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SEMA 2009: Hurst completes the muscle car trifecta with Mustang, Camaro

We can't believe it's been just a year since Hurst unveiled its stunning white and gold Hemi Challenger. Since that time we've seen a few variations, including different color combinations and the Competition/Plus model, and we even got to see how the cars were built. Up to this point, all o...

SEMA 2009: Hennessey HPE700 Camaro

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.SEMA 2009: Hennessey HPE700 Camaro originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Part Chevy, Part Lamborghini: UK getting VR Camaro

Considering that GM is not exporting the Camaro to European markets that require a steering wheel on the right, the only way to get one is by importing a wrong-hand-drive (to them) version or waiting for this VR Camaro, which will be the first LHD conversion available, to arrive early next...

GM recalling 53,000 Chevy Cobalt, Saturn Ion, and Pontiac G5 models over fuel leak concern

General Motors may have shed itself of much of its pre-bankruptcy problems, but the automaker still has to tend to its warranty and recall duties. As such, GM is recalling 53,000 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5 and Saturn Ion models for a potential fuel leak problem that the National Highway...

SEMA 2009: Lingenfelter takes the wraps off 750-horsepower Camaro SS

The controversially-styled T/A Concept wasn't the only car that Lingenfelter Performance Engineering brought out to SEMA this year. Yesterday the legendary performance company unveiled its 2010 Camaro SS, and we made sure to stop by the Hotchkis booth to see the car in person.

SEMA 2009: Who lives in an Impala, under the sea?

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Sedan, Chevrolet, Humor, Specialty Photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio/Weblogs, Inc.SEMA 2009: Who lives in an Impala, under the sea? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

By the Numbers - October 2009: Green is Growing Edition

Their success shouldn't overshadow the rest of the industry, though, which includes many players surprisingly high on our chart. All four "Core" brands of General Motors (Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC) posted positive numbers, and GM as a whole, which still counts sales from "non...

SEMA 2009: Handful of Chevy Camaro concepts preview new options

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, Design/Style Photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio/Weblogs, Inc. Source: Chevrolet]Continue reading SEMA 2009: Handful of Chevy Camaro concepts preview new options

SEMA 2009: Lingenfelter T/A Concept a throwback to the 455 Super Duty

The transformation from 2010 Camaro to Trans-Am began with an all-new front fascia and custom headlights, grille and turn signals. The front fenders were modified to include functional heat extractors, and the rear of the car has been extended four inches. Completing the look is a new hoo...

SEMA Sweeps: Win one of five Sony PSP/Gran Turismo bundles - Day 2

At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive one PSP/GT bundle (ARV $199.99) that includes a Mystic Silver PSP-3000 system, Gran Turismo PSP game on UMD, a PlayStation Network downloadable voucher for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, PlayStation Ne...

SEMA 2009: Jay Leno Camaro a pre-emptive strike against EcoBoost 'Stang

Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, Ford, Celebrities Photos copyright (C)2009 Frank Filipponio/Weblogs, Inc. Source: Chevrolet]Continue reading SEMA 2009: Jay Leno Camaro a pre-emptive strike against EcoBoost 'Stang

SEMA 2009: Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 isn't a Raptor wrangler... yet

That rumored Ford Raptor fighter from General Motors? Not quite. The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Concept (it's only a concept, but some of the components could be available on future pickups) is a reasonable attempt to bring the off-road fight back to Ford, with a four-inch lift, 20-inch BBS...

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 11.02.09

First Drive: 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo is Stuttgart's quickest car yet 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo - Click above for high-res image gallery It's faster to 60 mph than a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, McLaren F1 or Ferrari Enzo. Porsche's fastest offerings, including...

All four new Nationwide Series cars tested at Talladega

We've already shown you the new Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger cars that will soon be running in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, but Chevy also introduced a new Impala car and Toyota a new Camry. All four new cars were out at Talladega Superspeedway today for some test runs, which gives us o...

