The Chevy Chase

There has been so much talk about the bail outs and how Chrysler and GM are such big losses for the government. Honestly I couldn't really care about how its wrong for the US to step in and give them money. Its like a huge investment, they gambled and lost, just another reason to let Obama go. That's besides the point, I want to talk about how GM, especially Chevrolet have really stepped up their game. 

First off lets talk about the car that has really taken the world by storm. The Chevrolet Cruze. This car absolutely amazes me, the looks the performance and quality are well above par. The car was originally developed in Australia under GM's brand Holden. The executives at Chevrolet saw something great in the car and brought it on board to get a complete redesign and to make it a Global car. They put over two million test miles on their test cars, in diverse climates and in all conditions. The result is a car that is more reliable than your standard Corolla, Civic or even Jetta. It gets great mileage and should be a serious contender for those out there looking to get a new sedan. Three simple words sum this car up, I'm in love.

Next I would like to point out the amazingness that is the Malibu, if you haven't ever looked at this car for a large sedan choice in comparison to the Accord, Camry, Passat or any of those other so called contenders; well your just a Muppet. Not only is this car stand out beautiful, it is a real piece of fine workmanship. Not only can you get an Eco model that can get up to 37 mpg, there are performance models out there that will make you squeal with just a press of your big toe on that right pedal. In the next year Chevrolet not only plans to release a Turbo model with 275 HP, there is also a SS model in the works. These cars have the ability to meld both those with conservative personalities but also be a fun car for those looking for a good time with a bit of practicality in mind.

Enough with the cars that please the Californian hippies and those on capital hill trying to look environmentally conscious so they can be re-elected just so they can have a job where they make great money just for lying and cheating. Now its time for the cars that bring out the seventeen year old in all of us. First up is the Camaro, this car was something to be missed. GM for all too long let this car go astray from its Pony car roots through the 90's. It became a little brother to a car that also took a turn for the worst during the same time period. It wasn't impressive, it was ugly and it was a poor piece of machinery. It took a little vacation, a sabbatical of sorts. It got some rest, sobered up and came back better looking than it had been for over 25 years. Its a car that makes the Mustang and various German performance money pits look like pathetic uses of your money. The SS is amazing as is, enough said, personally I don't know why you would want something more. Its a car that with various bolt on upgrades meets any need you could ever want. But no, Chevrolet has upped the ante. This big boy is a new, lighter, faster and a whole lot meaner version of the already amazing SS. The ZL1 is the car that will destroy the likes of Ford, BMW, Mercedes Benz or any other car company that felt they could throw their hat in to the ring with this War Horse. 0-60 in a jet like 3.8 seconds, hitting 100 MPH in just 8 seconds also having a top speed of nearing 190 MPH. Ford is going to try to bite back with a 5.8L GT500 Mustang with 650 hp, but don't think that 580 hp is all that Chevy plans to squeeze out of its Supercharged 6.2L LS7.  This is a battle that GM will not back down from and they will never win in sales but they will be the top dog.

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Pagani and Porsche are names you think of when super cars are the topic of discussion. There is a serious competitor that has shocked the Europeans a couple years ago that was enough of a hit to make them drop the cigarette that was more than likely stuck between their lips when they found out about this little wonder. The Corvette ZR1. As mentioned before, the Corvette has been a bit of a joke for the last couple decades. Slow, Ugly, Plastic and Undesirable and just a few thoughts that come to mind thinking of Chevrolet's so called sports car since the early 70's. Not anymore they brought their "A" game. And they sent those Euro Song writing yuppies back to the drawing board with a lot of problems to look at. First off is the price of the ZR1, weighing in at just under $112k it isn't cheap, but you get a lot of bang for your buck. 0-60 in 3.4 seconds top speed over 200mph and its car that turns just as amazing as it looks. The best part about it, its still using leaf spring suspension in the rear. The car has raised chaos in the performance world and will continue to do so.

There are so many people out there that remember the old Chevrolet, a company that made cheap cars. Their are a loyal few who are being blessed for their patience, but the rest of the world needs to step up and take notice. GM is on a war path and they wont stop until they reclaim their rightful place back that the top of the food chain.