Japan unit of GM to make fresh start with new Chevrolet Camaro

Friday 10th July, 03:15 PM JST

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nisegaijin at 05:46 PM JST - 10th July

Why oh why wouldn't they make it with right hand drive for Japan (considering there will be one for Australia)
blue_monday at 06:29 PM JST - 10th July

nisegaijin Possibly because many people who buy foreign cars like the left hand drive, strange as it may seem.
JohnBecker at 01:25 AM JST - 11th July

Left hand drive = better aiming to pick off unsuspecting cyclists and pedestrians!
sfjp330 at 08:00 AM JST - 11th July

Other than the announcement, this car has no impact on Japanese market for GM. This car is way too big and has poor gas milage for Japan market. Camaro standard engine is 300hp V6, which is too much power for small Japanese roads. I doubt if GM can sell 1,000 cars there.
bushlover at 08:09 AM JST - 11th July

Well I think there are probably 1000 car nerds to buy this crap. It's Japan after all. Where the otaku comes in many forms.
Kwaabish at 10:35 AM JST - 11th July

fresh start with a retro concept car?

I feel sorry for the taxpayers....
buddha4brains at 09:33 PM JST - 11th July

That POS is going to be part of the new GM? Well, it may be a different company, but it sure still stinks the same.
WhiteHawk at 08:06 AM JST - 14th July

Kwaabish:

I feel sorry for the taxpayers....

Thanks. GM will now be making American versions of British Leyland products... minus the charm. And we'll be paying for them whether we buy them or not.
sfjp330 at 08:38 AM JST - 14th July

kwaabish; Actually, the Triumph TR8 that was made in late 70's by British Leyland had GM's small Buick V8 engine that was designed in the 60's.
WhiteHawk at 10:40 AM JST - 14th July

Actually, the Triumph TR8 that was made in late 70's by British Leyland had GM's small Buick V8 engine that was designed in the 60's.

Yes, it became known as the Rover V8, and the Brits put it in everything. Good engine. Too bad the cars they were put in didn't hold up well.