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2010 Chevy Camaro

Production 2010 Chevy Camaro Revealed!

This is it. The 2010 Chevy Camaro, revealed in all its glory. According to details we've been told by the folks breaking the embargo, the new Chevy Camaro will come in LS, LT and SS (yes, we know there's a badge there that says "RS")— and be available in either 6-speed manual or auto flavors. Under the hood, a 296 HP 3.6-liter V6 or a 416 HP 6.2-liter V8 with cylinder deactivation. And check out that interior — looks very muscular to us. Weight? How about 3,747 lb — lighter than the Challenger. Full details below the jump.

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1:16 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ray Wert
3,604 views, 98 comments

Latest by B: @TriShield: The Camaro has a six speed manual transmission. End of story. more »

Industry News

Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger To "Fight Back" With Better Trim, Smaller Engines

Chrysler's latest survival scheme? Fancy toys in budget models. It used to be, that if you wanted heated seats and other fancy interior amenities in your Chrysler Sebring or Dodge Avenger, you had to plop down more cash for the 3.5-liter V6-equipped models. Now, as the company struggles to stay afloat amid high gas prices and a weak economy, it's rethinking that approach and now looking to offer high-spec in its four cylinder models and dropping the highest trim level as part of a plan they're calling "Fight Back." At what? Hit the jump for the answer. More »

1:15 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Wes Siler
710 views, 29 comments

Latest by Feds: My favorite all time option-block was the Vibe circa '03: 17" wheels and Sunroof were mutually exclusive. One or the other, not both. more »

Novelties

Germans Don Cute Pink Overalls To Festoon Ford Plant With Fiesta Banners

It's hard to say whether someone at Ford Europe has a cruel sense of humor, or if these were just the last overalls in the bin. Whatever the reason, they're pink, and they were worn by workers installing huge banners over the Cologne Plant ahead of the celebration at the start of 2009 Ford Fiesta production. The banner installation was installed over the course of eight days and adds a solid whack of color to the otherwise drab industrial landscape. Whatever, we just want a pair of those fancy trousers.

[WorldCarFans]

1:15 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
16 views, 3 comments

Latest by boosted-lego-wagon: So let's see:-we've got Minions at ford-we've got GM laser-beam windshields-we've got Chrysler's "Plan Fight Back" Dr. Evil? more »

ssc ultimate aero ev

Shelby SuperCars Makes Ultimate Aero EV Official, Plans 1000 HP Version

News of Shelby SuperCars' intention to build an electric version of its record breaking SSC Ultimate Aero TT leaked out yesterday prompting the company to make the news official. The company expects the SSC Ultimate Aero EV to be ready by late next year, saying that it will initially feature a 500 HP electric motor and revolutionary batteries capable of holding their charge for "years." Additionally, the vehicle will use a 6-speed transmission and once the first model is out, they'll be exploring ways to fit two of the motors into the engine bay, resulting in a 1000 HP model. It's tempting to call shenanigans on this, but when you've made the world's fastest car, beating huge German companies in the process, you suddenly gain a lot of credibility. SSC are keeping additional details hush hush, but click through to read their full performance claims. More »

1:14 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Wes Siler
203 views, 11 comments

Latest by beercheck: You haters are seriously underestimating the power of pixie dust. more »

2008 BMW M3

Seattle Body Shop Has Best Loaner Car Ever

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2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Gratuitous 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Burnout Photo

You know, because we can. Look for more video and photos of the Jalopnik team hooning the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 early next week. Remember to also hit up the review if you haven't already done so: More »

12:47 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ray Wert
727 views, 35 comments

Latest by Skunky: The reason they always show it doing burnouts is because it's too heavy to actually move. more »

classic ad watch

Jackie Chan Shows Us The Joy Of Minivan Hoonage: Volkswagen Caddy

The sequence is pretty straightforward: A China-market VW Caddy Panel Van rolls off its carrier and- driverless- drives away going against the flow of traffc, sowing chaos and death in its wake. Jackie Chan leaps from another VW onto a truck, commandeers a motorcycle, and... well, you just need to watch the ad. Our only disappointment is the lack of the traditional Chan outtakes at the end.