SEMA Preview: Chevrolet Camaro Z28, is that you?

Filed under: SEMA Show, Spy Photos, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet Source: Facebook]SEMA Preview: Chevrolet Camaro Z28, is that you? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Cheverolet releases 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept. Again.

It's perfectly common for an automaker to release details and photos of a concept car in the months or weeks ramping up to its official debut at a major auto show. Not so much several months later, though. So you can imagine our confusion as to why Chevrolet has revealed the 50th Anniversary Co...

The Lingenfelter 455 T/A Concept really is badass

Car and Driver is the first outlet to post real live photos of the SEMA-bound Lingenfelter 455 T/A Concept. By taking the looks of the '70 Trans Am and adapting them to the new Chevy Camaro, Lingenfelter has created something that will have you playing "What if.." senarios regarding Pontiac o...

2010 Hennessey HP700 Camaro to make official debut at SEMA

Expect plenty of photographs and our first person impressions when we come face to face with the HPE700 Camaro next week. Until then, check out the new high-res photos in the gallery below or read the official press release and the full specs list after the jump.

Callaway building Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniv. 2010 Camaro SS

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet Source: CamaroBlog.com]Callaway building Hendrick Motorsports 25th Anniv. 2010 Camaro SS originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

REPORT: GM delays Chevy Cruze launch by three months

Filed under: Sedan, Plants/Manufacturing, Chevrolet Source: The Detroit News]REPORT: GM delays Chevy Cruze launch by three months originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Officially Rendered: 2010 Yenko Camaro

Remember when we said that the Yenko brand would be revived with new models based on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro? Well, we won't have long to wait to see the real thing. General Marketing Capital Incorporated (GMCI), the proud new owners of the legendary Yenko name and brand, have announced t...

VIDEO: Chevy previews its Camaro-heavy 2009 SEMA line up

The Chevy Camaro was SEMA's poster boy last year, but there were precious few of them on the ground once the doors opened. This year it looks like that won't be the case. The Bowtie will be presenting its own take on some of its cars, and in a little preview of the action it looks like there'll be at...

PSA: Canadian chicks dig Chevrolet's new Camaro

Despite 'Vettes getting 'em wet as the sleeveless t-shirt proclaims, it seems that what women actually want is a brand new Chevrolet Camaro. At least, that appears to be the case with America's neighbors up in the True North Strong and Free. According to Autos Canada, it's looking like new 2...

Specter Werkes reveals new and improved C6 GTR

Specter Werkes, the Corvette tuners from Troy, MI unveiled the C6 GTR last summer, but are set to reveal a new and improved version at SEMA next week. Featuring the LS7 V8 with a twin-turbo setup courtesy of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, this hyper-Vette produces an incredible 8...

Right-hand drive Camaro available in Australia for a measly $128,500 USD

But fear not, Performax International has figured out how to move the steering wheel to the opposite side of the transmission tunnel and will sell those of you living in the Land Down Unda a right-hand drive Camaro SS for just $139,000 AUD. That's $128,500 U.S. American dollars to you and me. Wh...

SEMA Preview: Lingenfelter to show off Camaro-based Pontiac Trans Am

Filed under: SEMA Show, Classics, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Specialty Source: Camaro5.com]SEMA Preview: Lingenfelter to show off Camaro-based Pontiac Trans Am originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

eBay Find of the Day: Chevrolet C5 Corvette-based Saleen S7 replica roadster

So we went with a C5 Corvette chassis. It offers all the driving comforts, with great brakes, Power, and a super strong frame. and we could retail the car for a reasonable price." But not only is it Chevrolet Corvette based, they made it a roadster! See, all those boring old S7s were stuffy mid-e...

GM to offer in-vehicle WiFi on select models

Everywhere connectivity is even closer with the announcement that GM will be offering dealer-installed Autonet routers in its SUV and truck offerings. Chrysler was the first to put Autonet in cars a year ago, and Volkswagen signed up in August of this year, putting the mobile router dock...

