Corvette Stingray Concept AKA Autobot SIDESWIPE Unveiled in Chicago

Welburn introduced the car at the Chicago Auto Show. The Sting Ray concept hasn't been seen before now. It's an extreme styling exercise that combines elements of the current Corvette and the classic 1963 split-window Corvette Sting Ray. Extravagant, shoulder-like fender flares and extreme curves make this car into what Welburn calls "an exercise in exploration for the Corvette." The influence of the '63 model can be seen in the Sting Ray's split rear window and rear silhouette, as well as in the update of the stylized Sting Ray badge.


Since photos from the Transformers set have been leaking onto the web, the Sting Ray concept has created quite a bit of stir as auto spies and Corvette fans alike traded rumors as to what the vehicle might be.


The identity of the "mystery" Transformer seen in spy photos on the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has finally been revealed. The vehicle, which will play the character "Sideswipe" in the movie, is a design study called the Corvette Sting Ray, according to GM Global Design Vice President Ed Welburn.


Alas, there are no plans for production. Transformers director Michael Bay reportedly toured the GM styling studios looking for new characters for the movie, saw the Sting Ray concept, and was so impressed by the car that he created a character for it, just to get the car into the movie.


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Chicago Auto Show : Autobots Headed

We usually know what vehicles an automaker will debut at a major auto show the weekend before, but General Motors has kept us in the dark about its plans for the Chicago Auto Show next week. As such, we're not expecting any major product reveals, but today we learned that GM will be introducing us to the new Bumblebee from the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.


He's the same Bumblebee from the first film, but the Camaro into which he transforms has been spiffed up for the sequel with a new front bumper, chin spoiler, hood scoop and different wheels. Whereas the first Bumblebee was based on the Camaro Concept, it appears that the new one is based on the actual production car.


Joining the orange Camaro in Chicago will be other characters from the film in their car forms. New additions to the sequel brandishing a GM badge include a 2010 Chevy Volt called Jolt, a Chevy Spark called Skids and a Trax concept called Mudflat (together known as the Twins), and a character called Sideswipe based on the still-yet-to-be-revealed Corvette Centennial Concept. GM didn't specify in its press release (included after the jump) which characters are accompanying Bumblebee to Chicago, but the venue at McCormick Place is one of the largest exposition centers in the world, so the more Transformers the merrier.
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New Lotus Evora Celebrities Line-up

Looks like you will have some hefty competition if you want to get one of the few editions of the Lotus Evora to be produced over the next year. The 0-60mph time in under five seconds sports car with a top speed of 160mph has celebrities and lay people alike running rabid with anticipation, including London Mayor Boris Johnson.


According to the British automaker, A-listers like Beyonce, Daniel Craig, Dave Grohl, and George Clooney are lining up for test drives, as are a whole host of B-list through D-list celebs. Amongst those wanting the under-£50,000 2+2 are Top Gear presenters James May and Richard Hammond.


Johnson, recenly promised to get an electric family car as soon as one is available, seems more interested in the fun sports car than a clean one. He has plans to get behind the wheel of a Lotus Evora as soon as possible, despite the fact that it produces more than twice the amount of carbon dioxide per kilometer (225 grams) than a Toyota Prius (104g per km). Johnson seems to be backing away from the statement he made to the Independent, published earlier today, when he said, "I don't want to buy another internal combustion engine, there is a market waiting to be satisfied, and if that isn't an economic stimulus, I don't know what is."


Only 2000 units of the Lotus Evora will be produced per year, so hopefully Richard Hammond won't crash his out.


Group Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley said in a press release, "The Evora is the biggest milestone for Lotus since the Elise was born 13 years ago. We are currently working at broadening the appeal of the Lotus brand through an aggressive 5-year model plan of which this car represents the first exciting step."
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