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Any mention of C&G is a good thing. We always get scooped by GMI on Autoblog though.

Its not, if you would read my posts. Those are my pictures!

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A Lotus Europa with Dodge badges and racing stripes? A T&C with bling wheels and HUGE Chrysler EV script? OOkaay there Chrysler. Good job! Way to jump on the electric bandwagon.

And thats me! LOVE THIS CAR!

Here are pictures of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan and CC. I took these today at the Georgian College Autoshow in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The Routan is pretty nice for a dressed up Chrysler. Open the hood, and it could be a Caravan though. The CC (no longer called Passat CC) is by far one of the sexiest cars this year. It was my favorite of the show (as well as at NAIAS), and one I would pay to own. Simply put, my favorite car of 2008!

Here are pictures of the 2009 Nissan GTR as well as the new Maxima. I took these today at the Georgian College Autoshow in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. I didn't manage any decent pictures of the Maxima, because the GTR "distracted" me!

They also had the updated '09 Civic, but the changes are so minimal I didn't take any pictures. You can see it in pic 3 (the white car, with its new wheels and chrome slab between the tailights)

Here are pictures of the 2009 Honda Fit and Ridgeline. I took these today at the Georgian College Autoshow in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The Fit is all new, while the Ridgeline gets a tweak. I have to say, the new Fit is much nicer looking than the old model. The updated Ridgeline is still nasty IMO.

Here are pictures of the 2009 Suzuki Equator pickup. I took these today at the Georgian College Autoshow in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. A new truck for Suzuki, based on the Nissan Frontier. Kris tested out the bed.

Yep! Keeping in mind its a base V6, it looks fantastic. Thats the idea behind this SXT package.

Yes! I got a Ford SYNus concept vibe from the rear. From a distance (looking from the front). it vaguely resembles a Fiat Panda. The headlights have a Suzuki look to them IMO. SYNus: Panda:

Yeah, trying to get a picture through the black out tint.

Here are pictures of the 2009 Dodge Challenger SXT. I took these today at the Georgian College Autoshow in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. It is an evaluation model to guage public opinion on what a special package should include. I assume this would be a Canada only appearance package. The car had two different wheels. On the passenger side were 18" MOPAR wheels, while the drives side had 18" chrome clad aluminum wheels. Patrons were asked to fill out a survey on which they liked best, as well as should a stripe be included and at what price. I like the MOPAR wheels, and think it should have a stripe package. The first picture explains everything:

More pics from Barrie to come....

Making its North American debut, here are pictures of the 2009 Kia Soul. I took these today at the Georgian College Autoshow in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. 2 versions were shown (both pre-production and locked). The white was a regular model with nicer wheels. The grey one was tricked out with red dash, seats and wheel spokes. I had expected to see the Forte today, so their slogan really holds true!

Oh yeah... http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4028203 Kevin Smith is no longer at MT. He is now at edmunds.com. Here is what he actually wrote (in 2006!): Be carefull when you time travel!

It got tweaked. Different wheels, red headlight surrounds, and a chrome strip along the side. The back also recieved a BelAir badge. GuionM does a good brief history of the 5th gen: http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=585602

I assure you sir, that I can pass any drug test you throw at me. You don't see the wrap-around trim?

I think that is what they are doing with this car.

It wasn't the only one. The 1999 Nomad concept carried alot of first gen Camaro cues. :AH-HA_wink:

The I6 thing is in reference to the original plan at the time. Remember the BelAir concept car? The one that started life as a Camaro proposal, and morphed into a modern tri-five. It featured a Vortec 3500 turbocharged inline five-cylinder concept engine that made 315 horsepower. Wayne Cherry reffered to this engine as: "just as significant as that V8 was in the ’55".

I see a hint of N-body Skylark. And I like it. But it NEEDS door grips.

