Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0 is...errr... released
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupes</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/scion/" rel="tag">Scion</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/special-limited-editions/" rel="tag">Special/Limited Editions</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1349290/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/sciontc5.jpg" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><small>Click above to view live shots of the Scion tC Release Series 5.0</small></span> <br /></div>
<br />As we told you last week, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/09/scion-prices-tc-release-series-5-0/">Scion</a> is taking advantage of this year's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/">Chicago Auto Show</a> to drop yet another tweaked Scion tC, just like they did <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-scion-tc-release-4-0-in-the-flesh/">last year</a>. This year's example is the 2009 Scion tC Release Series 5.0, of which 2000 examples or fewer will be built. <br /><br />One thing that makes this Release Series more interesting than some of its predecessors is the fact that Scion's modifications go beyond new paint and wheels. Besides the gloss black paint and red-lined, matte black, 18-inch wheels, parent company Toyota has added virtually everything in their TRD parts catalog. RS 5.0 gets lowering springs, a rear sway bar, a sport muffler and special badging, and there's also an optional rear lip spoiler. <br /><br />The interior features the same blacked-out TRD theme, with a leather-covered steering wheel, black seats and TRD-badged floor mats. To keep it from being too dark and depressing, the seats feature red inserts and stitching. Best of all, this TRD-infused package will add just $2,300 to the base price of the standard tC. Expect to see the new tC arriving in dealers beginning in March. <span style="font-style: italic;">The full press release is after the jump and we've added a bunch of live shots to the gallery as well.</span><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0/">Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1349290/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/sciontc5.0---01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1349291/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/sciontc5.0---02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1349305/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/sciontc5.0---03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1349301/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/sciontc5.0---04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1349299/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/sciontc5.0---05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><em><strong>Live photos copyright (C)2009 <a href="http://www.frank4cars.fotki.com/">Frank Filipponio</a> / Weblogs, inc.</strong></em><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/scion-tc-release-series-5-0/">Scion tC Release Series 5.0</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1344296/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/01_09_tc_rs_5.0_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/scion-tc-release-series-5-0/1344297/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/02_09_tc_rs_5.0_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0-is-errr-i-releas/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0 is...errr... <i>released</i></em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0-is-errr-i-releas/">Chicago 2009: Scion tC Release Series 5.0 is...errr... <i>released</i></a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0-is-errr-i-releas/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1457031/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-scion-tc-release-series-5-0-is-errr-i-releas/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Chicago 2009: Kia Forte rolls into Chi-town
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedans/Saloons</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/kia/" rel="tag">Kia</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-2010-kia-forte/1350532/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kiafortelive_lead.jpg" /></a><br /><em><strong><small>Cli ck above for a high-res gallery of the 2010 Kia Forte</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />We got our first look at the 2010 Kia Forte <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-auto-show-2010-kia-forte/">earlier this morning</a>, and we are pleased to say that it looks even better in person as it does in photos. The replacement for the Spectra retains many of the design elements first seen on the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/20/new-york-2008-kia-koup-concept/">Koup Concept</a>, and we're glad it does. The complex lines of the side profile and particularly where the A-pillar meets the hood make it quite attractive. Even Kia admitted that the Spectra was a fairly forgettable car, but we're guessing that the Forte will be making waves in the small sedan segment. In addition to the standard 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty, Forte owners will get a 2.4L inline-4 with 173 horsepower and up to 25/34 mpg in SX trim, while the LX and EX offer a 2.0L inline-4 with 156 horsepower and 26/36 mpg. Pricing has yet to be announced, but expect it to be highly competitive within its class. More details on the car can be found in the press release after the jump, and we highly encourage checking out our high-res gallery of live shots that show off the car's angles. <br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-2010-kia-forte/">Chicago 2009: 2010 Kia Forte</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-2010-kia-forte/1350532/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kiafortelive_01_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-2010-kia-forte/1350533/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kiafortelive_02_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-2010-kia-forte/1350534/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kiafortelive_03_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-2010-kia-forte/1350535/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kiafortelive_04_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-2010-kia-forte/1350536/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kiafortelive_05_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-kia-forte/">2010 Kia Forte</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-kia-forte/1350476/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kia-forte-ext.-01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-kia-forte/1350477/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kia-forte-ext.-02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-kia-forte/1350490/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kia-forte-ext.