The Chevrolet Beat has been getting a little bit of attention from the spy photo catchers and the latest photos have cropped up over at Autoblog.com.  The teeny, tiny, efficient Beat was caught being tested in New York, adorned by the typical zebra stripes.  It kind of reminds me of a clown car, perhaps an upscale Geo Metro?

One thing is for sure, it's going to be hard to push these tiny vehicles, once released, while gas prices are so low.  Although it won't take too many weeks of 3$ plus gas prices to make people flock to these things again.  Perhaps Chevy is just setting this project on the back burner and buying their time until another gas spike forces consumers to buy small again.

Chevy is developing a new cross over in their Brazil plant labeled the GPiX.  It's claim to fame is reportedly dynamic and daring design, but it looks like all the others too me.  And although they may use the term 'rugged' in their description it just looks like another soccer mom jacked up mini-van.

The name itself, GPiX, means Global Image, and supposedly personifies it versatility and technology.  Again, I'm just not impressed, but perhaps those in Brazil will find something new and uniqe in the Chevy GPiX.  I'm thinking it won't make it to the US or other major markets.  Chevrolet will have to at least tag a 'hybrid' sticker on the side of it to add any appeal.

Chevy GPiX

Chevy GPiX

Chevy GPiX

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Dealerships all across the US are now accepting orders for the 2010 Chevy Camaro.  Even though the economy is down 2010 is far enough away hopefully things would have bounced back and you can be one of the first behind the wheel of your newly designed Camaro.

$22,245 will buy you the 300 horsepower V-6 model or for the 400 horsepower V8 it's $30,245.  Not that it's worth talking about, if you are considering plunking down this kind of money, but the V6 reportedly gets 27 miles per gallon and the V8 2010 Camaro will get 23.  Hard to believe, but hell, I was sold on the new Camaro from the get go.

So, if you were one of those asking when can I place an order for the new Camaro, well the time is now.  Get in line.

Order 2010 Camaro

Could it be true, will Chevrolet introduce the first hybrid light duty pick up truck in it's 2009 Silverado?  It looks like it will come to fruitition, with a 2-mode hybrid power plant the future of this truck looks promising.  A much more promising effort than was tried a few years ago with their 'mild' hybrid engine.

According to Chevrolet the 09 Silverado hybrid will be capable of going 30mph and tow up to 6,100 lbs without even starting up it's gasoline engine.  The half-ton pickup will feature a 6.0 litre V8 pumping out 330+ horsepower via a 2-Wheel drive or 4-Wheel drive transmission.

I'm stoked about the possibility of having access to hybrid technology that's actually usable, instead of a little casket on wheels.  Unfortunately, like all technology I'm sure it's going to be the early adopters that will pay the price.  Perhaps in another 10 years purchasing a hybrid pickup truck will be the norm and you can remember back to the first, the Chevy 09 Silverado hybrid.

By now you know that Chevy is bringing back the Camaro and preliminary pictures and stats look phenomenal.  This got me thinking of Camaro's in the past, where the car has came from and where it may be going.  Below are a few years that I thought really defined the Chevrolet Camaro.

1969 Camaro

1969 Camaro

1969 was the last year for the first generation Camaro to be built and was cluttered with different engine configurations to help compete against the wildly successful Ford Mustang.  The 1969 Camaro was available in an in-line 6 cylinder, 4.9, 5.0, 5.4, 5.7, and 6.5 litre V8.  When lining up next to a Camaro of the First Generation you never really know what they are sporting under the hood, but chances are it's mean.

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1970-1981 Camaro

The Camaro was still being built on the F-Body platform, but lost it's bulging roots in terms of looks and feel.  Through the 2nd Generation Camaro production years it began to start feeling dated as the suspension and body was all from the previous generation and only minor tweaks to the exterior were being performed.

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1992 25th Anniversary Special Edition Camaro

25th Anniversary Camaro

Chevy fans started seeing some big improvements and upgrades to the Camaro beginning in 1982 and this third generation Camaro continued until 1992.  In 1992 fans were rewarded with a 25th Anniversary Heritage Special Edition Camaro and marked the last year the original F-Body platform would be used, later years would use a modified version.

