Memphis Business Journal Date: Thursday, August 2, 2012 The car rental industry seems to be listening to reports that it should add more luxury cars to its airport offerings. In June, Avis added Select Go at 20 airports and it allows renters to upgrade to specialty cars on the spot,…
‘Idol’ Carmen Suleiman parts with luxury Corvette
Published August 1st, 2012 – 20:35 GMT via SyndiGate.info In a story that proves that girls will be girls while boys need toys and fast cars, Carmen Suleiman the young Egyptian Arab Idol winner will be selling her prize Corvette. The young singer shows that fame has not gone to…
Harbor Lights will Rock the Midwest Corvette and Chevy Show
“Drove my Chevy to the levy..but the levy was dry” On Sunday, August 12, Due to popular demand, the Midwest’s favorite a cappella doo wop vocal quintet Harbor Lights will once again fill the Valparaiso Expo Center with the nostalgic sounds of early Rock n’ Roll. The Event will be…
Corvettes at Carlisle to Host Large Contingent of Current and Former Corvette/GM Engineers and Developers
by Mitch Talley on July 28, 2012 We’ve all dreamed of walking the halls of Chevrolet and being privy to the inner workings of what goes on behind the scenes to make our favorite car. For instance, what Corvette fanatic wouldn’t give his right arm to be inside the design…
Road America And Chevrolet Celebrate 60 Years Of Corvettes At World Tribute
Hundreds of dedicated Corvette racers and enthusiasts will celebrate the marque’s 60th year in production at Road America on Sunday, August 19. The occasion is the Corvette World Tribute, a gathering of vintage and contemporary examples of America’s favorite sports car at America’s greatest road course. Like brats and cheese,…
Briggs Cunningham’s Le Mans-winning Corvette race car found in Florida
By: Dale Jewett on 7/31/2012 One of three 1960 Chevrolet Corvettes campaigned by Briggs Cunningham at the 24 Hours of Le Mans–a car whose whereabouts have been unknown for more than 30 years–has been found. The car, which wore the No. 1 for the Le Mans race with drivers Cunningham…
Thief: Uses Tow Truck To Steal Corvette
Columbia, SC (WLTX) — In one of the most brazen reports of car theft in the Midlands, someone stole a Corvette from the Jim Hudson Toyota dealership using a tow truck. Irmo Police are asking for the public’s assistance in solving this July 8th car theft. At around 6:50 that…
Mayor changes mind about creating parking spot
LOGANSPORT, Ind. (AP) — The mayor of Logansport has decided to turn a parking spot he created for his yellow Chevrolet Corvette after receiving a parking ticket into a spot for handicapped individuals visiting the City Building. Mayor Ted Franklin tells the Pharos-Tribune he made the decision because the issue…
1966 Chevrolet Corvette: Restoration Fraud
Updated: July 30, 2012, 8:23 AM NORTH TONAWANDA – A car collector’s complaint has led to criminal charges against a man who sold him a 1966 Chevrolet Corvette, alleging that the Vehicle Identification Number plate on the classic sports car was forged. Robert C. Ernst, of North Tonawanda, who said…
Suntrust Racing: Max Angelelli & Ricky Taylor Brickyard Grand Prix Race Report
Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor were back in familiar territory Friday after a highly eventful inaugural Brickyard Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended with the No. 10 SunTrust Corvette Dallara DP of Wayne Taylor Racing driving duo’s first podium finish in their last five GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car…