Performance Vehicles (Page 103)

Collectors of Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat toys had better put on their internet hunting hat, as the newest miniature Mopar muscle is car made by the company Siku and this Sublime SRT Hellcat is only planned for sale in Europe.

After turning in a time of 7:03.45 yesterday, the Dodge Viper ACR piloted by Dominik Farnbacher hit the track today for one more shot at the Nurburgring production road car record, but an odd mechanical issue coupled with more rain put an end to this attempt at the 6-minute range.

We recently brought you the news that the 2018 Ford Mustang GT is capable of a 0-60 time quicker than 4-seconds flat and upon hearing this news, the team at CJ Pony Parts put together a handy infographic showing how the acceleration times of the modern Mustang has dropped over the past few generations.

An NC Miata with modest modifications has just lapped the world's most famous road course faster than many supercars.

The first solid lap time for the current record run attempt by a pair of Dodge Viper ACRs has been announced and with a lap of 7:03.45, the new American Club Racer is the 4th quickest production road car – and the team plans to make more runs before heading back to the US.

The Chevrolet Corvette assembly facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky will begin their summer shutdown to prepare for 2018 model year production – which could include the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette – along with working on the plant's new paint shop.

The 2018 Mustang configurator has gone live on Ford.com with full pricing, showing that in addition to becoming more powerful, the new pony car is also becoming a bit more expensive – with the 2018 Mustang GT Premium price increasing by almost $2,000 from the 2017 models.

A new report claims that the Holden Special Vehicles group is planning to import the 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro to Australia and convert it to the right hand drive configuration which is required Down Under – giving GM high performance fans a chance to finally get ahold of the legendary Chevy muscle car.

We have already brought you the basic pricing model for the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT but today, we bring you a detailed look at the option pricing for the 475hp SUV – which you can order from your local Dodge dealership right now with the first units arriving this fall.

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT offers more high performance ability than any other 3-row SUV in America, but more importantly, it will tow 8,700lbs – making it the perfect tow vehicle for a Hellcat Challenger or Charger owner who wants to tow their Mopar muscle car to the track with another high performance Mopar machine.

Ford Motor Company has finally announced the official power ratings for the 2018 Mustang in both EcoBoost and GT form, with the new 2.3L EcoBoost jumping up to 370lb-ft of torque while the 5.0L V8 climbs to 460 horsepower and 420lb-ft of torque – allowing the Mustang GT to dash from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.

Robert Hight and his John Force Racing Chevrolet Camaro funny car finally put a stop to the 10-race win streak by the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars and Hight did it at the Mopar Mile High Nationals – giving the John Force team its second win of the season.

U.S. News & World Report Autos chose the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider over the Mazda Miata in its Best Cars For the Money.

This week we drive the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. It’ll snarl and growl but it won’t ravage you. STI gets a surprising new ride that will appeal to a larger audience.

Some owners of 2017 Chevrolet Camaros can't get their garage door openers to work. Other drivers are offering some innovative suggestions to help them.

Pastrana edges Higgins’ 2017 Subaru WRX STI for the win at NEFR this weekend. Ironically, both cars are damaged on the same rock.

Why does Subaru keep setting records with their WRX STI? It’s good for consumers when they do.

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR has set a Nurburgring record. It’s the fastest-ever sedan on the 'Ring'.

A few weeks back we brought you the news that for the second year in a row, Dodge will sponsor legal street racing on Detroit’s Woodward Ave as part of the Roadkill Nights automotive festival and to help make this year the best ever, racers who want to participate have to fill out an application and be chosen by the Roadkill crew – and I think that it is a great move.

Weighing in at close to 5,000 lbs, Hyundai's luxury division Genesis G90 is a reminder of how comfortable and accommodating a posh full size sedan drive and ride experience can be. But can a non-hybrid car this large, this posh, also be fuel efficient and sport-drive-competent?

The Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR, which took first in class at the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb is ready for its return to the Nordschleife. Can Subaru set a new record?

Ford Motor Company has expanded their police-ready offerings with the new Ford F150 Police Responder, which is the first pursuit-rated pickup from the Blue Oval – joining the Taurus Interceptor, the Explorer Interceptor and the Fusion Hybrid Police Responder in Ford’s fleet of high speed service vehicles.

Last month we reported that the crowdsourced funding program to send the newest Dodge Viper ACR to the Nürburgring for a record run attempt had succeeded and based on information of our sources, the ‘Ring record attempt for the new Viper program is currently underway in Germany.

If you own a Subaru, beware, car thieves want your vehicle. It’s a global phenomenon.

General Motors hasn’t offered up an official Nurburgring time for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but the German magazine Sport Auto was able to run a lap of 7:13.9, making it the quickest Corvette and the quickest Chevrolet to blast around the 12.9-mile road course.

Dodge is recalling select Challengers, Chargers and Durangos from the 2011-2014 model years to replace problematic alternators while also recalling select 2017 Challengers to correct a programming issue which could allow the modern muscle car to roll away when parked.

Subaru STI is revealed a special 30th Anniversary WRX STI S208 coming this fall. Will fans see it on U.S. shores?

A serviceman gives credit to his new 2017 Subaru WRX for protecting him after a horrific accident. Here’s how a performance car saved this driver’s life.

The film “Baby Driver”, features a Subaru WRX, and the driving scenes were real, not computer generated imagery. Does your favorite car movie use CGI?

Just in time for National Ice Cream day, Ford has commissioned a special "Orange Fury" ice cream sandwich. The color matches the 2018 Ford Mustang.