VW chooses Deutsch LA as its new ad agency

Chrysler, Cadillac, and Chevrolet aren't the only folks looking for new advertising agencies on the assumption that, to quote GM CEO Fritz Henderson, "We can do better." For the last four years Crispin, Porter and Bogusky has attended to Volkswagen's advertising needs, bringing us mom...

Posawatz: Volt range-extended mileage to be "better than any conventional car." But what about hybrids?

To put that figure into perspective, we'd imagine that means the Volt would fall somewhere between the 32 mpg rating of the Toyota Yaris and the 50 mpg rating of the Toyota Prius when running under charge-sustaining mode with an otherwise depleted battery pack. Whatever the case, don't ex...

This article also contains excerpts from rumors.automobilemag.com

SEMA Preview: Will GM debut a bowtie-badged Raptor fighter?

With the overwhelmingly positive reaction that the Raptor has received, we've been wondering if General Motors, Chrysler or even Toyota would follow suit with their own sand monster. After seeing a Camaro video posted by Chevrolet on YouTube, we may have evidence that it's a strong poss...

2010 Dodge Ram HD priced from $28,165 and Power Wagon returns!

The 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is ready to put some pressure on Ford and Chevrolet with new sheet metal and added capability, as well as lead the way as the first product under the new Ram brand banner. But the Ram team isn't content to compete on product alone, as Chrysler's horned division is a...

Chevrolet follows Cadillac into the advertising agency review breach

Some loyalties run deep in Detroit, take Chevrolet's relationship with its advertising agency. Campbell-Ewald has been urging people to buy bowties since 1922, when a single magazine ad contained more words than a BMW press release. Chevrolet's account is huge, and the automaker is not...

GM invites Volt fans to name first color and win a test drive!

2011 Chevrolet Volt - Click above for high-res image gallery Take a close look at the Chevy Volt in the photo above. We've seen it a number of times already but we've never said anything about the color. While it's predominantly silver, it does have a green (or more specifically emerald) tint...

Finally: Internet Car and Truck of the Year finalists announced

Now that all that's out of the way, let's look at which cars (and trucks) have made it. During the semis, the car choices were the Chevrolet Camaro SS, Ford Fusion Hybrid and Taurus SHO, Kia Forte sedan, Mazda3, Nissan Cube and Ford Shelby Mustang GT500. As for trucks, it was down to the Audi Q5,...

SEMA Preview: Hotchkis to reveal 750-hp LS7-powered Lingenfelter Camaro

Oh my. A stock 2010 Chevy Camaro SS produces 426 horsepower from its 6.2-liter LS3 V8. A Corvette Z06 turns out 505 hp from its 7.0-liter LS7. The Blue Devil, aka Corvette ZR1, is the most powerful car ever produced by General Motors and churns out a ridiculous 638 hp from its supercharged 6.2-lite...

OnStar prevents its first high-speed chase

We were wondering how long it would take before OnStar's Stolen Vehicle Slowdown service was used to prevent a high speed chase. Though announced nearly two years ago, the service that allows OnStar to remotely disable a vehicle's gas pedal is still not yet available on all GM models - for 2...

Edmunds: GM market share will grow in October

Driving this newfound marketplace success is thought to be GM's recent abundance of new product launches, which include important models like the Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX along with the Equinox and Camaro from Chevrolet. GM has received mostly favorable reviews on each of these...

Hurst SEMA Scholarship Camaro eBay Auction underway

SEMA, Chevy, eBay and Hurst have teemed up to auction off a Hurst-tuned Camaro with the proceeds going to the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, "a program that fosters industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket."

Dodge Ram CEO gets interviewed, reveals tough job ahead

As expected, the 20-year Chrysler veteran did the executive shuffle around Pickuptrucks.com's most pointed questions, but it's clear Chrysler has plans to market and advertise the newly-formed truck and commercial vehicle division separately from its former Dodge umbrella.

