2018 Chevrolet Corvette Orders On Hold, Possibly As Late As December

Beginning in August, CarsDirect is reporting, the Chevrolet Corvette production plant in Bowling Green, KY will suspend operations. The shutdown is expected to be for only three months while the factory undergoes upgrades, but is still certainly long enough to cause some major disruptions to future ‘Vette owners who may now not see their cars till December.

According to Ron Klino, spokesperson for Chevrolet, the shutdown is primarily to make upgrades to the factory’s paint facility. However, many wishful thinkers or, perhaps, conspiracy theorists are talking about the shutdown occurring to upgrade the factory to handle production on a rumored mid-engine ‘Vette. No matter what the case the shutdown is wreaking havoc on the production calendar for the 2018s, including the Carbon 65.

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F1 2017 Could Be Most Realistic Looking Racing Game Ever [Video]

It’s no secret that today’s drivers put in hours of practice on simulators preparing for races. Some teams, like Nissan, have taken it even further by recruiting drivers based on their successes in gaming. However, when F1 2017 releases on August 25th you won’t have to be a pro racer to get closer to the track than ever before, from your living room.

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Bollinger Motors Showcases First All-Electric Sport Utility Truck

The Classic Car Club of Manhattan played host to what could very well someday become a classic in its own right, the world premiere of the Bollinger B1. A product of Bollinger Motors the B1 represents the first working prototype of an all-electric sport utility truck.

New from conception to completion the B1 features high-strength aluminum from the chassis up. The dual-motor powertrain provides for all-time all-wheel drive. Additionally, the lightweight car coupled with the electric motors help propel the SUT to 60mph in just 4.5-seconds with 472 lb.-ft. of torque and 360hp and a top speed of 127mph. All the while maintaining a towing capacity of over three tons with ample in truck storage room for all your hauling needs.

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Travis Pastrana’s Crazy POV Of His Record Setting Climb [Video]

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Wake Up With Some Sweet Sweet Donuts [Video]

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Super Low Mileage Plymouth Hemi Superbird To Auction

One of 58 produced this 1970 Plymouth Hemi Superbird is classic muscle with extremely low mileage. The rarity is the result of the heavy-duty A833 4-speed manual transmission. Which combined with its 2002 restoration has earned it, according to Mecum, a “Silver Certification at the 2002 Mopar Nationals, with one judge noting in the judging documents that points were deducted not for incorrect components, but for some features being ‘way better than factory!’ In 2003, it was awarded Best American Muscle Car at the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.”

Additionally, it was one of 135 Hemi Superbirds. This ‘Winged Warrior’ crosses the block at Mecum Harrisburg the first weekend in August.

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GMG Celebrates Live Cam Launch In Best Way Possible, Burnouts! [Video]

We know you miss us during Fast N’ Loud‘s hiatus and we miss you. However, now you can keep up with what’s going on outside GMG 24/7/365 with our LIVE CAM. From glimpses of cameras rolling on upcoming episodes to burnouts and general mischief, there will be plenty to see. And if you visit be sure to give mom a wave, she’ll love it.

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The 2018 Ford Mustang Configurator Is Live, Build Your Own Now

Recently Ford announced that the 2018 Ford Mustang GT would be their fastest GT ever. Now you can build out that GT, or any 2018 Mustang variant, to just the specifications you’d want parked in your driveway. Or rather as you want to be noticed as you pass people. All the configuration fun can be had here, so kickback and enjoy your Friday by building your dream 2018 Ford Mustang.

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Rolls-Royce Unveils All-New Phantom VIII

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From the moment Sir Henry Royce introduced the Rolls-Royce Phantom in 1925 it was judged ‘The Best Car in the World’ by the cognoscenti. As a result it has conveyed some of the world’s most influential and powerful men and women to the most defining historical moments over the last 92 years.

Every new Phantom that has subsequently appeared has successfully retained the title of ‘Best Car in the World’ as a result of Rolls-Royce’s tireless pursuit of perfection, visionary engineering, aesthetic acuity and deep understanding of what the world’s leading luxury item should be. Quite simply, Rolls-Royce has innovated for almost a century to set the benchmark and satisfy the most discerning luxury patrons.

A new benchmark will be set today as the New Phantom – the eighth generation of this great nameplate – arrives. Not satisfied with simply launching a motor car that is a wholly contemporary design interpretation of Phantom DNA and a technological tour de force, Rolls-Royce has revolutionised the luxury car industry itself by shifting away from the status quo of shared platforms to an entirely new luxury business model.

As the next chapter in the Rolls-Royce story opens, the New Rolls-Royce Phantom points the way forward for the global luxury industry.

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Rolls-Royce Unveils New Phantom

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From the moment Sir Henry Royce introduced the Rolls-Royce Phantom in 1925 it was judged ‘The Best Car in the World’ by the cognoscenti. As a result it has conveyed some of the world’s most influential and powerful men and women to the most defining historical moments over the last 92 years.

Every new Phantom that has subsequently appeared has successfully retained the title of ‘Best Car in the World’ as a result of Rolls-Royce’s tireless pursuit of perfection, visionary engineering, aesthetic acuity and deep understanding of what the world’s leading luxury item should be. Quite simply, Rolls-Royce has innovated for almost a century to set the benchmark and satisfy the most discerning luxury patrons.

A new benchmark will be set today as the New Phantom – the eighth generation of this great nameplate – arrives. Not satisfied with simply launching a motor car that is a wholly contemporary design interpretation of Phantom DNA and a technological tour de force, Rolls-Royce has revolutionised the luxury car industry itself by shifting away from the status quo of shared platforms to an entirely new luxury business model.

As the next chapter in the Rolls-Royce story opens, the New Rolls-Royce Phantom points the way forward for the global luxury industry.

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Happy Birthday, Ford Trucks! 100 Years Ago Today The Model TT Was Introduced

Exactly 100 years ago to the day (because that’s how birthdays work) Ford introduced its first purpose-built truck, the 1917 Model TT. At that time Ford had no way of knowing the type of juggernaut their trucks would become. For the past 40 consecutive years their F-Series truck in America and best selling vehicle for the past 35 years. While in Canada the F-Series has spent the majority of Ford’s truck run as the best selling truck their 51 consecutive years.

All a long way from that July 27, 1917 when the TT was born and would sell 209 that year with a factory price of $600.

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