Month: January 2011

Technology is amongst us no matter where we travel nowadays. OnStar knows this all to well and has partnered with Verizon to further advance this idea of connectivity.

If you really think about it, driving forces individuals to be captive within their own vehicles for a period of time. And with technology everywhere, radio entertainment is just not cutting it anymore!

OnStar’s partnership with Verizon has allowed both leaders to continue to explore all potential applications that can be instilled into a vehicle, utilizing 4G LTE technology on a faster broadband network.

When applied, these applications have the power to instill safer operations, proper vehicle maintenance, connectivity, navigation controls and entertainment.

Imagine the possibilities:

• Receiving instant alters via smartphone about bumps/damages made to your vehicle
• Connecting to top websites (Google, Twitter, Facebook Wikipedia) using hands-free voice activated commands
• Activating home-based monitoring cameras and/or other functions (temperature control, lights, more)
• Video conferencing from inside the car using Skype
• Navigating through traffic utilizing voice commands and maps

The possibilities are endless! It’s amazing to think of where this technology will take us. But hands down, the future manufactured Corvettes (a.k.a. C7) should come equipped with this technology.

Don’t you think?  See a demonstration video after the jump!

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Article Contributed by Steve Burns

We’re on to Saturday, January 29th now in our taste of cars from Mecum’s annual Kissimmee, Florida sale. When it came time to pick 1 Saturday car from Mecum’s green sheet, it became obvious that just 1 car wasn’t going to be sufficient this time. So for today’s glance we’ll […]

Kissing cousin to the Callaway Corvette is the Callaway Camaro.  And while there are certainly differences between Callaway Corvette enthusiasts and Callaway Camaro enthusiasts, both vehicles are strong and important members of the Chevrolet family, and both have a dedicated following.

All of this to say that George Matick Chevrolet, well known as a volume provider of Corvettes, has just now received two beautiful Callaway Camaro‘s from Callaway Cars, and these cars are looking sweet!  For example, this one, pictured at the right, is a stunner!

Details and more photos follow below.

We started with a stock 2011 Camaro 2SS Coupe in Summit White, and added the RS Package.  Then, Callaway added their amazing SC572 Package, ChromeCoat Supercharger Housing, Short-Throw Shifter Package, Nine Spoke HyperSilver Alloy Wheels, and the PowerWindow Hood.

The end result is a Powerfully Engineered automobile.  This supercharged engine, together with its intercooler, increased flow fuel injectors, and low restriction exhaust, provide 572 horsepower and 541 lb-ft of torque!  Truly, much power for a Camaro!

If you are in the area, please stop by to see this beautiful vehicle in our 100 car indoor showroom, largest in Michigan!  Questions?  Call the CorvetteBlog hotline at 1-888-875-0728.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corvette sales for the 2010 calendar year were down -9.4% when compared to the previous year. That means 12,624 Corvettes were sold in 2010 versus the 13,934 sold in 2009.

When assessing the past Corvette delivery statistics, it’s interesting to note the following facts.

Highest number of Corvettes sold:

2010 – May (1,428)
2009 – May (1,643)
2008 – August (4,242)

Least number of Corvettes sold:

2010 – February (624)
2009 – January (842)
2008 – November (1,093)

Yes, with the aging of the current C6 and the economy just recovering, we still have an opportunity to grow. With that, Chevrolet is working hard to incentivize customers nationwide with the purchase of a Corvette.  Now is the time to be in the market for sure.  Call us and let us give you information on a lease or purchase, nationwide:  888-875-0728.

New for 2011, the Cruze replaces the Cobalt as Chevrolet’s compact sedan. It comes with a choice of four-cylinder engines.

Article Contributed by Steve Burns

Next up in our preview of Mecum Auctions’ 2011 Kissimmee Sale is a highly desirable C3. Mecum will be selling Lot F65, a rare Pewter Silver 1972 LT-1 convertible at approximately 12:30pm on Friday January 28th.

The solid lifter LT-1 engine would end its 3 year run at the […]

Barrett-Jackson wrapped up their week-long collector car auction last Sunday and when all was said and done, Corvette sales totaled $10.89 million. Prices seem to returning to “normal” (if you can classify a Barrett-Jackson sale as normal) after a couple of down years due to the poor economy. But most of all, we […]

At one time, this 1984 Corvette was the pinnacle of automotive design. Introduced in 1983, the newly redesigned C4 Corvette took the world by storm. Over 51,000 coupes were produced with an MSRP of around $22,000. Unfortunately, time hasn’t been all that good for early C4 Corvettes as today you can find […]

On the third day of the 40th annual Barrett-Jackson classic car auction last week in Scottsdale, Ariz., the vehicle that brought the most money – a whopping $157,300 – was – wait for it – a pickup truck.

On the third day of the 40th annual Barrett-Jackson classic car auction last week in Scottsdale, Ariz., the vehicle that brought the most money – a whopping $157,300 – was – wait for it – a pickup truck.