Month: December 2008

We test lots of cars. Like, a whole lot. Like over a hundred and fifty in 2008 alone.

First off, apologies to all for no posts in a while; the reasons for my absence are numerous and personal, but I’m happy to be back with you for the last bite of the NASCAR season.  I’m going to do this post in reverse today so let us get this …

Sorry this is a week late…..

Chris and Josh are joined again by George Katinger to cover the end of the 2008 season. We’ll also talk a little NASCAR, mention WRC…and talk about how Josh rode in a rally car upside down in Rally New York. Show notes below …

AUTOMOBILE Magazine, one of America’s leading automotive lifestyle publications, recently announced the winners of its 2009 AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Stars Awards.

Just got word from Fbodfather Scott Settlemire at General Motors that GM is auctioning off the rights to own the first 2010 Camaro.

Just Announced from Chevy!  All 2008 Corvettes are now available with 4.9% Financing for up to 60 months.  Of course that is with approved credit, but assuming you have what it needs in terms of credit, this is a fantastic offer.  The offer ends at the close of business on Monday, so if you’ve been waiting, now is the time!

Exclusive at George Matick Chevrolet & CorvetteBlog, we are also offering the GM Employee Price to Everyone on all remaining 2008 Corvettes!  A list is located below, with details on each vehicle.

For more information, call us direct at (888) 875-0728 or leave a comment and we’ll get right back to you.

• 2008 Coupe 3LT, Victory Red:  MSRP: $57,185  Now:  $48,999
   
• 2008 Coupe 1LT, Machine Silver:  MSRP: $53,035  Now:  $45,679

• 2008 Convertible 3LT, Victory Red:  MSRP: $66,280  Now:  $56,817

• 2008 Convertible 4LT, Velocity Yellow:  MSRP: $71,840  Now:  $61,272
   
• 2008 Convertible 3LT, Black:  MSRP: $66,155  Now:  $56,732

• 2008 Convertible 3LT, Jetstream Blue:  MSRP: $65,150  Now:  $55,920

See our entire inventory online by clicking here.

It’s been a quiet year for the world’s motor industry. There have been no wrecks, nobody drowning; in fact, nothing to laugh at at all.

Jeremy Clarkson , the bombastic host of the hit BBC show Top Gear , has run down his short list of best and worst cars of 2008 — and surprisingly for the man who has a known unfavorable taste for American cars …

The Garage 419 team consists of a group of individuals, all of whom enjoy a good thrill drag race every so often. Who doesn’t?? The entertainment was booked when members decided to race a Nissan GT-R against any other vehicle. Bets were made even more interesting when the GT-R’s competition could only cost a maximum of $500.

Well it served Farah, Nissan guru, right when he figured out who his competition would be. Competitor and coworker Sanchez showed up with a LS3 Corvette, which he managed to rent from the Hertz Fun Collection. The vehicle only cost him $200 per day to rent. Not only was this just a Corvette, but it was also tricked up with a bargain $300 nitrous system!

WATCH OUT! Which of these vehicles will hit the finish line first… the Nissan GT-R or the LS3 Corvette with nitrous?! Check out the video, and find out for yourself after the jump.

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