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Tran · 12-20-2009, 07:09 PM

As reported on HOMEPAGE.

Automobile Magazine has just conducted its annual All-Stars competition in which the magazine's editors drove and compared dozens of new cars. 39 cars received votes for only 10 All-Star spots! The Chevrolet Camaro was named as one of the top 10 All-Star cars! The following is the magazine's words on the Camaro.

Chevrolet Camaro | Old-school charm from the new GM.

By David Zenlea

Former General Motors president and CEO Fritz Henderson understated matters last fall when he admitted that "2009, in general . . . , has been a year that I'll be very glad to have behind us." In fact, General Motors Company, as it's now called, has never experienced a darker twelve-month period in its 101-year history. Amid all the turmoil, though, there have been glimmers of hope. Look no further than the Chevrolet Camaro - if you can find one on dealer lots, that is - for proof that GM can build great cars. It's a smashing sales success and, now, an Automobile Magazine All-Star.

Although the Camaro may appear to be a blast from the past, it actually embodies many of GM's most promising changes. Australian engineers at Holden have rightly become the company's global go-to team for rear-wheel-drive cars, and the Camaro is more athletic and sophisticated for it. Another sign of smart thinking is the base Camaro's direct-injected V-6. It's nearly as powerful as the last generation's V-8 but gets almost 30 mpg on the highway. Of course, we don't mind the 6.2-liter V-8 in the Camaro SS (and neither do customers, most of whom have opted for its extra grunt). "The SS had perhaps the best engine roar of any car we had at the track," adds Editor-in-Chief Jean Jennings.

On a deeper level, the Camaro proves that a brash, beautiful American car can still hit an emotional chord with the general public. "It still gets plenty of stares," notes road test coordinator Mike Ofiara.

The Camaro isn't perfect. Our wish list includes sharper handling, a smaller-diameter steering wheel, and a better-dressed interior (although we absolutely love the well-bolstered front seats). Given that the Ford Mustang is already striking back with more horsepower for 2011, Chevy can hardly afford to rest on its laurels. Nonetheless, we can gladly affirm that the reborn and, yes, very bitchin' Camaro is one of our favorite rides for 2010.

List of Vote Recipients

Audi A3
Audi Q5
Audi R8
Audi S4 (winner)
Audi S5
BMW Z4 (winner)
BMW 335d (winner)
BMW 7-series
Cadillac CTS
Chevrolet Camaro (winner)
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet Silverado
Dodge Ram 1500 (winner)
Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano
Ford Flex (winner)
Ford Fusion Hybrid (winner)
Ford Mustang GT
Honda Civic
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Jaguar XF/XFR (winner)
Lincoln MKT
Lotus Evora
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda/MazdaSpeed 3 (winner)
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Nissan Cube
Nissan GT-R
Nissan 370Z
Porsche Boxster/Cayman (winner)
Porsche 911
Subaru Legacy/Outback
Suzuki Kizashi
Tesla Roadster
Volvo C30

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navmaxlp · 12-20-2009, 08:07 PM

I noticed it fared a bit better than the mustang and the challenger wasn't even nominated...just saying

ljustin293 · 12-20-2009, 08:09 PM

awesome!! Way to go Camaro!

SleepWarz · 12-20-2009, 08:21 PM

Back with the unimaginative bubblecars that are a insult to their names.

PAUL SS · 12-20-2009, 08:49 PM

I new this was a great car from the moment I saw it!

SleepWarz · 12-20-2009, 08:50 PM

Yeah that first CTF I saw in the dealership was like....

OMG WANT.

CynAgain · 12-20-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul SS

I new this was a great car from the moment I saw it!

Nutbutt · 12-20-2009, 09:01 PM

From a proud lineage ! All generations of camaro have evolved to this ! I hope this is not taken lightly by GM. Great cars will bring out the best in in both employees and consumers ! Bring it on !

speedster · 12-20-2009, 09:13 PM

We aren't the only ones who think the Camaro is pure innovation.

"prima"Donna · 12-21-2009, 12:00 AM

Comes as no surprise to ME!!!!!!....

Captain Vlad · 12-21-2009, 12:11 AM

Other than our bad-ass ride, there's some other really nice cars on that list.

Edit: Incidentally, I actually disagree with them about the steering wheel. Perfect size, for me. CF may have a different opinion.

PQ · 12-21-2009, 02:31 AM

Guess they didn't do a 1-10 in order.

wirebender · 12-21-2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Guess they didn't do a 1-10 in order.

Thats because they knew that WE know which one IS #1!!!

Victory1 · 12-21-2009, 10:08 AM

Way to go GM!! From the first time I drove mine, all I could say was - OMG!!

