Do you remember the XLR convertible hardtop, the Cadillac based on Chevy (Corvette) underpinnings? Well, the 2016 Camaro will turn that arrangement 180 degrees by being a Chevrolet riding atop a Caddy platform. Specifically, the rear-wheel-drive chassis from the ATS and CTS sedans. Despite its luxury bones, it will keep most of its blue-collar muscle […] More »
“All footage was shot on location in Mexico, was computer generated, filmed with a potato, and never actually happened. Please do not attempt what you are about to see at home.” Well, I can safely say that last bit is probably good advice. That other stuff? Well… The potato cam is basically professional equipment. I […] More »
Just the other day I was riding shotgun in a buddy’s lowered C5 Z06 and upon entering a driveway that any normal car could easily traverse, we smacked the underside of the front bumper with serious force-we both cringed. His response? “$&%t, I really should get some of those roller wheel things before I really mess […] More »
Apologies in advance, this isn’t a post centering our coveted grail, the LS V8. Instead we’ll be talking hybrids, corporate, and sales. Ho-hum yawn worthy stuff, but significant when we take a look at GM as a whole. I’ve spent a fair amount of personal energy poking on Cadillac’s halo hybrid coupe, the ELR. It […] More »
There’s nothing like a naturally-aspirated LS with velocity stacks. Not only are they beautiful, but they make the brutal sound of the LS even louder. It’s like a little trumpet for each cylinder. Mast Motorports put together this beauty. It was built for a land speed vehicle, which means you probably won’t be seeing it […] More »
If you’ve ever seen “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (and who hasn’t?), you’re familiar with this scene: Well, Rob Dyrdek, professional wildman, just topped that by flying into the Guinness World Records book. In a Chevy Sonic. In reverse. Across 89 feet and 3¼ inches. To be more specific, he nailed down the Farthest Reverse Ramp […] More »
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 »