Driven: American muscle Nov 20, 2009
A guy in a Chevrolet Corvette convertible tails me for a number of kilometres before accelerating past with a thumb raised. A kid in the back of a Toyota Camry takes a photograph out of the rear window. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Cadillac Reportedly to Build Electric Car Nov 11, 2009
In fact, the concept version was designed to use a magnetically-adjustable suspension similar to the one on the sports sedan and 205 mph Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Adding to the speculation, in , GM Vice Chairmain Bob Lutz said not to "discount" the possibility of a high performance version of the Volt's powertrain. (Fox News)
Auto sales flat overall, but some have big gains Nov 4, 2009
Nelson Ortiz washes a new Chevrolet Corvette on the sales lot at the Kendall Chevrolet at The Dadeland Mall in Miami. GM says Corvette tops the luxury sports car segment with nearly 28% of the market. (USA Today -- Money)
Maybe Heyward-Bey is being too positive Oct 23, 2009
The idea was for Russell to routinely howitzer the football 80 yards to Heyward-Bey, who has a faster time in the 40 than a Chevy Corvette. So far Russell has demonstrated the touch of a blacksmith on long balls, and Heyward-Bey has demonstrated an uncanny ability to disappear for entire Sunday afternoons. (San Francisco Chronicle)
15 vehicles returned in GM money-back deal Oct 21, 2009
One returnee was the buyer of a Chevrolet Corvette, who bought the sports car with a manual transmission and found it "painful to shift," GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz told reporters during a briefing last week. Once the buyer returned the Corvette, he wound up exchanging it for the same model but with an automatic gear box, instead. (MSNBC -- Business)
GM: Only 15 vehicles returned under money-back program Oct 21, 2009
One returnee was the buyer of a Chevrolet Corvette, who bought the sports car with a manual transmission and found it "painful to shift," GM Vice Chairman told reporters during a briefing last week. Once the buyer returned the Corvette, he wound up exchanging it for the same model but with an automatic gear box, instead. (USA Today -- Autos)
General Motors' Lutz says only one car, a Chevrolet Corvette, returned under money-back promotion Oct 16, 2009
Only one customer has returned their new General Motors vehicle since -- and only because he had bought the wrong transmission, says GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz. In fact, reports , most new-car buyerswanted to take the cash instead of the return option. (USA Today -- Money)
Porsche scorches Ring Oct 15, 2009
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 7m26s. Nissan GT-R 7m26s. (iAfrica.com)
Foreigner's Lou Gramm Selling Cars, Signing Autographs at Mecum St. Charles Auction Oct 1, 2009
Gramm, now a successful solo artist (seen performing with Foreigner), will watch as his cars cross the auction block Oct. 2 starting at 7:20 p.m. His collection includes a 4-speed 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible ZZ3 350 CI (Lot F197); a 1965 Pontiac GTO 2-door Sedan 400 CI, automatic (Lot F198); a 1966 Chevrolet Nova SS Sport Coupe with Blower (Lot F199); and a 5-speed 1956 Chevrolet 210 2-door Sedan 350 CI (Lot F200). All four of Gramm's lots will be auctioned live on Mecum's television... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon and 2009 CTS-V Sep 26, 2009
2 liter V8 engine and magnetically adjustable suspension are both borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Taxed with nearly half a ton more weight in the 4300 pound CTS-V, they do their best to keep the laws of physics in check, but don t quite eliminate the learning curve for uninitiated drivers. (Fox News)
NFS Shift iPhone Garage Sep 15, 2009
Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Dodge Challenger Concept. (IGN Wireless Games)
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He was also a gardener, the best dancer on any dance floor, and loved his 1978 Chevrolet Corvette. But beyond the business and his many interests was a man who passionately devoted himself to taking care of his family. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
RESULTS: Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, updated standings Sep 8, 2009
Super Gas Brian Forrester, Chevy Corvette, 9. 929, 155. (USA Today -- Sports)
Car thieves are sticking with the old reliables Sep 4, 2009
OnStar, offered as a standard feature in 50 new GM vehicles including the Chevrolet Corvette, GMC Yukon, Hummer H2, and Cadillac CTS has also led to a decrease in auto thefts. The system allows drivers to talk with representatives at a central call center for everything from emergency services to driving directions to unlocking doors. (MSNBC -- Business)
Dave Jessing, 68, of Orlando, stands next to his 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car, which is one of 547 models ever made. More than 200 Corvettes converged in the old Publix parking lot Tuesday as Corvette owners made their way to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Ky., for the museums 15th anniversary. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Sep 3, 2009
Dave Jessing, 68, of Orlando, stands next to his 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car, which is one of 547 models ever made ... Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 6:13 AM EDT The history of the Chevrolet Corvette is a long and storied one, one that dates back more than a half century. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Limited Edition Gran Turismo(R) PSP(R)(Playstation(R)Portable) Entertainment Pack Sep 3, 2009
Developed by Polyphony Digital, Inc. specifically for the PSP system, the launch of Gran Turismo marks the first time the famed racing series is available on PSP. Blending the high-speed racing action of Gran Turismo with the high caliber entertainment experience of the PSP system, the new entertainment pack features an exclusive PlayStationNetwork downloadable voucher for a white Chevrolet Corvette ZR1--a color not available in the game and only offered in this hardware package ... Exclusive... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Talking with a racing icon Aug 30, 2009
