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BlueOx 02-13-2013 11:14 AM

Confirmation from GM on C7 accident
 
I just got this info from the media guys at Chevrolet...


monte.doran@chevrolet.com

We can confirm that during routine testing, a Stingray was involved in a one-car accident.

During evaluation, the driver caught the inside tire caught the edge of the pavement during a tight corner, leading to the accident. Thankfully, no one was hurt, the car received only minor damage, and no citations were issued.

Best,

Monte

Monte Doran
Chevrolet Communications
Renaissance Center 100 / 30 / D66

Medic Man 02-13-2013 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by BlueOx (Post 1583111603)
I just got this info from the media guys at Chevrolet...

I just read that on another site.. Thats one thing about these cars, if you catch a wheel on uneven or gouged pavement it will pull to that side really fast.

VetteVinnie 02-13-2013 11:19 AM

How can that be an "official" statement from Chevy Communications with grammar that poor?

"...the driver caught the inside tire caught..."

Seriously?

Bill17601 02-13-2013 11:20 AM

What was he uneven pavement? The Grand Canyon?

jdmvette 02-13-2013 11:21 AM

The first of many more to come.

MikeG37 02-13-2013 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by BlueOx (Post 1583111603)
I just got this info from the media guys at Chevrolet...

SO, wider tires would have prevented this accident :rofl:

Let the :beatdeadhorse: begin!

BlueOx 02-13-2013 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by EViL427 (Post 1583111642)
How can that be an "official" statement from Chevy Communications with grammar that poor?

"...the driver caught the inside tire caught..."

Seriously?

It was from an email he sent me...not a news release that got ran through the mill.

BlueOx 02-13-2013 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by Medic Man (Post 1583111637)
I just read that on another site.. Thats one thing about these cars, if you catch a wheel on uneven or gouged pavement it will pull to that side really fast.

What site?

zland 02-13-2013 11:25 AM

Which is it, the test driver from GM cannot drive or an issue with the car?

VetteVinnie 02-13-2013 11:26 AM


Originally Posted by BlueOx (Post 1583111673)
It was from an email he sent me...not a news release that got ran through the mill.

There's no excuse for someone in communications failing to proofread.

BlueOx 02-13-2013 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by EViL427 (Post 1583111705)
There's no excuse for someone in communications failing to proofread.

Oh gawd, give it a rest...must everything be bitched about?

Zymurgy 02-13-2013 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by EViL427 (Post 1583111705)
There's no excuse for someone in communications failing to proofread.

You've never made a mistake in an email you have sent? I know I have, even after I have proofread it and spell checked it.

VetteVinnie 02-13-2013 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by Zymurgy (Post 1583111750)
You've never made a mistake in an email you have sent? I know I have, even after I have proofread it and spell checked it.

I don't work in communications for a living. ;)

VetteVinnie 02-13-2013 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by BlueOx (Post 1583111725)
Oh gawd, give it a rest...must everything be bitched about?

Yes. It's called freedom of speech. Don't like it? Move to Cuba.

Zymurgy 02-13-2013 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by EViL427 (Post 1583111758)
I don't work in communications for a living. ;)

That's not the point. The point is, we all make mistakes (communication people included).

Medic Man 02-13-2013 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by BlueOx (Post 1583111689)
What site?

Jalopink - Here is what they posted.. Same grammar issues. :ack:

During evaluation, the driver caught the inside tire caught the edge of the pavement during a tight corner, leading to the accident. Thankfully, no one was hurt, the car received only minor damage, and no citations were issued.

BlueOx 02-13-2013 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by EViL427 (Post 1583111762)
Yes. It's called freedom of speech. Don't like it? Move to Cuba.

Oh I see...whiney bitching is always freedom of speech.:rofl:

BWF07 02-13-2013 11:47 AM


Originally Posted by BlueOx (Post 1583111816)
Oh I see...whiney bitching is always freedom of speech.:rofl:

It is here haven't you noticed.

ChromeC5 02-13-2013 11:47 AM

Damn those Jalopink scoopers!:D Looks like they caught the news caught the same time as here!:rofl:

Seeing the picture, I could only deduce that there was an incident, or parking was short and the driver had to improvise.

*Just for the record, I'm having fun. I couldn't care less about the grammar*

Shurshot 02-13-2013 11:49 AM

Driver not Jim Mero
 
The driver is not Jim Mero as reported earlier

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ingray-crashed


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