Oshawa Mayor John Gray has been an easy target for opponents as he drives about town on government business in his distinctive, blazing orange Camaro.
The Oshawa-built car serves as a rolling endorsement and recognition of the importance of General Motors in Oshawa both currently and historically. And despite the sniping from opponents, primarily mayoralty challenger Louise Parkes, the mayor showed astute political instinct in having the City purchase the car. It symbolically underscores the deep relationship between the City of Oshawa and General Motors Corporation, provides visual reassurance here at home of the resurgence of the automaker and reflects Oshawa's primary economic contributor.
Opponents have spent a great deal of time in recent months demonizing the mayor for choosing to accept such a high-profile ride and making political hay over its seeming extravagance. Coun. Parkes, for example, says she'll auction off the vehicle and return the money to the reserve account in a bid to set a new tone of restraint in Oshawa.
Please.
If mayoralty challengers want to show fiscal restraint, they'll start by tackling issues of substance. They won't go off spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on collectibles as they did with the Cullen Miniatures (of which Coun. Parkes was a leading supporter) or strike ill-advised deals with charismatic theatre impresarios, or waste staff time -- and tax dollars -- exploring pie-in-the-sky CFL franchise relocations.
The notion that taxpayers will receive some benefit in an auction of the mayor's Camaro is disingenuous. Every single City councillor is given a $5,400 annual stipend they can use to lease or purchase vehicles. They mayor is given no such similar benefit. Over their four-year term of office, taxpayers pay $21,600 for each councillor. At the end of their term, councillors can continue to possess their taxpayer-subsidized automobile. Not so for the mayor.
See more at DurhamRegion.com
2012 Camaro Z28 caught testing in San Diego
The future Chevrolet Camaro Z28 has been caught testing again, this time somewhere in San Diego. The car is expected to be unveiled in 2011, with sales to begin in 2012.
Under the hood there will be GM’s 6.2-liter supercharged V8
that produces 556HP and that was also used in the Cadillac CTS-V. Stopping power will come from the 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers.
The 2012 Camaro Z28, already confirmed by GM will be will be distinguished by enlarged air intakes at the extreme, a larger bubble on the hood to make room for the supersized engine, quad exhaust with dual pipes on each side, rims inspired by the ones from the CTS-V, and 20" SP550 anodized black (20×10 in the front and 20×11 in the rear) wrapped in Goodyear tires.
Source: TopSpeed.com
Under the hood there will be GM’s 6.2-liter supercharged V8
that produces 556HP and that was also used in the Cadillac CTS-V. Stopping power will come from the 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers.
The 2012 Camaro Z28, already confirmed by GM will be will be distinguished by enlarged air intakes at the extreme, a larger bubble on the hood to make room for the supersized engine, quad exhaust with dual pipes on each side, rims inspired by the ones from the CTS-V, and 20" SP550 anodized black (20×10 in the front and 20×11 in the rear) wrapped in Goodyear tires.
Source: TopSpeed.com
Chevy to unveil new Camaro in the UK
Chevrolet will unveil its new Camaro for UK dealers at the Motor Trader Open Points Roadshow in October.
The iconic 6.2-litre V8 US muscle car is due to go on sale in the UK in the first half of 2011. Mark Terry, Chevrolet's UK managing director, told Motor Trader the brand is considering the option of a sole dealership or a selection of Chevrolet dealers.
Source: Motortrader
The iconic 6.2-litre V8 US muscle car is due to go on sale in the UK in the first half of 2011. Mark Terry, Chevrolet's UK managing director, told Motor Trader the brand is considering the option of a sole dealership or a selection of Chevrolet dealers.
Source: Motortrader
62 year old wins JEGS 2010 Camaro giveaway
62 year old Gary Winkelman from New York has won the JEGS Win This Car! Celebrating 50 Years Sweepstakes!
Gary plans to pick up his new yellow and black 2010 Camaro on July 28, 2010.
Congrats to Gary!
Gary plans to pick up his new yellow and black 2010 Camaro on July 28, 2010.
Congrats to Gary!
The Camaro SS gets a major BOOST from Fastlane!
Houston, TX(May 2010)—When 426 hp is not enough, Fastlane of Houston has the solution. Their new Stage 4 ZL1 Turbo Package for the 2010 Camaro SS will conservatively produce a blistering 585RWHP and 580RWTQ on the LS3 (6spd) model and 530RWHP and530RWTQ on the L99 Automatic.