12:45 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Murilee Martin
901 views, 20 comments

Industry News

J.D. Power: Car Dealership Customer Satisfaction Improves, Jaguar Comes Out On Top Again

According to the 28th annual J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Index, car dealerships rose in customer satisfaction so far this year, due mostly to an increased satisfaction with repair work. Overall, two-thirds of the 37 brands ranked experienced gains in customer satisfaction. Dealer service overall increased to 882 on a 1,000-point scale, with Jaguar ranking highest in customer satisfaction for the second year in a row followed by Cadillac and Buick. Top ten brands below the jump. More »

12:15 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,591 views, 25 comments

Latest by Tanshanomi: "Why Hello, again, Mr. Burke. Power windows on the blink this time, you say? Tisk, tisk. Now that is a pity. Yes, we'll get right on that. Your favorite recliner is available in the waiting ro--, er, VIP lounge. Yes, more »

Question of the Day

What Car Would You Drive Round The Lutz Ring?

Today's video of journalists being driven around the road course at GM's Milford Proving Grounds ( a.k.a. the "Lutz Ring") in the 2009 Corvette ZR1 got us thinking about all those cars we'd like to hoon around the not-really-very-famous track. This leads to the obvious question: what vehicle would you like to take round the Lutz Ring for ultimate proving? More »

11:45 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Matt Hardigree
879 views, 81 comments

gibbs aquada

Gibbs To Set Up Shop In Detroit, Finally Build Aquada Amphibious Car

After the announcement earlier this month that Saleen is teaming with Gibbs for development and manufacturing work on their amphibious Gibbs Aquada, news comes down Gibbs is setting up their corporate offices in the Detroit Suburb of Auburn Hills. After a ten year development cycle, a million man hours of work, and $100 million invested in the project, the final steps are being taken to put the automotive platypus into production. More »

11:15 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
492 views, 31 comments

2009 Corvette ZR1

Video From Yesterday's Corvette ZR1 Long-Lead Drive Seeps Out, Shows Magazines "Driving" Blue Devil

We'd heard the long-lead media "drive" for the 2009 Corvette ZR1 was yesterday and it looks like the first in-car driving footage is now out on the web, less than 24 hours later. We obviously weren't there, primarily since we'd heard it was all magazines there. Frankly, we just don't need as much time as the glossies to put out a good story. We don't have character blocks to set in the printing press, no ink to squirt out and no parchment to unroll. So we guess it makes sense that we wouldn't need an invite to an event this far out. Of course, we also expected the invited media reps from the big n' bad buff books would, you know, drive the cars themselves. More »

10:40 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ray Wert
1,724 views, 31 comments

Latest by graverobber- Two BEER minimum: @Mike the Dog: Agreed. Despite the "conage" he exhibits, he's got a pretty good line around that track. I thought that the Vette on the Nurberg... Nerembur... Nerream... long-ass German track was pretty sloppy despite the incredible lap time. more »

Gadgets

GM Developing View-Enhancing Laser Windshield, Intends To Outspend Reds In Automotive Cold War

General Motors is building a prototype windshield capable of enhancing a driver's vision with lasers. No, this isn't the automotive equivalent of LASIK, but rather a system for identifying road markings and making them more visible to drivers during difficult conditions. The system is being developed with older drivers in mind, and of course won't be able to completely compensate for bad vision. So how does it work? More »

10:20 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Wes Siler
623 views, 31 comments

I Feel Gassy

Sen. Larry Craig: Foreigners Shouldn't "Jerk Us Around By The Gas Nozzle"

Senator Larry Craig (R-Bathroom Fondling) was the member with the balls to grandstand in front of the open Senate in pursuit of relaxing the congressional ban on offshore drilling ban on some coastal areas. From every other distinguished member of the Senate, this wouldn't be funny. But then again, not every other member of the Senate have been busted trying to allegedly fool around in the men's room. [CrooksandLiars]

10:00 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
944 views, 46 comments

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4

First US Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Delivered To New York Developer Benny Caiola, Jr.

The first Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 in the United States, an all-white copy of the latest raging bull, has landed in the hands of collector Benny Caiola, Jr. The 560 HP, all-wheel-drive supercar will be making its home outside of New York City, beside bull-headed cars like Lambo's Jalpa, Countach, Espada, Diablo, Miura and others. It's obvious Benny's a long time fan of the Italian bovine, saying "I've loved Lamborghinis my entire life and have owned nearly every model." There's a joke about old Jaguars that goes "Why do you always buy two Jaguars? To have one to drive while the other's in the shop." We're betting Benny has many, many Lambos for the same reason. Full press release after the jump.

