Test Drives, Trends & Events

I see a Victory Red 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in the parking lot. I walk up to the car and it senses that I am near, thanks to the keyless entry remote fob in my pocket. I open the door. The seat is more comfortable than I thought it would be. I push down on the brake and make sure the shift knob, which is connected to a 6-speed manual transmission, is in neutral. I press the button marked "ENGINE." The 7.0L V8 LS7 engine snorts and rumbles to life and I now have 505 hp at my disposal. My heart is beating … fast … faster … I put down the parking brake and move the shift knob into first gear and I am now leaving the parking lot … quickly. More...

2004 Chevy Corvette AKA "Black Beauty"

For many years, my husband spoke Spanish, French, and other languages, and then he learned to speak "Corvette," an interesting dialect of English filled with V8 5.7L/346 350 @ 5200 RPM 360 @ 4000 RPM, and other such terminology.
 
I, on the other hand, was speechless when I first saw "Black Beauty" – our nickname for our black on black 2004 Corvette convertible. It was love at first sight. We had to own this car.

The first time I drove it, I really fell in love with Black Beauty. It was the most amazing drive – so close to the ground that you felt you were part of the road. With the top down, you also felt part of the sky. I loved the "VvvvvRooooommm." I loved driving curves. In fact, I loved everything about the car. More...

It seems like it's been forever since General Motors (GM) said it was going to bring back the Chevy Camaro, and now it has finally unveiled the production version of the car, which is captured on GMtv video.

Though car enthusiasts have long been talking about its return since the 2002 Camaro bit the dust, today's high gas prices make the idea of owning a big, brawny American muscle car less appealing than before. The good news is that the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will be offered with two engines, both of which get pretty good gas mileage considering their power. GM Chairman Bob Lutz told the public recently on GM's FastLane Blog that ...

This year I purchased my dream car, a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette convertible. Since opposites usually attract, my wife looks at cars as transportation appliances, while I view them as children who I don't mind bathing. Looking back on the buying process, I would like to offer the following advice to married readers who want to buy their dream car.

My dream car, a 2008 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, right after a bath.

Shut Up and Start Saving

Unless you are married to an accountant, you should be able to place some excess monthly money into a "special" account. If you are caught, don't panic. Stay calm and dejectedly tell your spouse something about "not spoiling the surprise" and let them imagine a romantic vacation or home improvements. Practicing in front of a mirror for this potential setback can help keep your dream alive. More...