Is this a joke?

hockeydad20 · 03-22-2015, 07:38 AM

Saw this today on the web:

With GM's Australian subsidiary Holden ceasing production in Australia by the end of 2017, the future of the Chevrolet SS, which is based on the Holden VF Commodore, is uncertain. Holden has hinted that there will be a next-generation Commodore-badged vehicle, but we're wondering if Chevrolet's next low-volume four-door performance flagship could be a redesigned version of the next-gen Camaro.
Related Link: Research the 2015 Chevrolet SS

BubbaSS · 03-22-2015, 07:46 AM

First part is true, second part is speculation

christianchevell · 03-22-2015, 09:51 AM

True and speculation second part, g.m. aussie is going down hill on performance.

c-57d · 03-22-2015, 10:42 AM

I hope that GM knows what they're doing. Holden has always been a favorite of mine. I've always wanted a Ute... ( an UTE? )
I wonder what the fate of HSV is.
-s

Mongo RS · 03-22-2015, 11:04 AM

I did not laugh, therefore it's not a joke.

oldfriend · 03-22-2015, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c-57d

I hope that GM knows what they're doing. Holden has always been a favorite of mine. I've always wanted a Ute... ( an UTE? )
I wonder what the fate of HSV is.
-s

That's a business decision , and the reason is not having big enough sales numbers
Just because you and probably thousands upon thousands like you , ( Holden has always been a favorite of mine ) but never make the move

If they have sold to those who wanted , they might be keep on going !

Rocky1974 · 03-22-2015, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeydad20

Saw this today on the web:

With GM's Australian subsidiary Holden ceasing production in Australia by the end of 2017, the future of the Chevrolet SS, which is based on the Holden VF Commodore, is uncertain. Holden has hinted that there will be a next-generation Commodore-badged vehicle, but we're wondering if Chevrolet's next low-volume four-door performance flagship could be a redesigned version of the next-gen Camaro.
Related Link: Research the 2015 Chevrolet SS

Due to the production costs and exchange rates, both GM and Ford are shutting down all their Australian production. But this is not news, this has been in the works for several years. The current SS will die when it's plant closes. As far as I know, GM hasn't announced anything about a replacement or which vehicles they will be importing to Australia.

LimaCharlie · 03-22-2015, 10:13 PM

The 5th gen Camaro is basically a Chevrolet SS with a shorter wheelbase. Both cars are based on the Zeta platform. If there is a next-gen Chevrolet SS, I assume it will be a long wheelbase Alpha platform car (same as Cadillac ATS, CTS and 6th gen Camaro).

stoopid · 03-23-2015, 08:26 AM

V8 RWD/AWD Impala w/ magnetic ride? Brother can dream, can't he?

03-22-2015, 07:38 AM	#1
hockeydad20 Drives: Chevy 2014 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: New York Posts: 19	Is this a joke? Saw this today on the web: With GM's Australian subsidiary Holden ceasing production in Australia by the end of 2017, the future of the Chevrolet SS, which is based on the Holden VF Commodore, is uncertain. Holden has hinted that there will be a next-generation Commodore-badged vehicle, but we're wondering if Chevrolet's next low-volume four-door performance flagship could be a redesigned version of the next-gen Camaro. Related Link: Research the 2015 Chevrolet SS

03-22-2015, 07:46 AM	#2
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	First part is true, second part is speculation __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

03-22-2015, 09:51 AM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	True and speculation second part, g.m. aussie is going down hill on performance. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

03-22-2015, 10:42 AM	#4
c-57d Drives: 14 2SS/RS Triple Black Ragtop LS3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California Bay Area 95008 Posts: 305 View My Garage	I hope that GM knows what they're doing. Holden has always been a favorite of mine. I've always wanted a Ute... ( an UTE? ) I wonder what the fate of HSV is. -s __________________ Come see the violence inherent in the sysadmin.

03-22-2015, 11:04 AM	#5
Mongo RS Drives: 2010 2LT M6 RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eastpointe MI Posts: 278	I did not laugh, therefore it's not a joke. __________________ (o)[+++++++](o)

03-22-2015, 10:13 PM	#8
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	The 5th gen Camaro is basically a Chevrolet SS with a shorter wheelbase. Both cars are based on the Zeta platform. If there is a next-gen Chevrolet SS, I assume it will be a long wheelbase Alpha platform car (same as Cadillac ATS, CTS and 6th gen Camaro). __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

03-23-2015, 08:26 AM	#9
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	V8 RWD/AWD Impala w/ magnetic ride? Brother can dream, can't he?