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…
The 2015 Corvette Z06 engines will be manufactured at the Tonawanda plant in New York and the Performance Build Center in Kentucky. GM Authority is reporting that both the Tonawanda plant and the Bowling Green Performance Build Center will be responsible for building the 2015 Corvette Z06 engines (for both the Z06 and Z06 Convertible)….
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was revealed at the 2014 NAIAS. It’s packing some serious punch under the hood with an all-new LT4 6.2-liter supercharged V8. 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…
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is as impressive under the hood as it is on the outside, touting a seriously-supreme LT4 6.2-liter supercharged V8. 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…
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 boasts an exterior that is designed for speed with top-notch aerodynamic potential. 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…
The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray 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…
With the top down, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s signature profile is further accentuated. Behind the seat backs, dual black accent panels enhance the character lines of the tonneau cover. Corvette Stingray’s signature “waterfall” design originates in the valley between the nacelles, bringing the exterior color into the interior. The News Wheel is a digital…
Interior of the 2014 Corvette Stingray 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…
An American classic: the Corvette Stingray 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible 2014 Corvette Stingray The Stingray Display The performance figures of the 2014 Corvette Stingray have garnered most of attention as anticipation builds for the next generation of the legendary sports car to arrive at dealerships, and rightfully so. After all, it’s hard to look…
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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 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…
Can you tell 1954 Chevrolet Corvette hasn’t been repainted? Your chances of coming across a 1954 Chevy Corvette with all original parts is rare, but when you have the internet at your disposal, you can find just about anything if you just Google search for long enough. A first-generation Corvette recently made its way to the…
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 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 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…
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…
Still from the most recent National Corvette Museum sinkhole video update Our long national nightmare is coming to an end. On February 12, 2014 (2/12/14: Never Forget), a sinkhole senselessly opened up at the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky, swallowing eight innocent Corvettes. In the midst of unbearable grief, it was suggested by some that…
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…
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….
The Ray is here to stay Photo: Chevrolet The upcoming Chevrolet Corvette C8 is a vehicle shrouded in mystery. Still, several rumors have emerged surrounding the model, one of the most common stating that it will bear the “Zora” nameplate. However, new information from Carscoops shows that the Corvette will likely stick with the Stingray…
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…
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.
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…
Corvette C7.R Earlier this month, Chevrolet offered us an extensive history of Corvette Racing since its humble beginnings in 1956, when the Corvette made its racing debut at 12 Hours of Sebring. Specifically, Chevy looked back at the last sixteen seasons of Corvette Racing and all the successes it has shared. We’ve got the highlights…
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