GM to Add More Than 400 Hourly Jobs at Its Bowling Green Assembly Plant
In preparation for the Corvette C8 model, GM is increasing the workforce at its Bowling Green location to more than 1,300 workers
Who else is excited for the upcoming Chevrolet Corvette C8? GM certainly is. The automaker is gearing up for high demand for its iconic sports car by adding more than 400 hourly jobs to its Bowling Green Assembly plant in anticipation. Investing in Iconic Models: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado adds improved base model The Bowling Green […]
GM Invests Additional $290 Million in Bowling Green’s Corvette Plant
Today General Motors announced a $290 million investment into the automaker’s Bowling Green Assembly plant, which has long been home to Chevy Corvette production. GM says that the money will be used to provide technological upgrades and modifications to the plant’s vehicle assembly operations. These upgrades are on top of GM’s previous $439 million paint shop […]
Bowling Green Feels the GM Love
Bowling Green is a beautiful city tucked away in the hills of Kentucky. Don’t let all the natural beauty fool you, however, as this city is a manufacturing powerhouse. It is the home of General Motors’ Corvette Assembly Plant, as well as the National Corvette Museum. You can see the Corvette’s influence all around, with shops, […]
Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant Tour Visitor Info & Review
If you’re travelling through southern Kentucky and are looking for a unique experience, check out the Chevrolet Corvette Assembly Plant Tour in Bowling Green, Kentucky. While it’s not the best tour experience in itself, the wonder of seeing a vehicle as iconic and luxurious as the Chevy Corvette being made is worth the hour. Address: 600 […]
GM Invests $439 Million in Bowling Green Corvette Plant
Chevrolet fans can now dream about coats of many colors on Corvettes being rendered more vividly and efficiently than ever before. A new paint shop will be built at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The paint shop will feature new tools and robots, as well as a slew of innovations for ensuring optimally […]
Bowling Green, Tonawanda to Build 2015 Corvette Z06 Engines
GM Authority is reporting that both the Tonawanda plant and the Bowling Green Performance Build Center will be responsible for building the 2015 Corvette Z06 engines (for both the Z06 and Z06 Convertible). The Z06 is powered by an LT4 supercharged V8 good for—hold on to your hats—650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The […]
2014 Callaway Corvette Struts its Stuff in Bowling Green
Callaway Cars unveiled its production prototype 2014 Callaway Corvette late last month at the NCM Bash at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The supercharged LT1 managed at least 620 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque during testing, but there are no official numbers yet from Callaway for the production prototype. We can […]
Sinkhole Corvettes Being Pulled in Bowling Green
As you’ll remember, a sinkhole opened up beneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky back on February 12, taking eight rare and valuable Corvettes down into the near-30ft. deep hole and resulting in unknown damages. Corvette manufacturer GM has opted to oversee the restoration of the Corvettes, but only after the museum […]
Corvette C7.R Race Car Gets Green Light at 2014 NAIAS
If you swear you just heard something that sounded an awful lot like the cartoonish gulps of every other endurance racing team in America, there’s a good reason: Chevrolet unveiled the beastly-looking Corvette C7.R race car at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The latest vehicle that Corvette Racing will send into battle […]
Corvette Museum Gears Up to Host Hot Wheels Exhibit
While the Corvette Museum in Bowling Greene, Kentucky may be a dream destination for auto enthusiasts, the hands-off nature of most of its exhibits may not hold the attention spans of younger kids. However, the auto museum is set to launch a family-friendly summer exhibit featuring the beloved Hot Wheels line of toy cars. Have […]
Most 2021 Chevy Corvette Buyers Select Magnetic Ride Control
Just over 50 percent of buyers purchased the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette with Magnetic Ride Control. Buyers could choose to upgrade from a standard suspension system to this damping system, which reads the road each millisecond with a suite of sensors and adapts to make for a smoother drive. The North American Car of the Year: […]
Chevy Corvette Earned 62 percent of Segment Sales in Q2 2021
In Q2 2021, the Chevrolet Corvette sold 7,971 units, which is 224.15 percent more than in the same time period last year. Corvette sales comprised 62 percent of the premium sports car segment in Q2 2021, which means it sold more units than all of the other cars combined. Learn More About the Corvette: Updates […]
The National Corvette Museum Reveals Expansion Plans
The National Corvette Museum will be starting an extensive renovation. The existing facility located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which opened its door in 1994, will expand its space with the addition of two new stories. The added space will measure 30,000 square feet. Available Now: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray As part of the planned renovation, […]
Corvette and Camaro Make Best American Made Cars List
Two of the most recognizable cars on the road today are the Chevrolet Corvette and Chevrolet Camaro. These sporty rides feature a thrilling performance and ionic looks. Plus, these two models, hallmarks of the Chevrolet brand, are manufactured in the U.S. Not only that, but they are two of the best models manufactured in the […]
Most C8 Corvette Drivers Are First-Time Chevy Buyers
The Chevrolet C8 Corvette made history as the first-ever mid-engine Corvette model and caught the attention of both long-time and brand-new fans of the model. According to vice president of Chevrolet Steve Hill, two-thirds of C8 Corvette drivers are first-time Chevy buyers. Learn More About the Corvette: An overview of the 2020 model The latest […]
GM Models Are the Most American-Made Vehicles
Cars.com and the American University Kogod School of Business conducted studies to find the most American-made vehicles. Based on these studies, it’s apparent that GM produces the most American-made vehicles of any automaker. Choosing an American Truck: The lineup of Chevy trucks The American-Made Index For 2020, the Cars.com American-Made Index evaluated 91 vehicles, based […]
Chevy’s 1.75 Millionth Corvette Raffled Off
To say that the Corvette is a car with a history would be an understatement. The classic vehicle first made its debut in 1953, nearly 70 years ago. Since then, it has come to define the sports car segment and remains a beloved fixture in the automotive world. This summer marked the production of Chevy’s […]
George Jones’ 1978 Vette Heads to the Corvette Museum
Few vehicles have the storied history that the Corvette does. Much of that history is cataloged and on display in the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. While many exhibits have come and gone through the years, some artifacts are lucky enough to become permanent residents of the museum. This is the case for […]