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Performance Vehicles (Page 142)

By Will Maley on May 18, 2016 - 8:52AM
It is a rare occurrence whenever a prototype is available for sale. Usually, they are crushed or put into an automaker's collection. Imagine how rare it must be for two prototypes to go up for sale.
By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2016 - 8:50AM
The new 2017 M240i Coupe gets a new-gen 335hp TwinPower Turbo engine. How quick is it?
By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2016 - 7:23AM
Subaru announced a new Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar for 2017. What will happen this season?
By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2016 - 1:02PM
After an incredibly one-off event in 2015, the Roadkill Nights by Dodge will add a second event to the schedule for 2016, bringing the same racing action, car show and other Dodge-sponsored high performance fun to both Detroit and Kansas City.
By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2016 - 12:16PM
Last week we brought you a video of what we believe was a 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 crashing on the Nürburgring and today, we have a video featuring Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser giving a bit of detail on that accident – most notably pointing out that the car was back on the track the next day.
By Will Maley on May 17, 2016 - 8:43AM
If you're an automaker like Aston Martin, you use the finest leathers to upholster the seats and various interior pieces. You'll also end up with a lot of leather scraps. Aston Martin figured out a clever solution to reuse the scraps.
By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2016 - 8:05AM
The paint is barely dry on the new 2017 Nissan GT-R and designers are already working on the next-generation model. Will it have a hybrid drivetrain?
By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2016 - 7:54AM
The 2016 Subaru WRX STI rally car of David Higgins and Crag Drew dominated Olympus Rally this weekend. Where was Pastrana?
By Will Maley on May 16, 2016 - 4:22PM
We doubt many Lamborghini owners would even have the thought of driving in the snow, let alone driving up a glacier.
By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2016 - 1:48PM
Matt Hagan, Don Schumacher Racing and their fleet of Dodge Charger race cars have had a rough 2016 season when compared to 2015, but when the final win light popped this weekend in Atlanta, Hagan beat teammate Jack Beckman for his first win of the year.
By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2016 - 11:15AM
According to the folks at Car & Driver, the C8 Chevrolet Corvette will debut at the 2018 North America International Auto Show in Detroit and when it does, we will finally be introduced to the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette – provided that this information proves to be true.
By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2016 - 10:20AM
Although the new Ford Mustang is sold out well into the 2017 calendar year, an Australian high performance tuning shop is offering up a limited number of new Shelby Super Snake Mustangs with 650-750hp – just like the super-tuned pony cars sold here in the USA.
By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2016 - 7:40AM
How can Nissan save Mitsubishi? Bring back the Lancer Evolution performance sedan.
By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2016 - 7:19AM
The 2016 Subaru WRX STI 24-hour Nurburgring team is in all-out prep mode to see if their race car is ready. Is the STI ready?
By Parks McCants on May 14, 2016 - 6:07PM
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. What's that make a "walk around" video worth?
By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2016 - 7:20AM
Subaru will launch a new hot hatch Levorg STI this summer. Will it ever reach US shores?
By John Goreham on May 13, 2016 - 2:46PM
The new 2017 Fiat Spider really flies. Watch carefully.
By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2016 - 2:19PM
The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will come with a new 10-speed automatic transmission which has been optimized for the performance of the supercharged muscle car and when pitted head-to-head with the automatic transmission in the Porsche 911, the new Chevy gearbox is much, much quicker.
By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2016 - 1:21PM
The first month-long order window for the 2017 Ford GT has closed and the Motor Company is now reviewing 6,506 applications for the upcoming supercar – and more than 6,000 of those people will be turned down.
By Parks McCants on May 13, 2016 - 12:51PM
I’ve ridden with this guy shotgun. Graham Rahal is an IndyCar virtuoso coming to the Indianapolis with just a bit of in your face attitude.
By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2016 - 11:11AM
The new 2017 Nissan GT-R is making its West Coast and public debut. What other Nissan will performance fans see for the first time?
By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2016 - 8:53AM
What can consumers expect from the new Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance?
By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2016 - 1:28PM
After Sergio Marchionne made a comment that the next generation Chrysler 300 sedan could be built alongside the new Chrysler Pacifica minivan, it seems possible the next 300 could be built on a front wheel drive chassis with a heavy emphasis on all wheel drive versions – allowing the company to better differentiate the 300 and the Dodge Charger.
By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2016 - 10:21AM
After talking yesterday about the next generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 spy shots showing the car on the Nürburgring, we have video showing the new super muscle car storming around the world’s most infamous road course – and crashing hard.
By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2016 - 8:25AM
The BMW M2 wins its class at One Lap of America. What cars did it beat?
By John Goreham on May 11, 2016 - 6:57PM
Well on its way to being the most awarded car ever, the newest Miata has had an amazing first year. Here are the highlights in chronological order.
By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2016 - 5:39PM
If the Roush Phase 1 package for the new Ford F150 that we talked about earlier this year isn’t powerful enough for you, there is good news – Roush is working on a Phase 2 kit for the new V8-powered F150 that will lift the output to 650 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque.
By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2016 - 2:47PM
Last month, the Chrysler Group introduced the Ram 1500 Yellow Rose of Texas Edition which is – not surprisingly – only available in the Lone Star State, but after receiving a great deal of interest from other markets, the automaker has introduced the new Stinger Edition Ram 1500 for buyers in the other 49 states.
By Parks McCants on May 11, 2016 - 2:04PM
Looking to Wednesday Honda news we learn that Honda built engines have won more Indy 500 races than any other manufacturer in the “Brickyards” 100 year history.
By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2016 - 2:04PM
Spy shots showing the upcoming Chevrolet Camaro Z28 testing at the Nürburgring have reveal some of the unique aerodynamic features of the super muscle car – including what looks to be an adjustable rear wing and a massive set of dive planes up front.