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Chevrolet Camaro Concepts at SEMA 2009

November 5, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Chevrolet, GM, Gallery

Chevrolet has yet again showcased a series of unique Camaro concepts at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

In total there were five specialised Camaros on the show floor, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance.
The first and perhaps most exciting Camaro concept was purpose-built for Jay Leno and is powered by a [...]

2010 Chevrolet Camaro on sale in Australia

October 22, 2009 by Alborz Fallah  
Filed under Car News, Chevrolet, Performax

Bumblebee is finally in Australia, the guys who bring us the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 have come out with the new converted, approved and ready to sell Chevrolet Camaro.

Gympie-based company Performax International, the biggest importer and converter of US-built passenger vehicles, has produced the world’s first right-hand drive version of new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
“We understand [...]

Report: Holden Caprice could become next Chevrolet Impala

While the demise of Pontiac has in turn sealed the fate of the Holden-sourced G8 sedan, the recent announcement of a Chevrolet Caprice police pursuit vehicle (PPV) has sparked new interest in Australian models among the American public.

It seems GM is not ignorant to this fact either with Vice President Chevrolet Global brand, Brent Dewar, [...]

Chevrolet Caprice law enforcement vehicles headed to US

The Australian-built Holden Commodore has found a new role in law enforcement with specially prepared Police Patrol Vehicles (PPV) set to hit the streets of North America from as early as 2011.

Derived from the long-wheel-base Holden Caprice, the Chevrolet Caprice patrol cruiser was announced at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police convention – [...]

Video: LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 by Hennessey

While Chevrolet’s on again, off again Camaro Z28 flagship has left most potential buyers in a disorientated state, US powerhouse tuners Hennessey have been at work creating an LS9-powered Camaro HPE700 for just 24 lucky owners.

Unlike the Camaro Z28 which is rumoured to use the supercharged 6.2-litre LS-A engine from the Cadillac CTS-V, the Camaro [...]

Chevrolet Camaro on sale in Australia

August 25, 2009 by Alborz Fallah  
Filed under Car News, Chevrolet, Ford, GM, Performax

Chevrolet Camaro fans need not be disappointed at GM’s decision to not import the iconic sports coupe into Australia, as the car will be available for sale here from around October.

Queensland based company Performax International will be the first importer and right-hand drive converter for the hero car in Australia.

Chevrolet Volt nabs 230mpg rating

August 12, 2009 by George Skentzos  
Filed under Car News, Chevrolet, Elfin, Environment, Fuel News, GM

General Motors’ upcoming green flagship, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, has received an official fuel consumption rating of 230 miles per gallon or just 1.022 litres per 100km.

This makes the Volt the first car ever to receive a triple digit fuel economy rating, although this figure may not be as impressive as it sounds.

Camaro only gets four-star safety rating

Achieving the maximum five-star safety rating in crash tests has become the norm for most modern cars, especially for headlining models such as the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

However it seems the Australian engineered Chevrolet Camaro didn’t perform quite as expected in recent NHTSA crash testing – the US equivalent of ANCAP – achieving only a four-star [...]

GM ads that might have been

July 30, 2009 by Anthony Crawford  
Filed under Car News, Chevrolet, Corvette, GM

For those of you who may not have seen these fanciful General Motors advertisements before.

Enjoy.

GM takes clean sweep of management

July 24, 2009 by David Twomey  
Filed under Car News, Chevrolet, Daewoo, GM, Industry, Opel, Pontiac

General Motors Company, the US government controlled company that has taken over the ‘good’ parts of GM, has swept the broom through senior management, announcing major changes in more than 20 senior roles.

Most significant, and interestingly indicating a trend for moving senior GM Europe staff back to the US before that business is sold off, [...]

GM to appoint new boss at Cadillac

July 23, 2009 by David Twomey  
Filed under Cadillac, Car News, Chevrolet, Chrysler, GM

General Motors Company, continuing to shake up management since exiting bankruptcy two weeks ago, plans to name designer Bryan Nesbitt as chief of Cadillac.

The appointment is scheduled to be announced later today and takes effect August 1, said GM  spokesman Terry Rhadigan.

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