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When/if this happens, I hope this color is still available.
OMFG, I go through all this work to bring it back, and as a Chevy El Camino too, and now you want a special color besides?
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Read this very, very carefully - "GM Alpha Platform: All Things To All Enthusiasts?"
Link: http://bit.ly/dNNjlC
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Insanely slow to do something they've already done all of the groundwork for, but I'm not going to complain too much if it happens.
Besides, as ugly as things are for me right now it may be 2015 before I am ready anyway.
My greatest concern is that this will be some downsized, V6-only, automatic-only, shadow of what they now build.
Thanks for the update, PCS.
If it's decided to go on Alpha, then 2015, however I would prefer to see it go on an updated Zeta platform first and then migrate to the Alpha platform later. If it goes updated Zeta I would say 2013. As you know Camino, I usually get my way. BTW, who is this PCS you keep referring to?
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One year after GM killed the latest reincarnation of the El Camino — the Pontiac G8 ST — we've learned that the "Ute" still may live. And if it does, it'll be a Chevy.
When writing up our story on rumors out of Australia that Chevy would potentially get a rear wheel drive Zeta-platformed sedan, we hinted at our desire to have them also bring over a version of the loved-by-many Holden Commodore Ute — or even the Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute (pictured above) from South Africa. It looks like GM might have been listening.
We've now learned from three sources that the General's product planners are noodling the idea of bringing the "Ute" to the United States. The vehicle would absolutely be a Chevy and would more than likely carry the "El Camino" name.
We're also hearing it will only happen as part of a larger strategy of ensuring sales are high enough across multiple vehicles and brands to ensure success of GM's next-generation RWD platform. Whether this platform will be the much-anticipated Alpha platform expected to underpin the next-generation Camaro, CTS and ATS, or a new version of the Zeta platform remains to be seen.
A source outside of GM but with strong knowledge of GM's future product plans told us they'd expect to see the "Ute" return — if it's fully greenlit — as a 2015 model year vehicle, released in the 2014 calendar year.
Link - http://bit.ly/epKxSs
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When?
Now you know, I never kiss and tell.
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I must say - if that's the new Chevrolet face/butt for the Commodore, that's pretty hot!
Must you now!
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I remember you! Happy Birthday!
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Holden’s VE Series II SS Ute has been named Best Ute in the 2010 Drive Car of the Year Awards, for the fourth consecutive year.
Following a rigorous six-day testing regime, the reigning champion was deemed best in class for its car-like handling, competitive pricing and “well-behaved car manners”.
The ute was judged by a panel of experts from Drive.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age on a broad criteria including performance, price, quality, comfort, practicality and safety.
Drive Editor and Car of the Year judge Toby Hagon said the SS Ute stood out for its driveability, smooth acceleration and low-speed running.
“The overall design of the Ute demonstrates an understanding of the target market, making this a great vehicle, both for the demands of the working week and recreational needs for the weekend,” Hagon said. “And, quite simply, this is a fun car to drive.”
As part of the Series II refresh, the SS Ute now has flex-fuel capability, allowing it to run on Bio-ethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or any combination of these fuels.
It is also equipped with Holden i-Q, an all-new infotainment system that delivers full Bluetooth®, USB and iPod integration for compatible devices.
Holden Marketing Director Philip Brook said: “The SS Ute is a vehicle of which Holden is very proud and we’re honoured it has been recognised in the 2010 Drive Car of the Year Awards.”
“To win for the fourth year in a row demonstrates that we’re delivering in terms of value, style and performance,” Mr Brook said.
The SS Ute is powered by Holden's 6.0 litre Gen IV V8, delivering 270kW of peak power and 530Nm of peak torque for the six speed manual transmission and 260kW of peak power and 517Nm of torque for the six speed automatic transmission with Active Select.
Completing the SS Ute package are 10-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels, sports body kit with fog lamps, sports seats and quad exhausts, side impact airbags, curtain airbags and Electronic Stability Control.
Link with pic: http://bit.ly/fu2D9K
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Guess who's back in the USA, truly a time to give thanks!
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Well, look who showed up!
The hairy proto-european prodigal son!
Got news for me yet?
Stang: I wish I had a wrenching assistant! Not only would the job go faster, it would be more fun.
Looks like you couldn't afford good news now, but good news is coming via Chevrolet ...
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I think you'll need WD40, it looks rusty, much like yourself ...
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Is it me, or do all the people being scanned by the TSA have robotic looking asses?
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Just strange enough a guy like me might want to own one...
Strange, it's very much like my 1969 Pontiac Custom-S, what's strange about that?
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Yawnnnnnnnnnnn, Sal's made up argument is making me tired ...
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I want a pony!
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What are you trying to do there OoD/PCS?
We should plan something in spring there.
PCS, who's that?
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The GM Heritage Center exists to preserve the past, showcase the present, and inspire the future.
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Click the link: http://bit.ly/cga4st
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The Heartbeat of Australia, is today's Chevrolet ...
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German automaker Opel announced today it has launched a new design competition and encouraged all entrants to use social media as a tool to develop the designs for future cars. The competition, aimed at both interior and exterior design, will culminate with the announcement of the two winners at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011.
The first stage of the competition challenges European design students to develop a car interior that is “a lounge in motion”.
“What I’m excited about is for students to understand our brand,” stated Liz Wetzel, Director of Interior Design, Opel/Vauxhall, “because it is moving – it’s becoming much more dynamic, much more passionate and our clear vision can be seen in our recent products on both the interior and the exterior execution. What we’re looking for is not just for students to design, but to come up with an experience,” added Wetzel.
The interiors stage of the competition concludes on December 10, when the entries are frozen. The three best entries, as selected by the judges, will then be used as the brief for the second (exteriors) part of the competition, to be launched at the start of 2011.
The prize for the winning student of the interiors stage will be a paid internship at the Opel Design Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
"At Opel we are very excited and are looking forward to seeing what the young creative minds from all over Europe will come up with. We teamed up with Car Design News on this project because we truly believe in supporting young talent. In addition we are looking forward to seeing how engagement with the European design community via social media, for this one of a kind competition, will be accepted," stated Mark Adams, Vice President Design, Opel/Vauxhall.
Entries for Opel's car design competition can be submitted by accessing the following link.
Article Link - http://bit.ly/dp8yY6
The Dream can't be dead if it's still in my head - Chevy Considers Return Of The El Camino
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Just for that, I've decided to have it cancelled again ...