The 2015 Corvette Z06 0 – 60 time is just 2.95 seconds. Chevrolet yesterday announced the 2015 Corvette Z06 0 – 60 and quarter-mile times, and even though they are so incredibly impressive, I can’t say I’m surprised. I mean, it is the Corvette Z06 we’re talking about here. Reportedly, the 2015 Corvette Z06 0…
Our favorite car-review YouTuber, Doug DeMuro, stopped by the Dubai Auto Show this weekend and gave us a closer look at the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, and it’s a monster. The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, coming to dealerships in the spring of 2018, is equipped with a 6.2-liter Supercharged V8 engine, producing a staggering 755 horsepower…
Photo: Falcon® Photography via CC It isn’t often that highly-specialized surgical procedures and automotive enthusiasm cross paths, but that’s exactly what happened this month. A 44-year-old legally blind man regained his vision and bought his first car to celebrate. His choice — of which I’m more than a little jealous — was a seventh-generation Chevrolet…
Imagine this, but with the steering wheel on the other side Photo: Chevrolet When it comes to desirable sports cars, the Corvette has reigned supreme for multiple generations. The slick vehicle has been popular in various countries outside the United States since its inception, and the newest model — the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 —…
At the beginning of the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Chevrolet announced that it will be releasing a first-ever Performance Data Recorder for the 2015 Corvette Stingray. Chevrolet’s new system will allow drivers to record HD video (accompanied by telemetry overlays) so that they can show off their on- and off-track…
2020 Corvette Photo: Chevrolet The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has already garnered attention for being a mid-sized sports car. Now, it was revealed that its high-strength A-pillars are able to hold 2.25 times the car’s weight. Here’s What’s New: 2020 Corvette Stingray features The usefulness of the A-pillars Both the 2020 Corvette Coupe and the…
Mary Barra’s Corvette awaiting inspection at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant Photo: CorvetteBlogger.com 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 Laguna Blue color option seen on this 2014 Corvette C7 will not be offered past April Photo: © Cara The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette comes with just about every feature a driver could ask for: a 455 hp V8 engine, Apple CarPlay compatibility, and a semi-affordable price tag of only $56,395 for the base Stingray model….
Is the Stingray going electric? The rumor mill says yes! Photo: Chevrolet While Chevrolet is best known for its performance cars and sturdy trucks, it’s also made a name for itself in the U.S. electric vehicle market with names like the short-lived EV1 and Spark EV, and the popular (and longer-range) Bolt. And soon, it’s…
One of only 300 original 1953 Corvettes ever made “America’s Sports Car” was born over half a century ago with the 1953 Corvette. In its first production year, the Chevy Corvette looked (and accelerated) nothing like the Vettes of today: it featured a rounder design and was powered by a mere 150-horsepower 3.8-liter inline-6 engine….
The National Corvette Museum welcomes its three millionth visitor When you hear the phrase “Corvette Summer,” you probably (and rightfully) think of everybody’s favorite Mark Hamill film, Corvette Summer: Man, how come J.J. Abrams isn’t directing a reboot of that 70s classic? Anyway, the phrase “Corvette Summer” could also refer to a kid’s summer camp…
Obama takes a look at Chevrolet’s new all-electric Bolt Photo credit: Michael Martinez 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…
Corvette enthusiasts can’t wait to get a pair of keys to the new Grand Sport model Photo: © General Motors Chevrolet made Corvette fans around the globe smile today when the automaker officially revealed the 2017 Grand Sport model at the Geneva Motor Show. The ’17 Corvette Grand Sport makes use of lightweight architecture and…
If you can’t afford a Corvette, this is probably the next best thing Photo: National Corvette Museum 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 Vette-powered, Mobile Bathroom hot rod that sold on eBay for over four grand They said it couldn’t be done, but we’ve actually managed to stumble across something even weirder than the Astroturf-outfitted VW Golf we showed you earlier today: a Mobile Bathroom hot rod equipped with a 1965 C2 Corvette engine. Yup. The unholy…
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…
This gorgeous 2015 Chevy Corvette Z06 could be yours for just $300 If you’ve been surviving this frigid winter in the Northeastern or the Midwestern United States, you’ve probably grown pretty sick of the sight of snow. And yet you still probably won’t mind feasting your eyes on this frozen tundra-colored Arctic White 2015 C7…
