We were all properly blown away back in January when Chevrolet unveiled the 2015 Corvette Z06 at the North American International Auto Show. With an LT4 6.2-liter supercharged V8 that doles out 625 horsepower, an optional eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission, and a variety of downforce-and-aerodynamics-boosting options, how could the Z06 possibly get any better? The…
Photo: General Motors The release of the 2020 C8 Corvette is truly a landmark achievement for the automakers — and an exciting event for Corvette fans everywhere. Chevrolet has gone the extra mile to commemorate this momentous occasion with a free gift for its loyal fans who have purchased a 2020 C8 Corvette. A Rewarding…
Photo: David Fulmer via CC While the Corvette Museum in Bowling Greene, Kentucky may be a dream destination for auto enthusiasts, the hands-off nature of most of its exhibits may not hold the attention spans of younger kids. However, the auto museum is set to launch a family-friendly summer exhibit featuring the beloved Hot Wheels…
Photo: Chevrolet The excitement surrounding the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 was at an all-time high earlier this month when the first retail production model went on sale at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction. A Good Read: Learn about the iconic history of the Chevrolet brand While the MSRP of the new model is expected to…
The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is paying tribute to the history of transportation in its home state (sorry, commonwealth) with a new exhibit entitled, “Kentucky: 225 Years on the Move.” Incidentally, 225 years is how long Kentucky has been a member of the Union (though they were tempted by southern neighbors to…
Photo: Chevrolet The wraps have just come off the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06, and we don’t think it’s too early to claim it may be the most thrilling Corvette yet. Designed with a heavy focus on track performance, the Z06 looks, sounds, and goes like an exotic European sports car, except it has a naturally-aspirated…
Vice President and noted Corvette enthusiast Joe Biden delivered the commencement speech at Yale University today, and in doing so, demonstrated the one quality that Americans want most in a leader: the courage to speak truth to power. Well, to undergrads… About sports cars… Biden is the Scranton-born son of a used car salesman, so…
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: General Motors The Chevrolet Corvette does not need any help to stand out. The quintessential sports car boasts a signature look that features athletic lines and a sleek silhouette. But, for 2022, Chevy is pulling out all the stops to optimize the exterior look of the Corvette with three new…
The 2020 Corvette has gleaned a lot of attention this past year, for its stylish aesthetic, well-equipped interior, and stunning performance. Now it adds one more achievement to the mix: matching the Nurburgring lap time of its Lamborghini rival. Extra Coverage: Get more peace of mind with an extended warranty The stats According to a…
Photo: David Fulmer via CC The National Corvette Museum will be starting an extensive renovation. The existing facility located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, which opened its door in 1994, will expand its space with the addition of two new stories. The added space will measure 30,000 square feet. Available Now: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray As…
Photo: Chevrolet By auctioning off the very first 70th Anniversary Edition 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Chevrolet recently raised $3.6 million on behalf of Operation Homefront. This record-breaking surpassed the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction’s previous record, set by the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s sale by $600,000. A Legacy of Quality: Check out Chevrolet’s latest awards Record-breaking auction…
It’s been more than 60 years since the first-generation Corvette rolled off the assembly lines and ever since then, the famous Chevy sports car has featured rear-wheel drive, two doors, and an upfront engine position. However, all of that appears to be changing come 2018. After years of rumors that the Corvette would eventually be…
Here’s your chance to own a piece of Corvette history Photo: Chevrolet Later this summer, Chevrolet will bid farewell to the current generation of Corvette models to usher in the Corvette C8 vehicle. In fact, production of the preceding Corvette C7 is already in the process of coming to an end. If you wanted to…
2021 Chevrolet Camaro When the weather is nice, there’s nothing like driving with the top down of a sporty convertible. If you don’t currently own a convertible but are dreaming of buying one, you should turn your attention to Chevy. The automaker’s popular Camaro and Corvette made U.S. News & World Report’s list of the…
Rumors and reports of an incoming mid-engine Corvette have circulated for some time, including rumors of the Corvette Zora (and rumors that it may actually be a Cadillac) as well as multiple reports predicting the coming of a mid-engine Corvette to appeal to younger, new buyers. We have even seen some early spy shots of…
The First Bowling Green Built Corvette Photo: National Corvette Museum Kentucky just celebrated its 225th anniversary. The Corvette Museum has opened up a new exhibit in honor of this momentous occasion. The display pays homage to the history of transportation in this state. Not only has the Bluegrass State helped spread Corvettes across the nation,…
Photo: Chevrolet Wowing a panel of expert judges, the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray recently drove away with the prestigious 2020 North American Car of the Year award. This eighth-generation model is Chevrolet’s most advanced Corvette ever. It boasts a supercar-style mid-engine design, thrilling performance, and an abundance of sophisticated features. The entry-level Corvette can…
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…
2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition Photo: Chevrolet To celebrate the 2020 winning season of the Corvette Racing team, Chevrolet introduced the 2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition. The special model offers a new spoiler and exterior color and features a limited run of 1,000 models in left-hand drive markets. Available Now: 2021…
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen Over three decades ago, pop-art superstar Peter Max purchased six classic Corvettes with the intention of using them as canvases for his colorful designs. However, he never got the project rolling, and his vintage vehicles languished in various parking garages around the Big Apple. That is, until the Corvette Heroes rediscovered these…
The NCM sinkhole being filled On February 12, 2014, a sinkhole opened up in the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome, swallowing up eight classic Corvettes. Since then, we’ve been following the long saga of the sinkhole, watching with baited breath as (some) of the damaged Corvettes are repaired, the hole is filled, and NCM announces the…
Andrew Wyeth’s iconic painting, “Christina’s Vette” Beginning tomorrow, the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, will open up a new temporary display that’s a little bit outside of their comfort zone: an art show. Presented by NCM and Michelin, the Car Part Art exhibit will run from September 18, 2015, to January 8, 2016….
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet Across the vast expanse of fiction, some characters have been inexorably tied to the cars that they drive. Reynolds Woodcock and his Bristol 405 from Phantom Thread. Michael Knight’s ultra-intelligent Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Knight Rider. Herbie the Lovebug and himself. One of the most iconic pairings, however,…
Ah, the National Corvette Museum, home to an American icon that has been with us ever since Chevrolet revealed it at the New York Waldorf Astoria hotel back in January of 1953, and has been in Bowling Green ever since production was moved there in 1981. Now, as a part of the museum’s continually rotating…
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