After years of a back-and-forth saga involving three companies, a move has officially been made: Hertz will acquire Dollar Thrifty. Hertz Global Holdings and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced Sunday that the two companies have entered a definitive merger agreement. Under this deal, Hertz would purchase Dollar Thrifty for $87.50…
Corvettes of Carlisle host annual Corvette parade
By Debra Schell The Sentinel dschell@cumberlink.com Thousands of people came out Saturday evening to watch as 405 Corvettes, ranging in years from 1953-2013, were driven two and three lanes wide down North Hanover Street, revving engines, honking, driver’s waving and smiling during the Corvettes of Carlisle annual parade. The event…
Corvettes to be featured in Monterey racing event
By Nathan Bomey Detroit Free Press Business Writer The Chevrolet Corvette’s roots in racing will be highlighted at an event in California in August 2013 as part of the vehicle’s 60th anniversary celebration. The Corvette will be featured as part of the 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at the Mazda…
Cunningham Corvette pulled from Carlisle show
Less than 24 hours after the long-lost No. 1 Briggs Cunningham Chevrolet Corvette received a public viewing, the car has gone back into hiding. The car was set for a public showing Friday afternoon during the Corvettes at Carlisle show in Carlisle, Pa. But less than half an hour before…
Corvette Enthusiasts Gearing Up For Annual Show In Carlisle
August 24, 2012 5:13 AM By Steve Nikazy Chevy Corvette Supercharged ZR1 on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) CARLISLE, Pa. (CBS) – What will the next generation Corvette look like? That’s the subject of debate as fans of the iconic American sports…
Guy shows off C5 Corvette Z06 and Guess what!
While not as epic as last year’s Corvette C5 vs. Corvette C6 incident, this crash involving a Corvette Z06 C5 ranks fairly high on the stupidity index (that is, unless it was done for insurance purposes since the same person allegedly pulled the same stunt on a Dodge Viper, as…
Corvettes at Carlisle gears up for parade, test drives, displays
Published: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 9:34 PM By CHRIS MAUTNER, The Patriot-News Last year, Corvettes at Carlisle had an unwanted visitor — Tropical Storm Irene. The storm forced organizers to cancel a number of events, including the annual Awards Parade, where Corvette owners recognized by enthusiasts and GM representatives get…
Official 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise Video from Chevrolet
Classic car lovers from around the world traveled to Motor City for this annual rite of summer! The 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise featured Detroit-based graffiti artist Shades creating a mural onsite, old and new fan favorites, and a life-sized timeline that captured the 60 years of Corvette.
Pebble Beach Concours 2012: Best in Class
By Perry Stern of MSN Autos Most owners will tell you that just getting invited to show their car at the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is an incredible honor. Ultimately, however, they all want to win. While only one car can be chosen as Best of Show, the best in each class…
Street-racing death trial underway in Surrey
? Street-racing death trial underway in Surrey – Classic Car Collector NewsSkip to content CBC News Posted: Aug 22, 2012 3:59 PM PT Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012 3:58 PM PT The vehicle that struck Pritam Benning is examined by police after the collision. (CBC) Gurjit Dhillon leaves court in…