July is finally here and we’re awaiting delivery of our 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS as we write this – yes, we are crazy excited right now. Either way, the show must go on and we must fill you in on the random things we’ve come across today on the World Wide Web. Oh, and you can be sure we’ll post a picture of the Camaro SS when it is delivered.

Top 10 most confusing things about Transformers 2: We’re pretty sure by now most of you have seen Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. We checked it out for the second time yesterday and we have to admit – it was a bit disappointing. While, we’re huge fans of Transformers, the sequel was a bit disappointing and we picked up on some very confusing things in the plot of the movie the second time around. Yahoo! Movies has now put together the list of the 10 most confusing things about Transformers 2 some of which we definitely agree with. Where does Sam’s bandage come from? What about his extra sock? Why does Sam’s roommate not contribute anything at all? What was the Fallen doing for those thousands of years Megatron was frozen in ice? How does one satellite receive transmissions from everywhere on the planet? Why does Wheelie hump Mikaela’s leg? To read more check out the whole list at Yahoo! Movies.

Tesla Motors files for Eberhard lawsuit dismissal: Tesla has reportedly filed for a legal motion asking the San Mateo Count courts to get what it calls a “twisted” and “baseless” lawsuit by co-founder Martin Eberhard to be dismissed. Last month, Eberhard sued Tesla for slander and breach of contract. – Inside Line

Chrysler Financial to cut about 350 jobs in restructuring: Chrysler Financial will cut about 350 jobs and close a couple of customer service centers due to tight credit and weak car sales. It said that it will cut its workforce by about 9 percent. – Reuters

After months and months of waiting, the sequel for Transformers is finally here. We were one of the many geeks to go watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, where it made $16 million on the midnight showings alone.

The movie ended up grossing more than $55 million, scoring the best opening ever for a Wednesday release at the box office. The previous record was held by “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” which made $44.2 million in its opening-day.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is playing in more than 4,200 theaters in the United States.

Our two cents: We (I’m speaking for the rest of the egmCarTech team as well)  liked the first one better and if you’re a true Transformers fan (meaning it’s all about Autobots vs. Decepticons) you’ll love the second one as well. If you’re looking to watch a movie with an outstanding story line and amazing acting – don’t hold your breath. Nonetheless, it’s the heart-pumping action that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start-to-finish.

If you’ve seen it – we’d love to hear what you thought about the sequel. Let us know in the comments section after the jump.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Michael Bay

It is finally time for us to gather up some randomness from around the internet and today we focus on some outstanding amounts of American horsepower.

New Camaro Z28 spotted in GM’s design studio: It was reported earlier this year that the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 had been put on hold since it ran out of money to launch the car – meaning design and engineering work must have been completed. A new image has popped up on the Camaro5 forums showing a scan from a book called “Camaro, an American Icon.” The image shows GM designers working on a Camaro Z28. We are patiently waiting GM.- Camaro5

2010 Ford Taurus SHO crashes in Chicago: The report says that a sold 2010 Ford Taurus SHO left the dealership and came back on a flatbed. Apparently it was involved in a 3 car pile up. – ChicagoSVT

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Who’s going to go watch the sequel tomorrow? Let us know if you’ll be catching the midnight show tomorrow night. We’ve already purchased our tickets.

- By: Mo Eladawy

You better believe we’re going to head to the theaters on the eve of the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen release date and catch good seating for a midnight show.

It’s a bond between man and machine that very few understand and it seems like these Chinese citizens take it to the next level.

Celebrating the release of the sequel, a bunch of Transformers, Bumblebee and Camaro fans in China got together to go on a parade. It seems like on one Camaro was on hand, while others took their yellow Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Accords and Nissans and tricked them out with black striping to show support for their favorite AutoBot.

Click through for more pictures.

Chinese show love for Transformers, Camaro and Bumblebee:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: ChinaCarTimes (via Jalopnik)

This week is turning out to be pretty exciting for us Transformers fans. Linkin Park released their new single, ‘New Divide,’ for the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Soundtrack; GM announced it will be offering a limited edition Bumblebee 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Package; and now, director Michael Bay has just released three TV spots for the new sequel.