STUDY: Ford owns brand loyalty in 2009; Scorned Saturn, Pontiac buyers will look outside of GM

Apparently, not back to General Motors. According to Experian, Pontiac owners are most likely to look to the Ford lineup for their next car or truck and Saturn shoppers will switch to Toyota or Honda - not particularly surprising given that Saturn was meant to compete with import brands. Ex...

Catching up with Chevrolet's 1,200 mile pre-production Volt fleet drive

Yesterday, we had an opportunity to chat with Chevrolet Volt chief engineer Andrew Farah as he rode through the hills of West Virginia during a development drive. On Tuesday, a fleet of eight pre-production (a.k.a. IVER) Volts set out from the company's Milford Proving Ground in Michigan on...

Consumer Reports sees what happens when your floor mat sticks

With a large test track and a fleet of vehicles at their disposal, the magazine's engineers initially focused on the "just step hard on the brakes" method of bringing the car to a halt. Interestingly enough, CR tested a Mercedes-Benz E350 and a Volkswagen Jetta Wagon - both fitted with driv...

Yenko brand still kicking 45 years later, new vehicles coming?

Additionally, we could explain how almost forty-five years ago Don Yenko gamed GM's COPO (Central Office Production Order) program to build his first factory hot rod, the Yenko Stinger Corvair, but we just cannot take our eyes off of the gorgeous blue 1968 Yenko Camaro with the 427 motor...

What does your new car say about you? Forbes takes a look

Ah, yes. Automotive stereotypes... always good for a laugh or two, right? For instance, just who do you expect to see exiting a late-Seventies Chevy Camaro Z/28? Mullet city, of course. And what of the blacked-out Cadillac Escalade rolling on two-sizes-too-large wheels and tires? Professi...

Opinion: REPORT: Only one buyer has returned a GM vehicle under new 60-day guarantee; transaction prices up $8k

So why aren't customers getting in on the 60 day offer? Because the General is giving them the chance of either participating in the 60 day offer or instead opting for a $500 rebate. And since the 60 Day Guarantee offer began one month ago, those 100 participants have another month to change t...

Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.14.09

Review: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox sets the tone for New GM The Equinox wades into a segment rife with competition, but after spending some time at finishing school, Chevy's restyled crossover may finally have the goods to compete with the best from the U.S. and Japan.

Donna Mae Mims, first female SCCA winner and Cannonball Run vet, dead at 82 [w/VIDEO]

After buying a Fuelie Corvette with her husband in the late Fifties, Mims got the racing bug. She had been a secretary at Yenko Chevrolet, the legendary Pennsylvania dealer that churned out specially souped-up super Chevies back in the Sixties and Seventies, and along with a few coworker...

Review: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox sets the tone for New GM

Just across town, Ford isn't sitting around - the Escape gets tweaks and updates seemingly every year. The Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 also crowd the top of the family CUV class, with the Mazda CX-7 and Hyundai Santa Fe playing supporting roles. Into this company of A-students wades the Equin...

AutoblogGreen for 10.14.09

Zero Motorcycles nabs EPA Certificate of Conformity, gets rated at 455 mpgTesla introduces Mobile Service Rangers, the Geek Squad for EVsGM investing $230M in Flint area facilities to support Chevrolet Cruze, Volt AutoblogGreen for 10.14.09 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 14...

GM investing $230M in Flint area facilities to support Chevrolet Cruze, Volt

General Motors announced today that it will spend $230 million on four facilities in the Flint, Michigan area that will support the production of the new Chevy Cruze compact and the Volt extended-range EV. The biggest chunk of the money ($202 million) is being spent on the Flint South Engi...

SCCA Speed World Challenge: The rest of the series wraps up with finale at Laguna Seca (Spoiler Alert)

We just told you about the championship-winning Ford Mustang FR500C, but the list of competitors reads like a fantasy car collection, with drivers campaigning vehicles like the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Dodge Viper, Lamborghini Gallardo, Chevrolet Corvette, Aston Martin DB9, Lotus Exig...

