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2009 Specter Werkes Corvette C6 GTR gets 800-hp and aggressive styling

Posted: Oct 29, 2009

Filed under: 2009 Releases, Auto Shows, Chevrolet, GM, Tuner Cars

A new and improved version of Specter Werkes’ latest Corvette C6 GTR will be distinguished by its unique BASF Pearl Blue exterior color and HRE CF40 carbon fiber wheels next week at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas.
Based on Corvette Z06, the new Corvette GTR is a result of a collaboration between Specter Werkes [...]

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Video: GM releases teaser of ‘tricked out’ Camaros and Corvettes coming to 2009 SEMA

Posted: Oct 28, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Chevrolet, GM, Videos

Next week, the tuner crowd will gather for the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas. GM has released a video giving us a sneak peek at what Chevrolet has in store for the 2010 Camaro and the Corvette for the show.
We’ll have all the high-res images and details for you next week during the show.
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Lutz: Only one customer returned a car during GM’s 60-day guarantee program

Posted: Oct 14, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Industry News

Ever since General Motors launched its new money-back guarantee program, it has had one customer return a car, GM’s Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said today. Lutz said that GM sold about 150,000 vehicles since the program began in September – of that, just over 100 customers opted to take a 60-day money-back guarantee, while the [...]

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Fritz Henderson owns a Chevy Camaro, 2005 Corvette, Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

Posted: Oct 12, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Industry News, Saab

During a live chat session with General Motors Company’s CEO Fritz Henderson last week on GM’s FastLane Blog, the head of the Detroit automaker was asked what cars he has in his garage right now.
Fritz replied that he owns a “Camaro, my 2005 corvette and a Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible.” Henderson did not specify which [...]

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Chevrolet Corvette could go hybrid to meet fuel-economy standards

Posted: Sep 21, 2009

Filed under: Breaking, Chevrolet, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

General Motors Company has no plans of getting rid of the Chevrolet Corvette, says Tom Stephen, GM’s vice chairman of global product development. However, to meet government requirements on fuel-economy standards, GM may consider offering a hybrid powertrain for the Corvette.
“We will only do a hybrid if that is what is required to maintain the [...]

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Video: Using Launch Control on the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport (w/ new high-res photos)

Posted: Aug 24, 2009

Filed under: 2010 Releases, Chevrolet, GM, Videos

We absolutely love launch control features on the sports cars we get in our press fleet. Heck, we’d be lying if we said that we didn’t get up every morning – hopped in one of our press cars, headed over to a safe locations, and just counted down to 0.
One car we still have to [...]

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Miscellaneous Thoughts: Guy gets car impounded and pays $88 in pennies, Wert drives the Corvette Stingray Concept

Posted: Aug 13, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, Miscellaneous Thoughts, Videos

We’re getting close to wrapping up this rainy Aug. 13, 2009 so that means its time for our random thoughts and findings of the day. Let’s get started.
Guy gets car impounded, pays $88 in pennies to get it back: We all know it’s a huge hassle to get your car impounded; so how do you [...]

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2013 Chevrolet Corvette C7 to enter production in 2012

Posted: Aug 12, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM

Yesterday, General Motors Company announced a number of new products in the pipeline. We heard about two new Cadillac sedans, a new Buick sedan and crossover, the Chevrolet Orlando, Camaro Convertible and the next-generation Malibu.
However, there was one popular GM model left out of the mix – the Chevrolet Corvette. According to the folks over [...]

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GM unveils Chevrolet Corvette C6.R in GT2 Class based on Corvette ZR1

Posted: Aug 04, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM

After make its presence known in the GT1 American Le Mans Series, Corvette Racing is now entering the GT2 Class territory with the new Corvette C6.R. The new model will make its competition debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course this weekend.
This will put Corvette Racing and their Corvette C6.R race car head to head with Ferrari, [...]

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‘Real life’ pictures of the SV 9 Competizione Corvette C6

Posted: Aug 04, 2009

Filed under: Chevrolet, GM, Tuner Cars

We’re pretty sure you remember the SV 9 Competizione Corvette C6 (it left a lasting impression on us) that made its debut last month. Either way, we were really disappointed that SV Motor Company released only a couple of computer rendered images of the all-American Corvette C6 with a touch of Italian design.
Well, today we bring you a [...]