The Chevy Corvette has been one of the most popular sports cars for several years. We’ve seen it go through many changes as time went by, so is it any wonder that the Corvette Stingray won an award? Well, actually more than one award. But there’s one that’s impressing sports car enthusiasts as well as tough critics. For the 2020 …
Years ago, when I had first heard that Chevrolet was doing research and design to turn their iconic sports car, the Corvette, into a mid-engine roadster, I couldn’t be more excited. The Chevy Corvette was one of the first cars that I ever loved, and I share some of my fondest memories of riding shotgun …
As impressive as the Shelby GT500 Mustang is, traditionally America’s sports car has been the Chevy Corvette. And the latest model, the mid-engine C8 Corvette, is even more of a threat to overseas sports cars, including the Toyota Supra. It can’t quite out-accelerate a GT-R, but it does out-speed a few AMG sedans. But the …
The Songsan SS Dolphin, a 1958 Corvette C1 clone, has a twist, it’s a plug-in hybrid. Would you pay $159,900 for this callback to ’50s Americana?
A second class-action lawsuit over Corvette cracked and deformed wheels has been filed. The first one was filed in California last April. This most recent class-action lawsuit was filed in Michigan by a different group. The consolidated class-action lawsuit was brought by 18 2025-2019 Corvette C7 owners. It specifically calls out Z06 and Grand Sport …
There are a lot of anxious Corvette customers wondering if they are ever going to get their 2020 Corvette. Between the GM strike, plant shutdowns from the coronavirus, and stop delivery orders, it is a wonder Chevy has gotten any C8 Corvettes out so far. Now, add another plant shutdown to the list. Today the …
One muscle car shop owner has made a decent business modifying cars over recent years. His company has become very good at what they do. In fact, the company is so good that they are called out by celebrity Youtubers who need work on their Camaros, or Corvettes. So, it seems out of place that …
A good car can have a sub-par interior, but it’s harder for a car to be truly great without a decent interior. I doubt it needs pointing out, but the interior is where we are. It matters. Race cars have bleak interiors because they are tools designed for a specific task. Every-day road cars, however, …
The 1960s were, in many ways, the years that set a precedent for so many of America’s most formative cultural moments. It was a decade that saw humanity’s ascension to the moon and the depths in which our nation could sink in the treatment of its sons and daughters during the Civil Rights movement and …
If you’re in the market for a sports car, then it’s extremely important to find out as much information as you can about the one that you’re interested in since it’s likely going to be your second car and weekend warrior. Fortunately, we combed through Carcomplaints.com for you and found the most popular sports cars …
The Chevy C8 Corvette is facing another recall as of Thursday night. The 2020 C8 has been a highly anticipated car and for good reason. A mid-engined American sports car that looks as good as the C8 does with the Corvette name behind it is enough to get any motorist with a pulse excited. But, …
The phrase itself is a bit jarring. What in the world could these two actually have in common? The Chrysler PT Cruiser was one of a kind, certainly. The Chevy Corvette is an iconic Chevrolet sports car. How are they alike? Well, it turns out that each of these special vehicles won MotorTrend’s Car of …
The Z Proto’s/400Z’s design pulls heavily from Nissan’s Z car heritage, especially from the 240Z. But it also has style elements from the Z32 Nissan 300ZX. Compared to its contemporaries, like the Acura NSX, the Mazda RX-7, and the original Miata, the 300ZX is often overlooked. However, thanks to some features borrowed from the Skyline …
The Discovery channel promotes its Shark Week every year for the last 30 years. People look forward to mid-summer to get their fix on shark shows. Automakers have designed some strange things over the years and other dream cars. Some were a little embarrassing, and others became icons. Many people don’t know that automotive designers use sharks and fish …
Admit it. If you’ve seen the new 2020 Corvette in the wild and you only got a glance you might mistake it for a 488 or Tributo Ferrari. Factor in painted red and with those yellow prancing horse Ferrari logos and it is unmistakenly a Ferrari. Except when it isn’t. Yes, this Ferrari looks like …
The Chevrolet C8 Corvette is the newest redesign for the popular sports car and the latest edition to a heritage of mid-engine cars. It has been common for many exotic cars to have the mid-engine layout. Still, American muscle has kept the classic front-engine design for decades, making the new C8 Corvette incredibly innovative and …
