Back in the early '90s, a new wave of vehicles took over the automotive world. The humble minivan was taking families out of sedans and wagons and putting the traditional car in danger. But with the Caprice wagon, Chevrolet tried to strike a blow for wagons. With one more seat and enough room...

Last week Alan Batey, boss of GM North America, announced the Australian built Chevrolet SS was officially on its way to the electric chair alongside the Holden Commodore, but the company was surprisingly terse on its plans for a racing replacement. The SS will sing its swan song during the...