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Listen to the ONLY current podcast dedicated to Corvette...CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY is a weekly show that launches every Monday at 12 Midnight Eastern Time. We do a Corvette News & Headlines show every other week too!

CORVETTE TODAY also has a YouTube channel where you can watch every episode too. Sign up for weekly emails, shop in the CORVETTE TODAY merchandise store and more at www.CorvetteToday.com
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CORVETTE TODAY #181 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early October 2023 Fall is here and in full swing. The automotive industry is going through a tumultuous time right now with the United Auto Workers striking the Big 3 automakers. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up again with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to bring you the most up-to-date information in the world of Corvette. Besides the UAW strike, here are some of the other Corvette topics that Steve and Keith will discuss: 1. 2024 Corvette production started on Monday, September 18th 2. Two ZR1 prototypes are spotted in Colorado with no wheel coverings and no exhaust sounds 3. A C3 Corvette gets a "Mako-over" into a Mako Shark II 4. A C8 Z06 falls off a lift at a dealership 5. A 2023 70th Anniversary Z06 sells at Mecum for $247,500 6. A Chevy Silverado rolls over a C8 Corvette....ON PURPOSE! Every other week, CORVETTE TODAY brings you the latest news in the world of Corvette to keep you informed on what's happening with America's Sports Car! Listen to the podcast, watch the YouTube video, join the Facebook group, sign up for weekly email notifications, follow the show on LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Threads, plus shop in the Merchandise Store at: www.CorvetteToday.com
The National Council of Corvette Clubs has been around for a long time.  Are you familiar with their youth programs? Rene Cardenas, the NCCC's Vice President of Competition, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk more about those programs. Rene talks about the rich history of the NCCC.  He also details how individuals or families and Corvette clubs can join the NCCC and the benefits thereof. We always say in the Corvette community, "start them young liking Corvettes!"  And that's what the NCCC's youth programs are designed to do.  So if you have kids or grandkids that are into your Corvette, or you'd like to get them into our hobby, be sure to check out this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​
CORVETTE TODAY #311 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late March/Early April 2026 ​ Wow, wow, wow! Things are really happening in our Corvette community. We saw the new Grand Sport at the 12 Hours of Sebring, A formal announcement happened Thursday morning! And this correlates perfectly with our CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show that happens every other week! This week, your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett along with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger bring you the latest on the Grand Sport and these other stories... ​ Corvette's Executive Chief Engineer, Tony Roma, says there will be no manual transmission for the C8. The Ron Fellows Corvette Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain will not hold ZR1X classes. The C8 Grand Sport makes its debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring. The ZR1X is the official Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500 this year. We have ordering information about the Stars & Steel Edition cars ​ It's another action packed and information packed edition of CORVETTE TODAY's News & Headlines Show!
Here is the news you've been waiting for! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger give you all the details on the new Grand Sport and the Grand Sport X. They also give you full details about the new LS6 engine on this CORVETTE TODAY Extra.
The C5 Corvette was an historic generation.  But did you realize that we almost didn't have a C5 Corvette? Sean Reavie, an automotive author, publisher and historian, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about Jon Moss and how he helped save the Corvette from extinction. Jon Moss was the head of the GM Special Vehicle Group at that time.  And Sean's book called Keys To The Kingdom documents the entire C5 story.  Everything was done with extreme secrecy and some thought they were going to go to jail because of it! It's a gripping story and you can win a copy of Keys To The Kingdom by listening or watching this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com
CORVETTE TODAY #309 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid March 2026   We are still counting down the day until Springtime on March 20th! It's time to wake up those Corvettes from winter hibernation.   It's time, once again, for our world-famous CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show with your host, Steve Garrett, and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger. And yes, we have a full schedule of Corvette stories to update you on...   2025 and 2026 Corvette owners can now get a free Owner's Manual GM simplifies the transmission fluid service procedure for 2026 Corvettes GM also offers super-secret Quail Edition allocations We have a new commercial for the ZR1X with the Marlboro Man The National Corvette Museum opens a new exhibit   For almost 7 years, the CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show is consistently one of the best news sources in the Corvette community !   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​ ​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​  
