Filed under: Aftermarket, Convertible, Truck, Europe, Chevrolet, Porsche, Specialty
Chevrolet SSR with a Porsche complex - Click above for image gallery
If you like Porsche sportscars, may we suggest that you avert your eyes. Ironically, we’d still recommend the same if you aren’t a fan of Stuttgart’s Cayenne. Because if you thought that Porsche having an SUV was tough to swallow, that ain’t nothin’ compared to what’s been done to this Chevrolet SSR.
Outfitted with the wheels, brakes and what appears to be a number of interior pieces from the Porsche 911 GT3, this particular SSR seems to be suffering from something of an identity crisis. (We dare not ask what the donor Porsche came away looking like). But that’s not all: the owner appears to have made some unique modifications to the body as well, including a whale’s mouth (ostensibly in, um… “tribute” to the GT3’s whale tail spoiler, which rather surprisingly has not been fitted to the Chevy’s bed cover) and rather small (presumably high-intensity discharge) headlamps.
If you’re wondering when you might happen upon the unique creature, this mod job is far away from U.S. roads in Rügland, Germany, and comes to us via the magic of the internet. You’re welcome. However, it can actually be yours for one easy payment of $105,000. No, we’re not kidding. But if you’re actually contemplating dropping that much cash on something like this, perhaps you might consider letting us steer you towards greener pastures, like, perhaps a genuine Porsche?
[Source: eBay Motors]
eBay Find of the Day: Epic custom Chevy SSR thinks it’s a Porsche GT3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Noah Joseph
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Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Audi, BMW, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Saturn, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo
Although auto industry money is a bit tight at the moment, in order to sell vehicles, automakers have to buy advertising. Lots of advertising, in big, expensive campaigns with high production values and creative that’s at the vanguard of style. Advertising agencies that can handle the needs of giant clientele with international brands are still happy to welcome automotive accounts through the doors.
Advertising Age has taken a look at the still-big auto advertising business and what fifteen assorted manufacturers drop on advertising per year. Landing one of these big vehicular fishes would surely make an account executive smile, though AdAge rightly posits that some of are sexier than others. Toyota spends the most at more than $800 million, with Ford coming in second at nearly $700 million. The biggest accounts don’t seem to be in any danger of having their deals come up for review, however, so it may be easier to poach someone who’s already looking, like Chrysler or Volvo. Hit the link for all the figures.
[Source: Advertising Age]
What’s Worth What? AdAge looks at values of automakers’ marketing accounts originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Dan Roth
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Filed under: Truck, Plants/Manufacturing, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, Diesel
The revamped 6.6-liter Duramax V8 engine will go into production in April 2010 and the current Duramax, which doesn’t meet emissions requirements that go into effect January 1, 2010, will cease production the day before the new year begins. In the interim, GM will be retooling the factory and won’t be producing any of the engines to go in the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra.
This has some dealers and outside observers wondering if GM will run out of 2009 Duramax engines before the new ones are built and installed in engine bays. One dealer says GM will take orders for extended cab models with the big diesel, but no longer accepts orders for Duramax regular cabs. Analysts believe that with the car and work truck market showing some recovery, that demand will grow just as GM is trying to play the inventory game.
While the General prepares it’s urea-infused powerplants, any engines that GM builds through the end of 2009 can be installed in vehicles even if those vehicles are ordered and built next year. For now, GM says it is padding its stocks of Duramax engines and is confident about being able to meet the need.
[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]
REPORT: GM halting Duramax production for 10 weeks originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Jonathon Ramsey
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Breaking: Penske Cancels Plan to Buy Saturn
Penske’s deal to buy the Saturn arm of General Motors has reportedly fallen through. Back in June the Penske Automotive Group (PAG) had announced it would buy the brand from GM, along with its dealer network.
“This is very disappointing news and comes after months of hard work by hundreds of dedicated employees and Saturn retailers […] more
Posted on September 30th, 2009 by Colum Wood
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