On this episode of The Downshift, we talk with John Heinricy, former Director of GM Performance, who dishes on the advancements and technology we might see on the next gen 2014 C7 Corvette. Heinricy also takes a ride in the last ever C6 Corvette – the 427 60th Anniversary Convertible,…
How to prepare a Corvette for winter storage
One of the most popular questions among Corvette owners is “how should I prepare my Corvette for winter storage?” You’re bound to get one hundred different answers and all of them could be different. Above all of the uncertainty and mythical storage remedies you’ve heard of, you are sure of…
Sheriff: Wanted man, 78, armed and on the road in a red Corvette
Ronald Burbach EUGENE, Ore. – A 78-year-old man who threatened to kill his stalking victim and fled electronic surveillance may be headed back to Oregon in a red Corvette, the sheriff’s office said. Ronald Burbach should be considered armed and dangerous, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office…
George Clooney spotted driving 1959 or 1960 classic C1 Corvette
The famous American actor George Clooney has been recently spotted while driving his red and white classic C1 Corvette. Rich and famous people are known for their passion in classic cars and it seems that George Clooney has good taste. The famous actor has been recently spotted while taking his…
Corvette driver catches fire in Tempe, AZ crash
Photos from the scene showed the badly charred Corvette frame sitting in the intersection. Tempe police Sgt. Jeffrey Glover said a pickup truck and a Corvette were driving northbound on Scottsdale Road when the pickup rear-ended the Corvette near Weber Drive. Glover said the Corvette spun after being struck, and…
California Bill to Create Legacy License Plate Program Signed Into Law
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law legislation (A.B. 1658) to establish the California Legacy License Plate Program. Under the new law, the DMV will create and issue a series of specialized license plates that replicate plates from the state’s past. Previously, classic car owners could only revive well-maintained old plates…
Silver 1985 Corvette stolen twice in 24 hours, returned to owner
Published: Monday, October 01, 2012, 3:25 PM Updated: Monday, October 01, 2012, 3:35 PM By The Associated Press ALBANY — Linn County authorities say a silver 1985 Corvette was reported stolen twice within 24 hours, but the owner has it back. The Albany Democrat-Herald reports the owner, who wasn’t…
GRAND-AM: Taylor & Angelelli Win Lime Rock; Pruett & Rojas DP Champs
Speed TV has a great video of the race: http://www.speedtv.com//video/auto-racing/rolex-lime-rock-2012-1868289205001
#GM Chairman & CEO Dan Akerson to auction 1958 #Corvette for Habitat for Humanity Detroit
ONE of America’s classic sports cars is going to help pave the way for rebirth in a renowned Detroit neighborhood. General Motors chairman and CEO Dan Akerson plans to auction off his 1958 Chevrolet Corvette with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity Detroit and its efforts to rebuild and revitalise…
Corvette Racing claims ALMS GT championships
I’ll just go ahead and get this out of the way: YES!!! Say hello to the 2012 American Le Mans Series GT championships for Chevrolet, Corvette Racing, and for Oliver Gavin and me. This is an amazing feeling and the year has been absolutely incredible. The best part is,…