REPORT: Chevrolet to take larger role at GM, account for 70% of total volume

Forget about more cowbell, for GM it's all about more Chevy -- at least, that's the situation for Chevrolet's new VP Brent Dewar. So far this year the Bowtie has posted more than 60% of GM's North American volume, but Dewar wants that to get to 70%. "As Pontiac goes away, Saturn goes away," Dewa...

REPORT: World Touring Car Championship eyeing race in the U.S.

Marcello Lotti, series promoter for the FIA World Touring Car Championship, told Autosport that he wants to bring the event to the United States in 2011. Inaugurated in 1987, the series was originally based in Europe. In 2009, the racing expanded to Brazil, Japan, and Mexico and continues...

GM CEO Fritz Henderson: Camaro convertible coming Q1 of 2011, no Camaro sedan

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery General Motors just wrapped up one of its semi-regular Q&A sessions with CEO Fritz Henderson on its FastLane blog, and while nothing earth-shattering has been divulged, here's a few things that might b...

SEMA Preview: Drop Top Customs bringing convertible Camaro to Sin City

The lucky folks attending this year's SEMA show in Las Vegas, however, won't have to rely on their imaginations to see what a Camaro convertible looks like. Drop Top Customs (founded in 1976 as Coachbulders Limited) will be showing off the car you see here, a genuine Chevrolet Camaro SS con...

WaterCar Python rocks our Corvette loving, Ram-driving souls [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Hybrid, Performance, Truck, Etc., Videos, Crossover, Chevrolet, Specialty, Off-Road Source: WaterCar]Continue reading WaterCar Python rocks our Corvette loving, Ram-driving souls [w/VIDEO]

Vintage Grudge Match: The Cheetah returns to take on those pesky Cobras

Ford versus Chevy. To many red-blooded Americans, the battle lines are as clear as good versus evil or Rocky versus Ivan Drago. We're not taking sides here, but we will remark that its a tad bit surprising that so many remember the Shelby Cobra with such fervor without noting a few of the more i...

VIDEO: Nat Geo airing Ultimate Factories on Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Camaro and Porsche

This Thursday, October 8, is the Rolls-Royce factory where Nat Geo explores the Rolls-Royce Phantom, a car that takes 450 hours to build. On October 15 they visit the Oshawa plant where the new Chevrolet Camaro is built. Unlike the largely hand-built Phantom, it takes 734 robots (plus a hum...

This article also contains excerpts from wot.motortrend.com

REPORT: Consumers increasingly shying away from small cars; owners unhappy

When gas prices spiked above $4 per gallon in the summer of 2008, car buyers appeared to find their small car zen. Toyota Corollas, Honda Fits and Civics, Chevrolet Cobalts and Ford Focuses were flying off dealer shelves at a fevered pace, while truck buying dropped through the floor. Fast-...

Autoblog Podcast #148 with John Linkov from Consumer Reports

For Episode #148 of the Autoblog Podcast, John Linkov, Consumer Reports managing editor for autos, fills Sam's chair and mulls some timely topics with Chris and Dan. First up is the wheels coming off Penske's deal to take on the Saturn brand. Honda's CRZ concept, holding great promise in it...

REPORT: GM sees more demand than supply with the Chevy Volt in the beginning

General Motors has already said the Chevrolet Volt will be in short supply at launch. But that isn't stopping Bob Lutz from going out and talking about how popular the hybrid already is -- even though it hasn't gone on sale. Lutz told Automotive News that the promotional efforts GM has laid on...

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.5.09

Pics Aplenty plus VIDEO: Chevrolet Caprice PPV on patrol The new police cruiser from GM has been designed specifically to woo precincts away from the Crown Vic, and does so with seats designed to accommodate an officer's belt, a humongous in-dash screen and a 355-hp V8. Too bad the only way...

eBay Find of the Day: #1 of 5 1993 Lister Corvette is nothing if not ambitious

Back in the early Nineties, Lister North America looked to recapture some of the awesomeness that is the 1959 Lister Corvette, a British car built to compete with the likes of the Jaguar and Aston Martin on the British racing scene. Opinions on whether or not the reborn company was successf...

