Chevrolet announced it will continue shipping 2020 corvettes from their assembly plant to dealers, even during COVID-19 shutdowns. “We are continuing to ship vehicles to dealers and will continue to monitor the situation and adjust plans if needed,” said Chevrolet spokesperson Kevin Kelly. The move is good news for buyers waiting for the high-demand C8, many of whom have already experienced delays caused by the UAW strike. (Source: Corvette Blogger) Read the original article…
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