One Midtown Kitchen played host to GAAMA and the all-new 2015 Corvette

On Thursday, Sept. 18, Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) members had the privilege of test-driving the 2015 Corvette. In 2014, Corvette sales were up 232% in (January through August).  The Stingray averages 20 days to turn.  Corvette sales growth has made the “sports/sporty” segment the second-fastest growing segment in the industry, according to AutoPacific.  And, with the addition of Z06, Chevrolet will offer 14 performance cars, no other brand comes close.

The all-new 8-speed automatic transmission is offered on all Corvette models, as is the industry-exclusive performance data recorder.

The industry-exclusive performance data recorder was conceived by Chevrolet and built in collaboration with Cosworth. It has and integrated video camera, microphone, and GPS/telemetry system which seamlessly records drive videos you can watch in the car or download and share online.  It also includes professional-level telemetry analysis software so drivers can improve their skills by using similar data analytics used by Corvette Racing.

Valet drivers beware because the system includes a Valet Mode, which allows drivers to record what happens when their Corvette is out of sight.

Highlights below:

Nick Palermo welcomes the guests.

GAAMA’s president, Nick Palermo, welcomes the guests.

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Fred Ligouri greeted GAAMA members and introduced Todd Christensen.

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Todd Christensen introduced GAAMA members to the 2015 Corvette and the industry-exclusive performance data recorder.

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GAAMA members are impressed with the lineup.

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Fred Ligouri explains how the industry-exclusive performance data recorder works.

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What a beauty!

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Barbara Pomerance, CEO of Pomerance & Associates with Nick Palermo, President of Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association.