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GM Files Patent for Self-Cleaning Touch-Screen

General Motors (GM), one of the world’s leading automakers, has recently filed a patent for a self-cleaning touch-screen display system. This innovation is expected to…

By Justin Cornelison | February 24, 2023
Rumor: Hellcat Powered Dodge Charger SRT On the Way

Recently discovered SAE documents indicate that the 707 horsepower, supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat motor used in the top spec 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT is also bound for at least one other engine bay in the Dodge lineup.

By Winding Road Staff | July 25, 2014
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Officially The Most Powerful Production Car in GM History

Chevrolet has finally released the official numbers for the upcoming Z06 Corvette, and they should ease those dismayed by Chevrolet’s assertion that, at least for the time being, the ZR1 variant is not in the cards and the Z06 would be the top spec offering of the Corvette. So, just how powerful is the supercharged, 6.2-liter LT4 V8 in the new Z06?

By Bradley Iger | June 06, 2014
WR TV: 2014 Cadillac ELR

General Motors takes their Voltec plug-in hybrid technology – first seen in the Chevrolet Volt – upmarket with the Cadillac ELR coupe. With a full driving range of 340 miles between its 16.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack and 1.4-liter,gas-powered generator (or 37 miles on electricity only), the ELR offers an alternative to premium all-electric offerings like the Tesla Model S to buyers who’re concerned about range limitations and charging times.

By Winding Road Staff | June 02, 2014
WR TV: 2010 Volkswagen GTI Autocross at the GM Assembly Plant

This past weekend Multimedia Editor Chris Amos bolted on his summer wheels/tires and headed out to a local autocross hosted by the Corvette Club of Michigan at General Motors’ Cadillac assembly plant in Detroit.

By Winding Road Staff | April 08, 2014
Classic: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Unveiled last January at the Detroit Motor Show, the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been hailed as one of the most advanced sports cars ever manufactured by General Motors. While the technology it packs is the fruit of decades of research on and off the track, the origins of the Z06 name go back to 1957 when the American Manufacturers Association (AMA) instated a prohibition-like ban on factory-backed racing.

By Ronan Glon | March 21, 2014
Preview: 2014 Zenvo ST-1

First announced way back in December of 2008, the Zenvo ST-1 has had a fairly lengthy gestation period. Nearly five years later, Zenvo quietly showed off the ST-1 in near-production form at the Dubai Motor Show last November, though they remained tight-lipped about a number of details. Finally, at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, Zeno revealed the full details and specifications of the first hypercar in Danish history, and they include some truly hair-raising numbers.

By Winding Road Staff | March 19, 2014
Driven: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

It’s been a long overdue, but we finally got some quality time with the seventh generation Corvette. Since its unveiling, volumes upon volumes of superlative-laden praise have been written about the C7, touting this new car as a massive step forward by nearly every measurement. So it’s no surprise that it was with a fair bit of excitement that we took delivery of this Laguna Blue example, equipped with GM’s new seven-speed manual gearbox, the highly touted Z51 Performance Package, and a host of other goodies. Still, something had us slightly concerned. Had all this anticipation created expectations that would be nearly impossible for the Corvette to achieve? Could the new Stingray even hope to live up to the mountain of hype that surrounded it? Well folks, there will be no M. Night Shyamalan-style plot twists here – the hype is in fact true, the new C7 Corvette Stingray is a truly fantastic sports car.

By Bradley Iger | March 07, 2014
Rumor: 2016 Polaris Slingshot

Is it a car or a motorcycle? These days, with vehicles like the Campagna V13R and the Morgan Threewheeler running around, it’s getting harder and hard to tell. What we can tell you is that this side-by-side trike by Polaris – a brand which is typically associated with ATVs and other off-road vehicles – has another name to add to that list in the form of the soon-to-be-announced Slingshot.

By Winding Road Staff | March 04, 2014
Preview: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Today at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, General Motors unveiled the C7 Corvette Z06. The new track-focused Corvette boasts a stunning new carbon fiber aero kit which only hints at the performance potential held within. In fact, according to GM, the new Z06 will be the most capable and fastest road-going Corvette they’ve ever produced, besting even the previous generation’s ZR1.

By Bradley Iger | January 13, 2014
Overview: 2014 Zenvo ST-1

This is the overview page for the 2014 Zenvo ST-1. Rumors, news, reviews, road tests, specifications, videos, awards, and other relevant information will all be included here as they become available.

By Winding Road Staff | January 01, 2014
Overview: Polaris Slingshot

This is the overview page for the 2015 Polaris Slingshot. Rumors, news, reviews, road tests, specifications, videos, awards, and other relevant information will all be included here as they become available.

By Winding Road Staff | January 01, 2014
Overview: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Today at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, General Motors unveiled the C7 Corvette Z06. The new track-focused Corvette boasts a stunning new carbon fiber aero kit which only hints at the performance potential held within. In fact, according to GM, the new Z06 will be the most capable and fastest road-going Corvette they’ve ever produced, besting even the previous generation’s ZR1.

By Bradley Iger | December 01, 2013
Video: Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 vs. Form Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

In this video, Chevy pits its Nürburgring-worthy 2014 Camaro Z/28 against the rival Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca at the General Motors proving grounds in Milford, Michigan.

By John Beltz Snyder | October 17, 2013
2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD Trucks Revealed

General Motors has unveiled the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD pickups with some significant improvements, including a payload of 7374 pounds and a trailering rating of 19,600 pounds.

By John Beltz Snyder | September 26, 2013
Update: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Displays Plentiful Driver-Focused Information

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray promises to be a great car for enthusiasts both on the streets and on the track. This is further evidenced by the types and amount of available useful information for drivers focused on speed and performance. In fact, the eight-inch LCD display in the instrument cluster can give details from 69 unique sources.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 14, 2013
Video: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Tested By Jay Leno

To some of us, Jay Leno is known more for his impressive car collection and knowledge than for his chin or his jokes, and that combination of passion and fame often gets him seat time in some pretty special cars. Most recently, General Motors gave Leno the honor of being the first person outside the company to test drive the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 13, 2013
Chevrolet Volt Drops Significantly In Price

With lower-cost options entering the electric vehicle market, General Motors has slashed $5000 off the price of the Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric vehicle. The 2014 Volt will have a lowered MSRP of $34,995 (including destination charges). Factor in the $7500 tax credit, and the Volt’s entry price sinks to $27,495—which is a lot easier of a pill to swallow.

By John Beltz Snyder | August 06, 2013
Preview: Innotech Aspiron

It may sound like something that will cure a headache, but the only headache this new, 2014 Aspiron from Innotech will get rid of would have to be caused by a lack of speed. This two-seat track car, uses General Motors’ LS line of V-8 engines, and can be built to the custom specifications of the buyer.

By John Beltz Snyder | July 09, 2013
Preview: Vencer Sarthe

When you think of a greyhound, what do you think of? A racing animal that is strong, beautiful, poised, and, of course, very fast. This is what Dutch automaker Vencer wants to convey with its Sarthe supercar—the automotive interpretation of a greyhound, “elegant and built for speed.”

By John Beltz Snyder | June 20, 2013
Ford Kills Australian Production

It’s a sad day for our friends down under. According to a story published in The Australian, the American brand that’s been building cars Down Under since the 1920s will cease production of Australian-specific models by October of 2016. The closure will result in the loss of 1200 jobs, although Ford would retain 1500 Australians for product development positions.

By Brandon Turkus | May 23, 2013

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