Superman Inspired Kia Optima Hybrid

VanDevere Kia Check Out The Superman Inspired Optima
By  Michael Harley
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Kia, DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine worked as a team to develop this one-of-a-kind Superman-themed Optima Hybrid that made its debut at the Chicago Auto Show today. The joint effort is designed to raise awareness for DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” campaign, a charitable relief effort to bring help and hope to people affected by drought and famine in the Horn of Africa.

The metallic blue and red sedan, which thankfully manages to look better in person than it does in the pictures, is the seventh vehicle in a 10-month partnership between the automaker, comic book company and tuner as they build themed vehicles representing all of the Justice League heros. A yet-unseen eighth vehicle will be an amalgamation of all seven Super Heroes in one.

There is no mistaking the blue metallic finish with red chrome accents, or the world’s most recognizable superhero’s chest emblem glowing on the hood, but you have to look closer to see the Superman logo on the rear fascia and catch the red glow from the headlights. The theme has been carried into the cabin, where occupants will find custom upholstery and Superman’s iconic shield on the seats and airbag cover. While the hybrid sedan’s gasoline-electric powertrain remains untouched, the Optima features flared fenders, oversize 22-inch wheels and a height-adjustable suspension that is controlled from the cockpit. Read more in the official press blast below.

Velocity Yellow Corvette Stingray C7 Sneak Peek

New Yellow Corevtte Stingray Will Be Available At VanDevere Chevy Chevrolet

By: Nick Saporito
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Since the car’s introduction last month, General Motors has ripped the camouflage off of the 2014 Corvette Stingray for testing. An enthusiast on Corvette7.com spotted a group of Stingrays testing in Arizona, grabbing the world some of the first views of the C7 in Velocity Yellow.

It appears that the car pictured is a base, non-Z51 model because of the smaller rear lip spoiler and the aluminum wheels.

Aside from the Velocity Yellow tester, there were a few others, but nothing we had not already seen. Velocity Yellow has been a notoriously popular color on the current Corvette, so we’re sure many are going to enjoy the first known shots of the sexy Stingray in the bright hue.