Performance Vehicles (Page 103)

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special runs the WRX-sourced EJ20 2.0-liter Mill. Why does Prodrive use this engine over the EJ25 powerplant to set a new Nurburgring record?

While it seems likely that the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (should it carry that name) will have a quick-shifting automatic transmission, the videos showing was is believed to be the next super-Vette storming around the Nürburgring confirms that a self-shifting transmission as at least being considered – if its not already a sure thing.

The mile-high city is quickly becoming known as a great market for classic vehicles. Representatives from Mecum Auction tell us why.

Seattle Mariners’ second basemen Robinson Cano drove away with a brand new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on Tuesday after being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2017 MLB All-Star Game in Miami – opting for the sleek sports car over a new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

The Connor Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, where the vast majority of Dodge Viper supercars have been built, will close its doors forever on August 31st as production of the Viper comes to an end – meaning that the Viper only has about 7 weeks left in its glorious existence.

Travis Pastrana in the #199 Subaru WRX STI was in full attack mode at the Mt. Washington Hillclimb last weekend. Take a wild ride onboard the STI as he smashes the record.

Fiat and Hoonigan are looking for a fast woman to drive their 400 hp rally car.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has long been one of the best performing SUVs in the US market, but to test the utility aspect of this high performance machine, I used the SRT Jeep in place of my half ton truck for a weekend horse show – and not surprisingly, the 475hp sport ute shines when being worked like a pickup.

Red Bull Global Rallycross is where an 18 year old rookie racecar driver sitting behind the wheel of a 600 horsepower 2017 Honda Civic Coupe, drives on a short track wheel to wheel with up to 10 cars. Competing in their second season, an expanded 3 car Olsbergs MSE Honda Civic Supercar Team is now within 6 points of catching Andretti Autosports Volkswagen for the manufacturer's cup.

The world’s most powerful Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat packs 1,463.84 horsepower at the rear wheels and if you have an extra $80,000 to spare, you could own the world’s most powerful Hellcat car as quickly as you can go pick it up.

Ford Motor Company announced today that the Ford brand is the official presenting sponsor of the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise – effectively replacing Chevrolet, which has been the title sponsor for the past 6 years.

The biggest Subaru car club in Colorado, Simply Subies Colorado, says thieves are targeting their Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance cars. How do you prevent your car from being stolen?

Last week we brought you a leaked look at the 2018 Ford Mustang with the new Carbon Sport Interior Package and this week, the Motor Company has offered up information on the 2018 Mustang Pony Package – which brings vintage cues to the turbocharged base model pony car.

The IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is the highest level of competition for the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro race car and in just their 3rd race with the Camaro GT4.R, Stevenson Motorsports took the class win – giving the new Camaro road racer its first big win.

This past weekend, Ron Capps and his Dodge Charger took the Funny Car class win at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals, giving Don Schumacher Racing their 10th-straight funny car win while the Chevrolet Camaro-driving rivals from John Force Racing all lost in the 1st round.

For 2018, Toyota offers a very drive-dynamic non turbocharged 3.5 Liter V6 option for the reinvented Camry lineup, effectively countering the mainstream turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine revolution. Torque News experiences the top of the mark 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6, presenting an exceptional drive and ride experience without turbocharging.

Travis Pastrana shatters Mt. Washington Record while David Higgins’ Subaru WRX STI goes off the side of a cliff. Luckily he emerged unscathed.

The new Subaru WRX is on the top-ten cars list that are sold by their owners the quickest after driving off the dealer lot. There’s 4 reasons why. Would they affect your decision to sell?

Each year, Ford Motor Company donates a specially outfitted Ford Mustang to be auctioned off at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture event in Wisconsin, but for 2017, the automaker has contributed a new F150 Raptor featuring design cues from an F22 Raptor fight plane.

The 2017 Subaru WRX STI wins big at Rallye Baie-des-Chaleurs in Canada. What made this race extra special?

John Force Racing is preparing a 4th Chevrolet Camaro funny car for competition later this year, with Force’s daughter Brittany making the jump from Top Fuel to Funny Car in order to complete the 4-car Camaro team.

China has become a key market for those automakers looking to compete on a global level and during the first half of 2017, sales of the Ford Mustang are up by 40% over the same period last year.

FCA has announced the pricing for the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT and with an MSRP starting at $62,995 (not including destination), the 3-row SRT SUV is $3,900 less than the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – while also offering a towing capacity 1,500 pounds higher than the Jeep.

The folks at Mustang6g.com have gotten ahold of the order guide for the 2018 Ford Mustang and included in this information is the new Carbon Sport Interior package – which adds carbon fiber and other premium materials around the cabin for an added touch of premium performance.

The Dodge Challenger is the most powerful car sold in the USA and during the month of June 2017, Mopar’s muscle car was the bestselling sporty car sold in America – beating the Ford Mustang, the Chevrolet Camaro and every other 2-door performance car in the market.

I know that our seasoned car-club, armature race-nuts, will find the headline above to be a bit redundant. But then again, this is 2017 Civic Type-R.

With 278 second generation Acura NSX Hybrid supercars sold in the United States to date, you may never encounter one running the roads and freeways of your home turf. Nonetheless, Honda’s ultimate halo car has reignited the regeneration of the Acura brand.

Check out the first videos of the new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special at Goodwood. It looks wicked fast.

Just before the newly-refreshed 2018 Subaru WRX/STI performance models arrive, sales take a dip. Are fans waiting for a faster STI?

Toyota's midsize Tacoma pickup had a strong month in June, showing that not all vehicle sales are slowing.