Sources say the next Chevrolet Camaro due in 2029 will have four doors. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
Today’s headlines:
+ Ford’s compact and affordable all-electric pickup truck will be called the Fathom, not the Ranchero as widely rumored, with list prices starting at $29,495 for a crew cab model. More at Motor Trend.
+ General Motors and its longtime Chinese partner SAIC Motor are extending their joint venture, signing a new agreement that will keep SAIC-GM operational through 2047. More at Autoweek.
+ A group of Aston Martin creditors has threatened legal action to block the company’s plans to sell a portion of its branding and naming rights as part of a new debt financing package. More at World Auto Forum.
+ To reduce caution laps, NASCAR enacted a new Cup rule to revise its stage break procedure so a caution flag thrown within 10 laps of a stage break will also trigger the stage break. More at Fox Sports.
+ Lucid plans to launch its more affordable EVs in the second half of 2027, delaying the planned rollout from late this year as the company carries out a major business review. More at Reuters.
+ Hybrid vehicle consideration hit a new high in the first half of 2026, with 22 percent of shoppers weighing a hybrid purchase, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch. More at CBT News.
+ The SRT Performance Division at Stellantis has developed a device for the Hurricane engine called eBoost Air to reduce turbo lag, but it is not yet cleared for production. More at The Drive.
+ Honda posted its first quarterly increase in profits in six quarters, with its operating profit more than doubling on currency gains that offset weaker vehicle sales and higher costs. More at ET Auto.
+ Marcus Ericsson, the 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner, has signed an extension to continue to drive for Andretti Global in 2027, teamed with Will Power and Kyle Kirkwood. More at Motorsport.com.
+ According to General Motors insiders, the next-generation Chevrolet Camaro, now expected to appear in 2029, will have four doors and offer multiple drivetrain options. More at Car and Driver.
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Nearly the same price for a truck that’s smaller than the Maverick? I’ll take the Maverick. They might entice me if it wasn’t a crew cab. I want a small truck, not a five-seater with a tiny bed.
I have no love of Camaros, but a four door is as stupid as the Mustang Mach-E. There are dozens of other abandoned Chevrolet model names to choose from. Make it a Cougar. I seem to recall that was one of Camaro’s original names and Mercury sullied it years ago by making it a mid-size station wagon.
As a fan with a long love of first and 2nd gen Camaros, a 4-door version has left a non-zero amount of vomit in my mouth. But then I’m not the guy that’s going to save Chevrolet. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got no issue with buying a hot sedan, the Holden LS/6-speed concoction of the early 2000s a prime example but I would never buy a cynical, try-hard, pick-me 4-door Camaro. I’d be embarrassed.
Don’t be lame, give it a new name.