GEARHEADS have been left wondering if a nostalgic muscle car that was previously discontinued could be making a comeback.
Chevrolet Camaros stopped rolling off production lines after the 2024 model year was released.
Speculation is swirling whether the Chevy Camaro could make a comeback[/caption]
But, a move made more than 7,000 miles away has sparked fresh hope that the car could make a return, as reported by GM Authority.
This is because a trademark for the Camaro name has been filed in Cambodia.
And, the trademark was submitted with officials on September 25.
In the US, the Camaro trademark remains active with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The Camaro first rolled off production lines in 1966 and was designed to compete with the Ford Mustang.
And, the car was initially popular because the engine was at the front and it had a rear-wheel design.
The brand’s second-generation Camaro saw upgrades made to the car, including air conditioning and power units.
Chevrolet’s 2009 Camaro was inspired by a retro design and powered by a 3.6L V6 engine.
The car contained nods to its original design – both on the outside and inside.
In 2023, Chevrolet chiefs announced the muscle car would be discontinued.
But, they revealed that it wouldn’t be the end of the Camaro “story.”
The 2024 Chevrolet Camaro one liter version retailed at $32,495 but a Collector’s Edition version would set drivers back more than $47,000.
In August, speculation swirled that the Camaro could be coming back, but as an electric version.
Chatter ramped up when Ford bosses announced its 2025 Mustang Mach-E.
Electric vehicles vs gas
Pros and cons of EVs vs gasoline-powered vehicles
EV PROS:
- Convenient (when charging at home)
- Cheaper (depending on state or city)
- Cheaper maintenance, due to lack of mechanical parts
- Great for commuting
- Reduced CO2 emissions
- Federal and state tax incentives
- More performance (speed, handling – depending on the make and model)
EV CONS:
- Higher initial cost
- Higher insurance rates
- More frequent tire and brake replacement intervals
- Higher curb weight (thus causing more rapid wear on crucial parts)
- Low resale value
- High depreciation rates
- Lack of charging infrastructure
- Unreliable public charging (related: slow charging times)
- Poor winter and summer performance
- Lack of clean energy alternatives means more “dirty energy” from coal and nuclear sources
- Range anxiety
GAS PROS:
- Highly developed refueling infrastructure
- Fast refueling
- Cheaper insurance rates, depending on make, model, and configuration
- Established repair industry
- Lower initial cost
- Higher range before refueling, especially with hybrids
- Many manufacturers produce nearly emission-less engines
- Cheaper refueling, depending on the location
GAS CONS:
- Finite resource (related: heavy dependence on petroleum)
- Carbon emissions/greenhouse gases
- Higher repair costs
- Higher insurance rates, depending on make, model, and configuration
- Varying costs at the pump, depending on state, city, and county
Source: Car & Driver, Perch Energy, AutoWeek
The Mach-E Select retails from $37,000 and has a range of 320 miles.
Drivers can choose a variety of colors, ranging from blue metallic to shadow black.
Chevrolet bosses refused to comment if the Camaro would make a comeback.
“We do not comment on speculation,” Chad Lyons, the Chevrolet executive director of communications, told MotorTrend.
“For competitive reasons, we do not disclose our future product plans.”
Chevrolet has stayed tight-lipped on its future plans[/caption]