Racing legend Mario Andretti takes a look inside a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette while deciding his favorite Corvette at the Corvettes in Carlisle event Saturday afternoon at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle. Racing legend Mario Andretti interacts with fans and car enthusiasts following a question and answer session held Saturday afternoon at the Corvettes in Carlisle event at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Vette takes center stage Aug 29, 2009
Michael Selvanto parked his 2001 Chevrolet Corvette C5 on stage at the Carlisle Fairgrounds with a mission in mind. On Friday afternoon, the cars 4,000-watt stereo played music as visitors to Corvettes at Carlisle examined the white leather interior, vertical doors and the 40-plus celebrity signatures, including Jon Bon Jovi, Will Smith and Dave Matthews, on the roof of the car. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
• Thousands turn out for Joe Mama's Car Show Aug 23, 2009
Photos by DREW GODLESKI/For the Times-NewsSpectators at the Joe Mama's Car Show check out a Chevy Corvette Saturday in Jerome. Thousands turn out for Joe Mama's Car Show By Jared S. HopkinsTimes-News writer JEROME - The license plate - 16AT-HRT - and its frame that reads "Antique Teenager" seem fitting for the owner of the 1933 Ford pickup. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Habitat for Humanity has fun festival Saturday to raise funds for latest project Aug 22, 2009
A new Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette and a Dodge Charger will be available for everyone to see. The new owner of the Habitat for Humanity house, Cindy Dotson will be introduced during the festivities on Saturday. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Spa Casino gives away red Camaro SS; Corvette next at Agua Caliente Aug 13, 2009
On August 16, Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage will giveaway a blazing hot Chevy Corvette in its Hot Wheels, Cold Cash Corvette Convertible Giveaway. The 2009 Corvette is a 430-horsepower, V8 convertible with leather interior, power top, upgraded wheels and tires. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
At eBay, Showrooms Push Aside Yard Sales Aug 12, 2009
listed a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette on eBay for $73,512, along with other new cars collecting dust on its lot. "If I have more eyes looking at my inventory, I have a better opportunity to sell it," says Greg Heath, vice-president of the dealership. (BusinessWeek)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for August 5 Aug 5, 2009
Only two large-scale production cars have had complete fiberglass bodies -- the Chevrolet Corvette and the Studebaker Avanti. But the first plastic car was built by the Ford Motor Company this month in 1941. (PR Newswire)
NC sheriff's deputy uses Corvette to stop speeders Jul 25, 2009
NC sheriff's deputy uses Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with top speed of 198 mph to stop speeders ... Multiple media outlets reported Wednesday that the Wake County Sheriff's Department has a Chevrolet Corvette Z06. (Albany Times Union)
You won't outrun this N.C. sheriff's 505-hp Corvette Jul 25, 2009
There's no outrunning a sheriff with a 505-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com ... There's no outrunning a sheriff with a 505-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette Z06 ... The uses a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to catch lawbreakers, the. (USA Today -- Money)
Deputies get speedy muscle car Jul 22, 2009
Wake deputies have been spotted using a black Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to pull over speeders on Interstate 40. Among the fastest production cars in the world, the Z06 has a base sticker price of $74,875 and a growling V8 racing engine that turns out 505 horsepower. (News & Observer)
US kills off Commodore Jul 20, 2009
GM about-turn: US Commodore wont be resurrected - www. GM about-turn: US Commodore wont be resurrected. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
2010 Chevy Camaro: An Instant Classic Jul 8, 2009
With its standard six-speed stick transmission and massive Chevy Corvette engine, a behemoth 4. 6-liter, 426-horsepower V8, it's a classic muscle car updated for our era. (BusinessWeek)
• Law & Disorder Jun 27, 2009
Someone broke the driver-side window of a 1988 Chevy Corvette at the Eighth Street Mr. Gas in Burley and stole about 5 in change from the center console. The damage to the window was estimated at 300. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Kentucky auto plants get J.D. Power awards Jun 27, 2009
manufacturing plant, which makes the Camry, Avalon and Venza; and s Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac XLR plant in Bowling Green, Ky. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear s office said in a news release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
'Hot Rods on the Hill' show exceeds expectations Jun 25, 2009
A notable car was a 1958 Chevy Corvette owned by Chet Tibbils of Daytona Beach. The license plate ONE-OWN says it all. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
SCCA-Trans-Am Results Jun 16, 2009
Chevrolet Corvette, 1:14 ... Chevrolet Corvette, 1:14 ... 9, (0), Elmer Shannon(R), San Francisco, Chevrolet Corvette, 1:15. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Faster than the blink of an eye Jun 5, 2009
At the wheel of his 1984 Chevy Corvette, Meier got the jump on Bryant Fuchs of Bowman, N.D. with a. 011 reaction time en route to a win in the semifinals. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
GM seeks Chapter 11 protection Jun 2, 2009
GM operates a Chevrolet Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Ky. Reader Comments. (Louisville Business First, KY)
