Here's a nightmare scenario for anyone who drives a low-riding sports car. Before diving into the story, the good (and surprising) news here is that nobody was injured. As for the bad news, the pictures should make that quite obvious. This unwelcome Chevrolet meetup took place on September 18 in Thornton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver to the north. Specifically, the crash happened at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and 168th Avenue, also known as Country Road 2. Crews from three municipalities responded, with the Thornton Fire Department sharing these spooky images of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck perched squarely atop a C8 Corvette . We call these photos spooky for two reasons. There's the obvious shock factor of having pickup truck wheels perched just outside the Corvette's cockpit. You can bet its occupant (or occupants, we don't know how many people were inside the 'Vette) had a moment of terror as the Silverado came to rest on the windshield. The second … [Read more...] about Chevy Silverado Crushes C8 Corvette In Crazy Crash, Everyone Walks Away
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Goodyear Debuts New Wrangler Boulder MT Tire For “Bold” Off-Roading
Goodyear's family of Wrangler all-terrain tires has a new addition, and if the appearance is any indication, it's not taking any prisoners. This is the new Wrangler Boulder MT, featuring an aggressive tread pattern and three-ply Duraply Technology to help protect the sidewalls whether traversing rocky terrain or muddy trails. What is Duraply Technology? Goodyear doesn't offer details other than to say it adds protection to both the sidewalls and the tread. Speaking of which, the tread utilizes large blocks with wide, deep grooves to help in conditions such as mud and sand. This also helps prevent stones from getting wedged into the tread pattern. Goodyear says its new mud terrain tire is aimed at off-road adventurers looking to tackle extreme terrain, and it certainly looks the part. "Bold off-road adventures require a tire that's tough enough to withstand rugged terrain, without sacrificing handling or performance," said Michiel Kramer, director of product … [Read more...] about Goodyear Debuts New Wrangler Boulder MT Tire For “Bold” Off-Roading
Hear Chevy Corvette ZR1 Engine Idle In Spy Video At Gas Station
The "problem" with performance cars is that a new version is always seemingly around the corner. Consequently, it's almost never the right time to buy one, but that's not stopping people from getting behind the wheel of the latest version. Following the release of the Z06 and E-Ray, Chevrolet is preparing to launch another derivative of its mid-engined Corvette supercar. A new spy video shows a prototype of what is believed to be the ZR1. Taken at a gas station somewhere in Colorado, the vertically shot walkaround video shows the test vehicle hiding under heavy camouflage. The soundtrack with the engine idling strongly suggests we're dealing with the 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine from the Z06. As a refresher, Chevy mounts a pushrod 6.2-liter V8 behind the seats of the regular Stingray and the electrified E-Ray . Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Spy Photos 9 Photos … [Read more...] about Hear Chevy Corvette ZR1 Engine Idle In Spy Video At Gas Station
Kevin Hart Bringing His Buick Grand National, Other Custom Cars To LA Auto Show
Kevin Hart will showcase nearly a dozen of his custom-built cars at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. This is the first time Hart will display all 11 vehicles in one location for public viewing. It has taken Hart over a decade to build his “Kollection.” Each was built to his specifications, with many tailored to a certain theme. Several of his cars have horror movie themes, his favorite genre. Gallery: Kevin Hart Kollection 9 Photos “Bane” and “Dark Knight” were his 1987 Buick Grand National and 1970 Dodge Challenger themes. His 1970 Dodge Charger is Hellraiser themed, while his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner takes after Michael Myers in John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween . Under the Roadrunner’s hood is a 940-horsepower Whipple supercharged Hemi V8 engine that pairs with a six-speed manual gearbox. The Michael Myers-themed muscle car features … [Read more...] about Kevin Hart Bringing His Buick Grand National, Other Custom Cars To LA Auto Show
Million-Dollar Barn Find Uncovers Classic Corvettes With Less Than 100 Miles
