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“Are we there yet?”  It’s an all too common phrase parents hear during long road trips.  Probably not heard too much from children in Corvettes, though!

However, in an effort to avoid this boredom and occupy children’s minds, GM has come up with something… something catchy.

Imagine a rear door window, converted into an augmented-reality screen.  This is exactly what the Bezalel School of Art and Design in Israel has created - “Windows of Opportunity.”  GM created this window concept after Toyota had released something very similar - “Window to the World” technology.

From interactively drawing on windows, to checking other vehicle’s window screens, four different apps have been created thus far for children and adults alike.  The reality of this new window tech leaves production likely far off in the future.  Some would think this to be a major improvement for rear seat passengers.

Obviously, unless Chevrolet decides to build four door Corvettes (a thought we have explored before), this will not work on a Vette, but do you see any possible application for America's Sports Car?

You can see an interesting short video here, to learn more.
 

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As always, CorvetteBlog has the latest ordering constraint information on new 2012 Corvettes.  The good news is that, once again, there are no constraints of any kind on the 2012 Corvette!  All models, options and colors are available!  Order what you want.

Orders placed this week have a Target Production Week of February 27, meaning they will be built by Thursday, March 1.

Please give us an opportunity at George Matick Chevrolet to make you an offer you cannot refuse on your brand new Corvette Coupe or Convertible, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1, or Callaway!

If you have any questions, or would simply appreciate aggressive, customized pricing for delivery at our dealership in Michigan, by courtesy delivery in any of the other 49 states, or even at the National Corvette Museum, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private), or Call Bill at 313-532-2571.  We work hard to earn your business!

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North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Corvette owners and enthusiasts are invited to participate in caravaning to the National Corvette Museum in late August 2014 with the official group.

Frank & Laura Sancineto (pictured here) are the local Caravan Captains.  A summary of their Official Announcement follows:

Attention Corvette Enthusiasts: Are you ready for another caravan?  If you missed the 50th Anniversary Caravan in 2003, and the 15th Anniversary Caravan to the National Corvette Museum in 2009, here is your chance to join other Corvette friends for the 20th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum by participating in the 2014 Caravan.  Mark your calendars for August 24-31, 2014.  The festivities will begin in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 24.

My name is Frank Sancineto.  My wife Laura and I were captains for the North and South Carolina 50th Anniversary and the 15th Anniversary Caravan.  We had such a great time and met so many wonderful people we now call friends, that we are going to be captains again for this trip.

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Glenn & Andrea Johnson, Gulf States Region Captains for the 2014 Corvette Caravan have aksed CorvetteBlog to invite all of you Corvette enthusiasts in Southeast Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle to join their great migration of Vettes to the National Corvette Museum in late summer 2014!

The activities fall into two time periods:

• August 25-27, 2014 - Gulf States Region Festivities & Caravan
• August 28-30, 2014 - NCM 20th Annual Anniversary Celebration

The 2014 Gulf States Region Caravan is open to every Corvette Club and Corvette Owner in the Gulf States Region (Southeast Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and NW Florida Panhandle).

All Gulf States Region Area Caravans will arrive at the 2014 Gulf States Region Headquarters, on Monday, August 25.  Although participants are certainly not required to travel with the area caravans, it is encouraged, as it does make the overall experience more enjoyable and exciting.

At this time, only the Southern Area Caravan (Houston, TX to Birmingham, AL) has been set up, but other regional groups will be established as time passes.  Area caravans are needed in Northern Louisiana, Central & Northern Mississippi, Northern Alabama and the Northwest Florida Panhandle.  Those wishing to organize in this way should contact Glenn & Andrea.

Additional information follows below the jump.

Our previous blogpost on National Corvette Caravan 2014 can be read here.

Our previous blogpost on Pacific Northwest Region Caravan can be read here.
 

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The 2012 Corvette Racing Team roster is set. In addition to these familiar names and faces - Oliver Gavin, Jan Magnussen, Tommy Milner, Richard Westbrook, and Antonio Garcia - there’s a new young lad who will take over the endurance driver duties at Sebring, Le Mans, and Petit Le Mans.  His name is Jordan Taylor.  The twenty-year-old Jordan Taylor, that is!