-03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-kia-forte/1350503/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kia-forte-ext.-05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-kia-forte/1350497/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/kia-forte-ext.-06_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><em><strong><small>Liv e photos copyright (C)2009 </small></strong><small><a href="http://www.drewphillipsphotograp hy.com/"><strong><small>Drew Phillips</small></strong></a><strong> / Weblogs, Inc.</strong></small></em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-kia-forte-rolls-into-chi-town/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago 2009: Kia Forte rolls into Chi-town</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-kia-forte-rolls-into-chi-town/">Chicago 2009: Kia Forte rolls into Chi-town</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:39:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-kia-forte-rolls-into-chi-town/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1457475/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-kia-forte-rolls-into-chi-town/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Chicago 2008: Acura unveils TSX V6 for 2010
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sedans/" rel="tag">Sedans/Saloons</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/acura/" rel="tag">Acura</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6-1/1350761/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/acuratsx_chicago1_opt.jpg " /></a><br />
<div align="center"><strong><e m><small>Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Acura TSX V6</small></em></strong><br /></div>
<br />Acura fans have something to rejoice about today as the Japanese automaker just released a new model here at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/">Chicago Auto Show</a>. Before you get too excited, know that it's not rear-wheel-drive or powered by a V8 engine, but it's still a nice addition to the line-up. For the 2010 model year, the front-wheel-drive TSX sedan will be available with a 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine (most likely a version of the same engine offered in the Honda Accord, though Acura didn't confirm). The package also includes a slightly revised front fascia, retuned suspension system and new 18-inch wheels that are a full inch larger than the ones that come standard on the four-cyliner model. Acura says this new TSX model is a harbinger of good things to come, as the automaker plans to heavily revise all of its models for the upcoming model year. While we wait for that to take place, sales of the new V6 TSX should begin later this summer.<br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6-1/">2010 Acura TSX V6</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6-1/1350761/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/acuratsx_chicago1_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6-1/1350760/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/acuratsx_chicago2_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6-1/1350759/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/acuratsx_chicago3_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6-1/1350758/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/acuratsx_chicago4_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6-1/1350757/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/acuratsx_chicago5_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6/">2010 Acura TSX V6</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6/1350665/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/01-2010_acura_tsx_v6_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6/1350666/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/02-2010_acura_tsx_v6_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6/1350679/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/03-2010_acura_tsx_v6_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6/1350671/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/04-2010_acura_tsx_v6_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2010-acura-tsx-v6/1350672/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/05-2010_acura_tsx_v6_thumbna il.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2008-acura-unveils-tsx-v6-for-2010/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago 2008: Acura unveils TSX V6 for 2010</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2008-acura-unveils-tsx-v6-for-2010/">Chicago 2008: Acura unveils TSX V6 for 2010</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:59:00 EST. Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2008-acura-unveils-tsx-v6-for-2010/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/1457535/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2008-acura-unveils-tsx-v6-for-2010/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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Chicago 2009: Suzuki circles the wagons with three customized Equators
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/trucks/" rel="tag">Trucks/Pickups</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/suzuki/" rel="tag">Suzuki</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/lifestyle/" rel="tag">Lifestyle</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-suzuki-shows-three-equator-customs/1350707/"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/suzukiequatorcustoms---580.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><small>Click above for a high-res gallery of the customized Suzuki Equators</small></span> <br /><br />
<div align="left">At last year's <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/">Chicago Auto Show</a>, Suzuki showed off three versions of the <strike>Nissan Frontier</strike> <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/06/chicago-2008-suzuki-equator-ready-to-tackle-new-frontiers/">Equator</a>. Those three concepts were the RMZ-4, Quad and Quay, each designed to haul a superbike, a quad and a boat, respectively. Since then, we've driven an <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/23/first-drive-2009-suzuki-equator/">Equator</a> and heard that the production truck will sell for <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/09/suzuki-equator-priced-from-17-995/">$17,995</a>, but we still haven't seen any on the road (Suzuki America's Chris Brown noted that the Equator just started arriving in dealerships). Flash forward to the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ChicagoAutoShow/">2009 Chicago Auto Show</a> and we're looking at three more Equator "concept" trucks, as Suzuki tries to prove that this is the most tuner-friendly truck on the planet.