON Published Date: 9/5/05 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 ON SALE: Now BASE PRICE: $65,800 POWERTRAIN: 7.0-liter, 505-hp, 470-lb-ft V8; rwd, six-speed manual CURB WEIGHT: 3132 lbs 0 TO 60 MPH: 3.7 seconds (mfr.) FUEL MILAGE (EPA COMBINED): 18.8 mpg “I saw an automobile once when I was a kid, but now they’re everywhere. The world went and got itself in a big damn hurry.” When recently paroled Brooks Hatlen penned those words to his former prison mates in the film The Shaw-shank Redemption, he meant them as an indictment of a world that bore no resemblanc…

Chevy HHR stars in offbeat TV ads Division also will push HHR, Impala on Web, in print By Laura Clark Geist Automotive News / September 05, 2005 http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=54379 DETROIT -- Chevrolet is taking product placement to new lengths in its advertising launches of the new HHR and re-engineered Impala. To launch the 2006 HHR small wagon, the brand is sponsoring a contest that invites consumers to shoot videos or photos that use the letters HHR in creative ways. Winning entries will air during the Sept. 22 episode of NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Chevrolet is buying all of the ad time on that night's show…

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

http://www.tvweek.com/news.cms?newsId=8449 PLUS

I got my new C&D today, and they had a little write up on the TB SS. 0-60 in 5.4s 1/4 mile in 13.9s .80g on the skidpad To put that into perspective, the 04 GTO did 0-60 in 5.3s with a 6-speed manual (TB SS has a 4-speed auto).

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=107094 By D. John Booth Date posted: 01-01-3000 You know, there's just no way it's a coincidence. Dave Hill, Chevrolet's chief engineer for the Corvette, can wax engineering all he wants about optimum bore size, combustion efficiency and maximizing fuel economy, but the real reason the new 2006 Corvette Z06's LS7 engine displaces 7.0 liters is that it translates into exactly 427 cubic inches, a magic number in Corvette lore. And while the new engine may not have the reputed 550 horsepower the legendary L88 had (though it was rated at a measly 430 hp to "fool" insurance companies),…

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=103095

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

Today I was eating at the dining center with a couple girls and somehow we got on the subject of what cars we drove. One of them said she used to have a Corolla but her parents recently bought her a Chevy Malibu. I assumed it was a '97-'03, but she said it was a 2004 so I thought that was kinda interesting. Then, as we were leaving, I overheard some guy say "No, I don't have the Civic anymore...I have a Cobalt now." I've also seen a ton of G6's around campus. Could GM be attracting a new generation of car buyers?

I found this at C&D forums. From MT (Oct. issue): 0 – 60 MPH: 3.5 sec Quarter Mile: 11.5 sec @ 127 MPH Braking, 60 – 0 MPH: 104 Feet Lateral Acceleration: 1.05 G From C&D (Oct. 2005): 0-60 in 3.6 sec. 0-100 in 7.9 sec. 0-150 in 17 sec. Skidpad = 0.98g ¼ mile: 11.7 sec @ 125 MPH Motor Trend: (June 2005) “Ford GT vs. Ferrari F430” 0-60: Ford GT: 3.6 Ferrari F430: 3.8 1/4 mile: Ford GT: [email protected] Ferrari F430: [email protected] Motor Trend: (June 2003) “Dodge Viper SRT-10” 0-60: 3.9 1/4 Mile: 11.8 @ 123.6 Road & Track: MB McLaren SLR 0-60: 3.5 sec 1/4 [email protected] sec @126.1 0-100: 7.5 sec Here are some comparison numbers between the Z06, Viper, and GT: Z06 0-1…

If you look at the Aveo, there's still one that has no designation. I guess what Chevy is trying to appeal that the others are more of a premium model, so in a sense that models got "upgraded" on the badge side.

Looks like it got a speedbump, from 140hp to 144hp. Or is it just the new testing scheme again?

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

Take a look and see who won this round: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?se...article_id=2614

MARK PHELAN: New Chevy HHR hits home run August 25, 2005 BY MARK PHELAN FREE PRESS COLUMNIST http://www.freep.com/money/autoreviews/phe...825.htm#graphic The 2006 Chevrolet HHR is what the future used to look like, an artist's rendering that blends memory and imagination. From its optional chrome roof rack to the sculpted metal housings for its round afterburner taillights, the HHR reminds me of 1940s and '50s drawings of spaceships and cars of the future. Some skeptics have already dismissed the throwback look of the HHR as Chevy's belated answer to Chrysler's retro-styled PT Cruiser, but the compact wagon is more than that. Both ca…