Chevrolet News
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Fans hoping General Motors will utilize its seventh-generation Corvette platform, debuting in the 2014 Corvette Stingray, in other models will be disappointed to learn that there are no plans for such a move. The information comes directly from the Corvette’s chief engineer, Tadge Juechter. “This is a Corvette, it’s optimized for the Corvette market,” Juechter told Fox News. “There’s no intent to offer any other nameplate, aside from the Corvette.” General Motors Company [NYSE:GM] previously sold a Cadillac convertible, the XLR, based on Corvette...
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Chevrolet SS Coupe EnvisagedThe 2014 Chevrolet SS rear-wheel-drive muscle sedan is almost here and we can’t wait to hop behind the wheel. But as most readers will know, the SS is essentially a rebadged Holden Commodore SS V already on sale in Australia, albeit with a few performance tweaks thrown in. In a previous...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
11 Things You Probably Don't Know About The 2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray11. The split-window made the original Sting Ray unique, but it's not on the table for the new model. In fact, Chevy mocked up a car with a split window for the 2014 Stingray, but ultimately decided not to pursue it for the same reason the original only lasted one model year. The team found it to...
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Quick Reactions Save Camaro ZL1 From Drag Strip DisasterAnd now for something (maybe not so) completely unexpected. First, how does a Camaro ZL1 on bias ply slicks lose it altogether midway down a drag strip? Our bet is a poor shift of some sort--either a 3-2 instead of a 3-4 or a really brutal upshift. So maybe that's not so inexplicable. But what...
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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Revealed, Debuts In FrankfurtChevrolet’s updated Camaro range, which is being introduced for the 2014 model year, has already debuted in coupe form and has spawned a new Z/28 flagship. Now the first images of the 2014 Camaro Convertible have hit the web ahead of the car’s debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show next...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Future Corvettes May Come With Engine Stop-Start TechWe'd bet that few potential Corvette buyers give the car's fuel efficiency much consideration. It's a car built for MPH, not MPG. That doesn't mean a few gallons saved here or there can't be appreciated though--if you can save some gas in traffic, that just leaves more for the open road. It's why...
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Chevrolet’s new C7.R race car based on the 2014 Corvette Stingray made a surprise appearance at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this weekend. The race car took to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for a few hot laps, with Corvette Racing’s Tommy Milner behind the wheel. The new race car will once again be built by Pratt & Miller and compete in various GT race formats, including Le Mans and the newly established United SportsCar Racing. It will make its competition debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona on the weekend commencing January 25, 2014. The engine choice is most...
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2014 Corvette Stingray First Drive Video: How To Scare A Porsche For Half The PriceYou know all the stats. You've seen the live photos. You've even read our first drive report. Now you can see it in action as we hop behind the wheel for a couple of days in the 2014 Corvette Stingray on the Monterey peninsula just ahead of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Don't listen to the...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Mega GalleryNow that you’ve read our first drive report on the 2014 Corvette Stingray, it’s time to drool over this gallery and finally convince yourself that you need one parked in your driveway. For the money, no car comes close to matching the new ‘Vette in terms of performance, style and...
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Chevy Corvette: Seven Generations, Three Stingrays, One DreamAs we welcome the latest heir to the Corvette throne of American sports car greatness, it's worth taking the time to look back at the previous six generations to see where the new Stingray plants its roots. The first generation of the Corvette (1953-1962) bears little resemblance to today's...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray first drive reviewIf you've been saving your pennies hoping the new seventh-generation Corvette would deliver the performance goods, get your hammer. It's time to break open the piggy bank. Why? Because the Z51 package makes it almost--almost--as good as a C6 Z06, but it's just $51,995 in base form. The last Z06...
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Jay Leno Drives The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: VideoRocky is the road that has led to the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28's production. Rumored for release years ago, with General Motors choosing to offer a ZL1 and then a 1LE, all but the most faithful Z/28 fans had given up hope that we’d ever see a modern Camaro bearing the alphanumerical...
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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is almost ready for its showroom debut but before that happens there’s still plenty to learn about the latest generation of one of America’s most iconic sports cars. Today we’re taking a close look at the digital gauge cluster that will be fitted to every new Corvette. The advanced unit can provide up to 69 unique sources of information, ranging from an interactive performance timer to a tire tread temperature display. In order to make it easy to stay on top of all the info, designers have added three configurable modes. The main feature...
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Five Design Goals Of The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray: VideoThe design of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is close to being an undisputed knockout, which is very impressive considering the car’s developers started with a blank sheet of paper, both for the car’s exterior as well as the platform underpinning it all. From its distinct...
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2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray Already Attracts Steep Dealer MarkupsThe 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is one of the most anticipated cars of the year and pent-up demand, both from hardcore fans and first-time ‘Vette buyers, is sure to cause a stampede at showrooms when the car officially arrives in early October. Not surprisingly, dealers have already been...
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Recently Crashed 2014 Corvette Stingray Being Analyzed By Chevy EngineersCrash tests are one thing, but actual real world crash data is quite different. That's why General Motors engineers are taking a close look at a recent accident involving a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The C7 'Vette was being driven by a GM employee when it was t-boned by a Lincoln Town Car...
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Callaway’s German Arm To Build Corvette Stingray GT3 Race CarThe European distributor for expert Corvette tuner Callaway, Callaway Competition of Germany, has started work on a new GT3 race car based on the latest 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. These initial drawings give an idea of what to expect from Callaway Competition and perhaps even hint at...
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Take A Listen To The Chevrolet Corvette's Three-Mode Exhaust: VideoIt's no secret that most fans of all-things automotive are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in showrooms. This seventh-generation machine represents the next leap forward for the iconic American sports car. It clearly has a fairly polarizing exterior, finally has...
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If you're going to pace any racing event, you need to be driving something powerful. ESPN anchor Sage Steele will get to experience this at the upcoming Brickyard 400 NASCAR race because she is slated to pilot the leading machine. Our chariot of choice will be supplied by Chevrolet, and it's a good choice. The Camaro ZL1 will serve as the pace car for the Brickyard. The 580-horsepower ZL1 is a more-than-adequate choice to set the pace. It's a high-performance two-door that can hold its own out on the track. Additionally, this is the sixth time that a Camaro has paced this race so it has some...
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The Chevrolet Bowtie Turns 100That iconic bowtie has just turned 100 years old. No, not the ironic bowtie worn by many a hipster--we're talking about the attire of the main lineup for General Motors. The Chevrolet bowtie, which has adorned many millions of products across the globe, is now 100. The logo was conceived by...
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2014 Chevrolet SS Order Guide Leaked, See What You Get For $44,470If you're a fan of large, fast, rear-drive American sedans without too much luxury nonsense in the way, the 2014 Chevy SS may be the ticket. A leaked ordering guide over at SS Forums can help you make your decision--see what's standard, what's available, and what you get for your $44,470 price of...
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Win Gas Monkey Garage’s Custom 1976 Chevrolet CapriceThe guys from Dallas-based auto restoration shop Gas Monkey Garage, the stars of Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud series, have a special 1976 Chevrolet Caprice that they’re giving away for charity. The car will be entered in a raffle, with each of the tickets costing just $5, and...
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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Taking On Europe's Supercars SoonCan the 2014 Stingray carve itself a niche in the home of the exotic supercar?
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Hennessey Reveals Upgrades For 2014 Chevy Corvette StingrayPeanut butter and jelly were made for each other, and so were John Hennessey and performance cars. We all knew it was a matter of time before Hennessey Performance Engineering announced upgrade packages for the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and now that day has finally come. No matter...
Joel Feder