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Chevy SS (Could be) Getting Manual and More In 2015

Chevy SS (Could be) Getting Manual and More In 2015

FINALLY. Sorry if I’m a little open with my happiness that GM might be releasing the SS with a stick… But come on. The biggest cop-out of the year was GM only issuing this car—their champion in the sports sedan arena—with an automatic. I know at this point it’s just a matter of preference. GM’s […] More »

By: | April 28, 2014


United Autoworkers Union Votes to Strike at Corvette Plant

United Autoworkers Union Votes to Strike at Corvette Plant

Union members have voted in favor of authorizing a strike at General Motors bowling green plant citing safety issues and working conditions. Roughly 800 UAW members partcipated in the vote; 93% voted in favor of a strike. According to a local union president Eldon Renaud, concerns about physical safety and product quality control are the […] More »

By: | April 10, 2014



Corvette Engineer Drops Details on the LT4

Corvette Engineer Drops Details on the LT4

GM has been uncharacteristically vague about the power numbers for the LT4 in the new Z06. At the debut, they took care to note that it would make 625+ horsepower and 630+ ft-lbs of torque. Why not a flat number? Apparently, the LT4 is anticipated to make a fair bit more horsepower than that. “We […] More »

By: | January 17, 2014


Engine Leak: Is This The Z06 Corvette Stingray’s Engine?

Engine Leak: Is This The Z06 Corvette Stingray’s Engine?

What you’re looking at is, more than likely, the new engine that’ll be dropped in to the Z06 Corvette Stingray. If you look closely, you’ll notice a little pulley right by the throttle body. I think you all know what that means. The picture was leaked by GM High Tech Performance Magazine on facebook and […] More »

By: | December 6, 2013


No Turbocharged I4 in Camaro’s Future

No Turbocharged I4 in Camaro’s Future

If you were worried that the future of the Camaro might take it down the same small engine path the Mustang seems to be heading down, relax. Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Camaro had this to say in a SEMA interview. “We’re not following Ford.” Thank God. I actually don’t have a problem with […] More »

By: | November 25, 2013


GM’s Q1 Net Income Down 14 Percent

GM’s Q1 Net Income Down 14 Percent

GM reported a net income of $865 million for Q1, a drop of 14 percent. Still, this is GM’s 13th consecutive quarterly profit since they came out of bankruptcy in 2009. CFO Dan Ammann blamed the drop on the heavy discounts for the existing full-size trucks as they prepare for the all-new 2014 trucks. GM […] More »

By: | May 7, 2013



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