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Performance Vehicles (Page 126)

By Patrick Rall on October 13, 2016 - 12:48PM
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro dealer order guide has revealed that the 1LS trimline is returning as the low cost base model for the GM muscle car, but on the customer end of things, new 1LS trimline is just the 1LT trimline with a new name and no automatic transmission option.
By John Goreham on October 13, 2016 - 10:23AM
The Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition went fast.
By Denis Flierl on October 13, 2016 - 8:19AM
Subaru Australia has issued a recall for Subaru WRX, WRX STI, Forester XT and Legacy GT models. It could cause a fire.
By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2016 - 3:53PM
A new video has hit the internet showing a new Chevrolet Camaro SS fitted with the Edelbrock E-Force supercharger system making a test run on the dyno with impressive results of 555 rear wheel horsepower from this 50-state legal, 93-octane tune.
By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2016 - 2:47PM
If you have been waiting for a warranty-safe way to add power to your 2015-2017 Ford Mustang GT with the 5.0L engine, you won’t be waiting much longer – as Ford Performance plans to ship the 456 and 472 horsepower Power Packs by the end of this month.
By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2016 - 1:04PM
The country that brings you the BMW M2 is calling for all gas-powered vehicles to be banned by 2030.
By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2016 - 12:39PM
FCA has announced that the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger for the 2017 model years have received the NHTSA’s 5-star overall safety rating – the highest score available – essentially making the most powerful American models among the safest as well.
By Parks McCants on October 11, 2016 - 5:08PM
For those of us that have experienced SEMA Show Las Vegas, a big hook as to attending the largest automotive aftermarket event in North America, is viewing the seemingly countless one-off custom cars and trucks.
By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2016 - 2:34PM
This past weekend in Wisconsin, the Plum Crazy Purple Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat owned and driven by Steve Pryce set a new quarter mile record for the factory-supercharged sedan, stopping the times at 9.58 with a trap speed of 142.94 miles per hour – and we have the details on this monster Mopar.
By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2016 - 12:51PM
General Motors has just announced the new All Terrain X package for the 2017 GMC Sierra HD, which includes an array of off-road friendly modifications and the optional Duramax diesel – packing 910lb-ft of torque into this aggressive-looking sport package.
By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2016 - 11:48AM
Ford Motor Company has just announced a new Ford Performance Power Package for the 2015+ EcoBoost Mustang and while this kit is “only” an engine calibration, the gains are significant – with the tuned 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine offering 335 horsepower and 390lb-ft of torque.
By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2016 - 10:56AM
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is gone and it’s not coming back, even though Nissan is here to help.
By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2016 - 8:21AM
Subaru’s WRX STI finished last in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Manufacturer’s Title. Is Subaru closer to beating VW than it appears?
By Mary Conway on October 10, 2016 - 9:41PM
The 2016 National Mustang Day celebration was such a huge hit that the Mustang clubs are already announcing the date for next year's celebrations. April 17th, 2017 will be national Mustang Day with events being planned for the National Mustang Museum and elsewhere.
By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2016 - 4:54PM
Ford Motor Company has offered up artwork and brief details on a few of the F150 pickups which will line their sprawling display at the 2016 SEMA Show and today, I bring you a look at the high performance street machine built by Hulst Customs.
By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2016 - 4:19PM
After discussing the pending availability of the 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A last week, we got some questions on the ordering status of the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona and in speaking with my same dealership contacts, I was surprised to find that the newest Daytona is on sale now – and it has been for some time.
By Parks McCants on October 10, 2016 - 3:35PM
It’s been an exciting, yet at times, disappointing 2-season run for Acura TLX-GT. Nonetheless, RealTime, Acura Racing goes out with class, as we end the 2016 Pirelli World Challenge season at Laguna Seca, Salinas, California.
By Parks McCants on October 10, 2016 - 2:11PM
Despite an incredible first-year effort from Wiman and Eriksson, last weekend’s Honda home turf Port of Los Angeles Red Bull Global Rallycross proves to be a tough outing for Honda.
By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2016 - 12:30PM
Over the past few weeks I have been hearing about deep discounts being applied to the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but after a friend sent me a link to some incredible bargains at his local Chevy dealership – I wanted to put together a piece about the opportunity to score an American supercar for way under MSRP.
By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2016 - 7:34AM
One BMW Owner protects his mint BMW M3 from hurricane Matthew and parks it in his living room. This is true love.
By Will Maley on October 9, 2016 - 11:34AM
If there is one thing Lamborghini is very good at, it is offering a wide array of versions of their various models.
By Parks McCants on October 8, 2016 - 12:49PM
For Acura fans and RealTime Racing, Acura TLX GT will take final Pirelli World Challenge round 20 this weekend at Mazda Raceway, Laguna Seca, Salinas, California. It’s been a tough couple of years for P.D. Cunningham and company.
By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2016 - 3:43PM
According to the usually reliable information from Mustang6g.com, the Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang could be getting an automatic transmission in the near future, but rather than a standard fluid-driven gearbox, the Motor Company could opt for a lightning-quick dual clutch transmission – which would further improve the performance of Ford’s newest super muscle car.
By John Goreham on October 7, 2016 - 1:45PM
Mazda lets the cat out of the bag on the hard-top convertible Miata.
By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2016 - 1:09PM
Based on information from my dealership contacts, the 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A and Challenger T/A 392 officially go on sale next week as FCA opens the order bands to dealers – meaning that if you want to get a new T/A model soon, this is a good time to talk to your local Dodge salesperson.
By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2016 - 12:01PM
Eskridge Chevrolet in Guthrie, Oklahoma is offering an in-house performance package for the 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro SS which lifts the output from 455 horsepower to a whopping 720 horsepower – and they are offering this beast for just under $52,000.
By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2016 - 12:06PM
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution era is coming to an end. It’s an icon, but there’s a few things fans won’t miss.
By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2016 - 8:56AM
Subaru announced they will bring new vehicles to the Tokyo Motor Festival. Here’s 4 models U.S. consumers will never see in showrooms.
By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2016 - 8:31AM
The 2017 Subaru WRX/STI doesn’t keep pace in the U.S., yet it’s pedal down in Canada and Australia.
By Mary Conway on October 5, 2016 - 6:28PM
A Ford Mustang customer asks the question, "Which is better the V-6 or the Ecoboost Turbo?" Fans replied with a number of different opinions. The most surprising thing is the difference in interiors available with those engine options.