Angle view of the new Chevrolet Corvette concept car.
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Detroit – General Motors On Monday, the new all-electric Chevrolet Corvette concept car was revealed as part of the opening of a new design studio in the UK.
The car has a sophisticated aerodynamic look that resembles the future IMSA race car It’s more than a traditional Corvette, but it pays homage to American sports cars, among other design elements, featuring the split window design of the 1963 Sting Ray model.
GM demonstrates its commitment to Europe as the new concept (“design studies” not intended to be a production model) and design studios prepare to launch a Corvette sale across the region while the Detroit automaker is expanding its Cadillac electric vehicle business.
As the US and the world’s largest auto markets take part in the trade war with tariffs, including between the US and Europe, the Corvette concept and the opening of the UK design centre is coming at an inappropriate time.
Front view of GM’s new Chevrolet Corvette concept car.
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GM is about to re-enter Europe after selling its Opel Europe division Then-PSA Groupepart of the present Stellantis2017.
Automakers use concept vehicles on a daily basis to assess customer interest, showcase future technology, and signal the direction of the vehicle and brand.
GM said on Monday that the UK concept is part of a global design project that includes multiple studios looking at the concept of additional Corvettes that will be released throughout 2025. The automaker has other design studios in Detroit, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Seoul.
Side view of GM’s new Chevrolet Corvette concept car.
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