While it’s not the same as its Mk4 predecessor, the newest Toyota Supra is a genuinely good sports car. And for 2021, it’s gotten a performance upgrade. But how does the Japanese icon compare to the ones from America and Germany, the Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911? YouTube team ThrottleHouse wanted to find out. 2021 …
If you’re looking to spend more than $100,000 on a high-performance car, these three cars likely aren’t on your list. Maybe they should be, though. These three cars offer plenty of high-performance power along with a more affordable style. Here’s a look at the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, and 2022 Chevrolet Corvette …
If you tow things, often chances are you have a pickup truck or even an SUV. These are the most common vehicles that people use to pull just about anything. You may have, on occasion, seen a small passenger car driving along with a trailer behind, but they are usually four-door sedans that are a …
Mention the Porsche name, and many people’s ears perk up. The manufacturer has a long, storied history of producing well-mannered performance cars. As such, two models have given the most success to the manufacturer, the 911 and the 356. Both are iconic models for Porsche. But, it was the 356, in particular, that is more …
OK, so you are thinking about buying a new car. But you might want to wait a year or two––possibly even longer. There are some amazing cars coming in the not so distant future that may change your mind about the 2020 model you’ve had your eye on. Car and Driver made us a nice …
The green movement is taking over the auto world, but not everyone is jumping on board. There’s just something about a sports car like the Chevy Corvette that some owners can’t resist. The roar of the engine, feeling the car jump forward when you press the gas, and being in control of the vehicle rather …
As if it needed any more hype Chevy is shouting from the rooftops that the 1,750,000 Corvette was just assembled last week. Yes, the Bowling Green assembly plant marked the milestone by painting it Arctic White with an Adrenaline Red interior. The significance of those colors is that they pay homage to the first Corvette …
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 …
What some thought might become a unicorn has finally made it into production. The 2020 Corvette convertible, first thought to see production by the end of 2019, started rolling off of the line today in Bowling Green, Kentucky. If you were one of the first to get on the list for a 2020 C8 ‘vert …
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 …
The classic 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray is a cultural icon. One of them has been in the same owner’s hands since new. That classic Corvette now has over a half-million miles, and the owner still continues to use it to this day. Classic Corvette enthusiasts are at odds. Should the car be restored, or …
In 1989 VH1, the cable television music channel had the crazy idea to put together a national sweepstake for thirty-six Chevrolet Corvette models, one for each year of production. A Corvette was represented from 1953 to 1989 for the contest. So, people called in to order their $2 raffle tickets. Since then, the Corvette collection …
The new, mid-engine, C8 Corvette has been all of the automotive news for the last year. The newest Corvette launched just before the global COVID-19 pandemic hit the scene. So, many people that had placed orders are only now receiving them. Consequently, automotive YouTubers have only recently been able to create content with the Corvette. …
Not everybody can afford a nice camera or the extra equipment that professionals use to photograph their favorite Corvette. So, when the bug hits you to take a picture of your own Corvette, take heart because today’s cell phone can take really great pictures too! And, most everybody already has a cell phone. I have …
The 2020 Corvette was the hotly anticipated launch of the newest generation of the sportscar. The new Corvette is a mid-engine car, a change from legacy generations. But, it is still a sportscar. So, many people will take it to the track. However, can a new Corvette be prepared for track use easily? Only 5 …
Not everyone loves the idea of an electric Corvette. But the Genovation GXE fully electric Corvette has set two land speed records. It’s insanely fast, reaching top speeds of over 200 miles per hour. But how does an electric car go so fast? What kind of system can create this kind of power––and be worth …
The Chevy Silverado is already one of the most iconic trucks on the road, but you can make it even better by equipping it with a powerful Corvette engine.
