2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Will Bow in Detroit

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show in January. How do you think it will compare to this 2014 Corvette? 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…

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 drivers will have two transmission options: the seven-speed or the all-new 8L90 eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission. 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…

36 Lost Corvettes to be Given Away in Sweepstakes

Photo: pyntofmyld Back in the halcyon days of 1989, a then-fledgling channel known as VH1 wanted to make itself known to the public with a bombastic promotion. What was their solution? A prize of 36 Chevrolet Corvettes, one from each production year from 1953 to 1989, were to be awarded to a single winner. A…

2014 Corvette Stingray Beats Power Projections

2014 Corvette Stingray convertible When The News Wheel first got a look at the 2014 Corvette Stingray at the Detroit Auto Show, Chevy promised that the iconic LT1 engine would pump out at least 450 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque.  It turns out the automaker kept its word, and then some. Powered by the…

GM Trademarks “Corvette Manta Ray” and “Manta Ray” Names

GM Authority is reporting that General Motors has filed two applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, to register the terms “Manta Ray” and “Corvette Manta Ray” as trademarks. GM’s Corvette Manta Ray trademark application The automaker filed the applications earlier this month, on Thursday, June 18, 2015. The applications specify that the…

Report: Mid-Engine Corvette is Coming Because Too Many Old People Buy Corvettes

According to an anonymous source, the Corvette Grand Sport will be phased out after 2021 Another month, another rumor pertaining to the mid-engine Corvette. According to The Detroit News, multiple sources have confirmed that the long-gestured Corvette Zora will be debuting in early 2018 and hitting the market in early 2019. Interestingly enough, one of…

Chevy Reveals 2020 Corvette's Full Performance Stats

Though GM has already revealed some of the performance specs for the 2020 Corvette Stingray, it recently revealed the rest of them. Here’s a brief overview of the full performance stats to increase your appreciation for this high-octane sports car. New Wheels for a New Year: Meet the 2020 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet Stunning performance specs…

The Online Corvette Community is a Powerhouse

Photo: Chevrolet There are car fans, and then there are car fanatics. If you’re looking for the latter, and you’re interested in the Corvette, the internet is the place for you. More specifically, the CorvetteForums gathering. Now, no matter what model of car you like to drive, there’s probably a fan group online for it….

Report: Mid-Engine Corvette Coming in 2018

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…