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Chevy looks set to bring back small car performance with Aveo RS “show car”

January 12, 2010

Big honkin’ V-8’s are great fun, but they can be a little bit on the expensive side to operate as a track car. They tend to go faster (duh) and weigh more which means that disposable items like tires and brakes are, well, disposable. Also, their point of entry tends to be a pricier than [...]

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1935 news as presented by Chevrolet

December 2, 2009

While many automotive media types are in LA watching Bob Lutz talk about the future of GM, I’m here in The Garage watching some Chevy history. In this news clip we see some advancements in light rail and road building and some curious uses for 1935 Chevy’s. What are those swimsuit models doing on Dad’s [...]

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Modern Muscle Comparo: Time machines

November 16, 2009

I suppose I should get the dreaded issue of style out of the way first. Why dreaded? I feel better equipped to try to build a time machine than I am to describe anything so personal as style. Ask anyone who has ever attempted to help me with graphics and they’ll tell you that I [...]

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The Pink Lady, Donna May Mims passes

October 10, 2009

One of the pioneering women of racing, Donna Mae Mims has passed away as 82 years of age following a series of strokes. Mims became known as the Pink Lady, thanks to her penchant for driving pink race cars. No novelty act, the Pink Lady was one of the top amateur racers in America through [...]

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2010 Chevrolet Equinox: 3 hockey bag test

October 3, 2009

We’re really enjoying the 2010 Equinox here in the Grant household, as it really does feel like The General’s team has done their homework bringing this unit to market. We’ll have more about the actual driving experience in another segment because today we have more important stuff to discuss: utility.
October has arrived cold and wet [...]

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Whiners whine about Oshawa Mayor’s Home Town Ride

August 6, 2009

Today’s Toronto Star has a story that just makes my blood boil: some misguided constituents are upset with the mayor of Oshawa’s new ride. That’s him, John Gray, up above with his brand spanking new 2010 Chevy Camaro SS.
Some holier than thou “political watchdog” has taken it upon himself for stirring the pot because he [...]

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GM Canada wins another quality award

June 22, 2009

For those south of the border who might question why GM decided to keep the plant here in Oshawa, today’s news is pretty clear. This is one of the best auto manufacturing facilities in the world! JD Power has awarded Oshawa with the Silver Plant Award for quality. This is not the first time either. [...]

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The one that got away Papa John’s Pizza style

May 28, 2009

Most car guys have a story about the one that got away. Not many have the opportunity to reunite with their former flame. Not many former flames form the basis for an empire. The one above did just that.
That guy up above, looking like he’s straight out of a John Hughes movie is John Schnatter. [...]

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The cars of Fast & Furious: Buy the F-Bomb!

April 4, 2009

With the release of Fast & Furious yesterday comes the development of a bunch of new (or new again) automotive icons. Thanks to the internet, we are able to bring you stories about most of the key cars in the movie. First up is one of the coolest, the F-Bomb.
The movie folks have actually [...]

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Chevy Scraps Plans for RHD Camaro

February 16, 2009

Autoblog reports that Chevy has cancelled plans to sell a right hand drive Camaro in the UK, citing a lack of cash needed to fund the project. But British fans aching for the new Camaro are not completely out of luck. Apparently Chevy can import 100 units before being required to meet UK auto safety regulations. [...]

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