Still want more? Add a second fuel pump for another three lbs of boost and an additional 50 hp.
“Muscle car owners are always looking for more power and ways to take their cars to the next level,” says Nick Field, Owner and Founder of Fastlane. “With the ZL1 Turbo Package, we’ve taken the already-powerful Camaro SS and made it a monster.”
The Fastlane ZL1 Turbo Package for the 2010 Camaro SS features the following:
- Designed for stock engines
- Quiet, reliable operation with big block power
- 72mm Borg Warner extended tip turbo, front mount air to air bar and plate style intercooler
- 304 stainless steel tubing, which is mandrel bent for great flow (This kit boasts direct bolt on with no cutting or modifications needed).
- On a conservative streetable tune of 7 psi, this kit produces 585RWHP and 580RWTQ on the Ls3(6spd)model.
- The L99 (auto) produces 530RWHP and530RWTQ
This is the same package that recently took first place at the Camaro 5 Quick 16 and LSX Shootout competitions.
Prices for the Stage 4 ZLI Turbo package start at $7,995 mail ordered or $9,000 installed. Please visit www.fastlaneturbo.com for more information.
About Fastlane
Detroit is building some of the finest supercars and muscle cars to ever hit the streets. For those who want to take these vehicles to the next level, Fastlane, Inc. has the answer. Fastlane has been in the business of building cars and trucks for more than 13 years. They have a highly-skilled staff of technicians, fabricators, and machinists along with AEM and SCT certified tuners. No project is too big to handle and they can build to suit any customer’s needs. All performance packages meet or exceed the guaranteed horsepower rating at the rear wheels and come with a 12 month/12k mile limited warranty when installed by Fastlane. For more information, please visit www.fastlaneturbo.com or call (713) 600-8600.
Camarofest coverage video
ModernCamaro.com member Adam (agkelly73) created this great video from Camaro5fest in Georgia recently. It is cool to see so many 5th gen cars in one place. Looks like there were plenty of cars from stock to custom, plenty of racing as well! Take a look and let Adam know what you think, discuss the video on ModernCamaro.com
600 HP Camaro from your dealer?
So , who would like to take delivery of a 600+ HP Camaro from your Chevy dealer? One call to Livernois Motorsports can get the deal started!
Here is a short list of the items available from Livernois:
Magnacharger MP2300 Intercooled Supercharger
Livernois Motorsports CNC Ported Cylinder Heads
Livernois Motorsports L92 Stage 2C Camshaft
Livernois Motorsports Dual Valve Spring Kit
60# Injectors
Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
Stainless Works 1 7/8” Longtube Headers
Stainless Works Catted Connection Pipe
Stainless Works 3" Catback
Rotofab Cold Air Intake
Hurst Shifter
Black Chrome Wheels
Misc. Chrome Accessories
Tuned by Livernois Motorsports
The car below has the package listed above. Contact Livernois Motorsports today and see what they can do for you!
Here is a short list of the items available from Livernois:
Magnacharger MP2300 Intercooled Supercharger
Livernois Motorsports CNC Ported Cylinder Heads
Livernois Motorsports L92 Stage 2C Camshaft
Livernois Motorsports Dual Valve Spring Kit
60# Injectors
Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
Stainless Works 1 7/8” Longtube Headers
Stainless Works Catted Connection Pipe
Stainless Works 3" Catback
Rotofab Cold Air Intake
Hurst Shifter
Black Chrome Wheels
Misc. Chrome Accessories
Tuned by Livernois Motorsports
The car below has the package listed above. Contact Livernois Motorsports today and see what they can do for you!
Convertible is worth waiting for
GM expects the Camaro Convertible to be in showrooms by the end of the 2010 calendar year. Personally, this is the version we have been waiting for here at 5thgenblog.com. With MSRP expected to be $28-$40K depending on the performance and trim model you choose, this car should sell very well.
Car and Driver recently named the Camaro Convertible one of their top 25 cars worth waiting for in their May 2010 issue.
Chevrolet recently used their social media connections to release images of the convertible. See their page here to see more.
Car and Driver recently named the Camaro Convertible one of their top 25 cars worth waiting for in their May 2010 issue.
Chevrolet recently used their social media connections to release images of the convertible. See their page here to see more.
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