Three Classic Cars Traded for New Corvette Stingray in Unusual Deal
A Chevrolet dealer in Louisiana accepted a 1914 Ford Model T, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado and 1980 Corvette as a straight swap for a new Corvette Stingray in 2013.
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A Chevrolet dealer in Louisiana accepted a 1914 Ford Model T, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado and 1980 Corvette as a straight swap for a new Corvette Stingray in 2013.
Chip Perry, the founding CEO of AutoTrader.com, will leave the company on 1 May 2013, with Sandy Schwartz set to take over as president of AutoTrader Group.
Aston Martin’s used car division made headlines in early 2013 with a provocative ad campaign featuring the slogan, “You know you’re not the first, but do you really care?”
Insurance Auto Auctions has parked 15,000 flood-damaged vehicles at Calverton Executive Airpark in Riverhead, New York, with many set to be scrapped, parted out or auctioned over the coming months.
A convincing Bugatti Veyron Super Sport replica has been spotted parked in Russia, highlighting the lengths some enthusiasts go to emulate the world’s rarest hypercars.
A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette custom build, blending classic looks with C5 underpinnings and modern features, is expected to reach $100,000 at its upcoming RM Auctions sale.
A heavily modified 1987 Pontiac Fiero, styled to resemble a Ferrari F40 and fitted with a Cadillac Northstar V8, has been offered for sale on eBay for under $10,000.
Al Ain Class Motors lists five Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG SUVs in Dubai, including four brand new examples and one with minimal mileage, each finished in a distinct colour.
A W211-generation Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI taxi in Greece has covered more than a million kilometres in nine years, with its original engine and gearbox still in use.
The 1990 Volkswagen Golf once owned by German Chancellor Angela Merkel sold online for €10,165, far below the sum achieved by the Pope’s former car.
General Motors will not honour warranty repairs for Saab vehicles built after its 2009 sale of the brand, leaving US owners of 2010 and 2011 cars without factory-backed coverage.
Officers in New Jersey stripped a 2004 BMW 3-Series E46 during a search for marijuana, causing over $12,000 in damage but finding no drugs.
A 1980 Lada Niva, retrofitted with a Fiat Spider engine and rarely seen in the US, is listed on eBay with a starting price of $6,000.
Hundreds of used vehicles exposed to radiation near Fukushima have entered Japan’s domestic market after failing stricter export checks imposed in 2011.
A working two-seater replica of Fred Flintstone’s iconic car, powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine, was offered for sale on the internet in July 2011.
A US-built Bugatti Veyron replica based on a Ford Cougar has been listed for $89,000, offering supercar looks at a fraction of the real Veyron’s price.
A Lamborghini Gallardo owner in Qingdao, China, hired workers to destroy his £465,000 supercar with sledgehammers after unresolved maintenance issues and a failed repair.
Opel Insignia posted the lowest defect rate among individual models, while the Audi A6 topped all classes for the third year in Dekra's 2011 reliability study.
Ford’s SYNC infotainment system has been installed in over two million vehicles since its 2007 launch, as the company expands features and tracks its impact on resale value.
Clarkson, Hammond and May cross Bolivia to Chile in £3,500 off-roaders, facing jungle, altitude and the notorious Death Road in the Season 14 finale.
Used Car Expert's data shows the Skoda Superb retains just 46% of its value after three years, ranking it lowest among mainstream family cars for depreciation in 2009.
The fifth episode of Top Gear’s thirteenth series aired in July 2009, featuring the Jaguar XFR, a trio of budget rear-wheel drive coupes and a set of inventive airport vehicle tests.
Pagani’s Zonda F claims the test track spotlight while Clarkson, Hammond and May attempt to run £10,000 Italian exotics from Bristol to Slough, with predictably disastrous results.
Buyers considering GM or Chrysler in 2009 must weigh warranty protection, dealership closures and future resale value as the US giants undergo radical change.