Nissan GT-R Takes On Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
At The News Wheel, we regularly drool over the best cars each brand has to offer. However, we usually do not get to see them go head to head. This month we were given a great treat: a drag race between the Nissan GT-R and the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Which vehicle do you think will win […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Overview
If you’re in the market for an iconic American supercar, there’s only one option for you: the 2017 Chevy Corvette Z06. This two-seater performance beast has the skills and the power to blow your mind both on the road and on the track. Perfect for drivers looking to stand out, the Corvette Z06’s eye-catching design […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Overview
While the Chevrolet Corvette is considered a great value in the sports car world, the truth is there’s a large price discrepancy between the entry-level Stingray model and the high-performance Z06 variant, but that’s where the new Corvette Grand Sport comes into play. Borrowing many of the Z06’s track features, while maintaining the naturally-aspirated V8 […]
2017 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Overview
Meet the calmer of the 2017 Corvette siblings, offering the Corvette buyer a refined, sporty drive to easily eat up the miles with power and style (although not necessarily something you would want to throw hard into a turn, unless you pick up a Z51 trim). Slotted below the brand new Grand Sport trim, the […]
Infographic: Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Dodge Viper ACR vs Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Each type of vehicle on the road says something about the driver inside of it. For example, driver that pilot plug-in hybrids and EVs tend to be more concerned about the environment, while folks that drive luxury cars are looking for a way to showcase their status and swagger. However, there’s no better way to grab everyone’s […]
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Overview
Coming equipped with a 455 hp V8 engine, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is one of the most affordable performance cars on the market with a starting MSRP of just $56,395. This RWD vehicle also comes with a Bose premium nine-speaker sound system and rearview camera for even more excitement and luxury. The 2016 Chevrolet […]
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 […]
Drug Dealer’s Chevrolet Corvette Gets a New Job
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a pretty sweet ride. It attracts all types of owners, from racers to fashionistas. Unfortunately, a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 fell into the wrong hands and was recently seized in Texas from a drug dealer. This murdered-out car was looking at a long stay in the impound lot, until it […]
Chevrolet Corvette Hacked Through Tracking Device
We’ve all seen the commercials from insurance companies like Progressive advertising tracking devices to put in your cars for a chance to get lower insurance rates based on good driving. Many Uber drivers also have company-suggested monitoring tools in their cars for insurance purposes, and in March the White House ordered monitoring devices to be […]
Meet the Chevrolet Corvette That Shouldn’t Exist
When the Chevrolet Corvette hit the road, it was manufactured with bodies from Ionia, Michigan, and assembled in St. Louis Missouri. In the 1967 model year, production was moved entirely to Missouri. And yet, a 1967 C2 Corvette that was built on a Michigan body is on its way to the block at the famed […]
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette? For the standard Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, there are no significant changes from the 2014 model year. However, there is the addition of an all-new Z06 supercar model that is even more performance oriented. 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Exterior The Corvette Stingray is undeniably one of the most dramatically styled […]
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Chevy Corvette For the 2013 model year, the new 427 Convertible Collector Edition joins the ranks of the Corvette lineup, while a 60th Anniversary Design Package adds unique styling elements to the model of your choice. The base model and the Grand Sport both now have available black-painted wheels […]
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Helps Fight Cancer
The first-ever retail production of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be auctioned to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute during the Collector Car Auction in Palm Beach, Florida, on April 12th. General Motors has a long-standing relationship with the Karmanos Cancer Institute, including raising $1 million by auctioning the first 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible last […]
Chevrolet Corvette History
Introduction Since its introduction in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has been a staple in the American car lineup. Its popularity has never wavered, continuing as one of Chevrolet’s most popular brands as the Corvette enters its seventh generation. Early History The Chevrolet sports car was first introduced as a concept show car in 1953, becoming […]
The Big Nasty: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Announced at 2014 NAIAS
In the waning moments before revealing the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at a press conference on Monday, President of GM North America Mark Reuss aptly called the yellow hellbeast that emerged from behind the curtain “The Big Nasty.” Yeah, we think that nickname will stick just fine. The 2015 Corvette Z06 is the most track-capable […]
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray For the 2014 model year, the Chevrolet Corvette has gotten an entirely new redesign, including its name—it’s officially the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The interior has improved in quality while the exterior has gotten more angular. Along with these aesthetic improvements, the Corvette Stingray has more power and […]
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Will Bow in Detroit
Chevrolet just announced that the long-awaited 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be introduced to the public at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show next month. The American automaker is touting the performance car as “the most track-capable Corvette ever, designed to deliver supercar levels of performance through unique powertrain, chassis, and aerodynamic features.” The 2015 […]
Chevrolet Trax, Corvette Win Car and Driver 10Best Honors
It’s no easy task to win one spot on an annual Car and Driver 10Best list — let alone two. But that’s exactly what Chevrolet accomplished this year. The all-new Chevy Trax was named to the Car and Driver 2024 10Best Trucks and SUVs list, while the Chevy Corvette Stingray was named to the 10Best […]