One of the top 10 muscle cars of all time has to be the 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS convertible. So, it was quite a thrill to get a ride in this classic with Dr. Jamie Meyer, product integration manager for GM Performance Parts at California's Willow Springs International Raceway.
I met Brian Smith, exterior design manager for GM's 2007 Chevrolet Camaro convertible, at the Detroit Auto Show, and it was a pleasure speaking with him again about the vehicle at Willow Spings International Raceway, outside Rosamond, Calif., for a ride and drive in the $2 million concept car.
Chevy trucks have a long and rich history, as I found out after touring the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mich., with HC manager Greg Wallace.
Micah Jones is lead interior designer for GM's 2007 Chevrolet Camaro convertible. Up on the Tejon Ranch in Lebec, Calif., he gave us a ride in the concept car ? then he let us get behind the wheel. It was perhaps one of the most incredible experiences in my life, driving a hand-built vehicle valued at over $2 million in one of the most beautiful places in California.
Yet another concept from Kia, the Soul, a crossover sport utility vehicle. During the New York International Auto Show, Alex Fedorak once again provides the introduction to this design produced by Kia's California and Korean design studios.
I was one of the first to get behind the wheel of the new 2008 Saturn Vue Redline. Completely re-styled from the ground up, with reclining back seats, and OnStar, XM Sateliite and stabilitrac as standard equipment, this crossover SUV was a sweet ride, I loved it!
I strapped myself in alongside noted race car driver John Heinricy for a few laps around the Horse Thief Mile track at Willow Spring Raceway outside Rosamond, CA in the Pontiac Solstice GXP.
During the Detroit Auto Show, I had my first glimpse of the EFIJY, GM's tribute to Australia's 1953 Holden FJ. So, I didn't have to be asked twice if I wanted to ride along in this stunning vehicle at the equally stunning Tejon Ranch.
During the GM Concept & Performance Drive event at Willow Springs International Raceway, Al Oppenheiser, director of concept and vehicle integration for GM's Performance Division, gave us a ride around the speed-limited coned course as an introduction to the Pontiac Solstice Weekend Club Racer.
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