Comments on: Guest-Post: Magna Group Reportedly Pulls Plug on Building Ampera

By: Dave K.

Dave K. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:45:34 +0000

GM plans to offer the OnStar service in China next year. Also, GM intends to sell the Chevy Volt in China, western Europe, and Canada, executives said.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10378583-54.html?tag=mncol;posts

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By: rick

rick — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:10:07 +0000

Magna is “focussed” on pure EVs. Voltec is a transitional technology. With the cost of Lithium-ion batteries dropping 10% per year and other potential technologies like ultra-capacitors and metal-air batteries on the horizon, my money is with Magna.

By: Dave K.

Dave K. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:35:46 +0000

Dec 17th 2008 at 10:27AM
First retail production 2010 Camaro to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson

Bidding for the first retail production 2010 Chevy Camaro is set to begin in Prime Time on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Barret-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. A similar move was made last year when the first production Corvette ZR1 managed to rake in an astounding one-million dollars. Like that ZR1, all proceeds will be given to charity, in this case, the American Heart Association, so anything over the car’s list MSRP will be tax deductible, which is nice.

Regular production of Chevy’s new pony car won’t begin until a month after the auction takes place, so the Camaro on display in Scottsdale won’t be the actual unit being bid on. We’re still awaiting official details, like if the Camaro – lot number 1316 for those interested in bidding (go for it, it’s for charity!) – is a base model (seems unlikely) or a fully loaded SS model, complete with a 422-hp small block V8. Of course, the big question is how much it’ll bring, and we’ll be sure to have that figure for you as soon as the gavel falls.

Jan 17th 2009 at 11:11PM
Barrett-Jackson 2009: First Retail Production 2010 Chevrolet Camaro goes for $350,000

One of the most highly anticipated vehicles to be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson this year was the first 2010 Chevy Camaro. There are very few instant classics these days, and this is one of them. There’s still a month before actual series production of the car is slated to begin, but the winning bidder claimed the right to the very first retail production car that can be ordered in any color and with any options he chooses. Last year, it took exactly one-million dollars to win the hotly contested rights to the first 2009 Corvette ZR1, and this year $350,000 claimed the first edition of the newly-revived Camaro. Just as with last year’s ZR1, all proceeds from this Camaro’s sale will benefit the American Heart Association, which means that anything over the car’s MSRP will be tax deductible by the winning bidder.

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By: Dave K.

Dave K. — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:15:58 +0000

I hope you are wrong Guy. GM recently offered some insight into their strategy for electric vehicle production. Rather than offer several GEN 1 electric vehicles to compete with the 1/2 dozen available hybrids. They will co-develop Chevy Volt generations 1 through 3 in parallel. This being consistent with The Best Car Wins theme. Quality over quantity.
Considering NGMCO’s current financial position. And the limited range of nearly all competitors to the Volt. This seems like the smartest route to take.
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Wonder if any of the IVER test vehicles will make it to a Barrett Jackson auction block? Palm Beach, Florida has one coming up April 1-3 2010.

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By: Guy Incognito

Guy Incognito — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:23:43 +0000

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Guy Incognito Says:
October 19th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

So they’re pulling the plug on the Ampera?
Does’nt surprise me, the Volt is next.