<br /><br />To be fair, these are less concept and more custom, having undergone some restyling and tweaking by the likes of <em>4-Wheel & Off-Road</em>, <em>Off-Road</em> and <em>Truckin</em>' magazines. The three "Hill/Street Hues" customs are apparently a play on the <span style="font-style: italic;">Hill Street Blues</span>. We don't get it either.<br /><br />Although the U.S. might not even realize that Suzuki is still in the car and truck business, Brown wanted us to know that they are committed to this market. After all, Suzuki is the 11th largest vehicle maker worldwide, and America does love trucks. <em>Hit the jump for the press release.</em><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-suzuki-shows-three-equator-customs/">Chicago 2009: Suzuki shows three Equator customs</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-suzuki-shows-three-equator-customs/1350690/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/suzukiequatorcustoms---01_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-suzuki-shows-three-equator-customs/1350700/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/suzukiequatorcustoms---02_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-suzuki-shows-three-equator-customs/1350714/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/suzukiequatorcustoms---03_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-suzuki-shows-three-equator-customs/1350715/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/suzukiequatorcustoms---04_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-suzuki-shows-three-equator-customs/1350713/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/suzukiequatorcustoms---05_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><small>Live photos copyright (C)2009 </small></span><small><a href="http://www.frank4cars.fotki.com/" style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Frank Filipponio</a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> / Weblogs, Inc.</span></small><br /></div>
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Chicago 2009: GM finally rolls out Corvette Stingray Concept [w/VIDEO]
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/" rel="tag">Concept Cars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Sports/GTs</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/etc/" rel="tag">Etc.</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/supercars/" rel="tag">Supercars</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chevrolet/" rel="tag">Chevrolet</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/gm/" rel="tag">GM</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-corvette-centennial-concept-live/1349974/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvettecent_lead.jpg" alt="" /></a><br />
<div align="center"><em><stron g><small>Click above for high-res gallery of the Corvette Stingray Concept</small></strong></em><br /></div>
<br />General Motors used the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/">Chicago Auto Show</a> to introduce the world to its latest concept vehicle, the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/corvette+centennial+conce pt/">Corvette Stingray</a>, which will be featured in the upcoming <em>Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen</em> movie on June 26th. According to GM, the vehicle is nothing more than a styling buck that was influenced by the original 1959 Stingray racer when it was spotted by director Michael Bay while he was touring GM's operations looking for inspiration for the first Transformers movie. Don't expect this concept to spawn any sort of production vehicle, which, needless to say, is a shame.<br /><br />In robot mode, the Corvette Stingray Concept will take the form of Sideswipe, who will reportedly be a skater with wheels for feet. The General doesn't have anything in the way of new product to show off here in Chicago, so it's using the blockbuster movie to drum up interest instead. It's working... sorta.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-gm-finally-rolls-out-corvette-centennial-concept/">Hit the jump</a> for a video of Ed Welburn discussing the design of the Corvette Centennial Concept, along with GM's press release.</span><br /><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-corvette-centennial-concept-live/">Chicago 2009: Corvette Centennial Concept LIVE</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-corvette-centennial-concept-live/1349974/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvettecent_01_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-corvette-centennial-concept-live/1349975/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvettecent_02_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-corvette-centennial-concept-live/1349976/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvettecent_03_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-corvette-centennial-concept-live/1349977/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvettecent_04_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-corvette-centennial-concept-live/1349978/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvettecent_05_thumbnail .jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-chevrolet-centennial-concept/">Chicago 2009: Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Concept</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-chevrolet-centennial-concept/1349674/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvette_centennial_conce pt_chicago_01_thumbnail.j pg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-chevrolet-centennial-concept/1349675/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvette_centennial_conce pt_chicago_02_thumbnail.j pg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-chevrolet-centennial-concept/1349676/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvette_centennial_conce pt_chicago_03_thumbnail.j pg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-chevrolet-centennial-concept/1349682/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvette_centennial_conce pt_chicago_04_thumbnail.j pg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/chicago-2009-chevrolet-centennial-concept/1349678/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/corvette_centennial_conce pt_chicago_05_thumbnail.j pg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br /><em><strong><small>Liv e photos copyright (C)2009 <a href="http://www.drewphillipsphotograp hy.com/">Drew Phillips</a> / Jeremy Korzeniewski</small></strong><small><strong> / Weblogs, Inc.</strong></small></em><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-gm-finally-rolls-out-corvette-stingray-concept/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Chicago 2009: GM finally rolls out Corvette Stingray Concept [w/VIDEO]</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/11/chicago-2009-gm-finally-rolls-out-corvette-stingray-concept/">Chicago 2009: GM finally rolls out Corvette Stingray Concept [w/VIDEO]</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:28:00 EST. 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