In pictures: History of General Motors Jun 2, 2009
GM launched its first sports car with the Chevrolet Corvette in 1953. Thousands of people gathered in Nashville, Tennessee in June 2003 to celebrate the car's 50th anniversary. (BBC News -- Business)
Questions about GM's future cloud car-shopping Jun 1, 2009
AP Photo - Steve Fischer of Los Angeles contemplates the purchase of a new Chevrolet Corvette, to replace his 2002 model that was struck and totaled a week earlier, at Santa Monica Chevrolet in Santa Monica, Calif ... AP Photo - Steve Fischer of Los Angeles contemplates the purchase of a new Chevrolet Corvette, to replace his 2002 model that was struck and totaled a week earlier, at Santa Monica Chevrolet in Santa Monica, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Records fall on opening night of Amalie Oil Texas Nationals May 31, 2009
Chris Russo, Chevy Corvette, 6. 169, 233. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA May 30, 2009
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. 2006 Honda Civic Si. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
GM reaches deal with bondholders May 29, 2009
plant, which makes the Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac XLR. The plant employed 1,100 workers in 2008, according to the. Reader Comments. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Canned car dealers have some bargains May 22, 2009
That would be mainly the Dodge Viper high performance sports car, or, if for some reason Chevrolet closed its doors, the Chevy Corvette. Just about anything else -- included the much loved Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters -- are not likely to make the classic cut. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ready to rumble May 20, 2009
7, gets to drive the company's white 1962 Chevy Corvette every year. Until it stops going backward and forward, Betts said that tradition will continue --- and the sentiment, he suspects, is echoed. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New Mexico man captures Unlimited division Apr 30, 2009
008mph off target in a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette ... 011mph in a 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, and Glenn Hillhouse of Lincoln, Neb ... 014mph in a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
GM cutting more jobs, ending Pontiac brand Apr 28, 2009
GM operates a Chevrolet Corvette manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Ky. Reader Comments. (Louisville Business First, KY)
RESULTS/STANDINGS Apr 28, 2009
RESULTS 1, Sonny Smith, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, 50 ... 203; 5, Tom McDaniel, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette, 52. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Cool cars shine on a cool day in Bisbee Apr 12, 2009
American Sports Car, all: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette, Jeff Luinberry. Foreign Sports Car, all: 1980 Mercedes 280-SL, M. W. Couper. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Video: How You Can Appreciate Le Mans Racing Though Truth In 24 Apr 9, 2009
It has become a rite of passage for self-respecting makers of sports cars ranging from Ferrari to Porsche to Audi to the Chevy Corvette. Imagine pushing a car at speeds that hit 200 mph and then drop to 35 mph in a matter of seconds. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lenos Stimulus Plan a big hit in Michigan Apr 9, 2009
Leno, who recently bought a Chevrolet Corvette and a Dodge Challenger, said he's "a rich guy" and could buy any car he wanted, but chose to buy the two American vehicles because he likes them and they're "world-class" products. While Leno has a soft spot for Detroit and its work force, these free shows are not his first. (MSNBC -- News)
WANTED: Medford Police seek suspect in James St. theft, fire Apr 2, 2009
He may be driving a red 1981 Chevrolet Corvette with temporary Ohio plates. The large brick building at 29 James St. was also home to an Italian-American War Veterans club and Frank A. Valentino Post 8. (Medford Transcript, MA)
An asphalt-melting, tire-smoking blast of fun Apr 2, 2009
He looks after not just the Camaro and the Pontiac G8 and the Holden Commodore in Australia, but also the iconic Chevrolet Corvette. But it was the Camaro assignment that has resonated most in a career spanning more than two decades. (Globe and Mail)
Jaguar, Buick dethrone Lexus in reliability study Mar 20, 2009
Runners-up: Porsche 911, Chevrolet Corvette. Compact MAV. (Globe and Mail)
AAA Arizona picks range from Prius to GT-R Mar 6, 2009
Convertible over $35,000: Chevrolet Corvette. SUV under $25,000: Subaru Forester. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Pricey vintage car taken from driveway Feb 28, 2009
A Winder man reported Feb. 21 that someone had stolen his 1967 Chevrolet Corvette, which he said is worth $90,000, according to a Barrow County sheriff's deputy's report. The man, who lives in the 400 block of Coleen Drive in Winder, told deputies the car was parked in his driveway the previous night. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Kia sets prices for new Soul Feb 11, 2009
Since its introduction in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has proven to be one of the most popular and recognizable sports cars in North America. MONCTON, New Brunswick Why did Mercedes-Benz choose Moncton as the venue to launch it face-lifted five-door hatch. (Metro Canada - Ottawa)
Despite the recession, classic cars are still selling Feb 7, 2009
Perhaps the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport one of just five examples of a Corvette race car whose potential was cut short by General Motors' decision to halt racing support will sell at another auction at another time ... " With a global recession going on, collector car prices along with other collectibles such as fine art, antiques and rare wine are under pressure. Last fall, many were predicting not a softening, but a total collapse as investment markets world-wide reset. By November,... (Globe and Mail)
