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Previously, there was only an initial image was released by Chevrolet, and now following this, the company shown off six new pics of the coming 2010 Corvette Grand Sport. It was in 1996 when the package of the Grand Sport was last manufactured. In this package, the LS3-based powertrain was impressively combined with wide-body styling and exceptional powertrain that was also based in the LS3. Now the coming model is going to replace the Z51 package that was introduced in previous year.

The 2010 Corvette Grand Sport to be offered in Convertible as well as coupe body styling that will feature a six-speed automatic or six speed manual transmission. The LS3-based powertrain is capable to boost 430hp with 424 lb/ft torque along with usual exhaust system. There is also an optional exhaust system of two modes that can elevate 436hp and 428 pound-feet of torque.

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Wall Street Journal reports that GM is considering announcing its Hummer brand tentative sale tomorrow the step is being taken just a day after filing protection against Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The name of the possible Hummer buyer has not been announced by the company yet, but according to this report the deal would be affected by the end of the 3Q and the company will keep producing its H2 and H3 in the company’s Louisiana and Indiana plants.

Many experts believe that if Hummer is not offloaded during this month, the bankruptcy proceedings would cause to kill the company. There are different parties that are offering good sums and that also includes a Chinese firm that has been looking for it somewhere in below $500m from the past one year.

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