Over the past decade many of the big auto companies have released retro mock-ups of their biggest car models. Some great examples are the new retro Mustangs, Chevy HHR, Chevy SSR, Chrysler 300, PT Cruiser, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, and Ford Thunderbird models. There are also a countless number of other newer autos designed with a complete old-school look. Probably the biggest new, and retro, automotive scheduled to hit the market is the modern Chevy Camaro. Plans to release the Camaro coupe sometime in spring 2009 are still active, even with GM's imminent closure on the horizon.
The original Camaro models
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True Retro Set to Release in 2010
December 2nd, 2008 - by B Kenney | Concept Cars, General Auto News, General Motors News
Chrysler Going Down?
October 28th, 2008 - by B Kenney | Auto Shopping, Chrysler, General Auto News, General Motors News
Chrysler announced on Friday, October 24th, that they were indeed going to lay-off 25% of their salaried work force as a start in a large series of planned budget cuts to keep up with the sinking stats of U.S. automotive sales. Chrysler has an estimated total of around 18,500 white-collar employees, and the budget planning will affect about 5,000 employees of that overall total. Those being released actually work for other companies and are simply under contract with Chrysler.
“We recognize that in order to strengthen our competitive capability, and reduce the time and cost to achieve our objectives, we
Chevy Malibu Wins Car of the Year
January 14th, 2008 - by TK | Corvette News, General Auto News, General Motors News
In a major coup for General Motors, the completely redesigned 2008 Chevy Malibu won the Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show. The newly designed car hopes to take on the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in the ever popular and hard-contested sedan area.
The Malibu's interior has a twin-cockpit design that mimics classic Chevrolet Corvettes. Its exterior shape, with smooth sides, wide rear window pillars and side turn signals, is intended to resemble European luxury sedans.
For the struggling auto maker, General Motors, this offers a ray of hope that they have turned the corner and are hoping to put
The Malibu's interior has a twin-cockpit design that mimics classic Chevrolet Corvettes. Its exterior shape, with smooth sides, wide rear window pillars and side turn signals, is intended to resemble European luxury sedans.
For the struggling auto maker, General Motors, this offers a ray of hope that they have turned the corner and are hoping to put