University of Cincinnati student Nicholas Roedl tests out his DeLorean’s new powertrain In a recent Petrolicious video, DeLorean owner Geoff Ombao notes that although it looks cool, the DeLorean is not a particularly fast sports car. Until now… For the coolest Senior Design Project ever, a University of Cincinnati engineering student has taken the 5.7-liter…
A Blue Laguna C7 Corvette’s burnout is filmed by a flying drone camera Drones can be many different things: unmanned killing machines, Amazon package delivery devices, and invaluable videography tools. Here, we have an example of a drone camera acting in the latter capacity, as it provides a bird’s eye view of an awesome Corvette…
Did you miss your chance to buy a car from Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s private collection back when he auctioned off his 1955 Bel Air and 1999 Corvette on eBay? Well, now is your chance to rectify that mistake—and it won’t cost you too much, either. For the price of a $25 raffle ticket, you can…
Chevrolet Fountain at Comerica Park in Detroit will feature a Corvette and Silverado this season Like all Major League Baseball teams, the Detroit Tigers are fast approaching Opening Day, which they’ll host on Monday afternoon at home against the Minnesota Twins. That means the grounds crew at Comerica Park is making their final preparations, Alfredo…
General Motors’ Active Fuel Management is a system that is often used in it higher-powered engines, probably better known as Cylinder Deactivation technology. Basically, this system operates on the idea that drivers of vehicles with big, strong engines don’t need all of that power all of the time, so when the engine is under light…
The 2015 Corvette Stingray ©GM Everything’s coming up Chevy! The bowtie brand is getting tons of praise from some unexpected places. Not only did the American automaker rank higher than ever before in the recent J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, but it also received a surprise endorsement from Consumer Reports, which named the Impala the…
The 2015 Corvette Stingray ©GM New Jersey radio host Eric Scott got a free Corvette loaner for the month, all thanks to Governor Chris Christie pulling some strings. During an interview with the New Jersey governor on 101.5 WKXW-FM, Scott complained that he doesn’t get paid very much for his radio gig. Christie thought that…
Terry Dietrich’s stolen 1972 Corvette Stingray Imagine being young and in love… with a brand new 1972 Corvette Stingray; your first and ultimate “dream car.” Now imagine that your beloved Stingray is stolen, and police tell you that it’s probably been stripped for parts and dumped in a river. Now imagine that 42 years later,…
Jay Leno and Jonathan Ward examine a souped-up 1948 Buick Super Convertible Is there anything that can’t be improved by the addition of a Corvette engine? We’ve seen one put into a DeLorean, we’ve seen one put into a bathroom, and in the latest episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, we see one get put into…
The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray comes with a 455 horsepower V8 engine If you’ve been thinking about placing an order for the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette, then you better act fast because production for Chevrolet’s iconic sports car will be ending sooner than many people might think. Production for 2016 Corvettes will cease as of June…
Dance like no one is watching, work like you don’t need the money, and live each day like it’s prom night – Ancient Incan proverb If you’ve ever wanted to drive around your town like the world’s coolest and most prom-ready high school senior (circa-1994), then get a load of this: Mecum Indianapolis is auctioning…
The 2014 Junior Achievement Mini Corvette Challenge Most race fans have been looking forward to May in anticipation of the 99th running of the Indy 500 in Indianapolis, but that’s not the only big motorsports event this month. On Saturday, May 2nd, the National Corvette Museum (NCM) in Bowling Green, Kentucky, hosted the 21st annual…
In true Corvette fashion, the 2018 Corvette Z06 is rolling onto the open road with a new 65th anniversary edition. The Carbon 65 Edition will have an extremely limited run with only 650 vehicles coming off the line. The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is available at three trim levels: 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. Each trim is available…
The answer to this headline is almost certainly “no.” But the tweet from canned Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson that prompted it—which simply reads, “I took this today…”—is so vague, that we have no choice but to speculate wildly about its meaning. And so, speculate wildly we shall… I took this today….. pic.twitter.com/7UOIeWpWZB — Jeremy…
Say goodbye to this shade of yellow ©GM First they came for the Champagne Silver Impala, and I did not speak out, because I do not drive an Impala… There has been a real purging of Chevrolet exterior paint options, lately. Six color options for the Impala (including the aforementioned Champagne Silver, RIP) got axed…
