Last week, a 40 foot sinkhole opened up beneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Like the hungry and uncaring maw of an Exogorth, the sinkhole swallowed eight historically-important and rare Corvettes in a scene sure to make muscle car enthusiasts shiver (and arguably as scary as anything you’d find in Tremors). It…
The iconic Chevy Corvette could be looking a lot different by 2018 Photo: © Derrich For more than 60 years, the Chevrolet Corvette has come in rear-wheel drive and its engine has been mounted up front, but that could change in 2018, according to a new report from Car and Driver. The automotive publication reported…
Chevrolet has announced that popular young adult fiction author and Indiana native John Green will serve as the honorary pace car driver at the Verizon IndyCar Series Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis on Saturday, May 14th. Green will pilot a Torch Red 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe around the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Green…
If you live under a rock, first of all, beware of sinkholes. But second of all, it’s possible that you didn’t hear about the sinkhole fiasco that gobbled up eight ‘Vettes at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The tragedy claimed two GM-owned Corvettes on loan to the museum, as well as six…
2015 Corvette Z06 Begins Shipping to Customers This Week ©GM Huzzah, the time has come! The 2015 Corvette Z06 begins shipping to customers across the country this week from Bowling Green Assembly in Kentucky. The earliest customers will likely receive their high performance Corvettes later this week. The 2015 Z06 marks a huge moment in…
For 60 years, the Chevrolet Corvette has remained an iconic American sports car, appealing to generations of adrenaline enthusiasts and spectators. This legendary vehicle has been extensively chronicled in Motorbooks’ Corvette: Seven Generations of American High Performance by noted photographer/journalist Randy Leffingwell. This huge 250-page hardcover book–the perfect size for your coffee table–has hundreds of high-quality…
Photo: Genovation Cars Man, I am getting the weirdest feeling of déjà vu. It’s almost like I’ve written this story before. Oh, wait, that’s because I have. Twice. Genovation just isn’t happy achieving a record one time, is it? Apparently not, because it has taken its modified sixth-generation Corvette Z06 (called the Genovation GXE), and…
The 2015 Camaro Fest will be held in Bowling Green, Kentucky. ©GM If you’re a car fan who has heard of Bowling Green, Kentucky, it’s probably because it’s home to the Corvette—and, of course, the National Corvette Museum. But Chevy’s other performance offering, the Chevy Camaro, will temporarily be stopping by next year to say…
Chevrolet already unveiled the 2015 Corvette Z06 back in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but that doesn’t mean it was absolutely ready for production. The Bowtie Brand still had plenty of work to do on the Big Nasty, and it seems that they were recently caught in the act by…
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: © General Motors 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…
Last year, Chevrolet announced a limited 2018 Chevy Corvette Carbon 65 Edition that would be limited to just 650 units around the globe. While specific allocation was not revealed at the time, Chevrolet of Mexico confirmed this week that 10 lucky drivers in the country will have the opportunity to drive the limited-edition Corvette. “We are…
The 2015 Corvette Z06 was named TopSpeed’s 2014 Performance Car of the Year. ©GM 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…
As anticipated, Rick Hendrick, championship NASCAR team owner, placed the winning bid for the very first 2015 Corvette Z06 Stingray at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction. In total, Hendrick dropped $1 million on the Stingray, all of which will benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a charity that Chevrolet is often tied to. Hendrick…
On September 9, Dodge finally opened up the ordering process for the all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to dealerships, who likely broke the internet trying to put in their eager requests. There has not been a vehicle launch from Dodge this exciting arguably since the launch of the Viper (whose price was significantly slashed…
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The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The News Wheel.
The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The News Wheel.
The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The News Wheel.
The News Wheel is a digital auto magazine providing readers with a fresh perspective on the latest car news. We’re located in the heart of America (Dayton, Ohio) and our goal is to deliver an entertaining and informative perspective on what’s trending in the automotive world. See more articles from The News Wheel.
This little red Corvette certainly did not slow down When most automakers want to showcase the abilities of their latest performance vehicles, they take those vehicles to the Nürburgring motorsports complex in Germany. On the other hand, if automakers want to demonstrate the abilities of their vehicles somewhere stateside, one of the most popular available venues…
With an MSRP sitting at $121,000, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 sits at the top of its range. This year’s ZR1 is the most powerful production Corvette to date. In fact, it sports a stronger output than any previous Chevrolet on the market. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is available in two trims: 1ZR and…
This year, the Corvette is celebrating its 65th birthday. The anniversary edition is as dazzling and stylish as ever, bringing a new, carbon interior and exterior to a classic Corvette frame. The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport is available at three trim levels: 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT. Each trim is available in a coupe or…
Some gearheads have complained about overheating issues for the current Z06 when its pushed too hard at the track Photo: © General Motors There are many great things one can say about the 2016 Corvette Z06. It can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds, it’s compatible with Apple CarPlay, and…
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…
The 2009 Corvette Blue Devil prototype will be the first damaged Corvette to be restored. The National Corvette Museum’s 2009 Corvette Blue Devil prototype, on loan from General Motors, will be the first of the eight damaged Corvettes to be restored following the sinkhole incident from back in February. According to Hemmings, The General will…
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