Through Ian's Lens: 2009 Muscle Car FaceOff

If your ear is to the ground concerning all things automotive, you’ll already know Detroit now offers up three V-8 muscle cars. Per my wishes and dreams, the 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T, the 2010 Ford Mustang GT and the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS showed up at the office last week. As my colleagues at Cars.com decided to put these three to the test on the road, I decided it was time for a proper photo showdown. After two years of gawking at them individually, I finally put them all in the same pasture just to see how they looked together. And, oh man, did they look pretty.

As an homage to the era that spawned the original muscle cars (the 1970s) — and a tip of the cap to the newly departed late, great film, Kodachrome — these photos were color-corrected to match the bright cyans and saturated oranges that made Kodachrome ISO 64 film and its prints so spectacular. Enjoy.

Let me know what you think in the comments section below. As always, feel free to use the full-screen mode on the photo browser.

GM Adds Zune Support to New Models

A popular blog dedicated to Microsoft's Zune MP3 player reports that the new 2010 Chevy Camaro has built-in Zune support, along with support for iPods and other popular players. According to the report, Zune-supported USB connectivity will be offered in 27 upcoming models in the U.S. and globally. We assume it'll be built into newly designed vehicles like the GMC Terrain, Chevy Cruze and others.

If you're an excited Zune owner looking to buy a new Camaro, though, be warned: The USB adapter is available standard in only the top 2LT trim of V-6 models and the 2SS trim for V-8s. It's an option in the 1LT model, but not available at all in the LS or 1SS.

We're not sure why such a car doesn't have USB integration standard across the lineup, but it’s not alone. Other automakers like Honda also only offer USB connectivity on top trim levels, and as of now Honda doesn't support the Zune at all. 

Chevy Camaro evidently nabs Microsoft Zune support (Engadget)

Deal or No Deal: Cars That Impressed at Road America

Last week, Cars.com’s editors took part in a rally at the Road America racetrack in Elkhart Lake, Wis. There were dozens of new cars on hand to take on the track or local roads. More so than in past years, we were surprised by many new models, and not always in good ways. Here’s what resonated most.

Cars.com Reviews the 2010 Chevy Camaro

One of the most anticipated new cars to come out in some time is the 2010 Chevy Camaro. The pony car returns to the Chevy lineup after an eight-year layoff with a completely new design and two powerful engines, including a V-6 that gets 29 mpg on the highway and a V-8 that has 426 hp. Yes, you read that right, the V-8 has 426 hp. Mays doesn’t just sip the Camaro Kool-Aid, though, he details what each trim has to sacrifice in terms of performance for the buying public. Check out the review, then let us know what you think in the comments below.

2010 Chevy Camaro Review

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2010 Chevy Camaro Video

Whether you’ve already pored over Kelsey Mays’ review of the new 2010 Chevy Camaro or you haven’t gotten to it yet, you should watch the video above where he talks about both the base V-6 and the V-8 SS in detail. Which ride is right for you? Who cares — it’s a frickin’ Camaro, and it seems both do their job exceptionally well.

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2010 Chevy Camaro Interior Gallery

There has been a lot of discussion in forums and elsewhere about the interior quality of the 2010 Chevy Camaro. While we countdown until our review and video go live today, we’ve posted below an extensive photo gallery shot by Cars.com’s Matt Avery. In the 61 photos there are shots of the SS and base Camaro with both leather, cloth and two-tone versions of both. Check the full gallery below.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Review, Video Coming Today

Update: The full review can be found here, and the video here.

The wait is over. Today at 6 p.m. EDT, we’ll have the full review of the all-new 2010 Chevy Camaro posted right here on KickingTires and Cars.com. There will be a full video review hosted by Kelsey Mays as he walks us through the pros and cons (there are cons?) of Chevy’s new pony car. We’ll also have a photo gallery of the interior of all the trims and different color combinations up shortly.

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2010 Chevy Camaro Officially On Sale; New Photos Out

Chevrolet announced that the 2010 Camaro is now officially on sale; Kelsey Mays is out driving the car as we type for a full review. GM is keeping our — and every other publications’ — impressions of the car under wraps until Friday at 5 p.m. EST. That makes us assume consumers will buy and drive their new Camaro before any reviews have been written.

Well, it’s likely those buyers ordered their Camaros long ago, anyway.

If you’re interested in learning more about the new Camaro, check our Camaro news page and don’t forget to come back Friday. For now, check out a ton of new photos released by GM, below.

EPA Rates 2010 Chevy Camaro V-6 at 29 MPG on Highway

The 2010 Camaro’s EPA mileage ratings are now official, and they leave little doubt that even the entry-level Camaro will be a force to be reckoned with. In its most fuel-efficient configuration, the 304-hp V-6 Camaro is rated at 18/29 mpg city/highway with the optional automatic transmission, while the standard manual is rated at 17/29 mpg.

Stepping up to the 426-hp manual V-8 SS, ratings are 16/24 mpg. The 400-hp automatic V-8 SS gets 16/25 mpg.

GM's Canadian Sustainability Plan Confirms New Products

Last week began with General Motors revealing its plans for survival to the American people, and by the end of the week it was Canada’s turn. GM’s Canadian viability plan wasn’t specific on the amount of money it requires, but it sheds more light on GM’s future product portfolio, much of which will be built north of the border.

GM will start building the new Chevrolet Camaro on March 16 in Canada.

The Oshawa Car Plant, which builds the Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Impala, is undergoing upgrades that will allow for a flexible system so that more than one vehicle platform can be assembled at a time. The Camaro and Impala will be assembled at the location simultaneously.

A convertible model — most likely the Camaro — will begin production at the same plant in early 2011.