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This is indeed an interesting take on the Chevrolet C6 Corvette. Innotech, a group from the Czech Republic, has modified the all-American 'Vette by infusing some Euro-inspired design. Namely, the side air vents mimic that of the Porsche Cayman, the lower grille is reminiscent of things we've seen on Aston Martin cars, and the rear flying buttress design is just like the one on the Ferrari 599 GTB -- sort of.

Power is sourced from the Corvette's 6.0-liter LS2 or 6.2-liter LS3, with output figures ranging from 500 to 560 horsepower (if naturally aspirated), or 600 to 1000 horsepower if the engine is supercharged or twin-turbocharged. These engines are mated to the Corvette's six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, and custom exhaust systems modify not only the appearance, but make quite a fierce exhaust note.

While the styling may be questionable, there's no doubt that Innotech's Corvette would be a hoot to drive. For the full details, click through the post to read Innotech's press release.

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When talking about the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, a lot of auto critics (ourselves included) wondered if big shots like General Motors and Chrysler would even be showing products, what with their financial situation. However, the bailout money was granted, and GM plans to unveil a couple of new products in January, one of which being this 2010 Chevrolt Equinox. The big story with the new Equinox is its two direct-injected engines which will not only deliver similar performance to the outgoing models, but fuel economy will be greatly improved, as well.

Customers will be able to choose from either a 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter DI four-cylinder powerplant or a 255-horsepower, 3.0-liter DI V-6. The smaller engine will supposedly achieve fuel economy numbers of 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 on the highway, while the V-6 will get 18 and 25, respectively. Chevrolet expects that nearly two-thirds of all 2010 Equinox buyers will choose the 2.4-liter setup.

Outside, the Equinox closely follows Chevrolet's new design language set by the Malibu, and the result is a package that is much more attractive compared to the outgoing model. Inside, the revised interior design mimics what we should expect to see on the upcoming Chevy Cruze and Volt, though the Equinox features some extremely useful features like a center armrest storage space which is big enough to fit an average laptop.

We'll be sure to get some live shots direct from the Cobo Hall floor next month, but flip through our gallery of stock shots to get a detailed look at the new Equinox. GM's press release can be found by clicking through the post, as well.

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The GT-R has become a standard against which drivers gage the practical value of other sports cars, often in the form of a drag race. What makes this video interesting, however, is the opponent the guys at Garage419 choose for the beloved Nissan. What happens when a nitrous-fueled Corvette ZHZ rented from Hertz takes on the Japanese beast over an eighth of a mile?

+ Garage419: NOS Rental Vette vs Nissan GT-R

General Motors is making the Chevrolet Volt its top priority at this point, but there are now rumors circulating that Cadillac may be the next GM brand to get its own vehicle using the Volt's technology. Motor Authority reports that a Cadillac Volt would make great economic sense because the luxury appeal of a Cadillac means consumers would be more willing to pay out for the expensive technology found in the Volt.

GM's Bob Lutz has stated that an electric-powered Cadillac was definitely a possibility and that the brand would unveil "some kind of dramatic environmental statement" soon. This aligns with reports from GM insiders who say that a plug-in hybrid Cadillac is currently in development along with other plug-in models for the Opel brand and possibly a plug-in SUV for Chevrolet. Looking at GM's timeline, 2011 or 2012 seems like a reasonable possibility for an electric Cadillac to hit the market.

+ Motor Authority: Bob Lutz hints at Cadillac plug-in hybrid

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Car: 1971 Corvette Stingray
Movie: Rush Hour, 1998
Tagline: The Fastest Hands In The East Meet The Biggest Mouth In The West.

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Most of us will agree that Chevrolet’s Corvette has been an automotive star since day one. That stardom has been borne out in Hollywood over the years, where filmmakers have chosen to give Corvettes prominent roles in their films for upwards of fifty years. Thanks to the twin magical resources of the Internet Movie Database , and the too often overlooked Internet Movie Car Database , we’ve been able to compile a list of a dozen notable Vettes as seen on the silver screen. Our list is by no means complete (as we’re sure you’ll point out) but it’s a pretty entertaining browse at any rate. Click through the gallery above to relive the memories and then tell us what you think, in comments.

Bob Lutz, in an interview with Advertising Age, stated the obvious: GM has too many brands.

Actually, he stated: "It's really much better to have fewer brands, do it well and then market the hell out of them."  In the piece, Lutz made it official: GM is going to axe a number of divisions, which now appears to be widening in scope.  A number of nameplates will, obviously be joining them. 

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When General Motors introduced the first Chevrolet Cobalt SS for 2005, it was praised within the sport compact scene for its supercharged power and relatively cheap price point, though the car didn’t really have the overall refinement to make it something extra special. Thus, Chevy has gone back to the drawing board and come up with something it can really be proud of. This latest addition to the Cobalt lineup was tuned and tested on Germany’s Nürburgring and finally has the power and poise to be taken seriously as a true performance car.

(Click through the post to read our full review of the Cobalt SS.)

Due to rising development costs, the folks at General Motors are having to delay a number of models that were originally scheduled to launch within the next couple of years, namely the Cadillac CTS Coupe, Buick LaCrosse, Chevrolet Cruze, Saab 9-5, and Saab 9-4X.

The Cruze was set to replace the Chevrolet Cobalt and delaying it now puts GM behind the small car trend. The Cruze is a very important car for the General, but GM is determined to have the Cruze released in the U.S. by 2010. The CTS Coupe and LaCrosse aren't expected to be high-volume cars anyway, so delaying these models shouldn't hurt too much. As for the Saabs, the 9-5 is an old car riding on an old platform and is in desperate need of a refresh replacement, while the 9-4X is still in final development at this time.

In the meantime, GM is expanding its development in other areas -- namely plug-in hybrids. The Chevrolet Volt is currently in the works, but we're told that other plug-ins could be arriving within the next few years.

+ Motor Authority: GM confirms delays for Cruze, CTS Coupe and Saab models

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Developed at the General Motors Design studio in Brazil for the 25th Sao Paulo International Auto Show, this Chevrolet GPiX crossover coupe concept car (say three times fast) hails the opening of what GM hopes will be a new market segment for the Mercosur region of Central and South America.

The crossover coupe features the high ground clearance that the automaker believes will be an asset on the sometimes hazardous roads found in emerging markets, and the same styling language that has been found on other recent Chevy concepts and products.

The GPiX moniker is a clever reference to the “Global Picture” for GM, an increasingly important part of the business for the automaker which is currently suffering through a difficult time in its home market.

Read the full Chevy press release below and take a closer look at the GPiX in our gallery of images above.