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Performance Vehicles (Page 150)

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2016 - 5:55AM
The Subaru WRX/STI high-performance sports car has lost its grip as the most ticketed vehicle in America. The number one car will surprise you.
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2016 - 4:04PM
Last week we brought you the news of the 1,032 horsepower Hennessey HPE1000 package for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and after receiving a handful of questions from readers, we are happy to report that the Hellcat Charger can also be equipped with monster twin turbo, triple charging upgrade package.
By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2016 - 12:46PM
If you love the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and you want to build one of your own to keep on your desk at work, the Lego Speed Champions line has you covered with a new two-car set that includes a DIY 6th gen Camaro and a heavily modified-looking small scale 1969 Camaro.
By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2016 - 7:20AM
A young driver of a Subaru Impreza WRX STI in the UK performs a hand brake turn, runs from police and then hits a tree. What happens next is really strange.
By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2016 - 7:46AM
Subaru is writing a new chapter in their motorsport history. It won’t include the Subaru WRX STI performance cars.
By John Goreham on February 19, 2016 - 2:52PM
The new flagship coupe from Lexus loses two cylinders but gains a gearbox.
By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2016 - 11:49AM
Ford Motor Company has been riding high with their new Shelby GT350 Mustang, but comments made by Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser at the Chicago Auto Show suggests that the 2017 Camaro 1LE might be able to beat the GT350 around a race track.
By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2016 - 8:55AM
The new 2016 BMW M2 is being called the best new M car from BMW M GmbH in a generation. Check out the latest M2 videos.
By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2016 - 8:38AM
With Subaru getting ready to run their 2016 WRX STI Global Rallycross cars again this season, this driver needs to be recruited. [Video]
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2016 - 4:06PM
Ford Motor Company wants the new Focus RS to be an incredible performer in all weather conditions, so for those who live in areas that get heavy amounts of snowfall each year, the new hot hatch is the first ever Ford vehicle to include an optional winter tire package.
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2016 - 11:57AM
General Motors has announced a new partnership with Daytona International Speedway which will allow folks who have purchased a new Chevrolet to pick it up at the legendary racing venue and while they haven’t announced the list of vehicles included in this program – safe money says that the Camaro and Corvette will be on that list.
By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2016 - 7:08AM
The 2016 Subaru WRX gets the new for 2015 2.0-liter engine. What changes are already in the works for the turbo boxer?
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 1:48PM
The team at Hennessey has put together a wicked performance package for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, one which adds twin turbochargers to the factory supercharger setup for a peak output of 1,032 horsepower and just as much “wow factor” as any car on the road.
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 12:17PM
The folks at Lingenfelter have cooked up a pair of high performance tuning packages for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, including a naturally aspirated package with 600 horsepower/500lb-ft of torque and a supercharged package with 630 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque.
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 11:37AM
According to the Mustang gurus at Mustang6G.com, the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will get some key components of the current Track Package as standard equipment while introducing two new gadget packages – including one for the higher performance GT350R.
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 9:08AM
The EPA is reportedly working on stricter punishments for those vehicle owners who remove the emissions control components for racing purposes and if this legislation goes through, it will be nothing more than another brutal waste of taxpayer dollars – as it will be impossible to enforce a law like the one proposed.
By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2016 - 8:54AM
It was the press launch of the new BMW M2. BMW shows it’s a sports car for city, highway and track.
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2016 - 12:50PM
The Ford Mustang had its best sales year in many moons in 2015, literally outselling the entire electric vehicle segment and reminding us that while there are people around the country who care about not using gasoline – high performance still reigns supreme in the good ol’ USA.
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2016 - 12:14PM
Ron Capps and his NAPA Dodge Charger started off the 2016 NHRA drag racing season with a big win over 2015 champ Del Worsham, while Fast Jack Beckman earned his nickname as he once again turned in the fastest run of the entire event with a 3.888 at 326.16 miles per hour.
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2016 - 11:27AM
Earlier this year we featured the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS built by RPM Motorsports when they turned in a 10.00 quarter mile run and today, we have that same Camaro laying down the fastest track time we have seen for the 6th gen muscle car – running a 9.63 at 139 miles per hour and staking its claim as the quickest 2016 Camaro in the world.
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2016 - 7:37AM
How do you fully experience the 2016 Subaru WRX STI? At the iconic Mount Panorama, Bathurst race track in Australia.
By John Goreham on February 15, 2016 - 8:14PM
Lexus isn’t playing the same game other automakers are.
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2016 - 7:52AM
The Subaru Impreza 5-Door Concept rolls out at the Chicago Auto Show. Where’s the 5-Door STI?
By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2016 - 7:16AM
Listen to the 2016 BMW M2 MotoGP safety car as it gets ready for the race season.
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2016 - 7:00AM
How would you like to own a piece of WRC history? This historic Subaru WRX STI is for sale and was driven by Colin McRae and Petter Holberg.
By John Goreham on February 12, 2016 - 9:39AM
U.S. News and World Report ranks the 2016 Miata ahead of all other sports cars.
By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2016 - 8:49AM
JRM’s NR4-spec 2016 Subaru WRX STI rally car has even more international success. What race did it win?
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2016 - 10:15PM
The Ram Power Wagon has always been the most capable truck in the heavy duty segment, but at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, this rugged off-roader gets a facelift that includes new graphics, a new grille, new wheels and the same go-anywhere capabilities.
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2016 - 2:50PM
Toyota has grown their TRD PRO lineup at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, with the 2017 Tacoma joining the Tundra and 4Runner in offering a rugged off-road package – one which is even more capable than the current Tacoma TRD Off-Road.
By Denis Flierl on February 11, 2016 - 9:19AM
New M Performance Parts for the BMW M2 are announced. Are they more than just for visual appeal?