As son of Wayne Taylor, who twice won the Rolex 24 Race at Daytona, Jordan grew up in Apopka, Florida.  He made his name on the track in the 2009 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and the 2011 Rolex GT Championship. It’ll be exciting to watch him this year on the tracks of the three Corvette Racing endurance races, as well as at the 2012 Rolex Series.

“Corvette Racing is one of the most iconic names in motorsports, and joining this team is a huge opportunity for me,” said Taylor, a student at the University of Central Florida. “There are certainly going to be challenges as I learn the capabilities of the Corvette C6.R race cars, become familiar with the team, adapt to new tracks, and race with new competitors.  It’s going to be amazing to race a Corvette at Sebring, Le Mans, and Road Atlanta, and I can’t wait to get started!”
 

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The prototype was shown, but it looks much like the car that will be purchased later this year, when VIN #1 goes home.

The purchaser will get to option his car as he wishes, but one thing's for sure: the 2013 Corvette Convertible built on that future day will have Chevy's historic small block 427 cubic inch, 7.0L V8 engine.  Rumors are that this engine will be gone, once the final C6 Corvettes have been replaced in fall 2013 with the C7!  It is hard to imagine, but the day approaches.

Video of the auctioning of this Corvette treasure is available at this link to AutoBlog.  Barrett-Jackson secured $600,000 for the car last week, and the proceeds will go to charity.

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While I was enjoying the sights at the North American International Auto Show last week, several vehicles caught my eye that were not Corvettes.  I don't see any of these is a direct competitor to the Corvette, but they are all coupes or convertibles.

This Acura NSX Concept, which is said to be close to the planned production model, is quite a looker.

One has not been able to buy a new NSX for some years, but production of this slick coupe will definitely result in sales for Honda's luxury division.  How many will be determined by the price.

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We all know that the big excitement of the 2014 Corvette C7 is still some months away.  Best we can tell, the cars will not hit dealerships until fall 2013, easily half a year from now.  I recently posted on it here.

So the question is: what kind of interest do the new Corvettes from the two remaining years draw now?  For example, would anyone stop by the Corvette display at a major auto show to see a Vette?  Well, happily, yes!

I took a few photos, when visiting the North American International Auto Show (a.k.a. the Detroit Auto Show) last week, and, in fact, there was quite a bit of interest in the 2012 Corvette.

Additonal evidence is that the first ever 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible was sold at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona over the weekend, for an amazing $600,000!  Photos of that event will be posted here tomorrow.

Without question, the last of the C6s have great appeal for many!

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This time we are being given real photographs of C7 Corvette prototypes, not just an artist's conception of the car based on real photographs.  On the other hand, we are clearly still in the cloak and dagger phase, with wild black and white stickers on cars covered with shrouds.

What can we tell from these pictures?  Well, Jalopnik believes they confirm the validity of the sketches they published back in November (see my post then).

Observations from Autoblog, Jalopnik, and me:

Front wheels may be moved forward.
Trunk deck may be higher, and trunk larger.
Rear overhang may be longer.
First new side mirrors on a Corvette since the first C5!
Four exhaust pipes closer together.
Hints of Camaro-esque taillights (which will appear on the new Malibu and Impala, too).
Reverse mohawk roofline (like Camaro).
Big open grille.
Kick at the rear bottom of the door.
A-Pillar, as in the sketches.

What do you see?

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As always, CorvetteBlog has the latest ordering constraint information on new 2012 Corvettes. The good news is that there are no constraints of any kind on the 2012 Corvette! All options and colors are available! Order what you want.

Orders placed this week have a Target Production Week of February 13, meaning they will be built by Thursday, February 16, 2012.

Please give us an opportunity at George Matick Chevrolet to make you an offer you cannot refuse on your brand new Corvette Coupe or Convertible, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1, or Callaway!

If you have any questions, or would simply appreciate aggressive, customized pricing for delivery at our dealership in Michigan, by courtesy delivery in any of the other 49 states, or even at the National Corvette Museum, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private), or call me at 313-532-2571. We strive to earn your business!
 

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