Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures

**Branden** · 12-09-2005, 02:11 PM

As many of you know, there are leaked pictures of a development version of the Camaro Concept floating around the internet. These pictures were internal GM images not intended to ever be public. Another website somehow obtained them (watermarked them), and posted them with out permission. The images quickly spread all over the internet which is to be expected with something of this magnitude. GMI's policy is to not post any copyrighted/embargoed material without permission. Initially we were told that GM wanted the pictures removed from any site that had them posted immediately. We complied with this, and threatened to ban anyone who posted the images. Then, a day later, the pictures began to show up on other large sites with their webmasters saying GM had given them permission to post them because the damage had been done. Such as the case we allowed them to be posted on GMI last night. This morning, GM has again flipped their stance regarding the images and wants them removed from any site they are currently on. I know it is confusing, but GMI has to comply with the request. Therefore we ask you refrain from posting the images anywhere on GMI.

Thanks!

nphillips · 12-09-2005, 02:21 PM

Better safe than sorry...

56 Starchief · 12-09-2005, 02:24 PM

yep. it isnt too hard to find them at obvious enthusiast sites either

roteague · 12-09-2005, 02:25 PM

Thank You!! As much as I would like to see pictures of the upcoming Camaro, as a professional photographer, I appreciate your respecting their copyrights.

SCCA1995 · 12-09-2005, 02:25 PM

So as a rule of thumb: DON'T POST THEM HERE AT ALL.
Wait for the official photos from the NAIAS. I can't wait either, but I wouldn't want one of my favorite websites shut down over a car that will be released in the next month.

**Branden** · 12-09-2005, 02:30 PM

Thanks for understanding!

camaro chris · 12-09-2005, 02:35 PM

thanks for clearin it up for us. sorry about the confusion last night.

Mischief007 · 12-09-2005, 02:40 PM

At least it is clear now. Although GM made it confusing for everybody. Playing games with us.

versa · 12-09-2005, 02:43 PM

I've seen them. It's not the concept. It's a clay model with a different styling on each half.

01cavalier · 12-09-2005, 02:48 PM

Maybe someone was just saying GM was allowing them, either way, it will not be too long before we see real and better pictures. Sure did get people talking, even among friends of mine that are not car enthusiasts.

Camaroz28lover · 12-09-2005, 02:52 PM

Can anyone who has seen the pictures of the concept verify design direction?
Is talking about it allowed?

**Swahili** · 12-09-2005, 02:52 PM

Also, if I might add, some of you have reported posts where members haven't seen Branden's message and posted the pics without realizing. Please continue to let us know if you see the pics posted on GMI so we can take them down. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaroz28lover

Is talking about it allowed?

Absolutely

SCCA1995 · 12-09-2005, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by versa

I've seen them. It's not the concept. It's a clay model with a different styling on each half.

Well, I liked most of what I saw. I think a little tweaking would make the model look off the chart.

versa · 12-09-2005, 03:02 PM

The pictures I saw were that of a clay model with the two halves having different design details.

The muscular overall shape and the wide front grille opening is somewhat like many of the entries in GMI Camaro contest. The tailights are not round, they're square. Interior pics were sketches and have a modern interpratation of retro. Favorite interior detail: a contrasting colour strip in the midsection of the dash which sweeps dramatically into the doors.

Edit: Rectangular tails, I mean.

zl-1 · 12-09-2005, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by versa

Edit: Rectangular tails, I mean.

Like the late '60s?

12-09-2005, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Branden Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,460	Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures As many of you know, there are leaked pictures of a development version of the Camaro Concept floating around the internet. These pictures were internal GM images not intended to ever be public. Another website somehow obtained them (watermarked them), and posted them with out permission. The images quickly spread all over the internet which is to be expected with something of this magnitude. GMI's policy is to not post any copyrighted/embargoed material without permission. Initially we were told that GM wanted the pictures removed from any site that had them posted immediately. We complied with this, and threatened to ban anyone who posted the images. Then, a day later, the pictures began to show up on other large sites with their webmasters saying GM had given them permission to post them because the damage had been done. Such as the case we allowed them to be posted on GMI last night. This morning, GM has again flipped their stance regarding the images and wants them removed from any site they are currently on. I know it is confusing, but GMI has to comply with the request. Therefore we ask you refrain from posting the images anywhere on GMI. Thanks! __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G 14.9 @93mph 2004 Trailblazer LT

12-09-2005, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
nphillips 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 165	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures Better safe than sorry...

12-09-2005, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
56 Starchief 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Drives: '56 Pontiac Starchief Hardtop '01 Ford Escape Posts: 1,475	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures yep. it isnt too hard to find them at obvious enthusiast sites either __________________ General Motors Today-Tomorrow-Always

12-09-2005, 02:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
roteague 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 1,437	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures Thank You!! As much as I would like to see pictures of the upcoming Camaro, as a professional photographer, I appreciate your respecting their copyrights.

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SCCA1995 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: M'boro, TN Drives: 1999 Bonneville Posts: 853	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures So as a rule of thumb: DON'T POST THEM HERE AT ALL. Wait for the official photos from the NAIAS. I can't wait either, but I wouldn't want one of my favorite websites shut down over a car that will be released in the next month. __________________ G8 Board--LS1GTO--Photos & videos

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12-09-2005, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Branden Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,460	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures Thanks for understanding! __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G 14.9 @93mph 2004 Trailblazer LT

12-09-2005, 02:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
camaro chris 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 3,656	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures thanks for clearin it up for us. sorry about the confusion last night. __________________

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Mischief007 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG Posts: 1,219	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures At least it is clear now. Although GM made it confusing for everybody. Playing games with us.

12-09-2005, 02:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
versa 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 151	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures I've seen them. It's not the concept. It's a clay model with a different styling on each half.

12-09-2005, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
01cavalier 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, OR Drives: 2007 Cobalt Posts: 4,818	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures Maybe someone was just saying GM was allowing them, either way, it will not be too long before we see real and better pictures. Sure did get people talking, even among friends of mine that are not car enthusiasts.

12-09-2005, 02:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Camaroz28lover 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio (near Dayton) Posts: 104	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures Can anyone who has seen the pictures of the concept verify design direction? Is talking about it allowed? __________________ ********Currently In My Garage****** '05 TrailBlazer '02 Accord LX '97 Camaro Z28 '97 Escort '94 Astro ***********************************

12-09-2005, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
versa 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 151	Re: Why GMI Can Not Post the Camaro Pictures The pictures I saw were that of a clay model with the two halves having different design details. The muscular overall shape and the wide front grille opening is somewhat like many of the entries in GMI Camaro contest. The tailights are not round, they're square. Interior pics were sketches and have a modern interpratation of retro. Favorite interior detail: a contrasting colour strip in the midsection of the dash which sweeps dramatically into the doors. Edit: Rectangular tails, I mean.

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