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ArabGT
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- ArabGT
New Life for the Camaro? GM's Surprising Words Fuel Enthusiast Hopes
The roar of the Chevrolet Camaro may have gone quiet since its final production run in December 2023—marked by the last ZL1 1LE—but the legend hasn't faded from the hearts of muscle car enthusiasts. According to General Motors CEO Mark Reuss, the Camaro isn't finished yet. In an interview with the Detroit News, Reuss emphasized, 'This is not the end of the story.' Could a New Camaro Command the Spotlight Again? If there's a formula to bring back the Camaro, Reuss believes it lies in three pillars: stunning design, thrilling performance, and sheer driving fun. 'It must be beautiful and deliver both performance and enjoyment,' he stated, hinting that the Camaro's resurrection would need to capture its iconic essence in a modern form. An Uncertain Market for Muscle Cars Still, the path forward isn't so simple. While passion for muscle cars remains strong, the traditional sports car segment is showing signs of fatigue. In 2024, the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E outpaced its gas-powered counterpart in sales, delivering 51,745 units compared to 44,003 for the conventional Mustang. Although the classic Mustang has bounced back in the first half of 2025, the market remains uncertain, and the competitive field is far from predictable. Leaked information suggested that plans for a seventh-generation Camaro were shelved due to financial concerns—specifically, lack of profitability and market viability. No Electric Plans… Yet Perhaps the most defining revelation comes from Chevrolet's executive engineer Tony Roma, who confirmed that an electric Camaro is not in the pipeline. 'There is no appetite for an electric-powered Camaro,' he stated. Enthusiasts continue to demand the visceral experience of high-displacement gasoline engines—an element seen as non-negotiable. Stellantis' recent struggles with large electric vehicles under the Dodge brand further reinforce this consumer sentiment. A Roadmap to Redemption Should GM revisit the Camaro project, the ingredients for a successful return are familiar: a naturally aspirated V8, aggressive styling, and a driver-focused cockpit that offers manual transmission. However, economic pressures and shifting market dynamics mean that pricing will play a crucial role. The next Camaro must deliver performance and character—without breaking the bank. Final Thoughts: Camaro's Heart Still Beats Although no concrete plans are in motion, the Camaro's future continues to stir curiosity and hope. From executive statements to fan forums, the spirit of the Camaro is alive and well. Will we witness a modern legend rise from the ashes, or will market forces steer GM in a different direction? Tell us—what would your dream Camaro look like?
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Could see victim under car': Indian-origin students sentenced to 3 years in jail in Canada for hit-and-run; could face deportation
Image: X/@GabrielNews_Ltd Two international students from India have been sentenced to three years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run incident in Surrey, Canada, that left a pedestrian dead. Upon completing their sentences, they also face the possibility of deportation. Gaganpreet Singh and Jagdeep Singh, both 22, were inside a Ford Mustang that hit the 47-year-old victim and dragged him along for 1.3 kilometres on January 27, around 2.00 am (local time). The victim suffered severe head injuries. "They could see the victim under the car," said Judge Mark Jetté, who delivered their sentence, as per North Delta Reporter. "Gaganpreet drove away at an estimated 70 kilometres an hour ... he stopped the car and reversed it in an attempt to dislodge (the victim)." After fleeing the scene "with the deceased attached to the underside of the vehicle", the two individuals made several attempts to dislodge his body using a flashlight. Gaganpreet Singh and Jagdeep Singh are 'jointly charged' on three counts. First, dangerous operation of a vehicle; second, failing to stop and provide assistance at the scene of a hit-and-run; and third, improper or indecent interference with, or indignity to, a deceased person, Jetté stated. The car belonged to Jagdeep, but Gaganpreet was driving it at the time of the accident. "It is agreed that the victim, a 47-year-old, was alive before being struck by the Mustang," Jetté added. Jetté acknowledged that both men had pleaded guilty in January and had no prior criminal record, but also emphasized that they 'displayed indifference.' "Both displayed indifference ... (the victim's) injuries were horrific. I see no point in detailing here," he added. The victim left behind his wife and a 9-year-old child. 'It was an absolutely horrific case, and it was an extremely sad case. The victim was well-loved by his family, his friends, and members of his First Nation and his community. [He] left behind a young child,' said the crown prosecutor Adam Jantunen, as per City News. Jagdeep Singh's defence lawyer requested a conditional sentence of two years, which would have allowed him to avoid jail time. Meanwhile, on May 22, the Crown and Gaganpreet Singh's defence jointly recommended a three-year prison sentence, along with a three-year driving ban and a DNA order. The Crown earlier argued for a harsher sentence for Jagdeep Singh, four years in prison, in addition to a three-year driving prohibition and a DNA order. "I find Gaganpreet and Jagdeep equally culpable," said Jetté, adding that it is "in the best interest of the administration of justice to authorize the DNA order."
