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2020 MotorTrend Car of the Year: the Chevrolet Corvette

Well, that’s a way to crown a new era. The brand-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is about as “new” as any car in this competition: new drivetrain layout, superdeluxe interior, and revolutionary styling that maintained classic ’Vette cues. Find out how this American sports car took the title.

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