Month: September 2009

Many politicians will tell you that the problem that sent two of the big three American automakers into bankruptcy was their failure to build small, fuel-efficient cars .

TIME magazine recently published their “10 Most Exciting Vehicles of 2010”. The list, as most would agree, is quite despicable. Take a look and you’ll wonder how on earth some of these vehicles were even chosen.

1. Nissan 370Z
2. Caddy CTS Wagon
3. Ford SHO
4. Hyundai Genesis Coupe
5. Kia Soul
6. Mercedes E-Class
7. Suzuki Kizashi
8. VW Rabbit Golf
9. Jeep Grand Cherokee
10. Toyota Venza

TIME’s must have compiled this list to appeal to a different targeted readership. So, we decided to look further…

Earlier this week, Forbes’ published their “Ten Exciting Cars for 2010”.

1. Hyundai Equus
2. Ford Flex
3. BMW X5 M
4. Rolls-Royce Ghost
5. Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid
6. Fisker Karma
7. Porsche Panamera
8. BMW 5 Series GT
9. Chevrolet Volt
10. Audi R8 Spyder Quattro

Now, this list makes more sense to me, though we are a bit confused on why the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 didn’t make the cut…

Both lists are subjective, I guess. You be the judge.

[ Time Magazine ]

[ Forbes Magazine ]

In addition to yesterday’s news about the C7 Corvette’s design going retro with the inclusion of a split rear window, we also learned that GM won’t abandon its traditional V8 power plant unless necessary. But that doesn?t mean a hybrid Corvette is off the table. Tom Stephens, GM’s Vice Chairman of Global Product Development says “We will only do a hybrid if that is what is required to maintain the vehicle.” [More]

GM’s head of global design, Ed Welburn, says he expects the split window, a design feature from the 1963 Corvette, to return for the future C7 Vette.

After much searching, high and low….we found our motivation to podcast again! Bailey’s baby girl has arrived and Josh and George uhh…I don’t know what their excuse is….but they are back. We talk this week about the big news from F1…Flavio Briatore’s life ban from the sport for race …

GM’s VP of Global Design Ed Welburn told Inside Line that the design of the new C7 Corvette will go retro much like the new Camaro and a prominent design feature will be the return of the split rear window. The next generation Corvette is expected to be launched in 2012 as a 2013 model. [More]

I got these pictures in today from Bjarne Pedersen, system admin for the Danish website CorvetteWorld.dk. I’m hoping to receive additional info about the cause of the fire, but in the meantime, check out these photos. The Red 68/69 Corvette is totally engulfed in flames! Judging from the photos, the C3 Corvette was a complete loss. Our heart goes out to the owner. [More]

Not so long ago the idea of a hybrid powertrain in a sports car was anathema to enthusiasts.

Four tires, estimated to be worth about $9,000, were stolen from Good Chevrolet, 325 S.W. 12th St.

Thanks for the tip, Martin!

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