Please refrain from hanging out in your Corvette’s frunk Photo: General Motors Ah, the frunk — a term I’ve written about at length in the past. We know it as the status symbol that signifies an all-new electric SUV’s chicken wing capacity or a feature born of the 2020 Corvette’s revolutionary mid-engine construction. According to…
The National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum’s Motorsports Park, which was completed this year, was recently named “The Most Outstanding Facility of the Year” by The National Speedway and Track Guide. The award, which was created by the Race Track Business Conference, was presented at the 2014 Racing Industry Trade Show. More Accolades: Motor…
The sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum Following the crazy appearance of a sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in February of this year, Corvette fans from around the country flocked to the performance car Mecca to see the damaged Corvettes (eight in total) on display. The board of the museum temporarily kept the sinkhole…
It’ll cost $3.2 million to fill the National Corvette Museum sinkhole. It’s hard to believe that it’s been over eight months since a sinkhole ripped apart a wing of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, swallowing eight iconic Corvettes. Since then, attendance to the museum has skyrocketed, with car enthusiasts from around the…
The National Corvette Museum The National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame has announced three new inductees for 2015. Herb Fishel, Rick Hendrick, and Russ McLean will join the Hall this fall for their contributions to the Corvette brand. Herb Fishel, a former Chevy Racing Director and Executive Director of GM Racing, guided Chevrolet to 12…
Take a lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park track with Ron Fellows. If you’ve been curious as to what a lap at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park, which opened in late August, actually looks like, then you’re going to want to check out this video. In it, racing legend, Ron Fellows, takes…
In the car world, many people dream about owning a vehicle that packs as many horsepower as the Dodge Hellcat or maybe even another muscle car with even more power. If you’re one of those people, then the good news is Specialty Vehicle Engineering (SVE) might be able to make your dreams come true. That’s…
Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign van, “Scooby,” has garnered quite a bit of media attention lately. But some voters apparently want a Democratic candidate with a cooler vehicle, and those concerned citizens are making their voices heard with this remarkable “I’m Ridin’ With Biden” bumper sticker. The decal shows current Vice President Joe Biden cruising in…
Photo Credit: Jenn Harris/Los Angeles Times They say that pizza is like sex: even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. A similar principle applies to the Corvette: even when it’s got an ugly paint job, it’s still a Corvette. Don’t worry, though, that’s not actually a paint job—those are pepperoni decals covering this delicious-looking…
The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that is irresistible to drivers who want an open-air experience when taking on the open road. There’s no denying the Corvette has set the standard (and raised it) over the years for sporty roadsters. For 2022, the Corvette is getting even more attention with…
With New Year’s just a couple of days away, it’s normal to reflect on automotive accolades of 2019. And, while the Chevy Corvette C8 has garnered quite a few awards this past year, it’s already starting to accumulate new ones for 2020. According to the Detroit Free Press, the 2020 Corvette has secured the publication’s…
Photo: Chevrolet While researching topics for The News Wheel, I’ll occasionally stumble across an idea that’s ultimately frivolous but which I find inexplicably fascinating. One such thought recently popped into my mind and resulted in me revisiting physics for the first time since college and needing to confront some challenging concepts. Of course, I’m talking…
It’s shaping up to be a fun summer at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to the museum’s new “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move” exhibit, there’s a recently opened “Kartplex” go-kart track at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. And in this video, it looks pretty damn fun: Summer Fun:…
The new C8 Corvette ZR1 will soon get an electrified hybrid powertrain. (Just in case you needed another reason to fall in love with Chevy’s new mid-engine Corvette…) Here’s what we know about this ZR1 variant so far. Seasonal Service: Tips for preparing your vehicle for winter weather Horsepower meets all-wheel drive First off, the…
Those escaping the wrath of Irma now have somewhere to park in the interim It seems like only a short while ago that Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, leaving devastation in its wake. Even as the nation recovers and rebuilds following the fallout of that tropical storm, Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is cooking up an intriguing documentary about the development of the revolutionary mid-engine 2020 C8 Corvette, and in the trailer, the automaker revealed the new supercar’s Nurburgring lap time: 7:29.9. Chevy’s Latest Masterpiece: The C8 Corvette Confirmed by Chevy Photo: Chevrolet According to a spokesperson for Chevy,…
The recently-unveiled and altogether insane 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 already promises to be the kind of performance car that collectors dream of. After all, it makes an SAE-certified 755 horsepower and 715 lb-ft of torque, which makes it the most powerful production Corvette ever conceived and puts it beyond the reach of even the Dodge…
A vehicle identification number guide posted to GM’s internal service and parts operations website has revealed one very interesting bit of information about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette: that it will be coming with an a dual-overhead-cam V8 engine called the LT5. It’s described as displacing 6.2 liters with direct injection, variable valve timing, and an…
Edit This Post Its legacy speaks for itself. The high-performance 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport stands out on the track and the open road with its distinct exterior design and an engine growl that will turn heads around every corner. Model Showroom: Take home your own 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport What’s New for the…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe The editors at Kelley Blue Book are in consensus that the 2020 Chevy Corvette is tops in resale value for sports cars. The Corvette took home the honor of the 2020 KBB Best Resale Value Award in the Sports Car category for its price, performance, and style. Style and Value:…
2019 Corvette Z06 Convertible Photo: General Motors With so many eyes trained on the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the C7 Corvette is showing that it’s still got plenty of life left in it for performance hounds. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 picked up a pair of 2019 Sport Auto Award trophies in November, earning…
Photo: Chevrolet The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is an American supercar with a wealth of cutting-edge engineering. From its unique design to its groundbreaking V8 engine, here’s a look at five of its coolest features. A Legacy of Quality and Innovation: Check out the award-winning Chevrolet lineup Race-inspired performance Under the hood, the 2023 Corvette…
2022 Chevrolet Corvette The Chevy Corvette offers a range of power and a style that is irresistible to drivers who want an open-air experience when taking on the open road. There’s no denying the Corvette has set the standard (and raised it) over the years for sporty roadsters. For 2022, the Corvette is getting even…
No matter which presidential ticket ends up in the White House after this election is over, it’s doubtful that either Clinton/Kaine or Trump/Pence will be able to match the current administration’s zeal for vintage Chevy Corvettes. And that, my friends, is a shame for this great nation of ours. For safety and security reasons, presidents…
Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray has been hauling in praise for everything from its price to its comfort to its generous helping of standard features. Naturally, it’s also blessed with extremely potent performance — but which version of the 2020 ’Vette should you acquire to maximize your thrills? At first glance,…
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