Michael LaRocca started his term as the President of the Board of Directors at the National Corvette Museum on January 1st, 2026. Mike joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about a number of topics.  You'll learn about Mike's upbringing, his two businesses, how he became a Board member and how he was elected President. Mike also talks about the leadership team at the National Corvette Museum, how the Board interacts with them and his vision for the future of the NCM during his term as President.  Mike will also give us an update on the new 66,000 square foot expansion at the Museum and the NCM Motorsports Park. It's your new Board President, Michael LaRocca, up close and personal, on this episode of CORVETTTE TODAY!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​
CORVETTE TODAY #307 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early March 2026 ​ We are SO excited because Springtime is less than a month away! It's almost time to bring our Corvettes out of hibernation and get them back on the road. ​ CORVETTE TODAY is back with our News & Headlines show next week, the first one of March 2026. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to bring you these stories and more... ​ Chevrolet has hit a new milestone with the C8 ZR1 Reviews of the C8 ZR1X are coming soon Corvette Racing will have 4 entries at the 24 Hours of Le Mans The ZR1 earns it's "King of the Hill" nickname on Car & Driver's Lightning Laps Chevrolet ranks high on JD Power's US Dependability Study We finally saw our fist ZR1X customer delivery ​ Get ready for Springtime with our CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show! ​ ​ Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​
When we talk about breaking barriers in automotive history, no group did that more than the Damsels Of Design. In the late '50's, Harley Earl assembled a group of women that helped influence the styling and creativity in General Motors automobiles...even the Corvette! There is a terrific article about the Damsels of Design in America's Sports Car magazine from the National Corvetet Museum in the January/February/March 2026 issue.  The author of that article, Sean Hixson, joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to really dive into exactly what the Damsels Of Design truly meant to GM and the automotive industry as a whole. Sean really takes a deep dive into the influence this group of women had and what things they changed that you still see in cars today. It's a fascinating look at Corvette and automotive history on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​ ​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​
CORVETTE TODAY #305 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid February 2026 ​ It seems like we are flying through winter. And CORVETTE TODAY is on top of what's happening in our Corvette community. ​ Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett this week to bring you these Corvette stories and more... ​ Chevrolet will now build Tremec transmissions in the United States Chevrolet extends the $4,000 Customer Loyalty cash rebate through March 2nd The 2026 model year will possibly end early...on May 29th An old Chevrolet commercial is new again..."See The USA In Your Chevrolet" Would you drive an E-Ray with 1,500 horsepower? ​ These are just a few of the stories you'll hear about this week. Stay on top of it all with your CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines shows every other week! ​ Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​  
CORVETTE TODAY introduces you to a man who is a legend with the C2 Community and the NCRS. On this show, your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, introduces you to Roy Sinor.  Roy is synonymous with the C2 Corvettes.  He was the National Judging Chairman for the NCRS for 17 years.  He also started the position at NCRS of Historic Document Services Manager.  He is only one of the first seven people to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the NCRS.  He also served as the Engine Stamping and Trim Tag Judge for Bloomington Gold. Roy outlines his history with Corvette, how he got involved and what he is doing today.  It's a fascinating look at a living Corvette legend...Roy Sinor on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!
CORVETTE TODAY #303 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early February 2026 ​ I hope you're staying warm this Winter. It's COLD here in Kansas City! Irregardless, CORVETTE TODAY is like the postal service...neither rain nor sleet nor snow will stop us from delivering you the latest news in our Corvette community . Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host to bring you these stories and more... ​ The Federal Trade Commission issues a ban on GM and OnStar, prohibiting them to sell driver information for 5 years Rick Hendrick buys the one-of-one ZR1X at Barrett Jackson for $2.6 million The first race of the year for Corvette Racing at Daytona - we have the results We are losing 2 Corvette colors for 2027 The "Build Your Own Engine" program is back for Spring 2026 Corvette wins the JD Power US ALG Residual Value Award ​ It might be cold outside, but it doesn't mean you can't stay aware of what's going on in the Corvette community. Do that every other week with the CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines Show! ​ ​ Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​  
A huge part of the automobile industry is Extended Service Policies.  The question is, "do I really need one?" Then, what kind of Extended Service Policy do I want and/or need, what is the cost, how long does the policy last and what is the cost?  Extended Service Contracts are pure profit for car dealerships! On today's show, your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, welcomes Ryan Hartman, the co-founder of Chaiz.com to the show.  Chaiz.com is an aftermarket seller of Extended Service Policies where you can pick and choose the type of policy you want for your Corvette or car, see different companies that offer the policy and the pricing they charge. It's an unbiased third-party look at Extended Service Contracts without the middle man!  If you've ever wondered if you truly need an extended service policy, this is the show for you! It's an eye-opening episode of CORVETTE TODAY.  
