One of the best values in the global sports car pantheon, Chevrolet’s Corvette has long stood at the apex of American performance. And while the statline of the Vette has always remained top tier, the car’s styling has left a lot to be desired since its long-nosed C3 bodystyle from the 1970s. Well now GM taps that legacy for its seventh generation, both with the styling and the name of its new 2014 C7 model — the Corvette Stingray. Featuring an all new LT1 engine, the 6.2-liter small-block V8 generates 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of tor…
After a five-year absence, the Aston Martin Vanquish has returned. The 2014 model, means the end for the DBS, as the fresh new coupe will replace the outgoing vehicle. The new Vanquish is composed of a all-aluminum monocoque chassis that the automaker calls its “Generation 4 VH” platform. Affixed to the lightweight framework is an aluminum, magnesium alloy and composite body, every single body panel is now carbon-fiber. Compared to its DBS predecessor, Aston Martin claims the new structure is lighter and 25-percent more rigid. In terms of …