'69 Corvette And '88 Lamborghini Horrifyingly Swap Paint In Japanese Gran Turismo Ad

We spotted this Japan-only Gran Turismo commercial in the Playstation booth here at the Tokyo Motor Show and it made us want to cry. More »

The Corvette's Always Been A Composite Materials Girl

Yesterday, we noted the extensive use of carbon fiber in the Corvette Stingray concept. Cool, yes, but advanced composite materials have long been a Corvette tradition. How long? Check out this photo of the C1 'vette's fiberglass composite body. More »

Stingray Concept: Transformers Corvette A High-Tech Hybrid Super Car

Yesterday we had the exclusive opportunity to drive the Corvette Stingray concept, GM's latest Transformers star. With a conceptual hybrid powertrain and iPhone app-like downloads, it represents a merger of GM design and technology from the past, present and future. More »

Coming Soon: V6 Corvette?

Earlier this year, Motor Trend reported on a new V6-powered Corvette it dubbed the Sting Ray, which was reportedly in deep cover. Powered by a version of the Impala's 3.9-liter V6, the Kappa-platform roadster in development was reported to be Chevy's own version of the Saturn Sky / Pontiac Solstice. Now, dealer Rick "Corvette" Conti says the V6 'Vette is closer than we think, but won't be named "Sting Ray." More »

Stingray! Motor Trend on the "Blue Devil" Corvette

Motor Trend's the latest buff book to chime in on Chevrolet's upcoming Viper-beater Corvette. (You'll recall that car was dubbed "Blue Devil" for an early prototype spied on the N rburgring, which happened to be blue.) According to the magazine, the new super 'Vette will indeed have a supercharged version of the 7.0-liter LS7 V8, but will be dubbed Stingray (one word), and according to their illustration, will get Super Sport badging. A liberal use of carbon fiber will reportedly bring weight down to 2900 lbs — 232 lbs less than the Z06. MT says we'll see the launch in mid-2007. More »