For those of you wondering, there are just 33 days (June 24) until we can rush into theaters to watch Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.

Click through to see all three trailers.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen “It’s on”:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen “Greatest Enemy”:

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen “Forms”:

- By: Omar Rana

Jason Drees of Symdon Chevrolet-Pontiac in Wisconsin has just confirmed that GM will be offering a limited-edition 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee package, which will be available to order starting June 1. Production of the limited-edition Bumblebee 2010 Camaro will run from June 24 to December.

The package will be available on LT and SS models and will feature the Rally Yellow with black Bumblebee stripes and Transformers badging on wheel centers, sill plates and embroidered console lid.

Transformers 2 Bumblebee 2010 Chevrolet Camaro:

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Camaro5

After posting many stories of the auto industry taking the biggest hit in its history in years, we wrap today up with something that will get you pretty excited for June 24, 2009. For all you Autobot, Bumblebee, Megan Fox and Chevrolet Camaro fans, that date stands for the release of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Trailer no.3 is longer, louder and filled with more excitement getting us restless for the release to the sequel of our favorite movie. It even features our favorite piece from the original Transformers score soundtrack – Scorponok.

Look out for the trailer during X-Men Origins: Wolverine which hits theaters tomorrow.

Follow the jump for the HD trailer.

- By: Omar Rana

If you haven’t been reading eGMCarTech for a while, then you don’t know about our obsession with the Transformers franchise. It’s getting to a point where it could be unhealthy.

Either way, check out this footage which features Bumblebee getting emotional, Megan Fox looking sexy as usual and Transformers battling it out with Devastator. We’re gonna go throw on our Autobots t-shirts.

Source: MichaelBay.com

- By: Omar Rana

While “revenge isn’t coming” (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen) until June 24, 2009, Paramount Pictures has already scheduled its second “Transformers” sequel for 2011′s Independence Day week.

The studio confirmed yesterday that it has booked July 1, 2011 as the release date of Transformer 3. There is not word on the storyline or the official name for the third installment of the movie.

You can check out the trailer for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen here.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Autobots:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Yahoo News

GM has said that it is cutting North American marketing spending by $800 million in 2009. The move is expected to trickle down into sponsorship money for the upcoming Paramount sequel Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – which hits theaters this summer.

The first Transformers drummed up a lot of interest for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro which hits dealerships this spring. It is said that 10,000 customers contacted GM last fall to reserve the muscle car before its production debut. According Advertising Age, GM may not be in its current financial shape with the sequel hits theaters and may not be able to “reap” the benefits of a Chevrolet star-studded Autobots lineup.

In recent years, Hollywood movies can gather up at least $30 million to $50 million in sponsorships that tie into movies. Since GM lost $30.9 billion in 2008 and reported a net loss of $9.6 billion in the fourth quarter, the Detroit automaker is cutting back spending. That means Paramount will have to make up for GM’s scale back.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Autobots:

Bumblebee Autobot Assembling at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show:

Source: Advertising Age

You’ve seen the first trailer for the Transformers sequel during Super Bowl XLIII; you’ve also seen an 18-inch Bumblebee being erected for the 2009 Chicago Motor Show; and recently you saw the Autobots take over Windy City.

Today, we bring you trailer no.2 of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. For those of you that drive down the highway in the truck lanes and pretend Optimus Prime and the other Autobots are following you, mark your calendars for June 24th.

Follow the jump for the trailer (which is available in HD).

Earlier this morning we showed you images of the Bumblebee Camaro in robot form being put together on the eve of the 2009 Chicago Auto Show press days. Well, the show is now underway and General Motors has just unveiled the new additions to the Autobot team that will make their onscreen debut in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen this June.

The new additions include: Sideswipe who is based on the new Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Concept aka Stingray Concept; Skids and Mudflap who are based on the Chevrolet Beat (now known as the Chevy Spark) and Trax Concept; and the Jolt a fuel-efficient Autobot based on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.

