Month: December 2011

GENERAL Motors previewed a three-year rollout process for the new C/K Series truck during a chassis seminar conducted in conjunction with the NTEA convention.

It has been a pleasure serving you via CorvetteBlog in 2011.  Thanks for spending time with us.

We try to bring a variety of Corvette-themed information to you every year.  We update ordering information ("constraints") from the factory every week (usually on Friday).  We show you pictures of Corvettes we’ve seen at car shows and other events.  We tell you about the new options, colors, and equipment.

And, of course, a big part of the fun is to bring you the latest from the C7 Rumor Department.  We also report on the biggest Corvette events east of the Mississippi, including events at the National Corvette Museum, Corvettes at Carlisle, and the Corvette Funfest.

We love to write about the many great activities in Michigan, too.  From America’s Corvette Club’s summer Corvettes America Show to Corvettes on Woodward to the Woodward Dream Cruise, and all the stops between.  We visit Lingenfelder, the GM Heritage Center, Corvette suppliers in metro Detroit, and several of the local "Show and Shines."  And this next year, we will be at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix to cover Chevrolet’s involvement.

In addition, from time to time, we present Corvettes in our dealership’s inventory, and explain current incentive programs from Chevrolet.  We are always looking to provide the best value for you in your new or used Corvette purchase!

We look forward to spending time with you in 2012, and once again, Merry Christmas to you all!

They come from miles around…lines of colorful Corvettes, all generations represented, traveling from every one of the continental United States, from Canada, and even from a few other countries, to gather at the Home of the Corvette.  2014 will bring the 5th National Corvette Caravan, and will mark the 20th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum.

The 5th National Corvette Caravan will take place the last week of August, 2014.  State and/or regional caravans will form, and then join other caravans, as thousands of Vettes travel together across the United States to gather in Bowling Green, Kentucky for four days of fun and festivities at the National Corvette Museum.

Leading the spectacle will be Paul Mariano of Huntersville, N.C. (seen at the right), a 20-year Museum member, who is not only a Lifetime Member of the Museum, but also a Founding Member.  "A national caravan such as this requires years of planning and coordinating, and the Museum is fortunate to have a volunteer like Paul to take on this monumental task," stated National Corvette Museum Executive Director, Wendell Strode.

Also, if you are a caravan captain,and would like a post on your state and/or region, please email me the particulars at bill@corvetteblog.com, and we will help you tell your story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This map shows the various caravan starting point areas.  Sometimes a single state, like New Jersey.  Sometimes less than a state, like most of Michigan.  Sometimes multiple states, like New Mexico and Arizona.

A Hotchkis suspension kit or Total Vehicle System can improve the handling of some of Detroit’s classic muscle cars.

A popular festival for lovers of the Chevrolet Corvette is coming to Champaign. The Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA show will be based on the grounds of the University of Illinois Assembly Hall for a five-year run, starting in June of 2013.

Chevy runs deep!  And the savings are deep right now on both 2011 and 2012 Corvettes!

Take this 2012 Torch Red Grand Sport beauty as an example.  This 3LT Coupe includes Memory Package, Power Heated Ebony Sports Seats , DVD Navigation, Universal Home Remote, Bluetooth, and Head-Up Display.  Other options include the Transparent Removable Roof Panel, Battery Protection Package, sweet Red Brake Calipers (see photo below), 6-Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission, Dual-Mode Exhaust, Chrome Aluminum Wheels, and the Grand Sport Heritage Package  (Logo’d Headrests, Fender Hash Mark).

The MSRP on this sharp coupe is $69,975.  If you qualify for the Owner Loyalty Bonus, you can buy for just $59,667 through January 3!  Call 313-531-7100 for all the details.  Whether you need this car for a Christmas gift or not, now is the time to take advantage of the best savings of the year!

Give us a call or send a post a response to this blogpost (where your communication will be kept private).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the 1980s through to the latter half of the 2000s, American automakers reluctantly participated in the small car market.

We can’t think of a gift we would like less than a new car. Cars are personal. You want to choose the color and options.