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9:40 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,261 views, 34 comments

Latest by SupermotoThud: The guy looks like a guido version of Gandalf from Lord of the Rings. more »

Down on the Street

1973 Buick Electra 225, With Bonus 1973 Poll

You think the supply of old cars and trucks parked on the streets of Alameda will dry up, now that we've hit the 300 point? I doubt it, not when you can still find Early Malaise Era landyachts like this Electra being used as daily transportation. Five-dollar gas be damned! I found this car parked near the former Alameda Naval Air Station, where thousands of nuclear weapons once sat it earthen bunkers and thousands of sailors once drove second-gen Camaros. Nowadays they shoot movies and make vodka at the old NAS, and the sound of A6s and P3s no longer competes with the roar of small-block Chevy engines.
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9:20 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Murilee Martin
1,332 views, 72 comments

Latest by Hotrodelectric: @Van Sarockin: Yah, ours was a dark blue Custom 4 door hardtop that Dad had specially ordered while he was stationed in Japan. He and I went to a dealer in Detroit to pick it up. Mom- who definitely was more »

2009 Subaru WRX

Leaked Memo Claims 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX To Get 265 HP, New GT Level Model

A member of the NASIOC forum has posted what appears to be a memo leaked from Subaru to the company's dealers revealing the revelation of a new Impreza GT. Just as importantly, the 2009 WRX's new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gets an additional 41 HP, bringing the total power up to a whopping 265 HP. Also available will be a manual transmission, upgraded suspension and a more STI-like front end. We really liked the 2008 Subaru WRX STI, but with these changes, we're beginning to think the 2009 Subaru WRX may make just as much sense for many buyers. Well, except for that whole lack-of-a-stick thing. More details below the jump on what to expect from the '09 Subie WRX. More »

9:00 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ray Wert
1,026 views, 19 comments

Latest by FrankRizzo: @Unevolved 8.04: Amen brother Unevolved, preach on! 350 HP, Direct Injection, SMG/DSG, and a 4 second 0-60. Where do I sign? more »

Knight Rider

KITT's Turbo Boost Is Back For New Knight Rider Series

It's official — "Turbo Boost" is back for KITT. One of the biggest disappointments in the Knight Rider made-for-TV movie was the total lack of KITT's signature, once-per-show super-move — turbo-boost. After getting the green light for series production, the new Knight Rider series has already calmed our fears the super-speedy feature was overlooked. NBC's released this short promo clip with a very un-Kilmer like KITT saying "just wait until you see my turbo-boost." We will, oh Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR-bodied KITT, we will. [via KnightriderOnline]

8:40 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,255 views, 17 comments

Latest by Mike the Dog: @Rondogg: "Come on, Prime Time Hoonage, what else do we need?" I dunno, quality programming? Plots that don't require you to suspend disbelief when you turn the TV on? Oh wait a minute, this is "network" TV. more »

Industry News

GM Buckles To Jalopnik Pressure, Reveals Slightly Less Grainy Images Of Upcoming Lineup

UPDATE: We used the "GM Buckles" line for purposes of humor. They really didn't "officially release" these pictures. They're from the same video presentation we saw earlier in the week. Just a wee bit more clear than the last set.

The clamor of every auto enthusiast outlet on the face of this earth was apparently too much for GM. They've just released slightly less grainy shots of what we showed you first Tuesday afternoon — the vehicles "Slick" Rick Wagoner revealed at Tuesday's press conference. Apparently none of the assembled outlets were able to figure out how we got our mitts on those shots of the 2011 Chevy Cruze, 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Chevy Equinox, 2010 Saab 9-4X and an unnamed Buick sedan for 2010 — and of course we're not planning on revealing our slightly silly source. But, thanks to their demand for access, we now get an ever-so-slightly better look at the purported saviors of the GM sales world. Have a gander.

6:14 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Ray Wert
2,456 views, 63 comments

Latest by dfwguy: What is the current styling obsession with fake holes in the fender. Portholes belonged on a 1949 Buick, (IIRC they originated there); putting them on anything with a SAAB badge is just plain wrong. My current SAAB, an 06 9-5 more »

Production 2010 Chevy Camaro Revealed!

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