Of course, the Autobots aren’t complete without Bumblebee. The new and upgraded Bumblebee is based on the new production 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS model with a couple of visual modifications.

Follow the jump for all the high-res images and exclusive footage from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Autobots:

Sideswipe – Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Concept – Stringray Concept:

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Exclusive Footage:

Press Release:

AUTOBOTS® WITH BOW TIES: CHEVROLET-BASED CHARACTERS STARRING IN “˜TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” AT THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

CHICAGO ““ Visitors to the Chevrolet display at this year”s Chicago Auto Show (Friday through Feb. 22) will be treated to an out-of-this-world vehicle display ““ the automotive stars from the upcoming DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures release, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”

Five Chevrolet-based characters ““ including four all-new characters ““ are featured in the new film set to open in the United States on June 26. All of them are at the Chevrolet display. The four new movie characters include:

- SIDESWIPE ““ a stylized Corvette vision concept vehicle
- SKIDS and MUDFLAP ““ twin AUTOBOTS® based on Chevy”s Beat (a concept that will go into production as the Chevy Spark in 2011) and Trax concepts
- JOLT ““ an AUTOBOT-based on Chevy”s upcoming Volt extended-range electric vehicle

BUMBLEBEE™, the heroic AUTOBOT based on Chevrolet”s Camaro concept from the first “Transformers” movie, returns with a high-performance attitude. Joining the vehicles on stage will be BUMBLEBEE in his AUTOBOT form, standing almost 17 feet (5.2 meters) tall and 13 feet (4 meters) wide.

“Chevrolet is thrilled to again be part of one of the most anticipated movies in years,” said Ed Peper, GM North America vice president, Chevrolet. “”˜Transformers” gives us a great opportunity to connect with young people on their terms, with a dynamic, environmentally friendly image. The new characters represent the change going on in Chevy showrooms. From the exciting Camaro, the 21st century sports car, to the game-changing Volt, there”s more than meets the eye at Chevrolet today.”

Directed by Michael Bay, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” sees the AUTOBOTS confront a new threat from DECEPTICONS® bent on avenging their earlier defeat on Earth. The new AUTOBOT characters in their current Chevy-based form square off against new, tougher foes determined to rule the universe.

“”˜Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” goes way beyond the first film in terms of robot action and excitement,” said LeeAnne Stables, executive vice president of worldwide marketing partnerships at Paramount Pictures, the distributor of the film. “The new AUTOBOTS add to the storytelling, and these Chevy vehicles went with our filmmakers to locations all around the world. GM has again provided incredible support to the production team working on the movie.”

Along with the Camaro that”s reprising its role in the new film, the other Chevy models to be seen on the big screen are new to movie-goers.

SIDESWIPE takes the form of a sleek, vision concept dreamed up by the Corvette designers at GM. The design is influenced by the original Stingray race car, introduced in 1959, but also draws on Corvette heritage cues from other generations. It brings them together in a futuristic shape that seems to be equal parts racecar and space ship.

“SIDESWIPE represents an exercise in exploration for the Corvette,” said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. “By giving my creative team the freedom to design no-holds-barred vision concepts, it helps them push boundaries and look at projects from different perspectives.”

The Beat and Trax-based characters, SKIDS and MUDFLAP, remain faithful to their concept designs introduced at the 2007 New York Auto Show ““ although each wears new paint and other exterior accessories. And while they may be small cars, when they turn into fighting AUTOBOTS®, they pack a big punch.

The other new AUTOBOT, JOLT, appears in the production form of Chevy”s 2011 Volt extended-range electric vehicle. With the capability of up to 40 miles (64 km) of pure electric propulsion, plus hundreds of more miles with the assistance from its Voltec powertrain system, the real-life Volt will change driving in America.

Of course, the AUTOBOT team isn”t complete without BUMBLEBEE, the yellow Camaro based on the new, 2010 production model. Sporting new wheels and SS-model performance cues, BUMBLEBEE is more stylish and powerful than ever ““ and enthusiasts will be able to drive their own new Camaro when it goes on sale this spring. For more exclusive AUTOBOT movie information relating to Chevrolet, please visit www.autobotsrollout.com.

