HotWheels and GM Announce Special Edition Camaro

Hot Wheels fans take note, as we have some news for you that will make it cool to bring back your inner child.

General Motors Co. and California-based Mattel Inc.'s Hot Wheels brand have teamed up to create the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Special Edition, making this the first time that the iconic toy brand has worked with a manufacturer to design and make a working production model.

Chevy’s limited-edition Hot Wheels Camaro has a wide, muscular stance and comes equipped with an exclusive kinetic blue metallic exterior that is accented by the red Hot Wheels flame logo on the front quarter panels and embroidered on the front leather seats.

The special edition Camaro is available as either a coupe or convertible, with your choice between the 2LT (V-6 engine) and 2SS (V-8 engine) trims. The Hot Wheels logo also will be adorned on the front grille, rear deck and on the sill plates in the doors.

The red Hot Wheels flame logo will adorn the full-size version's trunk lid, along with a ghosted flame, inspired by the Hot Wheels logo, which is painted on both the Camaro's rear panels.

The 21-inch wheels of the Hot Wheels Camaro also have the same red stripe that has been a hallmark of the toy car since it first hit retail shelves in 1968.

The Hot Wheels Camaro will retail for about $37,000-$44,000, depending on whether you opt for the six-cylinder engine or the eight-cylinder engine.

The Camaro was one of the first 16 toy vehicles produced by Hot Wheels in 1968. The special edition Camaro has been announce to debut at next week’s 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Hot Wheels also announce that it is planning to produce a replica toy car of the production Hot Wheels Camaro.

The special Hot Wheels Camaro, which has the exterior look of the Camaro ZL1, is slated for production from January to June 2013. Chevy dealers will begin taking orders Nov. 1 and it will be available to buyers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Europe and the Middle East.

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New 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to Debut at Jan. 13 Detroit Auto Show

Chevrolet has made an announcement that will make Corvette fans happy with excitement: Its redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette will debut January 13 during press preview days for the Detroit auto show.

This past Thursday, Chevrolet released an image of the sports car's redesigned Crossed Flags emblem to create buzz for the new Corvette. The new emblem is “much more modern, more technical and more detailed than before” said General Motors design chief, Ed Welburn, in a statement.

General Motors release of the Corvette's new Crossed Flags emblem is the start of a multimedia campaign by Chevrolet, set to generate buzz leading up to the new Corvette’s debut. Chevrolet also launched a dedicated Web site, www.one13thirteen.com, where it will release specific details on the car, as they become available.

Chevy also is releasing information through its social media channels.  It has a Facebook page, www.facebook.com/corvette, as well as a stream on their Twitter account, @Chevrolet, with the hashtag #corvette. Chevy says people who follow the Twitter hashtag #one13thirteen will receive exclusive updates on the redesigned Corvette.

Also on Thursday, GM announced that, starting in February, it will stop Corvette production for six months; in order for them to perform a $131 million upgrade to their assembly plant in Bowling Green, Ky. o build the new car. Expect to see production of the 2014 Corvette starting in August or September.

What to Expect?

Details on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette have been few, however expect the redesigned 2014 Corvette to be slightly shorter and much lighter than the model. Expect the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to be equipped with an upgraded, more comfortable interior. Only two features from the 2013 model will carry over for 2014, the vehicle’s cabin air filter and the rear latch for the removable roof panel.

One important addition to the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, known as the C7, is that it will come equipped with a new engine that makes it General Motor’s fifth generation of its small block V8 engine. The new V8 engine was specially designed for the Corvette but GM has revealed plans to also use them in GM's redesigned full-size pickups and SUVs, which are also set to debut at the Detroit auto show. GM has said it will announce specific details on the new small block V8 on October 24. We will keep you posted as details come out!

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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicle Preview

Introduction

With the rise in demand for smaller cars, full-size SUVs are becoming a rare sight in showrooms. On top of rising costs at the pump, many car buyers are better served by more space- and fuel-efficient crossovers.

However, for those of you that need towing capabilities and a powerful off-roading vehicle, the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe makes perfect sense.

A smaller sibling to the massive Suburban, the Tahoe manages to combine power with comfort, making it perfect for those who take long road trips with their boat/trailer/etc in tow. However, even in every day use, the Tahoe offers a pleasant and comfortable ride, offering drivers a high seating position, excellent outward visibility and a quiet cabin. The 2013 Tahoe can seat up to nine passengers.

What's New for 2013

The Chevy monster SUV, The Chevrolet Tahoe, is back for 2013. Expect the Tahoe to remain mostly unchanged from the previous model year.

Under the Hood

All 2013 Chevrolet Tahoes come standard equipped with a 5.3-liter V8, capable of generating 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque, and that comes mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that transmits power through the rear wheels on 2WD models or all four wheels on 4WD models.

Those who opt to buy the 4WD Tahoe will be able to chose from either a traditional two-speed transfer case or a single-speed unit without low-range gearing (not available on LTZ).

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is available in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ.

The standard seating configuration on the 2013 Tahoe seats 8 however there are two other available seating arrangements: a second-row captain's chairs drop the seating count to seven and an available 40/20/40 front bench seat increases it to nine.

The base Tahoe LS comes standard with tri-zone manual climate control, six-way power front seats with lumbar adjustment on the driver’s seat, 17-inch alloy wheels, a 60/40-split second-row seat and 50/50-split removable third-row seat. Other standard features include Bluetooth, OnStar, satellite radio,, a CD player with a six-speaker sound system with, rear audio controls, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio connectivity. The LS model also offers an optional Convenience package which adds on remote ignition, power-adjustable pedals, a rear view camera and rear parking assist.

Those who opt for the LT model will get  most of the above features as well as fog lamps, driver memory functions, tri-zone automatic climate control, a locking rear differential, leather upholstery and a nine-speaker Bose sound system. The LT trim also has a few available options such as a second-row captain's chairs and a Luxury package with heated front and second-row seats, power-folding mirrors and a power rear liftgate. If you want to take this bad boy to the extreme, the LT trim also offers an optional Z71 Off-Road package which adds unique front and rear fascias, specially tuned springs and shocks, skid plates and 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires.

For the 2013 model the LTZ Chevy Tahoe will include the LT Luxury package as standard equipment. Going even further the LTZ model will add an upgraded air suspension, 20-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated 12-way power front seats, power flip-and-fold second-row seats, a navigation system and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system with digital music storage. The second-row split bench seat is still optional. LTZ options include power-retractable assist steps and a blind-spot warning system.