GM executives reveal to the press that the company aims for 100,000 units of this new truck for its first year with productions taking place mainly in Brazil and Thailand. The production in Thailand also helps GM keep the prices of the vehicles down in the region. Brazil is another ideal center for the demand for midsize trucks.

The demand for vehicles domestically and abroad is on the rise as economies of different countries start to recover with GM and other car makers like Nissan and Honda increasing their productions for the year. The production in Thailnad for these carmakers has doubled from January through May.

The government of Thailand also foresees a bigger economic growth for the rest of the year taking note of the rise in exports. Thailand has benefited from the export boom despite the political unrest that ensued in the past months bringing them to the center of international attention.

GM is still planning to inject $467 million of funding to fuel their truck production in Thailand.

The production of the trucks is expected to begin soon with the expiration of the agreement of GM with Isuzu to build trucks. The plans to have a plant focusing on constructing diesel engines in the easter portions of Thailand’s Rayong province are progressing according to plan.

First of all, GeigerCars installed a 6.2L V8 engine on the Grand Sport. This boosted the car’s power from 430HP to a tantalizing 588HP on the tracks. This definitely made it possible for Gieger GS to hit the 60-mark in less than 4 seconds. It might not be quite as fast or powerful as the ZR1 supercar, but 639 horsepower and a 3.3 sprint are certainly figures worth boasting about.

The Corvette Grand Sport has always been a fast favorite among car lovers, but car fans agree that it has never looked this great. The company also offers package deals for the model. You can purchase the car with a supercharger for only €16,450 and modify its transmission ratio for €2,800.

GiegerCars is famed for its love affair with American car models, especially the Hummer. In the past, it has made strange Hummer variants like the Christmas-themed H2 and the 700 HP H2 specifically designed for a Sheriff in Texas. Its latest creation, right before the Grand Sport modification, was the Hummer H2 Bomber.

The limited edition Corvette is a celebration of 50 years of memory when the car first joined the 24-hour race in Le Mans. The new Corvette is a combo of the 7.0L V8 LS7 of the Z06 and the brake package and suspension setup of the ZR1. The peak output is still pegged at 505 horsepower.

The aggressive stance of the car can be attributed to the 20 inch rear and 19 inch front wheels hugged by PS2 Michelin tires. Carbon ceramic brakes from Brembo make sure you can stop on time. The suspension employs a Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Completing the package are carbon fiber elements to accessorize the car.

Consumers who want to get mechanical upgrades can get the performance package for Z07. When you get the upgrade, you will have your 2011 Z06 pimped with all the chassis upgrades and the new wheels.

Another carbon package for your regular Z06 is the CFZ Z06 which will give it carbon fiber rockers, roof panel, splitter, and spoiler (by the way, word on the street is that Hertz is planning to use some of these carbon fiber items on their next-gen Corvette ZHZ Convertible). You can get these with or without the Z07 package.

The Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition upgrades will be rolling out this summer. By the way, there will only be two colors for this setup, you can get Supersonic Blue or Inferno Orange.

The Chevrolet Camaro concepts are radical but what is nice about them is that the car maker kept everything feasible and realistic so they can be seen in production units. Most of the accessories and modifications can be ordered through dealerships for installation. This move allows owners to personalize their ride with the charges rolled into the cost of the vehicle.

Here’s the Camaro line up at SEMA:

• Jay Leno Camaro – this one has the turborcharged version of the V-6 3.6L engine which comes standard for the LT and LS models. The force-fed engine boasts of 425 horsepower.
• Camaro Synergy – The Synergy employs a special green paint that will be offered through a special edition by mid 2010. It also comes with a 21-inch rim, performance intake setup, and full bodykit.
• Camaro Chroma – What will magnet you to this car are the custom graphics that emphasizes how the ride can be customized depending on your personal taste and how everything can be done through a dealer of Chevrolet.
• Camaro Graphics and Camaro Dusk – Both cars display extensive graphic details which are aimed at getting feedback from Chevy fans for its potential production.

Chevrolet also displayed the Silverado ZR2 concept and the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport in full accessories.

Retro Corvette C7

From the standpoint of pure anticipation, there’s much speculation but little hard fact to go on at this point regarding the C7. But recent revelations seem to indicate that Chevrolet will try to duplicate the success it has had with the Camaro by drawing upon the Corvette’s illustrious design history. In fact, as recently as September the head of global design for General Motors, Ed Welburn, was quoted by Inside Line as saying that the split-window design seen on the Corvette Stingray concept in the second Transformers movie is something he “expect(s) for the next Corvette.”

For Chevrolet car fans, this is a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of the man responsible for the Camaro, and who also holds sway over the future of the ‘Vette. What then, do you do if you thirst for a retro look and feel from a ‘Vette you already own while you are waiting on the release of the C7?

If you’re saving your pennies for the rumored 2012 release of the redesign, you might satisfy your retro-car thirst by adding an aftermarket product to your ‘Vette like a muscle-car sounding SLP Corvette Exhaust to give you a muscle car look and sound without burdening yourself with a new car payment. Or if you have a truly retro C4, you could get the benefits of modern engineering with a Corvette C4 exhaust and get the best of both worlds.

