Chevrolet’s new Corvette is doing well. It’s the darling of numerous automotive publications and was named the North American Car of the Year. But perhaps it’s doing too well. A Chevrolet representative told CorvetteBlogger that “customer demand for both Stingray models and especially the Z51 has exceeded expectations and we are trying to meet that demand.” […] More »
By: Derek Shiekhi | March 7, 2014
Watching this video is kind of like being back on the playground as a child (stay with me here). Or, it’s kind of like being the middle child, or as a participating athlete in any level of competitive sports. To clarify my reference, it’s a moment we’ve all encountered. You’re doing whatever activity it is, […] More »
By: Tim Wu | February 28, 2014
That’s right, you’re going to get THREE for the price of one today. A handful of quick videos, provided directly by the good people at Hennessey Performance. On display is some gorgeous growling, beautiful snarling, and stunning action of the their HPE500 kitted C7 Stingray tearing up tarmac, tires, and peoples’ minds on their test […] More »
By: Tim Wu | February 21, 2014
These are the kind of insane matchups I like to see. We know Elon Musk’s halo child is a performance marvel in itself (despite the ultra hefty 4,600 lb curb weight), and the 2014 Corvette Stingray is, undisputably, the best Corvette we’ve seen in Chevy’s history. Today’s match-up pits the 85kW Model S Performance version (good for 0-60mph in […] More »
By: Tim Wu | February 13, 2014
Top Gear’s Richard Hammond has been called a “secret American” for his love of U.S.-made performance vehicles, such as the Ford Mustang. In a recent video, the Autocar crew makes no attempt to hide its fondness for the stars and stripes. It openly hoons (and gets airtime) in a Corvette Stingray. But not just that. […] More »
By: Derek Shiekhi | February 12, 2014
A lot of politicians come across as boring, bland, suit-wearing puppets scrubbed of any personality by nervous public relations experts. For better or worse, Vice President Joe Biden is known for being colorful and outspoken. At a recent United Auto Workers conference, he was more than happy to express his praise for Corvettes, new and […] More »
By: Derek Shiekhi | February 6, 2014
If you go see “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” on April 4, good luck to you. You’re going to have to figure out which is hotter: Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow or her all-black Corvette Stingray. No matter which one wins, you will, too. Johannson is a two-time winner of Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive award […] More »
By: Derek Shiekhi | February 6, 2014
