President Obama Calls Corvette C7.R “Subtle,” Checks Out Bolt EV [VIDEO]
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President Barack Obama stopped by the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today to check out some of the latest models. According to the White House, Obama’s visit was meant “to showcase how the American auto industry has come roaring back since the financial crisis” (in other words, to argue that the GM and […]
Special-Edition Corvette Z06 C7.R Fetches $500,000 at Auction
Collectibles are only worth what people are willing to pay for them, which is governed and ruthlessly litigated by the law offices of Supply and Demand. In retrospect, items that once seemed as safe as houses are now worthless to all but the most troubled of hoarders. The speculative purchase of a special edition Corvette […]
Chevy Introduces 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition
Is the regular old 2016 Corvette Z06—with its dull as dishwater 650 horsepower, 650 lb-ft of torque, and three second 0-60 mph time—just a little too “meh” for you? Do you crave something that feels a little more at home on the track? Well then, sir or madam, the 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition is […]
[VIDEO] Jordan Taylor’s No. 73 C7.R
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Corvette Racing’s Jordan Taylor drives the No. 73 Corvette C7.R alongside fellow racers, Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen. You might also remember him as the driver of the C6.R at Le Mans in both 2012 and 2013. The talented driver recently gave racing fans a special treat by talking through the race-ready C7.R in the […]
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 […]
National Corvette Museum Reopens With Revamped Displays
Earlier this month, the National Corvette Museum reopened after closing its doors for 12 weeks due to the pandemic. Here’s what you can expect to see if you plan to visit this auto history hotspot sometime in the near future. Educational Adventures: Take advantage of the National Corvette Museum’s virtual experiences New additions Some of […]
National Corvette Museum Adds Corvette-Themed Racing Simulator
Chevrolet recently announced that it would be bringing its Virtual Dynamics Lab 4-D experience to the North American International Auto Show this weekend. Chevy certainly isn’t the only one introducing simulated experiences for enthusiasts to enjoy. For its latest exhibit, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky recently installed a Corvette racing simulator. Corvette Accomplishments: C7 Corvette […]
Last Lap Tragedy for Chevrolet at Le Mans
After a difficult start to the race, Chevrolet was looking on course for its ninth class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2001. The #63 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R had come back from an early-race puncture to fight its way to the lead, with Jan Magnussen, Antonio Garcia, and Jordan Taylor all taking […]
Assetto Corsa Review: Your Italian Racing Simulator
If you love driving or even racing cars, but like most of us have a limited budget, the next best thing to heading to the local track is hopping into a racing simulator, as it’s far less expensive and much safer. Available on the PC for two years and now just recently launched […]
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Overview
Coming with a considerably lower price tag than the Porche 911, while also offering substantially more power, it’s hard to get more bang for your buck than you get with the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. A fine-tuned suspension and 650 horsepower engine make the 2016 Corvette Z06 the most powerful supercar that Chevy has ever […]
New Accessories Transform Corvette Stingray into Corvette Z06
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a beautiful car, and its special C7.R Edition was revealed in April of this year. A lot of the auto world’s focus has gone to this extremely limited edition Corvette that is poised to hit the market later this year. All of this attention is making some drivers of the Corvette Stingray […]
Joe Rogan’s 1965 Corvette Stingray Visits Jay Leno’s Garage
On most episodes of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” the former late night host interacts with auto mechanics or regular guys who happen to own remarkable cars. In the latest installment, though, Leno welcomes a fellow comic to the show: Joe Rogan, best known now as a UFC commenter. When the two go for a spin, the […]
Mary Barra Attends Woodward Dream Cruise In Her Corvette
The Woodward Dream Cruise is a major event on the Detroit calendar, and the big American automakers make sure to attend. They usually bring their flashiest models to show off to an adoring public, and this year was no different with Chevrolet bringing the latest generation Camaro to display. On hand for the celebrations was also […]
Chevrolet Figures Prominently in Daytona International Speedway Redevelopment
Today Chevrolet announced a multi-year partnership with the International Speedway Corporation (ISC) that will give the bowtie brand naming rights and a larger presence at the legendary Daytona International Speedway, as part of the new DAYTONA Rising redevelopment project. The $400 million DAYTONA Rising project will transform the speedway into “the world’s first motorsports stadium,” […]
2015 Corvette Z06: TopSpeed’s 2014 Performance Car of the Year
Chevy’s 2015 Corvette Z06 was recently voted TopSpeed’s 2014 Performance Car of the Year. The vote among the editors was almost unanimous, which makes the distinction even more impressive, especially since the Z06 was contending with the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe, the BMW i8, and the Chevy […]
Cadillac ATS-V.R Is Headed for Los Angeles
What’s better than a Cadillac ATS-V Coupe? How about a racing variant of the model? With that, we give you the Cadillac ATS-V.R, a new competitor to the Pirelli World Challenge. And the best part? It’ll be debuting side-by-side with the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week. A Wait for […]
Check Out Corvette Racing in Le Mans This Weekend
Planning to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend? Be sure to keep your eye on the Corvette Racing team, which will be making its 14th venture into the race at Circuit de la Sarthe. This is also a special weekend for Corvette Racing in Le Mans because it marks the first time […]
Roadkill Muscle Truck Is Back for More
Fans of the show Roadkill have probably seen the Muscle Truck, a 1974 Chevy pickup, before in the 18th episode (video at the bottom of this post). In that episode, Mike Finnegan and David Freibruger take the classic Chevy to the drag strip and then take on some mini bikes through a parking garage because […]