Amongst the updates in the Third generation Camaro and in the 20th and 25th Anniversary editions were the utilization of throttle bodies on the engine and an upgrade 4 speed transmission.  Furthermore, the introduction of the IROC-Z was hailed in with upgrades to the Camaro's suspension, and larger 16" rims.

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2002 Camaro

2002 Camaro

In 2002 Chevrolet pulled the plug on the 35 year production running Camaro.  The Fourth Generation Camaro was the first since 1967 to have an updated F-Body platform.  The last of the Camaro's was produced in part due to slowing sports car sales and generally slow sales of the Camaro specifically, Chevy felt it was time to exit that market.

The Fourth Generation Camaro offered plenty of options for potential buyers in terms of cosmetics and engine treatments.  There was a souped up SS version that offered the LT1 Corvette engine, paired with a 6-speed Manual transmission, along with smaller V6 RS versions.  In addition, there were T-Top models available and convertible edition Camaro's, but all the options failed to please the market and production haulted in 2002.

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2010 Camaro

2010 Camaro

In 2009 the World will be introduced again to the Camaro with a 2010 model year becoming available.  We've already seen concept photos from as early as 2006 and in 2007 were treated to a Convertible Camaro Concept.  It's expected that the engine configurations available will be a 300 horsepower V6 and a 422 horsepower V8, with both manual and automatic transmissions.  Furthermore there will be an RS appearance package available on the LT and SS models.  300 horsepower just sounds a bit high on any V6, but time will tell and there will still be time for Chevrolet to change specs and availability.

With so much buzz surrounding the new Camaro, such as parts in movies like Transformers, lots of concept shots, and a huge fan base, will we see another 35 year production run?  The success of the retro styled Mustang seems to say yes and hopefully Camaro will catch up with Ford again.

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Chevrolet has finally released a few official pictures of the 2010 Camaro SS.  It's absolutely a beautiful work of art wrapped around any vice you can think of.  It's like painting the Mona Lisa with sweat from your brow while boning that hot secretary of yours.  Yes, it's that sexy.

2010 Camaro SS

2010 Camaro SS

Chevrolet has released 2 teaser pictures for their upcoming green vehicle the 2010 Volt.  This will be the first electric vehicle for the domestic manufacturer and this is NOT a hybrid.  Furthermore, if you can't get away with charging this green machine you can always put tried and true gasoline in the tank to get by.  It's a win/win/win.

Here are the released photos from Chevy on the 2010 Volt.

2010 Volt

Chevrolet has announced that they will be brining a new itty bitty car to the US, the 2010 Chevy Cruze.  This new ankle biter is expected to produce up to 140 horsepower and do so making 40 miles per gallon.  Personally, I'll believe this when I see it, since emissions equipment will have a huge toll on what that little engine can do.  USNews reports that the Chevrolet Cruze will be equipped with a 1.4 liter turbo charged engine.

There are some preliminary spy pics of the Chevrolet Cruze in European markets, but expect it to change before the 2010 US release date.

I can't help but notice the influx of large SUV's and big trucks in used car lots and peoples front yards.  I mean, gas is bad yeah, but there always be a need to pull something or haul a ton of dirt, so now is the time to buy.  GM and Chevrolet feels the same way and are showing it by offering some bigger incentives to match the girth of the vehicle.

Previously GM was offering up to $4,000 in cash incentives to new SUV and big truck buyers, but sales just keep falling.  Now GM has announced up to $6,000 in incentives for vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado.  Seems like a good deal to me, but I already have a 9 mpg SUV with a 5.9l V8...taking up residence in my front yard.

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Holy Christ!  The all new 2009 Chevy Corvette is sporting some serious horsepower and other performance upgrades that makes my pants tighter.  According to Chevrolet the all new 09 ZR-1 comes with a super charged 6.2l V8 with 638hp and top speeds of 205 mph.

Expect nothing but down to business speed and performance with this special edition 09 Corvette, the ZR-1 comes with some extra goodies.  For starters you can expect to see a carbon fiber hood, which puts the 2009 Corvette in the same class of some super cars at a price tag of $100,000.

Despite it's price, Chevy expects to sell 2,000 09 Corvettes the first year it reaches the show room floor.  Hell, I'd be in line right now if it weren't for the existing holes in my pockets.

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