GM is mulling the resurgence of a compact rear-drive sports coupé. Speaking to Automotive News recently, General Motor’s North American President, Mark Reuss, revealed that the company’s Chevrolet brand wants an affordable, compact sports car in the market. The idea isn’t new, as Chevy unveiled the Code 130R concept at …
Read More »Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to serve as Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
The new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been announced as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The new pace car marks Corvette’s 12th time of taking up the duty as the Indianapolis 500’s official pace car, starting in 1978. “It is …
Read More »2014 Chevrolet Camaro brings track-focused Z/28
GM has unveiled its face lifted 2014 Chevrolet Camaro at the New York Auto Show. It is the first face lift of the born again muscle car since making its debut in 2009. The new car sports a redesigned fascia, with a sleeker and narrower upper grille, accompanied by a …
Read More »SchwabenFolio tuned supercharged 386kW Chevrolet Camaro SS
German tuning outfit, SchwabenFolia has unveiled their new Chevrolet Camaro SS. At first glance, the car looks almost stock standard, except for the matte anodised blue exterior paint that has black brushed steel accents and a white character line that runs around the car. In a typical German fashion, most …
Read More »2014 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 likely to have up to 700bhp
Now that the 2013 Chevrolet Stingray has been revealed, the rumour mills have started churning on the upcoming Z06 and ZR1 successors. According to a report by Motor Trend, the new Z06 will carry over its 7.0-litre V8 engine. However, it will be tweaked to liberate more power. In fact, …
Read More »2013 Holden VF Commodore/Chevrolet SS breaks cover
Holden’s all-new 2013 VF Commodore has broken cover. It heralds in a hosts of new technologies, as well as being safe, more user friendly and fuel efficient. In a special event at Melbourne’s Docklands, the company revealed the 2013 Commodore Calais V. The new flagship brings the Commodore in line …
Read More »Chevrolet Launches 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray Advertisement [video]
Following last month’s debut at the North American International Auto Show, the first advertisement showcasing the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray has been released. The new commercial will go on air as Chevrolet prepares the Corvette to go on sale in the third quarter of 2013. The 2014 Corvette …
Read More »Are you the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray Convertible?
Only days after the unveiling of the 2013 Corvette Stingray in Detroit, a couple of photos purported to be the convertible version has surfaced on the internet. However, don’t get too excited yet, as Chevrolet’s Director of Communications, Michael Albano told Jalopnik that the photos you see on this page …
Read More »2014 Corvette Stingray does 0-60mph in under 4s
One of America’s most iconic sports cars has been revealed. The C7 Corvette Stingray is the seventh-generation of the nameplate that started in 1953. It is also only the 3rd model in the car’s lineage to wear the Stingray designation, the other two being the second (1963-1967) and third …
Read More »C7 Chevrolet Corvette sketches leaked ahead of debut
The seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette isn’t due until the Detroit Motor Show next month, but a handful of drawings have been leaked on the Corvette Forum online. These photos look like drawings for the car’s owner’s manual and clearly shows the car’s rear end. The current C6 generation’s chopped-off rump and …
Read More »Chevrolet introduces 5th generation LT1 small block V8
Chevrolet has unveiled the company’s new LT1 small block V8 engine, which will find its way into the 2014 Corvette. The generation five V8 features direct-injection, continuously variable valve timing and an 11.5:1 compression ratio. There’s also a “Runners in a Box” intake manifold, a variable-displacement oil pump and a …
Read More »2014 HSV range features supercharged LSA 6.2-litre V8
Fans of HSV may have something to look forward to next year. The company is allegedly testing a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 engine lifted straight out of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Various HSV prototypes had been seen undergoing local tuning and are reportedly giving off a distinct whining sound, characteristic of …
Read More »2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE – Chevvy’s Track Day Special
The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro SS can now be optioned with the 1LE package. The goodies in the package include aggressive styling enhancements and various components suitable for track work. The Camaro 1LE will certainly not be mistaken for a ‘base’ model Camaro SS courtesy of the power hump in the …
Read More »2014 C7 Chevrolet Corvette Caught Testing
These spy photos are the latest of what appear to be the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette C7 undergoing cold weather testing in the northern regions of America. The profile of this shot tells us that Chevrolet will stick with tradition and retain the American muscle car’s wedge-like silhouette. The new car …
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