NDTV
11 hours ago
- NDTV
"As International Students Or...": Canada Sentences 2 Indians To Jail For Hit And Run Case, Face Deportation
Two international students from India have been sentenced to three years in prison and will possibly be deported after they serve the term after they killed an indigenous man last year in a hit and run case in Surrey, Canada. The victim was of Cree heritage and was a 43-year-old father. According to the Surrey police, Gaganpreet Singh and Jagdeep Singh were in a red Ford Mustang, when they collided with the pedestrian, and dragged him for 1.3 kilometres, on January 27, 2024. The victim was declared dead at the scene. In February, the two pleaded guilty to two charges - dangerous operation of a conveyance, failure to stop after an accident with a person, and interference with a dead body. "They could see the victim under the car", Surrey Provincial Court Judge Mark Jette said, "They could see the victim under the car", per North Delta Reporter. He added that they drove at a speed of 70 kilometres an hour, and then "stopped the car and reversed it in an attempt to dislodge (the victim)." Jette said that both of them had "displayed indifference". The Crown prosecutor Adam Jantunen said, per CityNews, a local Canadian daily, "If it had simply been a motor vehicle collision, it would have been an absolutely sad and tragic accident, but what they were sentenced for was their behaviour after they struck the victim and continued driving as they did." A chilling audio was played in court from the 911 call that complained about the accident. "There's a man lying in the middle of the road," voices can be heard, "Oh my God, Oh my God, someone just hit him," followed by "Oh my God, where is he?" and "Oh my God, he's stuck under the car." Gaganpreet and Jagdeep had come from India in 2022 as international students. "They made a terrible decision that day, and I think it sends a message to members of the community generally, whether they're here as international students or Canadian citizens, that these are serious offenses that will be taken seriously," said crown Jantunen.
Global News
a day ago
- Global News
2 men to serve jail time then be deported for Surrey hit-and-run dragging death
WARNING: Details in this story are disturbing. Discretion is advised. Two men have been sentenced to three years in jail and handed a three-year driving ban for deliberately dragging a man they struck with their vehicle for 1.3 kilometres through Surrey, B.C., in 2024, before dumping his body in the street. The men, both 22, came to Canada on international student visas and will be deported back to India after serving their sentence. They pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop at an accident and offer assistance and interfering with a dead body. According to an agreed statement of facts, Gaganpreet Singh, Jagdeep Singh and a third individual who was never charged were driving around Surrey in a red Ford Mustang in the early hours of Jan. 27, 2024. Story continues below advertisement Around 1:40 a.m., they left a pizza shop on 102 Avenue near King George Boulevard with Gaganpreet at the wheel of the Mustang owned by Jagdeep, who was sitting in the front passenger seat. At the same time, two witnesses driving north on University Drive noticed a man lying on the roadway and called 911 at 1:41 a.m. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Seconds later, court heard, Gaganpreet struck the man. The impact occurred as one of the two witnesses was on the phone with a 911 operator. Both witnesses, the Crown said, saw the Mustang hit the victim but didn't see the victim after and assumed he was being dragged. Chilling audio from the 911 call was played in court. After the caller states, 'There's a man lying in the middle of the road,' voices can be heard saying 'Oh my God, Oh my God, someone just hit him,' followed by 'Oh my God, where is he?' and 'Oh my God, he's stuck under the car.' According to the agreed statement of facts, Gaganpreet stopped briefly at 105A Avenue and University Drive, where he and Jagdeep exited the vehicle and looked at and under its front. At 1:42 a.m., friends of the accused pulled up in another vehicle, followed by the SUV of the two witnesses, which also stopped. Story continues below advertisement 'Hey man, there's a man underneath your car,' the witness is heard saying on the 911 recording. Gaganpreet, the Crown said, drove away with the victim still under the vehicle. Surveillance video, the Crown said, shows the witness standing by the road as the accused accelerates away with the victim's body stuck to the vehicle. 2:13 Fatal hit-and-run sentencing hearing hears troubling audio of 911 call After Gaganpreet unsuccessfully tried to dislodge the body on 132nd Street by pulling forward, stopping and reversing, the prosecutor said he and Jagdeep pulled into a cul-de-sac and 'worked in concert to dislodge the victim's badly mangled body.' By this time, the Crown said, the victim was deceased. Surveillance video entered as an exhibit during the sentencing hearing shows Jagdeep reversing the Mustang while Gaganpreet holds onto the victim, in what was eventually a successful effort to dislodge the body. Story continues below advertisement Grey suffered horrific injuries, court heard, and died as a result of being hit and dragged by the Mustang. Gaganpreet's hand, court heard, contained the victim's DNA. — with files from Kristen Robinson
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Man accused of horror axe attack now refusing to 'get out of bed' for court
A young man accused of attacking a woman with an axe and then running her over with her Ford Mustang is now reportedly refusing to leave his jail cell. Caleb Flentjar, 25, was slapped with 11 charges after he led police on a 50km pursuit from Nowra to Kiama on the NSW South Coast on Saturday afternoon. He failed to appear in court on Monday, after reportedly refusing to meet with a legal representative or step outside his cell at Wollongong Police Station. 'He refuses to see me, and presumably anyone else,' his lawyer Cassie Lee told the court, as reported by the ABC. 'Apparently he won't get out of bed.' Flentjar was arrested following an alleged violent spree that began shortly before 1pm in the quiet suburb of Worrigee, near Nowra. He allegedly threw an axe at a police car as officers arrived on the scene, then ran to a nearby home on Illawarra Circuit. There, he allegedly struck a 66-year-old woman sitting in a Ford Mustang with an axe, before dragging her from the vehicle and running her over. The woman suffered significant injuries to her legs and torso and remains in a serious but stable condition in St George Hospital. A manhunt was launched for the Ford Mustang, with officers locating the stolen car heading southbound on the Princes Highway about 2pm. When Flentjar allegedly failed to stop, a high-speed pursuit ensued. The Ford Mustang reportedly hit speeds of up to 180km/hour in an 80km/hour zone as it passed through Nowra, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama. Police say Flentjar narrowly missed a highway patrol officer while allegedly swerving to avoid road spikes. The chase ended at Kiama Downs when the Mustang collided with a ute while driving on the wrong side of the Princes Highway. Flentjar allegedly attempted to flee the scene on foot but was tackled and restrained by members of the public until police arrived. He was arrested and taken to Wollongong Hospital under police guard. The driver of the ute was also taken to hospital for assessment. Police seized an axe and hammer from the Mustang for forensic examination.