The cops get a Zeta sedan: GM unveils 355-hp Chevy Caprice police car

Well, it's official. General Motors has resurrected the Australian-built Zeta sedan for North America, only this time around, it's just for the cops. Set to arrive in your local muni's police fleet in 2011 is the Chevrolet Caprice police patrol vehicle (PPV). First thing's first: it is not...

VIDEO: Behind the scenes of the PSP vs Driver ad

Millen was kind enough to sent us a link to a behind the scenes video of the shoot, and along with Foust and Millen, we also get to see director Jeff Zwart and Rhy's rally champion father, Rod Millen, driving a few other cars during filming. Zwart is a long time rally driver/racer along with bei...

Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.30.09

Penske walks away from Saturn deal, brand to "wind down"Tokyo Preview: Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo concept ready to move your eco-friendly goods Officially Official: Fernando Alonso signs with Ferrari F1 for three yearsTokyo Preview: Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV comes with a plug, extr...

Review: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is just right

While Ford has been introducing a countless string of Mustangs that appeal to nearly every enthusiast on the planet, Chevrolet has had to make due with only three versions of the Corvette (five if you count both coupes and convertibles). Well, for 2010, Chevrolet is adding a new model to th...

REPORT: GM considering boosting production of four hot sellers: Camaro, Equinox, Lacrosse and SRX

Good news has been in short supply for General Motors so far this year, but increased demand for its new products shows that the worst of times may be in the rear view mirror. Automotive News is reporting that GM may increase production of four new vehicles due to heavy demand. The new-for-201...

eBay Find of the Day: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette SCCA racer recreation

Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Performance, Auctions, Chevrolet Source: eBay Motors]eBay Find of the Day: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette SCCA racer recreation originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Autoblog Podcast #140

Episode #140 of the Autoblog Podcast is going to just squeak under the wire for the weekend. It's late, and we're going to blame the new guy. Jonny Lieberman joined Chris and Dan for a few moments between bouts of Skype-drop-itis, and the trio started off blithely to discuss the Autoblog Gara...

Texas tuner developing turbocharged V6 Camaro to take on GT-R's 'Ring record

Must. Beat. Godzilla. For some reason. Here's the skinny. A tuner company called East Texas Muscle Cars is fitting a couple of turbos to a 2010 V6 Camaro in order to "beat" the 'Ring time laid down by none other than the Nissan GT-R. That leaves us with two questions then: how and why?

Autoblog Podcast #139

As sure as the August heat is going to make that ice cream cone melt all over your hand, the Autoblog podcast keeps notching up new episodes. Chris, Sam, and Dan blocked out some time to sit in front of the microphones and chat about a few things, and thus we present to you Episode #139 of the Auto...

Lutz lays out his strategy for GM advertising: "Memorable," "clever," "viral" [w/VIDEO]

So we knew that Bob Lutz didn't like the course General Motors commercials were taking - but no one knew what he did like. Now that he's back from vacation in the Caribbean, he's laid out what he has enjoyed: popular YouTube vids like the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 lapping the 'Ring, the Kate Wals...

Opinion: Re-Lease Me: GM starts leasing Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevy models again

The fact that GM went through these tumultuous times without a leasing program made matters even worse, but that's about to be rectified. GM is teaming up with US Bank on a pilot leasing program in Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. Already underway and set to run through A...

Matching Camaros commemorate 40th anniversary of 1969 Yenko 427

To commemorate the anniversary, Chop, Cut, Rebuild teamed up with Original Equipment Reproduction (OER) and D&P Classic Chevy to build a Yenko Camaro tribute car. The goal was to create a new pony car that Don Yenko himself would have built using today's technology, and it looks like...