Finding one low-mileage classic car tucked away in a barn can is something many enthusiasts dream of. Finding several takes it to a whole new level, and when those classics are Corvettes, it borders on epic . Yes, that's an overused word in the car community, but how else would you describe a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 still wearing delivery plastic with 25 miles on the odometer? And that's just the start of this 23-car discovery. The ZR-1 is part of a collection that includes no less than nine Corvettes , three pickup trucks, classic and modern muscle cars, and more. Video of the collection comes to us from The John Clay Wolfe Show on YouTube, taking us up close as the vehicles were inspected and shipped to Texas where they now reside. Joining the ZR-1 is a 1988 35th Anniversary 'Vette with 25 miles, and stepping back to the C3 era, there's a 1979 Stingray with 41 miles. It's still wrapped in delivery plastic as well, but if you're into higher-mile barn finds, there's a … [Read more...] about Million-Dollar Barn Find Uncovers Classic Corvettes With Less Than 100 Miles
2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition Unveiled At State Fair Of Texas
Toyota made an entrance at the State Fair of Texas by revealing the 2024 Tundra 1794 Limited Edition. Based on the 1794 Edition Tundra, which puts an emphasis on a premium leather interior and enhanced off-road capabilities, the Limited Edition goes even further, offering exclusivity and some unique accessories. The 1794 Edition Toyota Tundra is named as a tribute to Texas' oldest ranch, founded in 1794 near modern day San Antonio. Toyota purchased a large portion of the ranch for its San Antonio plant which builds the Tundra in addition to the Toyota Sequoia . Gallery: 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition 19 Photos The most obvious change between the standard 1794 Edition and the Limited Edition is the interior. Toyota partnered with the Saddleback Leather Company to produce a unique, premium leather that looks hand-stitched and is branded with the … [Read more...] about 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Limited Edition Unveiled At State Fair Of Texas
Watch 1,000-HP Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Drag Race Stock Corvette Z06
A new video from Hennessey Performance showcases its new HPE1000 upgrade for the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing. The super sedan demonstrates its performance prowess against a stock Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in a series of drag races. The Corvette Z06 is no slouch with its naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 engine. The powertrain produces 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, propelling the mid-engine supercar to 60 miles per hour in 2.6 seconds. Those are impressive numbers, but they are diminished by Hennessey’s H1000 upgrade package to the Cadillac . Gallery: Hennessey H1000 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 2 Photos The CT5-V Blackwing typically tiptoes just under the Z06. The sedan’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine makes 668 hp and 659 lb-ft of torque from the factory, but the tuner’s upgrade kit cranks the car’s output to 1,000 hp and 966 lb-ft of twist. It should come as no surprise the Corvette lost both races. The Cadillac … [Read more...] about Watch 1,000-HP Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Drag Race Stock Corvette Z06
2024 Honda Prologue Debuts With 300-Mile Estimated Range, Upper-$40K Price
For a company that’s been building hybrid cars since the late 1990s, Honda has been a bit slow to adopt full electrification in its march toward environmentally conscious automobiles. But the automaker’s first serious effort at an EV will arrive next year in the form of the 2024 Honda Prologue, a Passport-sized crossover with a targeted range of 300 miles. As has been reported before, the Honda shares an Ultium platform and battery with electric GMs like the Chevrolet Blazer EV , but the automaker is confident that its unique suspension tuning , styling, and cabin will be enough to ensure repeat customers will be comfortable. That battery, by the way, will measure 85.0 kilowatt-hours, giving the most efficient versions of the Prologue a manufacturer-estimated range of 300 miles. The crossover EV will be available in single- and dual-motor variants, and although complete powertrain specifics haven’t been released, the all-wheel-drive version will boast 288 horsepower and … [Read more...] about 2024 Honda Prologue Debuts With 300-Mile Estimated Range, Upper-$40K Price
One-Off Porsche 944 Rally Wagon Gets Hot Wheels Twin
At this year’s Rennsport Reunion 7, Hot Wheels, in collaboration with Porsche and Mobil 1, unveiled the Dirtmeister to celebrate the automaker’s 75th anniversary. It’s a modified 1987 Porsche 944 that looks ready to complete a rally stage or two. The toy maker will offer the wicked build as a die-cast car on a made-to-order basis. The full-size Porsche features a custom roll cage from Jimco Racing, one of the many modifications made to the vehicle. The most noticeable is the shooting brake upgrade from Kudensport, giving the vehicle a wagon-like appearance with just two doors. Gallery: 1987 Porsche 944 Dirtmeister By Hot Wheels 7 Photos Underneath the modified exterior are the off-road goodies. The 944 has Trophy Truck technology like coilover shocks with Eibach springs, Pirelli tires, and Triple R LED lights. Garmin’s Baja Tread XL navigation equipment and … [Read more...] about One-Off Porsche 944 Rally Wagon Gets Hot Wheels Twin