Reviewers across various outlets seem to love the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. From its value to its excellent driving experience, the new Corvette is a winner all around. However, it seems buyers will have to wait even longer to get their hands on one of these brand-new machines. According to The Detroit News via Motor1, GM …
Since the C8 Corvette debuted in 2020 it has been almost universally praised. But there is one thing that many don’t like until they drive it, and that is the center console. Known as the “buttress” it’s the sweeping console with all of those buttons. Some call it “the wall of switches.” Whatever you want …
New C8 Corvette owners are discovering an exhilarating surprise once they hit 500 miles. Like magic engine torque goes up by a third, the Corvette can hit higher speeds, and engine revs increase, too. All of this is thanks to its improved electronics. Corvette engineers electronically keep drivers within the 500 miles break-in bounds With …
The new mid-engine Corvette has had its problems. Some have called it the “Corvette curse.” Adding to the curse is a new one that has cropped up getting lots of attention on the C8 Corvette Owners (And Friends) Facebook group. Those side openings on C8 Corvette fascias are there to take in air for the …
The second coming of the Acura NSX in 2017 brought about a new perspective in the way that automakers thought when it comes to making an everyday supercar. Just like the first iteration, the new NSX is easy to get in and out of, it’s powerful and comfortable enough for the daily drive, but it’s …
The 2020 Corvette C8 marks the eighth generation of this iconic American-made sports car. After several experimental Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle prototypes, it’s the first mid-engine model since the Corvette’s introduction in 1953. It’s also General Motors’ first mid-engine sports car since the automaker discontinued the Pontiac Fiero in 1988. The Chevrolet Corvette‘s design also …
C’mon, you’ve seen the YouTube videos, right? Those guys that fix chipped wooden tables, busted porcelain sinks, and car bodies using Ramen noodles? It’s almost like a challenge to see how good they can get the finished product to look with Ramen noodles as a cosmetic filler. It beats the high price of replacing whatever …
The C8 Corvette was big news when it dropped last year. THE American sports car going from the beefy front-engined tire-eater to a European-looking mid-engined supercar almost broke the poor old Corvette folks. Grown men and women were tripping over themselves to buy the last front-engined Corvette for 10 times more than MSRP – It …
MotorBiscuit just posted earlier today about the 2020 C8 Corvette engines breaking valve springs. This post is about, yet, another problem Corvettes and other GM cars are facing. This involves GM vehicles experiencing brake sensor contamination leading to other problems. Because of this GM has issued a “stop delivery” order over the brake issue. It …
The 2020 Corvette has had a dark cloud over it. The strike in September of last year and then the pandemic fouled up assembly. Then more recently the frunk recall for the potential of hoods flying open while driving. Now there is more bad news, and it is affecting more than just C8 Corvettes. Chevy …
Everyone knew a hybrid Corvette would be coming, we just needed more details. Now we have them. Internally code-named “eAWD” the E-Ray will be coming in 2023. The “AWD” portion of the code name means it is an all-wheel-drive system. So each front wheel will have its own electric motor. The battery pack will be …
The Indy 500 may have been temporarily delayed, but enthusiasts everywhere were eager for the spectacle on August 23. This month, the Corvette C8 was announced as this year’s pace car, Road and Track reports. Corvettes have a long history as Indy 500 pace cars — and with its incredible power and sleek design, the C8 did not disappoint. The …
We’ve been on this 2020 Corvette flying frunk mystery for a while. Now it seems it’s no longer a mystery to Chevy as it concludes there is a problem. A big problem. As we reported a number of YouTube dashcam videos are showing frunks randomly flying open while driving. It’s not a conspiracy it’s just …
How much would you pay for a 2020 C8 Corvette? We’ve seen them for sale recently ranging from around $80,000 to $120,000. We haven’t looked further to see if that’s for a place in line or for an actual mid-engine Corvette. For as popular as they are in the US, how do you think the …
If you’re on the list for a 2020 Corvette we don’t feel too sorry for you. But be aware that if your order gets bumped to a 2021 Corvette you’ll have to pay more for certain options. That’s because those options have increased year-over-year. That’s how GM rolls lately. Just because you ordered your car …
The mid-engine C8 Chevy Corvette, even in standard form, is already proving it can punch significantly above its horsepower rating. And there’s another car which did the same when it first came out: the Nissan GT-R. Today, the GT-R isn’t exactly cutting-edge. But, as YouTube team Throttle House demonstrates, that doesn’t mean it can’t keep …
3D printing has recently been making an impact on a wide range of industries, including the automotive industry. The ways that automakers such as General Motors have used this manufacturing technique this year are surprising. How has GM put the versatility of 3D printing to work for developing the 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette and beyond? And …
Chevy rolled out their long-awaited Corvette C8, and owners are enjoying having one of them in their collection. With all the great features it comes with, there are still a few hiccups found with some of those delivered early. Some issues are small and only experienced by one or very few owners. Others are annoying, …
Chevrolet teased us with the release of a mid-engine Corvette for years, and when the C8 was finally released, we were anything but disappointed. A 6.2L LT2 V8 already packed a punch of 495hp and no one is yet to complain about power. Most of the complaints about the car have been in regard to …
It seems like ages since the much-anticipated 2020 Corvette C8 debuted back on July 18, 2019. Buyers’ response to the new supercar broke records. According to General Motors, almost a million orders were submitted by the end of July. Of those orders, 40,000 customers committed to buying the C8. The massive order volume resulted in …
Chevrolet has been promising the addition of a mid-engine Corvette to it’s a long line of Corvettes, and 2020 is the year. Moving from a traditionally front-engine set up to a mid-engine set up was a controversial departure from a long lineage of Corvettes. The choice has not been without some push-back, but whether you …