2010 Chevy Silverado XFE updated to achieve best-in-class 22 mpg highway

General Motors, however, is not content with a tie, and is upping the EPA numbers for its 2010 XFE Silverado and Sierra to 22 mpg on the highway, which just so happens to match the highway figure for the Sierra Hybrid. The combined fuel economy of both GMT900 trucks has also increased from 17 t...

Autoblog Podcast #136

What better way to kick off the weekend than Episode #136 of the Autoblog Podcast? Okay, so it's a thin excuse for delivering this edition late, but here it is. Chris, Sam and Dan congregate and discuss a few issues, starting with the manual transmission issues afflicting some Chevrolet Ca...

Opinion: From the horse's mouth: Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't spawn Chevrolet Caprice

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Chevrolet, GM, Pontiac Source: GM FastLane Blog]From the horse's mouth: Lutz says Pontiac G8 won't spawn Chevrolet Caprice originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

BREAKING: Early Camaro SS manual transmission failures reported, factory hold issued

Sporadic reports have begun popping up in the Camaro5 forums about issues with V8-powered SS models equipped with the manual transmission. It seems that doing a hard launch or using the launch control system occasionally results in a broken output shaft, a serious failure that will most...

Opinion: Hot or Not? 2010 Chevy Camaro RS with factory accessories [w/POLL]

Follow the jump to read about our week with the kitted Camaro. After perusing the high-res image gallery below, you can also vote if the 2010 Chevy Camaro RS with factory accessories is hot or not. Gallery: 2010 Chevy Camaro RS with factory accessories

BREAKING: Lutz says Pontiac G8 to survive as Chevy Caprice in U.S.; Camaro Z28 reportedly dead

Gallery: 2009 Chevy Lumina SS (Middle East) Source: Automobile Magazine]BREAKING: Lutz says Pontiac G8 to survive as Chevy Caprice in U.S.; Camaro Z28 reportedly dead originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

WSJ Column: Higher gas taxes better strategy than CAFE to save GM

Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford and AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson were just two voices that spoke out in favor of a higher gas tax earlier this year. While we took the Cato Institute's Alan Reynolds to task for muddying the waters of the "Toyota-licensed hybrid Fusion", there's reason to l...

VIDEO: 2010 Camaro RS/SS drag races its 1968 counterpart... on a bridge?!

It's a classic case of old versus new, classic versus current, father versus son. A 1968 Chevy Camaro RS/SS lines up against a 2010 Camaro with the same options packages. According to the comments on YouTube, the '68 is anything but stock, with a 406 cubic inch small-block V8 mated with a five...

Autoblog Podcast #129

Episode #129 of the Autoblog Podcast is here! Chris, Sam, and Dan toss the ball around this week discussing the Lexus HS250h, the Toyota Prius's newfound chassis grace, the production version of the BMW 5-Series GT, Cadillac's sharp new SRX, and of course, a few questions. We even go back a...

Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.11.09

Review: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 goes to Hell and back Could the Fiat-Chrysler deal yield a North American Ford Ka? Opel does a fan-dance with 2010 Astra teasers Honda Insight first-ever hybrid to become Japan's #1 selling auto

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 5.7.09

Even before GM decided to put the final nail in Pontiac's coffin, the General had no intention of developing a new Trans-Am based off the Camaro. Thankfully, American Specialty Cars is up to the task, but will it ever see the light of day? RIP: Chevy Impala SS, again

Save the Cheerleader? GM creates Hero Edition Corvette ZR1 to benefit Kids Wish Network

Want to be a hero? Or, do you at least want to drive a heroic car? May we suggest the 1 of 1 Hero Edition 2009 Corvette ZR1 that General Motors has created specifically for the Kids Wish Network. There may not be any changes to the stock ZR1's drivetrain, but that's fine - it certainly didn't need...

Autoblog Podcast #125

We're up to a buck and a quarter, and Episode #125 of the Autoblog Podcast is nearly a half-hour of value. Chris, Sam, and Dan jump in and cover a slew of recent topics. To start, Sam recounts his recent drive in a Cruze-based Volt mule. We turn our attention to Ford's stupid mileage tricks with a F...

