http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com en Fri, 18 May 2012 19:49:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21524&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 18:02:07 GMT "Engines of Change" By Paul Ingrassia It would be impossible to count the number of automotive makes and models that have come and gone since the car was first invented - or the number of books that have been written about them.


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How many people can you fit into a car? It's a question that's been asked about any number of small cars. They're usually Volkswagen models, and those determined to find the answer are most likely to be a group of relatively small and flexible individuals. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach.

The American automaker's British division wants to know how many rugby players can fit inside a new Aveo - one of its smallest vehicles, also known as the Sonic on this side of the Mayflower's journey. But rather than answer the question itself, it has launched a competition across the UK. With the rugby season about to kick off, whichever team fits the most of its players into an Aveo by the end of the year will win a whole mess of new equipment.

Our money's on the local grade school's team. Check out the press release below for more.Continue reading How many rugby players can you fit into a Chevrolet Aveo?
How many rugby players can you fit into a Chevrolet Aveo? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 18 May 2012 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.


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More... ]]> Chevrolet News staticxfl http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21522 http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21521&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 12:03:58 GMT U.S. based automaker General Motors is adding about 200 new workers at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant where the Chevrolet Volt is made. More...... U.S. based automaker General Motors is adding about 200 new workers at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant where the Chevrolet Volt is made.


More... ]]> GM NEWS staticxfl http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21521 http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21520&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 05:33:38 GMT Facebook may only have itself to blame for why General Motors rained on its IPO parade this week. More...... Facebook may only have itself to blame for why General Motors rained on its IPO parade this week.


More... ]]> GM NEWS staticxfl http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21520 http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21519&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:40:07 GMT Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday mocked Mitt Romney for attempting to claim credit for the rebound of the American auto industry, linking the GOP... Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday mocked Mitt Romney for attempting to claim credit for the rebound of the American auto industry, linking the GOP hopeful's past criticism of the Obama administration's rescue plan with his role as the head of venture capital firm Bain Capital.


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More... ]]> Camaro News staticxfl http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21517 http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21516&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:04:17 GMT Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means that the summer driving season is almost upon us. More...... Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means that the summer driving season is almost upon us.


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Frenemies Ford and General Motors have taken to cyberspace for a little verbal sparing, trading snarky shots this week over which company is more likeable on Facebook.

GM set itself up Tuesday after news broke that the carmaker decided not to spend $10 million on Facebook advertising the same week the social media juggernaut prepares for its initial public offering expected to raise $100 billion dollars.

Ford used the opportunity to tweak its crosstown rival, tweeting: "It's all about the execution. Our Facebook ads are effective when strategically combined with engaging content & innovation."

GM couldn't leave that alone, going onto its Facebook page, "Just wanted to let our millions of Facebook fans know, we're still here, and we 'like' you back!"

Both carmakers will continue to use Facebook, where both have millions of followers of their brands and vehicles. And, really, they are both right.

Ford has done an extremely good job incorporating Facebook into its marketing strategy. When it came time to launch the new Ford Explorer, it did it through Facebook reaching millions of people.

GM has determined its money will be better spent in other areas. A recent Associated Press-CNBC poll showing more than half of all Facebook users never click on sponsored ads and only 12 percent said they felt comfortable to buy anything over Facebook. Google, The Wall Street Journal points out, is much more effective. Ford and GM in Twitterfight over Facebook advertising? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 May 2012 10:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.


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Calling it "Holden's worst kept secret," a report in Australia's Drive indicates that the General Motors antipodean brand will announce "very soon" that it will be exporting "thousands of Commodores to the U.S. from 2013." Or, put another way, we will be getting thousands of Chevrolet SS Performance sedans - the Pontiac G8 in a previous life - starting next year.

The report says Holden is divulging the news earlier than planned because leaks just about everywhere, including OnStar, as well as trade-publication reports and speculation about GM's 2013 NASCAR entrant, have got everyone looking southward for confirmation of the answer we already (almost) know.

Drive says our rear-wheel drive Chevrolet will get a revised take on the VF-model Commodore that has an aluminum hood to make it lighter and less aggressive wheel arches to make it more slippery. No hard numbers are attached to the export rumors, but it is expected to number "much fewer than the 50,000-odd" units that were predicted for the Pontiac G8 program.

The scintillating line for bitter enthusiasts still chafing over the confirmed-then-cancelled G8 ST Ute corn tease is that the exports "could also expand to involve ute and sportwagon variants." Drive didn't, but we will emphasize the word "could," since we've been here before. However, that does jive with a report in Car and Driver indicating the same thing. Holden's announcement could be made as soon as later today.Holden to announce export of RWD Commodore to North America, other bodystyles could follow originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 May 2012 09:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.


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More... ]]> Chevrolet News staticxfl http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21512 http://www.worldwidecamaroclub.com/showthread.php?t=21511&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:24 GMT General Motors CEO Dan Akerson promises to upgrade his self-assigned perforance of "B", before he retires in a year or so.


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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has crowned two sedans and a hatchback as Top Safety Picks: the 2013 Chevrolet Malibe Eco, 2012 Hyundai Azera and 2012 Toyota Prius c. The redesigned 2013 Malibu joins its 2012 model-mate as a Top Pick, and the 2013 earned a good side impact rating even without its optional side airbags.

The Prius c also has siblings that have won the award, the Prius and Prius v. The Azera had been rated in a few earlier tests, but in completing the testing regime with good marks all 'round it earned the accolade. The Top Pick moniker is given to vehicles that score "Good" in the IIHS's front, side, rollover and rear-impact tests.

Have a look below for video of the Malibu and Prius c going through their side-impact exams.Continue reading IIHS crowns three new Top Safety Picks [w/video]
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