The 1961 Impala SS inaugurated the SS trim line to the brand, and its SS cars have found more than a million homes since – examples like this 1966 model helping the way. Turns out, though, that General Motors just got around to patenting the designator SS on April 13, 2012. Since the SS descriptor has historically indicated a model variant or trim level, distinctions that apparently don’t normally warrant trademark protection, the questions are why now and what for? Funk Flex
Auto Talk: First Photos Of The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette!!
Check out the first spy photos of a pre-production version of the new Corvette. These images show the 2014 Corvette (the seventh generation C7 Corvette) testing in the real world as a production-spec IVER prototype. Check out the pics after the jump!! Funk Flex Find Flex on Google +
Auto Talk: Chevrolet Reveals Camaro And Corvette SEMA Specials
Chevrolet is coming to this year’s SEMA show with a total of six concept Camaro and Corvette models, and they’re all designed to show off exactly what owners can do with their vehicles with a little time, money and imagination. While there will be a number of concepts wearing special visual upgrades, including the Camaro Convertible Red Zone Concept and the Camaro Synergy Series Concept, we’re most excited about the Camaro 1LE Concept. Funk Flex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Chevrolet confirms new Colorado-based TrailBlazer
We’re in the heart of General Motors’ downtown Detroit headquarters for a press conference tied to the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet, and Chris Perry, the brand’s Vice President of Global Marketing and Strategy, has just confirmed a new TrailBlazer SUV. To be based on the company’s new global mid-size Colorado pickup, the vehicle will be unveiled November 10 at the Dubai Motor Show. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 laps Nürburgring Track in 7.41
It sounds like the good people at General Motors have been having some fun with their newest toy; the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Jason Laird, executive director for product and technology communications at GM, tweeted that the meanest Camaro of them all managed to lap the Nurburgring in a scant 7:41.27. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex Find Flex On google+
