Here's a list of vehicle debuts listed on the LA Auto Show website. Doesn't look like it's going to be an HHR.

http://www.laautoshow.com/show/Default.aspx?tabid=75

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
Audi TT Roadster
BMW Hydrogen 7
BMW X5
Buick Enclave
Callaway C16
Chrysler (Vehicle TBA)
Ford Escape
Ford Escape Hybrid
GMC Yukon Hybrid
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster
Nissan (Vehicle TBA)
Nissan Sentra SE-R
Saturn Aura Green Line
Saturn VUE



North American Debuts
Audi R8
Ferrari 599
Hyundai Tiburon
Jaguar XK-R
Kia Amanti
Kia Rondo
Land Rover LR2
Lotus Exige S
Mercedes Benz CL63 AMG
Mercedes Benz S63 AMG
Porsche GT3
Porsche Targa 4
Volvo C30

 

yeah I just noticed that too...
well crap.
A Jimmy Yukon Hybrid, two Saturns and a Buick.
I guess we'll just have to keep on waiting for our new HHR SS!

 

Just checked Edmunds link above and the vehicles debuted were:

2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid
2007 Saturn Aura Green Line
2008 Saturn VUE
2008 Buick Enclave

It sucks for sure.

 

I saw this to late...

GM's corporate e-letter stated they were going to make some major statements in regard to some changes in drivetrain policy.....moving more to "recognized" hy-brids. Most of the detailed information will be released, appropriately, at the Detroit Auto Show, next month.

 

And, my guess is....

The pictures already posted are what the "SS" will look like, minus the checkerboard tape and MINOR cosmetic improvements. Unless of course, GM has not resolved the engine cooling issue with the "turbo". Then you may see a completely new front facia.

Based on my experiences with the 'experimental " vehicles, when they use the tape, it's the final application...that could always change , however.

 

Don't be silly, he doesn't own a car this inexpensive. (Mr. Evans, and family, know my wife through her job)

 

Sorry to disappoint everyone even further, but I just returned from the show. There was no HHR SS on the floor.

I will however post some HHR related pictures of the show later, once I get them resized and uploaded.

As a side note, the show does not open to the public till Friday. Today and tomorrow are Media days. So LA people, save your $12 for parking for when the show opens.

 

of course that was meant to be silly, silly.

 

Just have to wait like I have been doing!