So while many hold their breath and wait to see the first spy photos of the real prototypes, they can enjoy the rich design history and the improvements of modern engineering on current and past generations of Corvettes – waiting, of course, on the C7.

A 2010 Camaro leaves dealerships in a matter of a few days with a smiling new owner behind the wheels. The high demand also causes the going on price to be $500 over the tag price. No one is complaining and unlike other cars in the market, the Camaro does not have to go with some cash back guarantee or any incentives.

If critics are looking for a good decision GM made, it may well be the production of this old muscle car. The Camaro is hitting the top of the charts.

Consumers can choose from a range of available 2010 Camaro in the market today. The entry level unit has a V6 power plant beneath its hood. There is also an LT midrange option, and a V8 SS models with a displacement of 6.2L.

Car buyers can choose from both six-speed automatic and manual transmissions to pair with their Camaro.

The 2010 Camaro is a definite upgrade from its older sibling in terms of styling, body weight, handling, and performance. Even the smaller details injected into the interiors of the car add to the high tech feeling of the driving experience.

Markets in the UK, South Africa, and Australia should not worry. Models fit for their traffic will also be in production after the launch in the United States.

The details of the Camaro release in Europe have not been revealed to the public yet. The plan of bringing in the performance car to Europe has made some experts think if the Chevrolet badge will be used since it is linked to budget cars across Europe.

Chevrolet however reveals that they are planning to expand their range of products in Europe. According to insiders the American car manufacturer plans to double its European fleet by 2012.

Car industry experts are also looking into the high demand of the Chevrolet Camaro in the United States. They are worrying that there could be a supply shortage in case the Camaro will be shared with the European market.

In the U.S., Camaro lovers have placed about 25,000 orders. Only half of this demand has been satisfied since the car was launched for sale. How the Camaro is selling like pancake is quite ironic to the current rocky condition of the global economy.

The Chevrolet Camaro is marketed in three different variants which all boast of exciting horsepowers. Consumers can choose from 300hp, 4oohp, and 422hp. These engines can either be a V6 or a V8 with fuel mileage of 26mpg for the former and 23mpg for the latter.

The test mules are packed with lithium ion batteries, complex computer controls, a cooling system, and other necessities to make it cruise smoothly on the road. GM will be testing the configuration on 80 units until it goes to production by late 2010.

The prototypes that will eventually go into production are referred to as the integration vehicles since they combine the Volt power train and platform.

The integration achieves two goals. First, they validate the design, safety components, and performance of the car. The test runs also give GM designers and engineers an insight for their final moves before production kicks off.

It is still a long shot before you see a Volt on the road with GM still under Chapter 11. The 2011 Volt is expected to have a tag price starting at $32,500 and may face stiff competition from other environmentally friendly cars as it enters the market by next year.

The 2011 Volt from Chevrolet can cruise to a top speed of 160km/h with its 16kWh LiI battery pack and the 150hp electric engine under its hood. The powertrain can produce at whatever speed a consistent 273lb-ft of torque.

Corvette will be releasing the Grand Sport Model which will have a suspension system fit for the race tracks and wider body architecture. The Grand Sport Coupe is said to have a sticker price beginning at $55720 while the Grand Sport Convertible will require $59530.

The tag for the coupe increased by $6205 compared to the 2009 base model while the convertible is $5360 more expensive against the previous year’s release. Corvette owners say though that it is worth all the money.

The Grand Sport line can race from 0 to 60 in a matter of 4 seconds. Handling issues from the Z51 has also been improved with new gearing, stabilizer bars, spring configurations, revised shock absorbers, and wider rims and tires.

The LS3 engine is 0.2 second faster than the 2009 model’s performance. Consumers also have an option to upgrade the exhaust system to two modes which can boost the power from 430 horsepower to an impressive 436 hp. The torque will also be improved from 424 to 428 lb-ft.

The major renovations for the new models include wider fenders, rear spoiler, front splitter, brake ducts, Z06 brake set up. They sport 18 inch rims in front paired with 275 mm rubber and 19 inch wheels for the rear with wider 325 mm rubber.

Consumers may also opt for any of the stock colors of Corvette offered in the Grand Sport models. There is also a Heritage package which offers a front fender pimp out in four colors.

This Corvette edition will be available in three models, a convertible, a coupe and Z06. All are to commemorate the finale of the Corvette C6.R team’s partaking in the GT1 class of Le Mans and ALMS.

The model road cars will begin its processing by spring. They will be released in a yellow base with black accentuation, or a black base with yellow accentuation. The design of the car is crafted with the “Jake” Corvette Racing logo. On the lower portion of the car it will display the racing team’s triumphs.

On the interior part of the GT1 Championship Edition Corvettes, black leather is featured with yellow stitches and GT1 markings on the seats, center armrest and on the dash.

There will be 600 cars that will be produced, 200 for each model as mentioned above, in two sets of colors. The coupe and convertible models will be released with the customary Z51 performance system, which includes a more rigid suspension, larger braking system with cross-drilled rotors.

Price varies for each model. For the latest limited edition cars, a $7,480 push on the base price of $65,310 will do. For the convertibles, the price is at $71,815 and for the Z06 models, $86,385. The Corvette GT1 Championship Edition will start is debut to the public during the 12 Hours of Sebring, weekends of March.