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Canberra Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
Next Chevrolet Camaro to follow the ‘formula'... if it happens
"If we were getting back into Camaro, that piece of it is really important. I think that would be a great formula, and we have the ability to do that."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Next Chevrolet Camaro to follow the ‘formula'... if it happens
The Chevrolet Camarosports car, arch-rival to the Ford Mustang, could make a comeback if the 'formula' is right, says General Motors president Mark Reuss. The sixth-generation Camaro – which currently races in Australia's Supercars racing category against the Mustang – went out of production in 2023. At the time, GM – which owns Chevrolet – assured devastated enthusiasts and fans "this is not the final chapter for the nameplate". Now, GM President Mark Reuss has said chances of a seventh-generation Camaro will depend on whether GM could deliver a car worthy of the name. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "I think that formula of beauty, and a little bit of functionality and fun, all of that is important," the GM boss told The Detroit News. "If we were getting back into Camaro, that piece of it is really important. I think that would be a great formula, and we have the ability to do that." The formula would include the Camaro being "affordable and attainable" according to previous reports – with cheap muscle being key. That also makes an electric successor to compete with the new-generation Dodge Charger – offered with both twin-turbo six-cylinder and EV powertrains in the US – even less likely for now, too. Yet reports in early 2025 suggested GM management put paid to a successor, V8-powered or otherwise, as the business case didn't stack up. Mr Reuss followed his comments by reiterating the sports car market in the US is shrinking – which makes a Camaro comeback less likely. GM would have taken note of Mustang's 44,003 sales in the US in 2024, which were the worst in the nameplate's 60-year history – and saw it outsold by the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The Mustang lost its stranglehold as Australia's best-selling sports car in 2024, too, with supply issues seeing it demoted to third behind the BMW 2-Series and Subaru BRZ – although it has clawed its way back to the top in 2025. The sixth-gen Camaro was sold as a rear-wheel drive coupe and convertible with a range of turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally aspirated V6 and V8 petrol engines, with a choice of automatic or manual transmissions. In Australia and New Zealand, GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) imported a small number of V8 Camaros, but didn't benefit from a factory-backed right-hand drive production program like Mustang has. This meant the Camaro was priced much higher than the Ford in Australia, which was a performance car bargain when it arrived in local showrooms in 2015 at $59,990 before on-road costs for a V8 manual coupe. A six-speed manual V8 Camaro, converted to right-hand drive, was priced from $85,990 before on-road costs when it first arrived in Australia in 2018. The Mustang's price has since shot up, with the current V8 manual coupe starting at $83,990 after range-wide $5000 price rises from July 1, 2025. Ford Australia pointed to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) introduced here in 2025 as a factor in upping the Mustang's price. MORE: A look back at the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang's nemesis Content originally sourced from: The Chevrolet Camarosports car, arch-rival to the Ford Mustang, could make a comeback if the 'formula' is right, says General Motors president Mark Reuss. The sixth-generation Camaro – which currently races in Australia's Supercars racing category against the Mustang – went out of production in 2023. At the time, GM – which owns Chevrolet – assured devastated enthusiasts and fans "this is not the final chapter for the nameplate". Now, GM President Mark Reuss has said chances of a seventh-generation Camaro will depend on whether GM could deliver a car worthy of the name. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "I think that formula of beauty, and a little bit of functionality and fun, all of that is important," the GM boss told The Detroit News. "If we were getting back into Camaro, that piece of it is really important. I think that would be a great formula, and we have the ability to do that." The formula would include the Camaro being "affordable and attainable" according to previous reports – with cheap muscle being key. That also makes an electric successor to compete with the new-generation Dodge Charger – offered with both twin-turbo six-cylinder and EV powertrains in the US – even less likely for now, too. Yet reports in early 2025 suggested GM management put paid to a successor, V8-powered or otherwise, as the business case didn't stack up. Mr Reuss followed his comments by reiterating the sports car market in the US is shrinking – which makes a Camaro comeback less likely. GM would have taken note of Mustang's 44,003 sales in the US in 2024, which were the worst in the nameplate's 60-year history – and saw it outsold by the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The Mustang lost its stranglehold as Australia's best-selling sports car in 2024, too, with supply issues seeing it demoted to third behind the BMW 2-Series and Subaru BRZ – although it has clawed its way back to the top in 2025. The sixth-gen Camaro was sold as a rear-wheel drive coupe and convertible with a range of turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally aspirated V6 and V8 petrol engines, with a choice of automatic or manual transmissions. In Australia and New Zealand, GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) imported a small number of V8 Camaros, but didn't benefit from a factory-backed right-hand drive production program like Mustang has. This meant the Camaro was priced much higher than the Ford in Australia, which was a performance car bargain when it arrived in local showrooms in 2015 at $59,990 before on-road costs for a V8 manual coupe. A six-speed manual V8 Camaro, converted to right-hand drive, was priced from $85,990 before on-road costs when it first arrived in Australia in 2018. The Mustang's price