I was doing some research/surfing, and stumbled on something I wrote way back in 2002. This was at a critical time, as the 4th gen Camaro was ending its run. Debate ran rampant about a replacement. This all sorta came to me and I wrote it out... http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7211 06-30-2002, 02:28 AM I just got back from the future. After parking my DMC Delorean in the drive, I flipped through the stash of e-magazines I brought back with me. Heres something that will cheer you guys up: Motor Trend, March 2006: CAMARO IS BACK! by Kevin Smith Detroit---After the last Camaro was sold in 2002, many enthusiasts swore they would abandon General Motors, and go to the competitors. After 35 years of performance and style, production ended with no replacement in sight. Back then, The Company was just comming out of the "dark days" of Zarella-ism and brand management. But with the hiring of Robert Lutz, former Chrysler pace setter, and the man key to the Dodge Viper's success, plus many fresh faces, things were changing for the better. There were many who believed that one day the Camaro would return, better than ever. That day has come, although it took some time. For those who have waited patiantely, you will not be dissapointed. For those who jumped ship, you should fasten your life preservers! The 2007 Chevrolet Camaro was a long time coming, with millions of dollars invested, and more than a couple of years spent debating and perfecting the winning formula. The project was originally an underground movement by the Corvette-Camaro team. While work was being done on the C6 (which made its debue two years ago to great acclaim), a small group of designers and engineers focused their efforts on designing proposals for a new Camaro. It was a tough sell. They had to struggle with management that prefered to lavish big brother Cadillac and sister Pontiac with inovative products. The case was made that Chevrolet needed a true ponycar. After the Ford Mustang (new for 2005) and Dodge Charger with the newfangled HEMI appeared, there was nothing else to do but greenlight the project. Since most of the work was already in the early concieving stages, the program was already an easy choice for approval. "THIS THING IS A WORK OF ART" Many of the early ideas were for a retro (or as designers prefer to say, heritage) design. The look would borrow from the 1st generation Camaro (1967-69). After the Ford Thunderbird flopped in its second year, and sales of the old-flavour PT Cruiser sank to new lows, emphasis was put on a fresh look. Borrowing elements from previous 'maros, the stylists made a handsome and down right mean looking car. This thing is a work of art. The front end is very reminicent of early Z/28's, with big foglights and semi-concealed headlights. There is a seamlessly intergrated hood scoop, and cowl induction makes a return. The new Camaro is a true coupe, banishing the hatch design that was a staple for 3 generations. It has a quarter window, and perfectly proportioned spoiler simular to the 1970-73 cars. The wheel arches (front and back) are accented by very sleek cutlines that extend to the rear of the car. Speaking of the rear, its all buisiness back there. True dual-dual exhuast ports, the afformentioned spoiler and a futuristic interpretation of the 1982-92 tailights will be seen by many a Mustang driver..often! "A TRUE DRIVERS CAR" Inside the 5th generation Camaro, is more ussable room than ever. In fact, more than anything the competition offers. The seats are as comfortable as a catchers mit. Leather seating is an option on the SS. Multi-stage airbags (dual front, side, and new lower-level) will help keep things safe in case of emergency. The dash layout is user friendly, with information legibly displayed on white faced guages. This plus HVAC controls within easy reach make this a true drivers car. T-top fans rejoice, as they are offered across the board on all trim levels. Want to know the best part? The rear seats are ussable by adults. Im 6'2, and found the rear very accomadating to my frame. "THIS THING IS HELLA FAST!" Ok, so the new Camaro looks good and has a nice interior. What about performance? There are three trim levels offered. Camaro RS, Z/28, and SS. The RS is the new base model, featuring the high-tech Vortec 4200 I6 engine. The same engine that powers the GMC Envoy and Chevy Trailblazer (also available on Buick Rainier). In the RS, this engine is tuned to produce a stout 285 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque. Need more power? Then move on up to the SS. Unlike the previouse camaro, the new SS is the middle model, offering luxury and style. The engine offered is the trusty LS1 V8 producing 335 horsepower. This thing is hella fast, but...still need more "go"??? Move up to the Z/28, the ultimate Camaro. Special equiped with beefier suspension and highly modified racing bits (based on the C6R). It gives you a full blown LS6 V8, bursting out 400 horses at 5800 rpm and delivering 390 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. Preliminary Test Data (for Z/28 model): Acceleration, sec, 0-30 mph 1.88 0-40 mph 2.71 0-50 mph 3.34 0-60 mph 4.46 0-70 mph 5.23 0-90 mph 7.15 0-100 mph 8.91 1/4 mile, sec/mph 12.42/123.4 0-100-0 mph, sec 14.81 Braking, 60-0 mph, ft 127 600-ft slalom, mph 67.5 Turning circle, ft 36.9 Top gear rpm @ 60 mph 2000