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2014 Corvette Stingray: GM talks authentic design

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

The opportunity to design a new, next-generation Corvette doesn’t come along too often, particularly when it’s the iconic Stingray, and so GM has wasted no chances in putting together a car that demands performance benefits from every aesthetic decision. SlashGear caught up with GM at the New York International Auto Show to take a look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible and talk authentic design – inside and out – with the execs responsible for guiding the changes in the new model.

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 unveiled with lightweight body and hard power

, Mar 27th 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Chevrolet have revealed the 2014 Camaro Z28 (or Z/28 if you prefer), a beast of a vehicle with a 7.0L LS7 V8 engine with no less than 500 horsepower ready for road-thrashing action. This machine works with 470 pounds-feet of torque under the hood paired with a six-speed Tremec TR6060 manual transmission. The look of the vehicle is all classic Camaro with a smooth-yet-sharp set of aesthetics for this years battle with the best.

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Chevrolet officially unveils 2014 Corvette Convertible

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chevrolet officially unveiled the 2014 Corvette Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show this week. We obviously already saw the regular fastback version of the car when it was initially unveiled back in January, but now we finally get to see the car with its top down, ready for some summer driving on California's Highway 1. Read The Full Story

Hennessey announces 1000 hp 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

, Mar 4th 2013 Discuss [0]

Hennessey is a car tuner that has put his talent to work souping up some already impressively fast sports cars and muscle cars from Chevrolet and other automakers. The tuner has shown off some impressively fast Corvettes and Camaros in the past. The latest Chevrolet sports car for Hennessey to lay hands on is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Read The Full Story

2014 Corvette design dates back to 1997

, Feb 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

When General Motors and Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Corvette C7 Stingray last month, it received mixed reactions. Yes, it's an amazing-looking car, and the redesign makes it more sleek than ever. However, many critics were upset that Chevrolet ditched the iconic rounded taillights in favor of a new look. Then again, this isn't the first this has happened. Read The Full Story

2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray teased in a beautiful 28-second commercial

, Feb 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chevy has just released a 28-second web-only commercial that gives us a small taste of the tyrant that is the 2014 Corvette Stingray. The commercial is very simple, and it shows off the sleek and stunning design of the C7, while showing us a peek at the incredible power this car possesses. The commercial is shot in black and white to showcase the beauty of the C7's polished black design. This commercial is part of Chevrolet's multi-leveled marketing program meant to tease consumers little by little while they crave more and more. Read The Full Story

2014 Chevrolet SS unveiled, manual transmission is MIA

, Feb 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

General Motors unveiled late last night the 2014 Chevrolet SS, which just so happens to be Chevrolet's first rear-wheel-drive performance sedan in 17 years. Of course, it's essentially the same car as Holden's Commodore SS V in Australia, but us Americans will be able to get in on the action thanks to Chevrolet (Holden and Chevrolet are both owned by General Motors). Read The Full Story

Chevrolet MyLink gains Siri integration today in 2013 Sonic and Spark

, Feb 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Starting today, those of you with a Chevrolet Sonic or a Chevrolet Spark working with Chevrolet MyLink with your iPhone will be able to work with Siri eyes-free integration. This update takes on what was promised back in November of last year and what we got to see with our own eyes that same month in an early preview, making it real for real-world vehicle owners. With Siri integration, users will be able to connect their iPhone (any model that works with Siri natively) completely wirelessly and jump on in to Eyes Free mode. Read The Full Story

2014 Corvette is the first GM vehicle to use “Smart Materials”

, Feb 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

When its comes to technology for performance, the Chevrolet Corvette has long been one of the vehicles where Chevrolet pulls out all the stops. Chevrolet has announced that it has debuted a new "smart material" on the new 2014 Corvette Stingray. The 2014 Corvette is the first General Motors vehicle to use a lightweight shape memory alloy wire in place of a heavier motorized actuator to open and close the hatch vent release. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet announces diesel Cruze, first US-bound diesel vehicle in 27 years

, Feb 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

Earlier today at the Chicago Auto Show, Chevrolet unveiled the first diesel car to grace the roads in the United States since 1986. The 2.0 Turbo Diesel Cruze is slated to compete with Volkswagen's Jetta, and has a starting price of $25,695. The Cruze's diesel engine runs clean, and the car is currently estimated to get around 42mpg. Read The Full Story

Small turbocharged engines don’t deliver on fuel economy promises says report

, Feb 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Automotive manufacturers all around the world are working hard to make their vehicles more fuel-efficient. The US federal government has mandated new fuel economy standards that will go into effect in coming years that require automotive manufacturers to create engines that use significantly less fuel than most vehicles use today. To do this, many automotive manufacturers resorting to smaller displacement turbocharged engines. Read The Full Story

Chevrolet says Spark is attracting young buyers thanks to price and colors

, Feb 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Chevrolet has taken a bit of time out of his busy schedule pimping the new Corvette to talk a bit about its cheap car called the Spark. Chevy says that early buyer data for the car shows that 29% of people who buy are under 35. Chevy also says that half of those people are coming from non-GM brands. Read The Full Story
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