has since shot up, with the current V8 manual coupe starting at $83,990 after range-wide $5000 price rises from July 1, 2025. Ford Australia pointed to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) introduced here in 2025 as a factor in upping the Mustang's price. MORE: A look back at the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang's nemesis Content originally sourced from: The Chevrolet Camarosports car, arch-rival to the Ford Mustang, could make a comeback if the 'formula' is right, says General Motors president Mark Reuss. The sixth-generation Camaro – which currently races in Australia's Supercars racing category against the Mustang – went out of production in 2023. At the time, GM – which owns Chevrolet – assured devastated enthusiasts and fans "this is not the final chapter for the nameplate". Now, GM President Mark Reuss has said chances of a seventh-generation Camaro will depend on whether GM could deliver a car worthy of the name. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "I think that formula of beauty, and a little bit of functionality and fun, all of that is important," the GM boss told The Detroit News. "If we were getting back into Camaro, that piece of it is really important. I think that would be a great formula, and we have the ability to do that." The formula would include the Camaro being "affordable and attainable" according to previous reports – with cheap muscle being key. That also makes an electric successor to compete with the new-generation Dodge Charger – offered with both twin-turbo six-cylinder and EV powertrains in the US – even less likely for now, too. Yet reports in early 2025 suggested GM management put paid to a successor, V8-powered or otherwise, as the business case didn't stack up. Mr Reuss followed his comments by reiterating the sports car market in the US is shrinking – which makes a Camaro comeback less likely. GM would have taken note of Mustang's 44,003 sales in the US in 2024, which were the worst in the nameplate's 60-year history – and saw it outsold by the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The Mustang lost its stranglehold as Australia's best-selling sports car in 2024, too, with supply issues seeing it demoted to third behind the BMW 2-Series and Subaru BRZ – although it has clawed its way back to the top in 2025. The sixth-gen Camaro was sold as a rear-wheel drive coupe and convertible with a range of turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally aspirated V6 and V8 petrol engines, with a choice of automatic or manual transmissions. In Australia and New Zealand, GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) imported a small number of V8 Camaros, but didn't benefit from a factory-backed right-hand drive production program like Mustang has. This meant the Camaro was priced much higher than the Ford in Australia, which was a performance car bargain when it arrived in local showrooms in 2015 at $59,990 before on-road costs for a V8 manual coupe. A six-speed manual V8 Camaro, converted to right-hand drive, was priced from $85,990 before on-road costs when it first arrived in Australia in 2018. The Mustang's price has since shot up, with the current V8 manual coupe starting at $83,990 after range-wide $5000 price rises from July 1, 2025. Ford Australia pointed to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) introduced here in 2025 as a factor in upping the Mustang's price. MORE: A look back at the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang's nemesis Content originally sourced from: The Chevrolet Camarosports car, arch-rival to the Ford Mustang, could make a comeback if the 'formula' is right, says General Motors president Mark Reuss. The sixth-generation Camaro – which currently races in Australia's Supercars racing category against the Mustang – went out of production in 2023. At the time, GM – which owns Chevrolet – assured devastated enthusiasts and fans "this is not the final chapter for the nameplate". Now, GM President Mark Reuss has said chances of a seventh-generation Camaro will depend on whether GM could deliver a car worthy of the name. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "I think that formula of beauty, and a little bit of functionality and fun, all of that is important," the GM boss told The Detroit News. "If we were getting back into Camaro, that piece of it is really important. I think that would be a great formula, and we have the ability to do that." The formula would include the Camaro being "affordable and attainable" according to previous reports – with cheap muscle being key. That also makes an electric successor to compete with the new-generation Dodge Charger – offered with both twin-turbo six-cylinder and EV powertrains in the US – even less likely for now, too. Yet reports in early 2025 suggested GM management put paid to a successor, V8-powered or otherwise, as the business case didn't stack up. Mr Reuss followed his comments by reiterating the sports car market in the US is shrinking – which makes a Camaro comeback less likely. GM would have taken note of Mustang's 44,003 sales in the US in 2024, which were the worst in the nameplate's 60-year history – and saw it outsold by the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The Mustang lost its stranglehold as Australia's best-selling sports car in 2024, too, with supply issues seeing it demoted to third behind the BMW 2-Series and Subaru BRZ – although it has clawed its way back to the top in 2025. The sixth-gen Camaro was sold as a rear-wheel drive coupe and convertible with a range of turbocharged four-cylinder and naturally aspirated V6 and V8 petrol engines, with a choice of automatic or manual transmissions. In Australia and New Zealand, GMSV (General Motors Specialty Vehicles) imported a small number of V8 Camaros, but didn't benefit from a factory-backed right-hand drive production program like Mustang has. This meant the Camaro was priced much higher than the Ford in Australia, which was a performance car bargain when it arrived in local showrooms in 2015 at $59,990 before on-road costs for a V8 manual coupe. A six-speed manual V8 Camaro, converted to right-hand drive, was priced from $85,990 before on-road costs when it first arrived in Australia in 2018. The Mustang's price has since shot up, with the current V8 manual coupe starting at $83,990 after range-wide $5000 price rises from July 1, 2025. Ford Australia pointed to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) introduced here in 2025 as a factor in upping the Mustang's price. MORE: A look back at the Chevrolet Camaro, the Ford Mustang's nemesis Content originally sourced from:
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Transformers-themed muscle car, tuned-up vehicles ignite Apoclaypse Auto Show
Kong (left) and Lam (right) take a look at the engine of a tuned-up car. KUCHING (July 20): From a Transformers-inspired Camaro to a Spy Family-themed four-wheel drive (4WD), the Apoclaypse Auto Show Vol 3 shifted into high gear today. Car enthusiasts and participants rolled into CityOne Megamall basement carpark as early as 8am today to proudly showcase their heavily tuned-up machines, with the revs of roaring engines could be heard from a distance. Among the show-stopping cars was a yellow Chevrolet Camaro with black stripes, clearly drawing inspiration from the 2007 'Transformers' film. Under the hood, it sported an Autbots logo on the engine block, with stacks of miniature Camaros and a Volkswagen Beetle placed on it — a nod to the beloved Autobot character Bumblebee. Also turning heads was a 4WD decorated with three anime action figures and a plushie of Yor Forger — one of the iconic leads from hit anime series Spy Family — adding a playful touch of pop culture. Other eye-catching entries included a sleek Lotus Elise, a Toyota GR86, and a fleet of meticulously modded Subarus. The event was officiated by Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak chairman Michael Kong, who represented DAP Sarawak chairman and Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen; as well as Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak secretary George Lam, who represented Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. Kong said: 'While we celebrate this passion for the automotive world, it is equally important that this hobby is pursued responsibly and within the bounds of the law. 'As we all try to enjoy our hobby and explore the limitations of creativity, let us always be reminded of public safety.' Highlights from the event included 32 competition categories and a lucky draw with prizes such as car accessories and audio systems. Tickets were sold at RM10 each at the organiser's booth, with limited edition event stickers available at RM5 each. In the spirit of giving back, event organiser Apoclaypse Car Club of Kuching announced that 30 per cent of proceeds from ticket and sticker sales would be donated to charity. Apoclaypse Auto Show Vol. 3 car show cityone megamall lead
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM President Outlines Criteria for Next-Gen Camaro
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Could the Camaro Return as an EV? The Chevrolet Camaro may be gone for now, but General Motors President Mark Reuss has made it clear that the iconic pony car is not forgotten. Speaking with The Detroit News during last month's 24 Hours of Le Mans, Reuss shared insight into what would be necessary to bring the Camaro back – and hinted at the possibility of electrification playing a key role. Reuss, who has been a longtime advocate for GM performance vehicles, reflected on his personal connection to the Camaro. His first car was a 1967 model, purchased with his father for $1,300. 'It was high school, I was 16, and it brought so much joy to me,' Reuss said. 'Not because I was racing the car, but because it was a really pretty car.' That sense of beauty and joy, according to Reuss, would be central to a successful revival. 'I think that formula of beauty – and a little bit of functionality and fun – all of that is important,' he explained. 'If we were getting back into Camaro, that piece of it is really important.' However, Reuss also acknowledged the shrinking pony car market, citing Ford's sales success with the electric Mustang Mach-E over its traditional V8-powered counterpart. That could mean GM is considering a similar two-pronged approach: an electrified Camaro variant to meet modern market demands, paired with the possibility of a traditional performance-focused version to keep enthusiasts engaged. While Reuss stopped short of confirming any return, his comments suggest that GM has not closed the door on the Camaro nameplate. For fans mourning its 2024 discontinuation, this may be the clearest sign yet that a new Camaro—potentially with both EV and V8 options—could someday roar back to life.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM President Outlines Criteria for Next-Gen Camaro
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious Could the Camaro Return as an EV? The Chevrolet Camaro may be gone for now, but General Motors President Mark Reuss has made it clear that the iconic pony car is not forgotten. Speaking with The Detroit News during last month's 24 Hours of Le Mans, Reuss shared insight into what would be necessary to bring the Camaro back – and hinted at the possibility of electrification playing a key role. Reuss, who has been a longtime advocate for GM performance vehicles, reflected on his personal connection to the Camaro. His first car was a 1967 model, purchased with his father for $1,300. 'It was high school, I was 16, and it brought so much joy to me,' Reuss said. 'Not because I was racing the car, but because it was a really pretty car.' That sense of beauty and joy, according to Reuss, would be central to a successful revival. 'I think that formula of beauty – and a little bit of functionality and fun – all of that is important,' he explained. 'If we were getting back into Camaro, that piece of it is really important.' However, Reuss also acknowledged the shrinking pony car market, citing Ford's sales success with the electric Mustang Mach-E over its traditional V8-powered counterpart. That could mean GM is considering a similar two-pronged approach: an electrified Camaro variant to meet modern market demands, paired with the possibility of a traditional performance-focused version to keep enthusiasts engaged. While Reuss stopped short of confirming any return, his comments suggest that GM has not closed the door on the Camaro nameplate. For fans mourning its 2024 discontinuation, this may be the clearest sign yet that a new Camaro—potentially with both EV and V8 options—could someday roar back to life.