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…
Coming to a milk carton near you… Could everybody, like, stop stealing vintage ’70s-era Corvettes for a little while? There was the man in Detroit who had to wait 33 years for his stolen 1979 Vette to be found, there was the woman in Georgia whose 1972 Stingray was recently recovered (but not returned), and…
Winning a Corvette is a pretty exciting experience (we imagine). Basic math would dictate that winning two Corvettes would double the fun—especially when one’s a brand new supercharged Z06, and the other’s a classic 1967 Stingray. That’s the exciting opportunity being offered by the 2015 Dream Giveaway, which is raffling off the two cars to raise…
The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 is currently “hot” Like the Paris Hilton of car insurers, Hagerty Insurance has once again declared what’s hot and what’s not with the release of its annual Hagerty Hot List 2015. Chevrolet landed two of its sports cars on the top ten list, with the American automaker’s Corvette Z06 and…
After recently comparing the Honda Odyssey to the (fictional) Tartan Prancer minivan, Edmunds.com has come up with an even stranger showdown: a 1966 C2 Corvette vs. a 2015 Toyota Camry. It’s an odd pairing, for sure. One is a classic sports car and the other is a modern, well, “appliance,” to use Edmunds’ own terminology….
The Corvette Visualizer lets you build the best ‘Vette yet Photo: General Motors After a long, long, long, loooooooong wait, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been unveiled and is primed to come charging to the market. Folks who are eager to make good on their vows to buy one the first opportunity they get…
Chevrolet fans can now dream about coats of many colors on Corvettes being rendered more vividly and efficiently than ever before. A new paint shop will be built at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The paint shop will feature new tools and robots, as well as a slew of innovations for ensuring optimally…
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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.
Photo: Chevrolet High-performance car enthusiasts are drooling over the fact that the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray will start at less than $60,000. But what exactly will buyers be getting for that attractive price? Quite a lot, actually! Here’s a look at the major standard features offered on the base 1LT trim of this highly…
Speaking of which, we hope the Vettes damaged in the museum’s sinkhole incident were well-insured So, now that you’ve won a Corvette Stingray with the $10 raffle ticket you bought, where will you go to get it insured? In the video below, Adam Boca of the NCM Insurance Agency makes a persuasive case for getting…
Image from NLM Flickr 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…
The affected area of the National Corvette Museum Early this morning, a sinkhole opened up beneath the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, resulting in damage to eight of the cars on display. According to an AP report, National Corvette Museum spokeswoman Kate Frassinelli said that six of the cars were owned by the…
You’re too late: the bidding for Junior’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air and 1999 Corvette ended this morning Last week, we reported that NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt Jr. had taken to eBay to sell his 1955 Chevy Bel Air and 1999 Corvette, with a bonus meet-and-great and autograph from Junior himself promised to the winning bidders….
The 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport is the Official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 Photo: Chevrolet The 2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport will have a lot riding on its wheels when it serves as the Official Pace car at this year’s Indianapolis 500, set for May 26. As the formidable sports car leads 33…
The 2014 Corvette Stingray will zip from 0 to 60 in just 3.8 seconds. Photo by Jquake on Flickr Alright. We’ve seen the design. We know horsepower and torque. We know the engine and transmission design. We know available packages. Now, we can finally announce that we know the 0-60 time for the 2014 Corvette…
The hot 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hits the streets in the Middle East Photo: General Motors The crown jewel of the Chevrolet performance lineup is ready to do a bit of shining in the Middle East. Nearly a year after the first examples rolled out across the United States, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray at…
It is hard to imagine what it is like driving a race car at speeds over 200 mph around a gigantic track while other cars are trying to aggressively hunt you down and you are attempting to do the same to them. Many of us dream about what it might be like to sit behind…
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