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Chevrolet Corvette News Archives

Chevrolet Corvette News Archives for May 2008

May 30, 2008 | Post Tribune

Crown Point Corvette Club rallies behind teen

The sky was blue, the air was warm and the cars shined like brilliant jewels in the spring sunshine as members of the Crown Point Corvette Club gathered for their annual car show recently at Carroll Chevrolet ...

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Wed May 28, 2008

The Globe and Mail

Top 2008-model vehicles

Small specialty under $25,000: Volvo C30 Convertible under $30,000: Ford Mustang Convertible over $30,000: Chevrolet Corvette, Mercedes SL Minivan: Honda Odyssey Small sport utility vehicle: Hyundai Santa Fe ...

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Related Topix: Ford Mustang Convertible, Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda Odyssey, Honda, Lexus, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai

Mon May 26, 2008

Detroit Free Press

Kerkorian's bid gaining interest

Ford shareholders are weighing billionaire Kirk Kerkorian's offer to buy their shares at $8.50 a piece after the company's shares dropped under $7 on Friday.

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Related Topix: Auto Dealers, Chevrolet

Sat May 24, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Collectibles: Models celebrate GM's 100th birthday

If General Motors' 100th anniversary this year has inspired model car collectors, they are in luck.

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Related Topix: Saturn, Cadillac Eldorado, Cadillac, Chevrolet

Thu May 22, 2008

Automotive News

CEO: GM brand diversity gives it best position

General Motors' different brands give the company the best position in the marketplace, CEO Rick Wagoner told a meeting of dealers.

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Related Topix: Automakers, General Motors, World News, Germany, Chevrolet, Autos

Tue May 20, 2008

Corvettes

Florida Legislation Threatens 2009 Corvette ZR1 Allocations

Dealers, do you know where your 2009 Corvette ZR1 allocation letters are? We heard the letters were promised in "early May" and being so close to the date that the system will start accepting orders for the ...

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Related Topix: Chevrolet, Florida, Florida Government

Sun May 18, 2008

Car and Driver

2008 Pratt & Miller Chevrolet Corvette C6RS - First Drive Review

“The C6RS is what a Corvette can become when not restricted by the requirements of assembly line - 'based manufacturing”

The Chevrolet Corvette has more power than most people would ever want. For those that aren't satisfied with the 430 horsepower found under the base Corvette's long, shapely hood, though, the truly decadent ... via Car and Driver

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Related Topix: Chevrolet, Autos

Fri May 16, 2008

Motor Trend

Spada Codatronca is for real, enters production in Turin

Supercar enthusiasts love a good Italian/American hybrid - and that's not "hybrid" in the eco-friendly sense. via Motor Trend

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Related Topix: Italy, World News, Chevrolet, Autos

Wed May 14, 2008

Austin American-Statesman

Trans Am was love at first sight

“I went out and bought one right away”

One look at the black-and-gold Trans Am in the 1977 film 'Smokey and the Bandit,' and Teresa Richardson says she was hooked. via Austin American-Statesman

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Related Topix: Pontiac, Comedy Movies, Crime Movies, Action, Smokey and the Bandit, Chevrolet, Pontiac Trans Am, Autos

Mon May 12, 2008

Today's Zaman

Turkish drivers are shift ing to automatic transmission

“With an automatic transmission, I no longer need to worry about the clutch and shifting gears.”

Fed up with constant traffic jams and bottlenecks at rush hour, Turkish drivers in major cities are increasingly opting for cars with automatic transmissions to ease their daily drive. via Today's Zaman

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Related Topix: Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Auto Dealers, Volkswagen Jetta, Honda, Honda Civic

Sat May 10, 2008

Edmunds.com News

Vauxhall VXR8 Gets an LS3 Engine

LONDON, England - Vauxhall is upgrading its VXR8 super sedan with the LS3 6.2-liter V8 - the same engine that is found in the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and the upcoming 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP . via Edmunds.com News

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Chevrolet

Thu May 08, 2008

Cars, Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, BMW, Hon...

Classic Chevy Bel Air Built up Model Kit

Posted Chevy Cars on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008. National Achiever Congress 2008 - by Joe Girard He had been job hunting without success, but on that day he pleaded with the sales manager of a Chevrolet ... via Cars, Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, BMW, Hon...

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Related Topix: Chevrolet, Eastpointe, MI, Chevrolet Impala

Tue May 06, 2008

Cars, Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, BMW, Hon...

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 production set at 2,000 units worldwide

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:11:05 -0400 Corvette ZR1 production set at 2,000 units worldwide Filed under: Supercars, Chevrolet, GM Click above for a high-res gallery of the Corvette ZR1. via Cars, Ford, Chevy, Chrysler, BMW, Hon...

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Related Topix: Chevrolet

Mon May 05, 2008

Jalopnik

The Vintage Chevrolet Club Of America Shows Off Rain-Soaked Detroit...

“I'm amazed and excited that the cars are still out! In SoCal, it clouds up and everyone scatters like cockroaches!!”

When commenter of the super-stars, Startlton_Heston , offered up some photos from the Lee Johnson Chevrolet 75th Anniversary Car Show we assumed there would be a dozen or so photos to throw into a gallery. via Jalopnik

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Related Topix: Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Pickup, Autos

Sat May 03, 2008

Motoring.co.za

Mover and shaker - GM's hottest V8 yet

“One of the most amazing things about the Corvette ZR1 is its refinement. Even with all that power you can use this car every day on the street.”

Mover and shaker - GM's hottest V8 yet MUSCLES ON SHOW: The Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 has a distinct power bulge in its bonnet and a polycarbonate window so you can see where all that power comes from. via Motoring.co.za

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Related Topix: Automakers, General Motors, Wixom, MI, Chevrolet

Thu May 01, 2008

The New Zealand Herald

Red-blooded Corvette shuns economy for sheer grunt

“It pretty much shows that Americans have mixed feelings when it comes to the car and the environment”

The supercharged Corvette ZR1 can really talk the torque. 5:00AM Wednesday April 30, 2008 By Alastair Sloane Corvette ZR1 At a time when carmakers are showing off every imaginable fuel-saving gizmo, General ... via The New Zealand Herald

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Related Topix: Automakers, General Motors, Chevrolet

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