Friday, January 17, 2014

Ten Days And 3,000 Cars At Mecum Collector Car Auction In Kissimmee-Starts Today-January 17, 2014

WALWORTH, Wis. – Jan. 6, 2014 – Mecum Auctions will bring the world’s largest collector car auction to the Osceola Heritage Park grounds in Kissimmee, Fla., this Jan. 17-26 with 3,000 vehicles and 3,000 items of Road Art and memorabilia set to cross the auction block throughout the 10 days of hard-hammering action. The immense lineup includes everything from high-performance muscle cars to ‘50s era cars as well as vintage racers, European sports and exotics and of course an impressive and vast offering of Corvettes.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

New Corvette C7.R Shares Tech with New Z06

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The new Corvette C7.R, which was codeveloped with the 2015 Corvette Z06, will compete in GT Le Mans class of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. The C7.R will make its competition debut at the 52nd Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 25-26. © General Motors

Corvette Z06: A Quick History of a Fast Car

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in Race Trim  © General Motors


1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 © General Motors


DETROIT – The all-new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the most capable in the history of the track-oriented model. The Z06 was first offered as an option package in 1963, directed at those who intended to use their Corvettes on a track.

Sixteen Seasons of Corvette Racing: 1999–2014

2014 Corvette Crossed Flag Logo © General Motors


Watch Jim Campbell, vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports, give you an exclusive look at the newly-revealed 2014 Corvette C7.R racecar. It will (be) racing in the Tudor United Sportscar championship series. 

DETROIT – The interconnection of Chevrolet Corvette and motorsports stretches nearly six decades, beginning with the Corvette’s competitive debut in at the 12 Hours of Sebring, in 1956. By the time Briggs Cunningham entered three Corvettes in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1960 – Corvette’s first appearance at the world’s most demanding race – the international racing community had taken notice of America’s sports car.

Chevrolet Sweeps 2014 NACTOY Awards

Chevrolet was the only brand to be recognized as this year's recipient of the prestigious 
North American Car and Truck of the Year awards.

Chevrolet sweeps the North American Car and Truck of the Year voting as the Silverado pickup (left) and the Corvette Stingray are voted the 2014 North American Truck and Car of the Year Monday, January 13, 2014 at the start of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. New General Motors CEO Mary Barra is pictured with the vehicles Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the GM Renaissance Center Global Headquarters in Detroit.
(Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet) © General Motors


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DETROIT – The all-new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Silverado 1500 are the 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year.   

It is the first time Chevrolet has won both awards in the same year. The Silverado was last named Truck of the Year in 2007 and the Corvette was last named Car of the Year in 1998.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is Most Capable, Ever




Embargoed for Release: Monday, Jan. 13, 2014, 10:30 a.m. EST

(L to R) The all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 and 2014 Corvette C7.R race car were co-developed, and represent the closest link in modern times between Corvettes built for racing and the road, sharing unprecedented levels of engineering and components including chassis architecture, engine technologies, and aerodynamic strategies. © GM


Enters supercar territory with race-proven design, advanced technologies and world-class performance 
With track-focused Z07 performance package, 2015 Corvette Z06 delivers faster lap times than 2013 Corvette ZR1 
First Corvette Z06 to offer supercharged engine, removable roof panel and available paddle-shift automatic transmission 


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Corvette Nation to film at Corvette/Chevy Expo in Houston, Texas

Corvette/Chevy Expo will welcome the hosts of the new TV series titled Corvette Nation at their event in Houston, Texas.  Meet Bill Stephens and Maria Prekeges who host the Corvette Nation TV series and will be filming on site.
Corvette/Chevy Expo will welcome the hosts of the new TV series titled Corvette Nation at their event in Houston, Texas.  The Corvette Chevy Expo, celebrating its 36th annual event, will be held February 15-16, 2014, at the Reliant Center, 8400 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054. 

Monday, January 6, 2014

Special Event Preceding Reveal of Corvette Z06 and C7.R

For Release: Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, 9 a.m. EST


The reveal of the 2015 Corvette Z06 and the all-new C7.R will be live streamed on Monday, January 13 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.


Special Event Preceding Reveal of Corvette Z06 and C7.R

Live Stream Begins at 9:30 a.m. EST on Monday, January 13

·         2014 Corvette Stingray is finalist for North American Car of the Year
·         Corvette Stingray is the industry’s most awarded car of the year

DETROITThe 2015 Corvette Z06 and the all-new C7.R represent the next evolution in the Corvette Stingray, the industry’s most awarded car in 2013. Continuing the momentum, the reveal of the Z06 and the C7.R will be live streamed on Monday, January 13 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.


Ten Days And 3,000 Cars At Mecum Collector Car Auction In Kissimmee

WALWORTH, Wis. – Jan. 6, 2014 – Mecum Auctions will bring the world’s largest collector car auction to the Osceola Heritage Park grounds in Kissimmee, Fla., this Jan. 17-26 with 3,000 vehicles and 3,000 items of Road Art and memorabilia set to cross the auction block throughout the 10 days of hard-hammering action. The immense lineup includes everything from high-performance muscle cars to ‘50s era cars as well as vintage racers, European sports and exotics and of course an impressive and vast offering of Corvettes.

From investment-grade collector cars to entry-level vehicles, the lineup includes something for everyone. Vehicles will range from several thousand to several million dollars and will include marques ranging from the unique and obscure to the automotive industry giants. With such significant Corvette sales over the years, the Kissimmee auction has become an epicenter for the buyers and sellers of America’s Favorite Sports Car and this year’s auction is filled with incredible investment-grade offerings wearing the Corvette name.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Ride along with Corvette Racing driver Tommy Milner at Sebring International Raceway to see the capabilities of the Performance Data Recorder.

Fast Feedback: Corvette Performance Data Recorder






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• Industry-first system features integrated video, audio and motorsport-inspired telemetry recording capability
• HD-quality videos can be reviewed in-car when parked, or downloaded to personal computer for sharing via social media
• Data can be uploaded to Cosworth Toolbox telemetry software, similar to that used by Corvette Racing, to improve driver's techniques and lap times

LAS VEGAS – Chevrolet announced at the Consumer Electronics Show today an industry-first Performance Data Recorder for the 2015 Corvette Stingray. The fully integrated system enables users to record high-definition video, with telemetry overlays, of their driving experiences on and off the track.