Category: Corvette News

May 9, 2012 No Responses

C5 Corvette Seized From Drug Dealer is Now a DARE Car

by Mitch Talley on May 8, 2012 A Corvette once associated with a drug dealer is now helping Bartlett, Tennessee police teach youngsters about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The 1999 model has been adorned with patriotic decals as...
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May 9, 2012 No Responses

State Hoops Prevent Corvette Expo’s Return

Posted May 9, 2012 A state regulation is preventing Knoxville from returning the popular Corvette Expo to Chilhowee Park, once a successful event at the venue. One of the key elements of the show is the auction of a Corvette....
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

VINTAGE: Concours Hosts Le Mans Racers – June 23-24

Historic Le Mans racers and some of the most famous collectible-car marques in the world will be featured during the 30th anniversary Dana Point Concours d’Elegance on June 23-24, at the St. Regis Monarch Beach resort in Dana Point, Calif....
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

‘Vettes for Vets’ car show is cruising for Corvette owners

 May 8, 2012  The Corvette has been America’s sportscar since General Motors introduced the first model in 1953. The fiberglass convertible was meant to compete with the likes of British-made Triumph and Jaguar, and cost around $2,000. The Beach Boys’...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Corvettes on display Tuesday at Old Chicago, Kearney, NE

KEARNEY — The 80 members of Archway Corvette Club will display their vehicles during a Show and Shine from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Old Chicago at 115 Second Ave. Admission to the event is free.   For more information, go...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Coolest job in tech: from the pits of Le Mans

By Jon Brodkin When race cars whiz around a track at 200 miles per hour, driving ability isn’t the only factor that determines who wins the race. Behind the scenes, in mobile data centers tucked into semis and behind laptops...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Third Round of American Le Mans Series – Corvette Racing at Laguna Seca 2012

by HPPCHRIS With 82 class victories to its credit, Corvette Racing has celebrated at race tracks from California to France – but it’s been four years since the Corvette drivers scored a podium win at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Fresh...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

LSx-Powered Savage GTR Unveiled At Top Marques Show In Monaco

by Chris Demorro In the world of high-end automobiles, most people consider countries like Italy and England to be the crucible of the world’s exotic supercars. But in recent years a number of exclusive car dealers have popped up in...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Ex-car salesman gets 7 years for scam of credit union

  By Tim McGlone The Virginian-Pilot © May 8, 2012   NORFOLK A used-car dealer, who a judge described as having led a split life, was sentenced in federal court Monday to seven years in prison for running a sophisticated...
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May 8, 2012 No Responses

Some April Wholesale Price Moves Are ‘Misleading’

As the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index edged slightly lower in April, economist Tom Webb cautioned wholesale observers and dealers to watch that some individual segment movements are “misleading.” Supporting Webb’s point was the 0.8-percent softening of...
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