The Corvette has been on the market continuously since 1953 and is now in its eighth design generation. The Chevrolet small-block V8 debuted in 1955 and was immediately installed under the Corvette’s hood, as well as in Chevrolet’s classic sedans of the day. Unlike the Corvette, the small-block has had only five design generations, but a sixth-generation engine…
Flint, Michigan, has been home to General Motors since its inception. Over the years, it has grown in importance as a major part of the automaker’s production history. Today, Flint Truck Assembly is currently GM’s longest-running production facility in the U.S.A. That tells you a lot about the legacy that Flint’s facilities still offer to the world. Opened in 1947, the production facility was one of…
Over the weekend of March 19-21, the 74th running of the 12 Hours of Sebring concluded with a 1-2 sweep by Porsche Penske Motorsport. While the finish was a proud moment for Roger Penske, the race’s start was probably also memorable for him. He saw the blue-and-white 1962 C2 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, once driven by him and Jim Hall…
In the 73-year history of the Chevrolet Corvette, there has never been anything that can run a quarter mile at as astounding a pace as the American Sports Car. Not at a quarter mile run of 8.675 seconds at 159 MPH. Or a 0-60 MPH time of 1.68 seconds. That is how fast the 2026 Corvette ZR1X was clocked in a recent speed run…
The United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Chevrolet is offering a series of commemorative limited editions of five 2026 models with the “Stars & Steel” package. Select 2026 Corvette, Silverado EV, Silverado 1500, Silverado HD, and Colorado models will wear a modern patriotic theme that embodies the American craftsmanship and innovation that…
What does the Chevrolet Corvette and checkered flags have in common? A tradition of winning. The Corvette has always found itself on the podium. Most likely on its top rung. The results have been historic. In the International Motor Sports Association’s sports car classes, the Corvette has won the triple crown in its class for drivers, manufacturers, and team 13 times. …
There has been little debate about the fact that the mid-engine C8 Corvette, in its various forms, offers supercar performance that competes with the best in the world, no matter the price. Still, some Corvette fans long for past models’ smoother, more organic shapes. Chevrolet turned those desires into reality and impressed Corvette and performance car enthusiasts alike with the CX concept displayed at The…
On February 15, 2023, Idaho’s Governor signed House Bill H0021, bringing Idaho tax law into conformance with the IRS Code regarding section 179 provision of the US tax code. If you own or manage a business plan to use your Chevrolet vehicle(s) for business, you will want to become familiar with this provision. Section 179…
We live in a time when a production car requiring four digits to list its horsepower is not unheard of. It isn’t common, to be sure, but the first production vehicle to make the claim was the Bugatti Veyron 20 years ago. Since then, more than a dozen other models have reached the four-figure club….
Driving a Chevrolet Corvette is a completely immersive experience. “America’s Sports Car” is designed to encourage you to enjoy the drive. Take your seat behind the cockpit and get ready for the thrill of blasting down the highway or carving the canyons along the Rocky Mountains. That thrill comes from a cockpit that gives you…