  CORVETTE TODAY #301 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid January 2026 ​ I hope you had a great holiday season and new year, my friend! We have lots of news for the Corvette community coming at you next week. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to discuss these topics and more... ​ Tour dates for the Bowling Green Assembly Plant announced for 2026 The ZR1X gets a price increase and it's Gas Guzzler Tax GM extends Customer Loyalty rebates through February 2nd The ZR1X runs 0-60 in under 2 seconds and the 1/4 mile under 9 seconds Rumors persist that the new LS6 6.7 Liter engine will power the 2027 Stingrays and E-Rays ​ We have a LOT more stories to cover! Don't miss next week's fully-packed episode of CORVETTE TODAY! ​ Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​
It's a milestone show for CORVETTE TODAY...regular weekly episode #300! And to celebrate this monumentous occasion, your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, welcomes Butch Brougher (pronounced Brower) to the show. Butch has just released a new book called Corvette, The Evolution of an American Icon.  Butch tells you all about the book, how he assembled it and where you can buy it. Plus, Steve will be giving away 2 copies of the book to two lucky CORVETTE TODAY faithful listeners and viewers.  Simply write to Steve at Steve@CorvetteTodayPodcast.com with your name, address and phone number to be entered into the drawing for one of these two books. Celebrate 300 regular weekly episodes of CORVETTE TODAY with a book giveaway!
CORVETTE TODAY #299 - The Biggest Corvette Stories of 2025   To start off the new year, your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett teams up with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to review the biggest Corvette stories of 2025.   Some of the topics that Steve and Keith will cover are:   Harlan Charles and Kirk Bennion are no longer on the Corvette team The National Corvette Museum announces their 66.000 square foot expansion  The ZR1 and ZR1X are the fastest American cars to lap the Nurburgring  Bryce Burklow becomes President and CEO of the National Corvette Museum Corvette introduces two concept cars at The Quail   Start 2026 off and join Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett and review the biggest stories from last year on CORVETTE TODAY!   Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​ ​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​    
We always check in with our friends at the National Corvette Museum at the end of each year to get a preview of the upcoming calendar year.   Ryan Eichler, the Director of Marketing & Communications for the NCM joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to talk about what's coming up for 2026.   Ryan and Steve cover everything NCM, from events and exibits to education, membership and insurance!   Get out your 2026 calendar and check out what's new for 2026 on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.
CORVETTE TODAY #297 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late December 2025 ​ This week is the week of Christmas! Believe it or not, there is no shortage of Corvette information available to talk about on our News & Headlines show. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, and delivers these headlines and more... ​ Chevrolet celebrates 250 if America with the Stars & Steel package for Corvette There are rumors that the Corvette plant is building ZR1X's, even though dealerships have no allocation for them Top Gear names the ZR1 the American Supercar for 2026 The 2024 E-Ray VIN #001 is for sale ​ Celebrate the week of Christmas in style with our CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show! Oh...and be sure to listen or watch the entire show - we have some Season's Greetings for you from some Corvette Community VIP's! ​ ​ Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​​ ​​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​  
The National Corvette Restorers Society is embarking on something called the WE Initiative.  WE stands for Women's Endeavor.   The WE Initiative is designed to show female Corvette enthusiasts what the NCRS is all about and to encourage them to join the organization.  The three women who are heading up the WE Initiative are on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!   Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, welcomes Sarah Lardy, Sherri Demmel and Elizabeth Feffer to the show.  All three women talk about their involvement in the NCRS, how they became interested in the organization and what the WE Initiative means to them.  As a matter of fact, Sarah, Sherri and Elizabeth led a seminar at the NCRS National Convention in Las Vegas to talk more about the WE Initiative.   Ladies, there's a lot more to the NCRS than just judging!  You'll find out about that and more on this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!
CORVETTE TODAY #295 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early December 2025   Well, the holiday season is in full swing. You can rely and count on CORVETTE TODAY to keep you informed on what's going on in our Corvette community. Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger is back on the show this week and joins your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, to overview these stories and more!   The new Chevrolet holiday commercial is out and it's awesome! GM offers a $4,000 Loyalty Rebate on 2025 Corvettes Ron Fellows sets a new lap record at Canadien Tire Motorsports Park in a C8 ZR1 Peter Brock reveals his reimagined '63 Split Window at Muscle Cars & Corvette Nationals and will sell it at Mecum Kissimmee SavageGeese kicks off their Build Series with an upgraded C8 Stingray     We'll get you through the holidays with ease! CORVETTE TODAY is still one of the best news resources in our entire Corvette community.     Listen to the podcast, watch the show on YouTube, join the Facebook Group, sign up for email notifications, follow the show on social media and shop in the newly updated CORVETTE TODAY Merchandise Store at: ​ ​ ​www.CorvetteToday.com​  
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