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4 Popular Cars You Probably Didn't Know Are Built In South Korea

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:25:00 +0000

South Korea is one of the world's biggest car exporters, and its gigantic factories also build several surprising nameplates that dominate sales in America.

How The Two-Door Chevy Tahoe Took The Blazer's Place

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Tahoe became a defining piece of GM's full-size SUV strategy in the 1990s, shaping how Chevrolet structured its truck-based lineup.

2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's New 6.7-Liter LS6 V8 Lets You Break 200 MPH For $73,495

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:37:01 +0000

The LS6 makes 535 hp and 520 lb-ft of torque, bringing the 0-60 time down to 2.8 seconds and letting the Stingray run the quarter-mile in 11 seconds flat.

'90s Chevy Blazer SUV Folds Like Paper In Crash Test Against Modern Blazer Crossover

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0000

If you were still under the illusion that your '90s car would keep you and your passengers perfectly safe in a crash, it's time to reconsider that notion.

These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn't Mandatory For Fun

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Unlike many Chevy trucks, the Corvette never offered a diesel engine. These insane builds are what happens when you stuff an oil burner in a 'Vette anyway.

2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Destroys Pikes Peak Production Car Record By 23 Seconds

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:36:35 +0000

Racing the 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X to the top of Pikes Peak, driver JR Hildebrand didn't just break the production car record; he destroyed it.

GM's AFM And DFM Often Get Blamed For Lifter Failure, So Let's Explore How They Work

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The idea behind GM's active and dynamic fuel management systems is brilliant, but they may be asking too much of the poor hydraulic lifters.

If You Want A Convertible Corvette From These Years, Tough Luck

staff@jalopnik.com (Marko Mikulic) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The convertible Corvette is quite a desirable car these days, but it wasn't always the case -- and some Corvettes were never even sold in drop-top form.

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Debuts With New V8s And A Passenger Screen

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Chevy has revealed the next-generation Silverado in seven trim levels from Work Truck to ZR2 Bison, but we don't know many details yet.

How Chevy's Rushed 1971 Vega Aluminum Engine Wrecked GM's Subcompact Promise

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The Chevy Vega was supposed to be GM's breakthrough compact car, but things went horribly wrong. It's now considered legendary for all the wrong reasons.

Gen-Z Car Enthusiasts Are Gravitating Toward This Hot American Compact

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0000

A surprising American performance car has emerged as a favorite among Gen Z enthusiasts, standing out in a field dominated by Japanese models.

How Chevy Rushed The 1962 Chevy II Nova To Market In 18 Months To Fight The Ford Falcon

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

With a competitor dominating sales, Chevrolet responded with a streamlined development strategy that dramatically shortened production timelines.

Huge News: The 2027 Chevy Express Is The Same As The 2026 Chevy Express Is The Same As The 2025 Chevy Express Is The Same As The 2024 Chevy Express Is The Same As The...

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:25:05 +0000

One of the automotive industry's longest-lasting designs, the 2027 Chevy Express carries over unchanged, seemingly allergic to updates or refreshes.

These Overrated Muscle Cars Are More Trouble Than They're Worth

staff@jalopnik.com (Josh West) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000

A lot of muscle cars are seen as legendary dream cars that anyone would love to own. But a few aren't quite as great for day-to-day life as you'd think.

Graduate's Stolen Camaro ZL1 Recovered, Immediately Stolen Again

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

After having the same Camaro ZL1 stolen twice, the owners say they'll likely move on to a different vehicle, even if theirs is recovered.

Chevrolet Considered Turbo-V6 Corvettes During The Late '70s Gas Crisis

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sun, 24 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

In the interest of fuel economy, GM first experimented with a turbocharged V6 Corvette in the late '70s. It went just as well as you might imagine.

Should The 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Be Considered A Muscle Car?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Is the 1957 Chevy Bel Air a true muscle car or just a really fast family ride? We're letting you decide, but first, here are both sides of the argument.

Manthey-Modified Porsche 911 GT2 RS (The Previous-Gen Car!) Topples C8 Corvette ZR1's Road Atlanta Time

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:21:25 +0000

When Porsche breaks out the Manthey kit, you know it's out for blood.

Police Seize Stolen Corvette After Pursuit, Driver Claims It's His And Steals It Back From Impound Lot

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

On top of the charges from the initial police pursuit, the driver is now facing charges for breaking into the impound lot and stealing the car a second time.

Why These 454 Big Block Corvettes Are Worth Ridiculous Money

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Chevy's 454 big-block V-8 powered some of the brand's most iconic classic muscle cars, but this specific Corvette 454 trim stands out as the most valuable.