REPORT: Group working on bringing Holden Commodore to U.S. police forces

Naturally, the death of the Pontiac brand has put a crimp in sales plans at Holden, General Motors' Australian arm that assembles and exports the Pontiac G8, essentially a lightly reworked version of the brand's own Commodore sedan. Interestingly, according to Aussie website GoAuto, a...

Henderson says GM bankruptcy decision still in doubt; Hummer decision expected before month's end

Additionally, Henderson said that the company is still pursuing a "four-core brand strategy," meaning that it plans to keep Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, and GMC, with Pontiac still in the mix as a niche brand. Henderson called both GMC and Buick "very profitable," and added that some of t...

Pontiac and GMC may get ax, you knew this was coming

When the president tells you to sharpen your pencil and improve your last-ditch survival effort, it's time to grab the big eraser. According to reports, General Motors may ditch its GMC and Pontiac brands to demonstrate just how serious it is. If the auto lines go, GM would be pared back to Ch...

Early Chevy Volt mule drives reveal surprisingly good stuff in Cruze bodies [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: Economy, Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Tech, Chevrolet, GM Gallery: 2011 Chevy Volt Source: CNN, WWJ, General Motors]Continue reading Early Chevy Volt mule drives reveal surprisingly good stuff in Cruze bodies [w/VIDEO]

2009 New York Auto Show: Day One Wrap-Up

What Subaru left Out Back 2010 Subaru Legacy Chevrolet Corvette GT1 Championship Edition called to the carpet 2009 New York Auto Show: Day One Wrap-Up originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

IIHS debuts new roof strength crash test, small SUVs rated first

The IIHS used a batch of 12 small SUV/CUVs as guinea pigs for the new standard, and only four were rated good: the Volkswagen Tiguan, Subaru Forester, Honda Element and Jeep Patriot. The Suzuki Grand Vitara, Chevrolet Equinox, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue and Mitsubishi Outlander were rate...

Opinion: Jeremy Clarkson's Car of the Year: the Corvette ZR1

Feel free to read that headline as many times as necessary, but yes, it's true: Clarkson-san wrote "Out of nowhere, my car of the year," the Corvette ZR1. The man who pooped on the spearhead of electric cars has given an American high horsepower pushrod V8 the gold and glory. And this is after c...

Mind you wrists: Synapse Turbo boosts Chevy Cobalt SS to 371 whp, 383 lb-ft

Within 20 minutes of taking delivery of a Pontiac Solstice GXP last year, we were on our way to our local shop to see what mods could be done to the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-pot. With 260 hp and a claimed 260 lb-ft of torque (our dyno run showed around 250 lb-ft of twist at the wheels), the Sols...

SEMA Preview: Chevrolet debuts quartet of custom Camaros

Despite the fact that it's the Official Vehicle of SEMA, the Chevy Camaro will not be present in large numbers this week at the largest automotive aftermarket show in the world. That's because, unlike the Dodge Challenger, the Camaro is still a few months off from being delivered to showro...

Autoblog Podcast #102

It's late, we know, but we're not a host short like last week! Chris, Sam, and Dan kick it about what's in the Autoblog Garage, the 2010 Camaro unveiling and other stuff that the Camaro overshadowed. What could possibly hold a candle to the Camaro officially rolling into that garage bay? Not...

Opinion: Pics Aplenty: 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS Coupe beauty shots

Filed under: Car Buying, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Chevrolet Click above to view more new high-res shots of the 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS BONUS: GM also release four new shots of the Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept Gallery: 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS Gallery: Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept Source: GM]

Domestics cut down the number dealerships

One of the issues ailing domestic automakers is a bloated sales network, which sometimes includes pitting two dealers of the same brand against one another within the same market. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors have been trying to make inroads into this problem over the past year, and...

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