Corvette Mike’s Thundering Thursday Volume 8-16 • December 24, 2020 GM extends warranty coverage for C7 Z06 GM issued a document to dealers this week indicating it had implemented the new extended warranty coverage on 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 model year C7 Corvette Z06 models. The document says these…
C8 Going Hybrid | Corvette Mike
As we have previously reported to you, Chevrolet will be releasing a new hybrid-electric variant of the C8 Corvette, titled the “E-Ray”. Unofficial reports suggest there will be an electric drive unit situated in the front cargo area of the car, and to power the electric motors, four 1.94 kWh…
Give the Gift of an Event to Remember – 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance | Corvette Mike
AN UNMATCHED TRADITION OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE Treat Your Family and Friends to the 70th Celebration of the Pebble Beach Concours d’EleganceWe are gearing up for the 70th Celebration of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, which is now scheduled for Sunday, August 15, 2021. We can’t wait to celebrate…
2021 C8 Production Delayed | Corvette Mike
2021 C8 Production Delayed We have just learned that Corvette production date of the 2021 C8 has been pushed back yet again. The new date is December 14th. The 2021 C8 will be ringing in new options, including colors Red Mist Metallic Tincoat and Silver Flare Metallic. Customization options will…
2020 C8 Sales By The Numbers | Corvette Mike
C8 Production by the Numbers With all the problems 2020 dished out, Chevrolet did not let Corvette enthusiasts down with 2020 C8 production. Chevy was able to pump out a total of 20,368 C8’s, exceeding most people’s expectations. What was a bit surprising to us is that Chevy was able…
JD Power Awards C7 “Lowest Depreciation” | Corvette Mike
Last week, we shared the award the 2021 C8 received from Car & Driver. We have all known that the Corvette has been the benchmark for bang-for-the-buck performance sports car, but on top of the relative low cost of entry, your investment does not drop in value like a rock….
Car and Driver’s 10 best cars & trucks | Corvette Mike
Once again, the Chevrolet Corvette has made Car and Driver’s 10 best cars & trucks for 2021. The C8 not only made the list, but it also topped it! With a base price of $59,995, about the same price of half-ton pickups and tarted-up Jeep Wranglers, the “Corvette is performance…
C8 Production Idled Again | Corvette Mike
Thank you to all our Veterans and active service members Supply Issues Cause C8 Corvette Production Halt According to The Detroit News, Chevrolet is forced to, once again, pause production of the C8 Corvette for two days this Thursday and Friday due to a parts shortage from a supplier plant…
Pebble Beach Concours Honors Its Historic Ties to Racing | Corvette Mike
1950–2020: An Unmatched Tradition of Automotive Excellence Today We Remember How It All Began . . . Phil Hill’s Jaguar XK120 Retraces the Road to Its Historic First Victory Seventy years back, on November 5, 1950, the first Pebble Beach Road Race took place — and the Pebble Beach Concours…
Dany Bahar’s Ares Design Coupe and Convertible | Corvette Mike
So you think the C8 is not “Super Car” looking enough for you? Well the people over at Dany Bahar’s Ares Design seem to have agreed with you. Originally headquartered in the Modena area, like Maserati and Pagani Automobili, Dany Bahar’s Ares Design has come up with what they are…