12-20-2009, 08:49 PM	#5
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12-20-2009, 09:01 PM	#8
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	From a proud lineage ! All generations of camaro have evolved to this ! I hope this is not taken lightly by GM. Great cars will bring out the best in in both employees and consumers ! Bring it on ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

12-20-2009, 09:13 PM	#9
speedster SST... Drives: SST Camaro 2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Coast of Florida Posts: 5,927 View My Garage	We aren't the only ones who think the Camaro is pure innovation. __________________

12-21-2009, 12:00 AM	#10
"prima"Donna HWAY STR Drives: 2010 RJT VIN#7085 & 2014 CRT C7 Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 13,118 View My Garage	Comes as no surprise to ME!!!!!!.... __________________ ~ HWAY STR ~

12-21-2009, 12:11 AM	#11
Captain Vlad Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 452 View My Garage	Other than our bad-ass ride, there's some other really nice cars on that list. Edit: Incidentally, I actually disagree with them about the steering wheel. Perfect size, for me. CF may have a different opinion. __________________ "Christ, it's Aldo Nova again!"

12-20-2009, 07:09 PM	#1
Tran Administrator Drives: 2010 Camaro of course.... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NE baby Posts: 5,619 View My Garage	Chevrolet Camaro named to Automobile Magazine's Top 10 ALL-STAR list. As reported on HOMEPAGE. Automobile Magazine has just conducted its annual All-Stars competition in which the magazine's editors drove and compared dozens of new cars. 39 cars received votes for only 10 All-Star spots! The Chevrolet Camaro was named as one of the top 10 All-Star cars! The following is the magazine's words on the Camaro. Chevrolet Camaro \| Old-school charm from the new GM. By David Zenlea Former General Motors president and CEO Fritz Henderson understated matters last fall when he admitted that "2009, in general . . . , has been a year that I'll be very glad to have behind us." In fact, General Motors Company, as it's now called, has never experienced a darker twelve-month period in its 101-year history. Amid all the turmoil, though, there have been glimmers of hope. Look no further than the Chevrolet Camaro - if you can find one on dealer lots, that is - for proof that GM can build great cars. It's a smashing sales success and, now, an Automobile Magazine All-Star. Although the Camaro may appear to be a blast from the past, it actually embodies many of GM's most promising changes. Australian engineers at Holden have rightly become the company's global go-to team for rear-wheel-drive cars, and the Camaro is more athletic and sophisticated for it. Another sign of smart thinking is the base Camaro's direct-injected V-6. It's nearly as powerful as the last generation's V-8 but gets almost 30 mpg on the highway. Of course, we don't mind the 6.2-liter V-8 in the Camaro SS (and neither do customers, most of whom have opted for its extra grunt). "The SS had perhaps the best engine roar of any car we had at the track," adds Editor-in-Chief Jean Jennings. On a deeper level, the Camaro proves that a brash, beautiful American car can still hit an emotional chord with the general public. "It still gets plenty of stares," notes road test coordinator Mike Ofiara. The Camaro isn't perfect. Our wish list includes sharper handling, a smaller-diameter steering wheel, and a better-dressed interior (although we absolutely love the well-bolstered front seats). Given that the Ford Mustang is already striking back with more horsepower for 2011, Chevy can hardly afford to rest on its laurels. Nonetheless, we can gladly affirm that the reborn and, yes, very bitchin' Camaro is one of our favorite rides for 2010. List of Vote Recipients Audi A3 Audi Q5 Audi R8 Audi S4 (winner) Audi S5 BMW Z4 (winner) BMW 335d (winner) BMW 7-series Cadillac CTS Chevrolet Camaro (winner) Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Silverado Dodge Ram 1500 (winner) Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano Ford Flex (winner) Ford Fusion Hybrid (winner) Ford Mustang GT Honda Civic Hyundai Genesis Coupe Jaguar XF/XFR (winner) Lincoln MKT Lotus Evora Mazda MX-5 Miata Mazda/MazdaSpeed 3 (winner) Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Nissan Cube Nissan GT-R Nissan 370Z Porsche Boxster/Cayman (winner) Porsche 911 Subaru Legacy/Outback Suzuki Kizashi Tesla Roadster Volvo C30 http://www.automobilemag.com/feature...et_camaro.html __________________ FACEBOOK

12-20-2009, 08:07 PM	#2
navmaxlp Drives: Not a Camaro :( Join Date: May 2009 Location: Frederick, maryland Posts: 337	I noticed it fared a bit better than the mustang and the challenger wasn't even nominated...just saying

12-20-2009, 08:09 PM	#3
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	awesome!! Way to go Camaro!

12-20-2009, 08:21 PM	#4
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Back with the unimaginative bubblecars that are a insult to their names.

12-20-2009, 08:50 PM	#6
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Yeah that first CTF I saw in the dealership was like.... OMG WANT.

12-21-2009, 02:31 AM	#12
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Guess they didn't do a 1-10 in order. __________________

12-21-2009, 10:08 AM	#14
Victory1 Drives: 2010 RJT, 2012 Sierra 4x4, 89 RJT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 78	Way to go GM!! From the first time I drove mine, all I could say was - OMG!!

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