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Performance Vehicles (Page 101)

By Denis Flierl on August 9, 2017 - 7:12AM
What is Subaru up to now with WRX? They launch the 2018 Subaru WRX through banana peels. Check out the video.
By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2017 - 2:50PM
The 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback gets more torque and a lower starting price than the 2017 EcoBoost Mustang, but today we take a look at how much it will cost to drive away in a new turbocharged pony car with the features that provide the most performance bang for your buck.
By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2017 - 10:14AM
The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is the most powerful SUV in the world and with a price starting at $86,995 with destination, the Hellcat-powered Jeep is far less expensive than the closest competitors – and it goes on sales this Thursday, August 10th.
By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2017 - 3:54PM
There have been multiple reports in the past few days of what appears to be a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette test car in heavy camouflage and while we still haven’t heard a single word from GM on this long-rumored supercar – the constant presence over the course of the past year all but proves that there is a midship Chevy on the way.
By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2017 - 12:33PM
The group attempting to set the production road car record at the Nurburgring with the 2017 Dodge Viper ACR will be going back later this month for another run at the record, thanks again the contributions from Viper fans around the world.
By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2017 - 10:53AM
The Subaru BRZ GT300 missed the podium at Fuji Speedway coming in 4th place. Why is BRZ struggling?
By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2017 - 8:00AM
Orders for the new 2018 Subaru WRX S4 more than double targets. It’s surprising because it only comes fitted with a CVT.
By Parks McCants on August 6, 2017 - 9:55PM
Searching the internet one would be hard pressed to find a negative review written on Acura’s electrified 3-row SUV. Is it that good, or simply different?
By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2017 - 2:12PM
Those Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat fans and Mopar diecast collectors have a new item to watch for in stores, as the Greenlight Collectables new Anniversary Collection Series includes a Mopar-themed Hellcat Charger, a Jeep Wrangler and a handful of vehicles from other automakers.
By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2017 - 10:09AM
Watch the new video of the Prodrive Subaru WRX STI Type RA lap the Ring in 6:57.5.
By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2017 - 7:51AM
Subaru’s performance models WRX and WRX STI stay hot in Canada. Why are they cooling off in the U.S.?
By Marc Stern on August 4, 2017 - 12:07AM
Things are heating up for the Lamborghini's Super Trofeo as three of the four major divisions have drivers within points of each other as the 21-car field heads to Race America in Elkheart, Wisc. Saturday and Sunday.
By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2017 - 1:12PM
The 2018 Ford F150 configurator page has gone live on Ford.com, allowing us to get a full look at the pricing for the new and improved half ton pickup – with small price increases across most trimlines.
By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2017 - 8:18AM
Toyota Motorsport’s GmbH (TMG) 86 Cup Car will get a new test in North America.
By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2017 - 3:20PM
Although the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 are due to be replaced in the next few years, sales of the large, rear wheel drive sedans from FCA remain strong, with year over year sales growth for both of the biggest FCA cars.
By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2017 - 1:45PM
The new Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R got its first Pirelli World Challenge GTS win this past weekend at the 11th event of the season, along with taking yet another 2nd place spot in the 2nd of the 2-race event at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course.
By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2017 - 10:10AM
The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has an active exhaust system which lets the driver pick their desired level of engine roar, but in addition to having varying levels of loudness – the new Mustang GT exhaust system also has a quiet mode for when you are leaving the neighborhood early in the morning.
By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2017 - 7:44AM
The flagship Subaru WRX STI has lost to its little brother BRZ for the first time. WRX/STI sales are down and BRZ sales are up.
By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2017 - 4:15PM
We previously brought you the news of the new Dodge Viper ACR running a lap time of 7:03.45 at the Nurburgring and today, we bring you a chance to ride along for that blazing-fast trip around the 12.9-mile road course.
By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2017 - 1:44PM
After the Dodge Challenger topped the muscle car segment sales race in June, the Ford Mustang surged back ahead to lead the race in July, with both of those performance cars outselling the slow-selling Chevrolet Camaro.
By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2017 - 10:19AM
Subaru Australia announced a new Levorg STI variant. Performance enthusiasts in the U.S. want one.
By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2017 - 9:40AM
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for August 2017 is this gorgeous 1980 Chevrolet Camaro RS owned by Jason Smith.
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2017 - 3:32PM
The 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody is a relatively simple package, but after driving the meatier Mopar muscle car on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and roads around the track, there is no question that the bigger Challenger makes for an even greater Hellcat.
By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2017 - 12:32PM
Now that the configurator tool for the 2018 Ford Mustang is live on Ford.com, we can check out just how much it will cost to buy a new Mustang GT which will dash from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.
By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2017 - 7:36AM
Subaru has a new rising star and he’s in the British Touring Car Championship. Who is Ash Sutton?
By Marc Stern on July 30, 2017 - 11:14PM
After four successful years of LMP1 endurance racing, Porsche is pulling the plug on the effort in favor of an entry in the FIA Formula E (electric) category. The automaker will be boosting is GT endurance effort, though.
By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2017 - 8:37AM
The Subaru BRZ gets more power and increased performance, but it’s still underperforming in sales. Why doesn't Subaru axe the sports coupe?
By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2017 - 4:16PM
The powerful American Ford Mustang is rapidly becoming the world's favorite and most sellable sports car. More than 150 thousand Mustangs were sold last year in 2016. Thus, the car became the best-selling sports car in the world. The achievement is even more significant considering car sales fell 13 percent in June.
By Armen Hareyan on July 28, 2017 - 12:35PM
In this unspecified video a Tesla Model 3 is caught on a high speed test on a speed track. What do you think is the purpose?
By Denis Flierl on July 28, 2017 - 9:44AM
Will the ‘Baby Driver” Sequel include a Subaru WRX? Here’s the WRX/STI you want to see.