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[PODCAST] Get the Latest Corvette News and Headlines on the Corvette Today Podcast

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[PODCAST] Get the Latest Corvette News and Headlines on the Corvette Today Podcast

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Welcome back to another “News and Headlines” edition of the Corvette Today Podcast as CorvetteBlogger’s Keith Cornett joins host Steve Garrett as we run through the latest Corvette news in which we talk about the new 2023 Corvette Z06, current production stats and more.

[SPIED] Spy Video Shows the 2023 Corvette Z06 with a Magnesium Transmission Casing

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[SPIED] Spy Video Shows 2023 Corvette Z06 with a Magnesium Transmission Casing


Time and again we’ve seen that General Motors isn’t shy about utilizing advanced materials in the manufacture of automobiles, and when they are used, most likely that application was found on the Chevrolet Corvette.

Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for July 25th

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Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for July 25th


Criswell Chevrolet’s Mike Furman delivers new Corvettes to his customers who come from all across the country to work with the nation’s top individual Corvette seller.

After a long-deserved vacation (I’m talking about me!), we are back to bring you the latest installment of our delivery dispatch featuring new Corvettes delivered by the nation’s top Corvette seller, Mike Furman. We love seeing the happy faces of new owners as they have their Corvettes delivered and we also enjoy checking out the different build specs on each and every one. Mike can deliver new Corvettes locally, at the NCM, or across the country via courtesy deliveries and direct-to-driveway shipping and he has it down pat, so don’t let a bit of distance keep you from ordering your dream ride. Mike also shares a nice selection of both personal throwbacks as well as these vintage pics from back in the day. Like what you see? Let us know in the comments below!

Visit Mike’s facebook page for even more photos and videos of his new Corvette deliveries: CorvetteFurman.

[VIDEO] C8 Corvette Wins Cleetus McFarlands’s Spectator Drags

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[VIDEO] C8 Corvette Wins Cleetus McFarlands's Spectator Drags


Here was a fun video to watch from C8 Corvette YouTuber RearWheelDrive who took the checkered flag at Cleetus McFarland’s Spectator Drags at the Freedom Factory race track in Bradenton, Florida.

The race had 60+ competitors entered who brought all sorts of vehicles to the track. Once the cars were lined up, they were paired up with the car either in front of them or behind them, and the two would race a single lap around the track in a single-elimination format. Despite more powerful cars being entered, the standing start and the track’s tight oval played right into the strengths of the mid-engine C8 Corvette

Saturday Morning Corvette Comic: The Corvette Owner’s Workout System

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Saturday Morning Corvette Comic: The Corvette Owner's Workout System


This is way better than jogging or lifting weights, and your Corvette will never look better!

On the Campaign Trail with a 1972 Corvette: Trail’s End? (Part 10)

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On the Campaign Trail with a 1972 Corvette: Trail's End? (Part 10)

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It’s time again for another installment of On the Campaign Trail where you get to follow my adventures with my 1972 Corvette. Catch up on previous installments at the links below.

2021 Corvette Buyers Are Still Having Issues Getting Dealers to Honor the $1,000 Price Protection

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2021 Corvette Buyers Are Still Having Issues Getting Dealers to Honor the $1,000 Price Protection

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I’ve had a couple of 2021 Corvette buyers reach out to us over the last few weeks inquiring about the 2021 Corvette’s promised $1,000 price protection for those customers who were on the order books for the 2021 model prior to March 2nd when the price increase was announced. At that time, Chevy said those customers would not be impacted by the price increase. Essentially, the theme we continue to hear today is that dealers are “unaware” of the 2021 price protection despite this being well-publicized news when it was first announced.

The First Allocation of 2022 Corvettes are Officially Sold Out in Australia

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The First Allocation of 2022 Corvettes are Officially Sold Out in Australia

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The first allocation of 250 mid-engine 2022 Corvettes with right-hand-drive straight from the factory has already sold out in Australia, CarAdvice reports.

Chevy Dealers Have Received Their First Allocations for the 2022 Corvette Model Year

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Chevy Dealers Have Received Their First Allocations for the 2022 Corvette Model Year

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Just a quick note to say that Chevrolet has communicated with its dealers and has sent the first allocations for the 2022 Corvette model year.

[ACCIDENT] Texas-Registered C8 Corvette Is Destroyed in Mexico Crash

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[ACCIDENT] Texas-Registered C8 Corvette Is Destroyed in Mexico Crash


We’ve heard the saying from YouTubers many times who claim to be “in Mexico” as if that will somehow absolve them out of any potential liability for street racing in the USA.