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Visitors to the British International Motor Show will be able to check out unique renderings of a pair of very special cars on the Chevrolet stand.

The paintings, of the Camaro Convertible and Beat concept cars – both of which are the stars of the Chevrolet stand, are the work of 25-year old artist Ian Cook from Solihull, West Midlands. But instead of creating the images with a simple paintbrush, Ian used a somewhat unique method of artistry.

The images were created using remote control cars driven through acrylic paints, with further detail added by using old car tyres. As well as cars, Ian has also painted some famous figures from the world of motoring using the same method, including Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and F1 ace Lewis Hamilton.

“I wanted to be an artist from a young age and decided that to be successful I needed something completely unique,” said Ian. “I’ve always been mad about anything with wheels and I figured that using cars to paint cars would capture peoples’ imaginations, so I experimented at home by driving some remote control models through paint.”

Ian, who calls his art Popbang Colour, used a host of replica GM cars to create the Camaro, including three models of the Camaro Concept itself, live on the show’s opening day. He also created an image of the Beat minicar concept, both of which will be on display in the Chevrolet Drivers’ Lounge for the duration of the show.

But those who want to see Ian create a masterpiece in person should pop along to the Motor Show, at London’s Excel exhibition centre, Docklands, on the final day of the event – Sunday August 3 – from 10.00am.

There, Ian will be using his unique painting method to create an image of British racing star Rob Huff’s Chevrolet Lacetti World Touring Car, a week after the series visits the UK for its annual visit to Brands Hatch.

“I can’t wait to get started on the racing car,” said Ian. “With the intricate liveries and body kits, competition cars require an extra level of detail, and that’s where you need skill with the remote control cars.”

One thing’s for certain – Ian’s next creation is sure to go with a bang. Or maybe even a pop…

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The 8th Annual Chevy Thunder is roaring into Stockyards Station in Fort Worth, Friday-Saturday, April 4-5 for a free, two-day race extravaganza. Fans will be treated to interactive displays, opportunities to meet some of NASCAR’s top TEAM Chevy drivers, a monster Silverado, an off-road consumer ride and drive area, live entertainment, and more.

“Chevy Thunder has always been a great event for families to spend time together,” said Eric Snow, Assistant Regional Marketing Manager for Chevrolet Trucks.

“The interactive displays, fantastic entertainment line-up, skill-testing off-road course, TEAM Chevy drivers…We’ve pulled out all the stops and hope everyone will come out and enjoy the festivities at Stockyards Station.”

Entrance to Chevy Thunder is complimentary. Fans will have a variety of activities to choose from, including:

NASCAR Driver Appearances – At 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, festival-goers can take part in the ultimate race fan experience by meeting Team Chevy drivers up-close-and-personal at a special Chevy Driver Autograph Session and Fan Q&A. “Chevy Live” interviews will be broadcast to the crowd, and attendees will have a chance to win a surprise ride-along with their favorite driver in a 2008 Silverado. Drivers scheduled to appear include: Kevin Harvick, Casey Mears, Aric Almirola, Regan Smith, Jeremy Mayfield and Scott Riggs. Fans are encouraged to get autograph access by obtaining wristbands at Stockyards Station beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4.

Live Entertainment – Popular band .38 Special will storm the stage to entertain fans beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, April 4. Saturday night’s entertainment line-up will include James Otto, country sensation Blake Shelton and CMA Award-winning group Montgomery Gentry. Since their debut in 1999, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry have been a cornerstone of one of the most important movements in country music since the Outlaws. They were named the CMA’s Duo of the Year in 2000, received the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group or Duo, as well as the 2000 and 2001 Radio & Records Readers’ Poll award for Top Country Duo.

Ride and Drive Courses – The newest addition to Chevy Thunder is the off-road ride and drive area that is sure to rattle the senses while driving over hills, valleys, bumps and loads of Texas dirt. A street course has also been designed where one can get behind the wheel of a Chevy vehicle, like the award-winning Malibu.

Interactive Displays – Food and beverage vendors will line the Stockyards “Back Forty” area so fans can fuel up to take part in a variety of interactive displays, such as:

* “Let’s Jump” will help kids 12 and under burn energy with bounce houses, obstacle courses, hoop shoots and football games
* The AT&T Pit Stop will showcase the #31 show car and the Jeff Burton Tire Change Challenge
* Consumers can visit the RoadLoans exhibit and drop off thank you notes to U.S. troops
* At the Chevy Racing display, NASCAR fans will experience what it feels like to drive the Texas Motor Speedway at over 200 mph
* The XM Ultimate Listening Tour is the place to be for commercial-free music and sports coverage
* Chevrolet’s Alternative Fuels Exhibit – learn how Chevy is at the forefront of producing environment friendly vehicles, from Gas-friendly to Gas-free
* “Let’s Jump” will help kids 12 and under burn energy with bounce houses, obstacle courses, hoop shoots and football games
* To test athletic and soccer skills, Pizza Hut Park offers a kickin’ good time

The highlight of this year`s Chevrolet Europe presentation at the Geneva Motor Show is the new three-door Aveo, which will be shown to the public for the very first time. It underlines Chevrolet`s firm intention to quickly extend its successful compact class family, as the new five-door model is due to go on sale in March. The most significant features of both models are their striking exterior, high-quality interior and new, even more efficient gasoline engines. The dynamically styled three-door Aveo will reach European showrooms in June 2008. Buyers will have a choice of two gasoline engines: a 1.2-litre unit with an output of 84 hp and a 1.4-litre unit with 101 hp.

One year ago, the Geneva Motor Show saw the official birth of “Young? Creative? Chevrolet!”, the pan-European contest aimed at students of applied arts schools. Today, twelve months later, auto show visitors will be able to see one of the fruits of this successful initiative: The hostesses on the Chevrolet stand will wear the outfit that won first prize in Fashion, one of five disciplines covered in the contest. The dresses were designed by 20-year-old Léa Schindler, a student at the ESMOD International Fashion School in Lyon, France.