When I was a little kid, I used to dream of being a space architect. I imagined myself designing lunar dwellings and space stations. So, how did I end up being a professional writer for the automotive industry instead? Well, it has to do with a Chevrolet Corvette. It was not just any Corvette. It …
The second generation of the Chevrolet Corvette was launched in 1963. The whole new design included a split rear window for the coupe. The Corvette was only produced for one year with that split rear window. So, the split window 1963 Corvette is rare on its own. But, there is one ultra-rare option that was available for 1963. This …
Since 1953 when Chevrolet workers built the first Corvette by hand, the legendary sports car has gone through many evolutions. From hydraulic lifters to the mid-engine released last year, the Corvette has proven it can drastically change its looks and still keep consumers coming back for more. There is one iconic look that hasn’t been …
Just like the Ford F-150, the Chevrolet Corvette is one of America’s favorite cars. One of the most popular models is the C6 Corvette as it’s fast, fun, and, with the proper care and maintenance, it can be very reliable. In fact, there have been C6 Corvettes that have racked up 200,000 miles. So we …
Even before its move to mid-engine, the Chevrolet Corvette was a desirable sports car. Although the new C8 is definitely the fastest, the other gens still have something to offer. The C5, for example, makes a great budget track car. And the C2 ‘Stingray’ and later C3 models still inspire the Corvette’s design. With the …
The new Chevrolet Corvette C8 is a total departure from anything the Corvette had ever previously had in its lineage. It is now a mid-engine being. All previous Corvettes were front-engine muscle machines. Still, the name hung on, as did a vague resemblance in the rear lights to the prior Corvettes. Aside from that, nothing …
While the latest mid-engine C8 is an honest supercar competitor, the other Corvette generations have their own charms. True, older ‘Vettes don’t have the latest tech or as nice of an interior. However, as with other used performance cars like the Porsche Cayman and BMW 3-Series, they’re significantly cheaper. Enough that they’re on-par in budget …
Ask a Corvette aficionado about the history of the fourth generation (C4) Chevy Corvette, and they will probably begin by telling you that the C4 Corvette was available from 1984 to 1996. It was a total rework of the previous generation C3 that had been around since the 1960s for Chevrolet. All of that is true. But ask …
A little over a week ago, I wrote about an interview that Bob Lutz did for the MotoMan TV Youtube channel. In it, he discusses his experience with the development of the C7 Corvette. There was a moment in that video where he mentions that the C7 was planned to have a Cadillac counterpart. That never came to fruition. …
The Chevy Corvette had a great year and really impressed critics. But after comparing the two cars, the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera still comes out on top.
A collector with over 300 cars in his collection has decided that it is time for some of that collection to be sold off. So, he reached out to a professional detailer to bring some shine back to a few cars at a time. One car, in particular, needed some immediate attention, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 427. The …
Many households have more than one car. Sometimes that additional car or two is for fun weekend driving or events. For those, often, a two-seater fits the “fun” requirement. Inevitably, the search will begin for an affordable one to purchase that is fondly remembered from the recent past. So, what two-seaters are out there from …
The launch of the 2020 C8 Chevy Corvette hasn’t exactly been smooth-sailing, even before the COVID-19-related problems. However, considering how drastic a departure the mid-engine C8 is from previous Corvettes, some quality issues can be forgiven. The move to mid-engine, though, changes more than just the car’s dynamics and looks. Traditionally, the Corvette was always …
The all-new mid-engine C8 Corvette has been long anticipated by enthusiasts for several years, and when it finally debuted it had a lot to offer, including some hidden designs. The C8 offered power, performance, and an all-new styling that brought the classic muscle car into the modern generation of sportscars. While there are a few …
Have you ever looked at the new C8 Corvette and thought maybe it could be a little bit better? The new mid-engine Corvette may have some downfalls we didn’t expect, but with all of the anticipation and hype surrounding the car we were bound to get our hopes up a little too high. What we …
The new Chevy C8 Corvette really impressed fans and critics alike. However, that doesn’t mean it’s without problems.
2020 is still young. But, the global economic collapse due to the COVID-19 pandemic has many auto enthusiasts debating whether it is a good time to buy or sell a car right now. Yet, the strange thing about car auctions is that historic and rare cars will always remain historic and rare. So, those types of cars will always command a …
