Here’s the latest styling and performance packages for the Corvette ZR1 by TIKT. This sports car comes with a restyled front fascia, new side skirts and a carbon fiber fixed rear wing. Underneath, the stock engine receives a new power upgrade kit allowing the car to produce 758 hp and 910 Nm of torque (an increase of 120 hp and 91 Nm). Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [GlobalMotors]
General Motors has decided to recall 4,873 units of 2012 Chevrolet Sonic subcompact cars in the United States and Canada. The recall is due to missing front brake pads. Fortunately, there were no crashes or injuries due to the issue so far. Owner of these affected cars will be informed of the recall from January 14th, 2012 onwards. General Motors dealers will install missing front brake pads for free. [Reuters]
Here we have a new video of the Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept showing the car being tested on the track. Just a bit of info, this muscle car is equipped with two powerful engines: a supercharged 327 (5.3L) and a naturally-aspirated 427 (7.0L), which can be paired to either a two-speed automatic, a three-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. Watch the video after the break. More»
Chevrolet and Hot Wheels have joined together to design the Camaro Hot Wheels Concept. The concept car is currently on display at 2011 SEMA show. Inspired by the original 16 Hot Wheels cars from 1968, the Camaro Hot Wheels Concept features the “Over Chrome Green” scheme. It is powered by a powerful 6.2 liter LS3 V8 engine, which is combined with a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. More»
Here’s a glance at the upcoming 2013 Chevrolet Spark EV. Based on the popular Chevrolet Spark, the EV will have a full-electric powertrain and will be produced to around 2000 units per year. This compact city car will become available in the US in late-2012, and will be sold as a 2013 model year. [Car Advice]
General Motors Co. has decided to recall 6,006 units of the new Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. The recall covers 2011 and 2012 models in the United States and Canada. The carmaker explains that the issue that was discovered in early September 2011 could allow the rear hatch to separate from the vehicle in an accident. General Motors dealers will replace both rear hatch hinges for free. [egmCarTech]
