Chevrolet has been spotted testing what looks to be its upcoming performance flagship, the C8-generation ZR1, with video footage emerging of a prototype mule making some mean noises. What makes the ZR1’s launch particularly interesting is the fact that it’s the first mid-engined ZR1 to date, and it’s expected to […]
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GMSV Corvette recalled in Australia for breaking noise limits
GMSV is recalling more than 100 examples of the Chevrolet Corvette after the stock exhaust system was deemed far too naughty for Australian road compliance. The government’s recall notice states that 106 units of the MY22 Corvette are implicated in the recall which was issued last week. According to the […]
Chevrolet retiring Camaro in 2024, nameplate to return some day
Nine years after its introduction, Chevrolet has announced its sixth-generation Camaro will be retiring at the end of 2024, with a final collector’s edition set to farewell the nameplate. Chevrolet says that its motorsports division will continue to compete around the globe, including in the Australian Supercars Championship which features […]
Top 10 best sports cars coming to Australia in 2023-2024
While the sports car segment might be massively overshadowed by more practical SUVs and trusty dual-cab utes, it’s encouraging to remember that many manufacturers are staying true to their core values. In a world of impending regulations encouraging things like electrification and downsized engines, a handful of manufacturers are sticking […]
Hennessey H700 tune for Corvette C8 Stingray adds 44% more power
Owners of the Corvette C8 Stingray will be jumping for joy today after the team over at Hennessey unveiled its latest performance kit for the all-American sports coupe that extracts an additional 44 per cent power from GM’s stock small block V8. It’s known as the Hennessey H700 package, and […]
Hennessey announces 2.9L H650 supercharger kit for GM 6.2 V8, up to 650hp
Everyone’s favourite Texan tuning house, Hennessey, has released a new supercharger kit for SUVs that use the GM 6.2-litre V8 powertrain, unlocking a 55 per cent power increase. The kit, known as the H650 package, is priced at US$27,950 – just under AU$40,000 – brings power figures for GM’s vehicles […]
GM announces US$918m powertrain investment, includes 6th-gen V8
The latest announcement from General Motors shows the auto giant is a long way from saying farewell to the V8 internal combustion engine, with more than US$900 million planned for investment into production lines pumping out V8s. More specifically, General Motors has announced US$918 million (about AU$1.3b) of investments into […]
GM to launch Corvette sub-brand, EV coupe & SUV arriving in 2025 – report
Reports are emerging that General Motors is planning to spin off its Corvette marque as an individual sub-brand, with whispers of an all-electric four-door coupe and SUV set to arrive by 2025. The news comes from Car and Driver, suggesting General Motors is looking to launch Corvette as a sub […]