Chevrolet is one of America”s best-known and best-selling automotive brands. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars and trucks priced from $12,120 to $103,300. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles. More information on Chevrolet can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures present, in association with Hasbro, a di Bonaventura Pictures production, a Tom DeSanto/Don Murphy Production, a Michael Bay film, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Kevin Dunn, Julie White, John Benjamin Hickey, Ramon Rodriguez, Isabel Lucas, Glenn Morshower and John Turturro. The film is directed by Michael Bay and written by Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. It is based on Hasbro”s TRANSFORMERS™ action figures and is produced by Don Murphy, Tom DeSanto, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Ian Bryce. Executive producers are Steven Spielberg, Michael Bay, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. This film has not yet been rated.

TRANSFORMERS is a brand of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS). Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children”s and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST. Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com.

The 2009 Chicago Auto Show press days are underway and the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee will be present along with other Autobots. Also on display will be a fully transformed version of Bumblebee.

The GM folks were hard at work yesterday setting up Bumblebee for the big show and we have some pictures of the painstaking process involved in building the 18-foot Bumblebee.

Yes – seeing these pictures as a true Transformers fan is almost like a little kid finding out that there is no such thing as Santa Clause or the tooth fairy.

Make the leap for the high-res image gallery.

Bumblebee Autobot Assembling at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show:

If you’re like us, you probably watched the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen trailer that made its debut during Super Bowl XLIII a million times. Well, ActiVision has now released its video game trailer for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and we get to see a quick look at the Audi R8 transforming.

The game will make its debut on June 26th, 2009 – the same date the movie hits theaters.

If you want to learn more about Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and its premise – check out the movie’s Wikipedia page.

Make the jump for the trailer.

Chevrolet has announced that it will be bringing the new version of the Bumblebee Camaro from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen to the 2009 Chicago Auto Show next week

Along with Bumblebee Camaro, Chevrolet said it will also bring other good-guy Autobots. So far we’ve seen the Chevrolet Beat, Volt and Corvette Stingray Concept in leaked images of the sequel to Transformers.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – Bumblebee Camaro:

As huge fans of Transformers we almost jumped out of our seats when we got this tip. According to our tippster, the Transformers – Revenge of the Fallen trailer will air tonight during Super Bowl XLIII. However, the trailer is already out on the other side of the world and on YouTube for us to see.

We’re not even going to bother talking anymore. Just hit the jump to watch the trailer.

Grade: A+ – seeing as we have a huge Transformers fan base here this grade may be bias.

Follow the jump for the video.

Thanks to Anil for the tip!

The 2007 Blockbuster hit Transformers hit Blu-Ray two days ago. To promote the release, Walmart is running a special-promo site called Transformers: Bring Home a Hero. When you purchase the new Transformers DVD, available in various packages, you’ll get a special code to the site giving you access to exclusive footage “from the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.”

A new video will be added each week. The first video “On the set: Day 1″ shows an Audi R8 on the set and Michael Bay doing what he does best.

Check out more Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen posts.

Click through for the video.

Source: Transformers Unofficial Movie Blog (via Jalopnik)

We’ve seen the official teasers and earlier today we saw a spy shot of the interior. Now, Transformers Live Action Movie Blog does it again with Autobot goodies with their reader Gettodeath catching the production Chevrolet Volt in action on the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

When the news first hit the web, we only saw the top half of the Volt (seen above). Later a video was discovered showing all the Autobots on the set including a couple seconds of GM’s new plug-in hybrid.

GM is rumored to reveal the production version of the Volt next month and is also expected to show it at the 2008 LA Auto Show. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will hit theaters on June 26th, 2009.

Click here to see the video and check out more images of the Volt after the jump.

Chevrolet Volt seen on the set of Transformers 2:

Source: Transformers Live Action Movie Blog and AutoBlog