Author: Laura

The photo spies in Detroit spied several new 2025 Corvette ZR1 prototypes wearing heaving camouflage with Chief Engineer Josh Holder behind the wheel. There were at least four prototypes in both Coupes and Convertibles models. The cars are wearing that heavy black cladding that hides many of the details, but from first glance it appears that the front spoiler is even more aggressive than that on the Z06, but that could just be the covers exaggerating those details. Through the front mesh, we are seeing some of the same design…

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From our friends at Corvette Blogger The  Corvette Blogger attended this year’s National Corvette Museum Bash and came back with some very interesting information. Like previous years, Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles gave a rundown of the production numbers, as well as the most popular colors and options for the 2023 model year. As of March 2023, they were showing 40,562 total C8s with the breakdown being 94% Stingray and 6% Z06. The last time they hit more than 40,000 cars produced in a model year was in 2016, and…

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From our friends at Corvette Blogger The Corvette Z06 Convertible Will Pace the 107th Indianapolis 500. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Chevrolet announced on Tuesday that the 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible will be pacing the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28th, making it the 20th time a Corvette has led the field for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing!” “As we celebrate the rich history of the Corvette Pace Car at IMS, it’s amazing to see the evolution of these cars on and off the track,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles…

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National Council of Corvette Clubs Reverses Ban on C8 E-Ray Hybrid. The National Council of Corvette Clubs had banned all hybrids and EVs from competition. But now, the E-Ray will be allowed. The National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) came under fire from all corners of the internet when it was released that the hybridized Corvette E-Ray would be banned from competing or participating in its sponsored events and shows. Following a significant amount of backlash, NCCC has released a new statement acknowledging another adjusted rule set that allows the…

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The National Council of Corvette Clubs misunderstanding of lithium-ion, leads them to ban “Electric Vehicles/Hybrids using lithium type battery packs” from all events. The new rule also says that “they should be parked 30 feet minimum from structures or other vehicles.” (section 1.8 subsection 1 item 14). This applies to events including “Speed Events” (autocross, drag racing, time trials on road course racetracks, and matching times precise acceleration tests), “Funkhana” (an autocross event with goofy challenges), road rallies, fuel economy challenges, and concourse car shows. That means the E-Ray isn’t…

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An Unmatched Tradition of Automotive Excellence Purchase Your Tickets to the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 20, 2023 at The Lodge at Pebble Beach in California GENERAL ADMISSION Make a memory at the Concours. Stroll through the show field, shop at RetroAuto, visit manufacturer displays, bring or purchase a tasty meal and enjoy an al fresco lunch at our Café Seating & Picnic Area. PURCHASE TICKETS CLUB d’ELEGANCE Attend the Concours and enjoy respite at the Club d’Elegance, located in an elegant tent at Parc du Concours, a short…

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Photo Credit: McFarlane Promotions This Sunday April 23rd, 20239AM-4PM – Ellen Browning Scripps Park This year we highlight the C1 and C2 Corvettes. C1 refers to 1953 thru 1962.C2 refers 1963 to 1967.If you have a show worthy stock example you need to compete in this years event, Click Here to register. Returning to the shores of La Jolla, CA, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial celebrates its 17th year of automotive excellence Friday April 21st – Sunday April 23rd, 2023. Earning a reputation as one of the finest…

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the La Jolla Concours d’EleganceSunday April 23, 2023 Photo Credit: McFarlane Promotions Sunday April 23rd, 20239AM-4PM – Ellen Browning Scripps Park This year we highlight the C1 and C2 Corvettes. C1 refers to 1953 thru 1962.C2 refers 1963 to 1967.If you have a show worthy stock example you need to compete in this years event, Click Here to register. Returning to the shores of La Jolla, CA, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial celebrates its 17th year of automotive excellence Friday April 21st – Sunday April 23rd, 2023. Earning…

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Picture Credit:: HotCars The Corvette SUV is rumored to hit the streets as early as 2025, and it might look like this. The Crossover and SUV craze is still going strong and much like other companies, American car manufacturers are forced to make tough choices to ensure their survival in the coming era. Electric vehicles are also doing great despite many carmakers working on synthetic fuels and alternative means of propulsion. Combining an SUV/crossover body style with an electric powertrain seems to be the best bet for a car company…

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The new E-Ray is still not available to order, but reviewers are getting review cars to “test out”. Using Jason Cammisa’s signature time-freeze video technique to show the outcome of a ¼ mile race, and explain how it happened, by walking back through slow-mo time at the finish line, is exactly what GM was hoping reviewers would show, the $104,295 (starting price coupe) E-Ray versus other high-performance sports cars. In this case, the E-Ray is pitted against a Ferrari F8 ($283,950 starting price) and Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD ($248,295 starting…

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