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Performance Vehicles (Page 155)

By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2015 - 1:55PM
Henrik Fisker has announced that he will debut a new American supercar at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show and based on the sparse details, the Dodge Viper could be the base on which Fisker’s new Force 1 is built – with a price tag of just under $300,000.
By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2015 - 1:02PM
While the 2016 Ford Mustang is the most efficient lineup ever, the constant push for better fuel economy figures has many people wondering how the industry’s longest-running muscle car will continue into the future, so today we look at the possible options for the Mustang to continue thrilling drivers without killing Mother Nature.
By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2015 - 7:45AM
Subaru’s 2016 WRX sports car is the safest small compact performance car on the planet. Why is it nothing new for Subaru and WRX?
By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2015 - 7:36AM
BMW created a launch campaign for the M2 on Periscope at their test track. Why was this brilliant marketing by BMW?
By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2015 - 7:26AM
The first 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Final Edition #0001 goes to its new owner in Brooklyn, New York. Who bought the last of the EVOs?
By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2015 - 5:31PM
This weekend, the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat will be patrolling the streets Los Angeles sporting striking Star Wars-themed designs – giving fans around the area a chance to check out these monster Mopars in person.
By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2015 - 5:04PM
A picture came across my desk today, showing what appears to be a window sticker for a 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang with a dealership markup of $70,000 – bringing the total purchase price to almost $128,000.
By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2015 - 12:45PM
While the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2016 Chevrolet Volt didn’t make it into the final balloting for the North American Car of the Year, both of these next gen Chevys have made it onto Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for 2016 – although it isn’t the Camaro that you might expect.
By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2015 - 7:30AM
The 2016 Subaru WRX takes home Wards 10 Best Engines and it’s two years in-a-row for the WRX’s 2.0-liter turbo boxer. What was different this year that impressed the editors about the Subaru WRX powerplant?
By Armen Hareyan on December 10, 2015 - 6:44PM
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you look at the 2016 2SS Chevrolet Camaro? At least two people in one discussion said for them it looks like Ford Mustang. Do you agree? Here is David R. Letendre from Huntsville, AL sharing his view in Camaro 5th Generation Facebook group.
By Armen Hareyan on December 10, 2015 - 5:36PM
Keith James has owned 17 Ford Mustangs. Today he shared with us the new wheels and tires, which he put on his Mustang and they look right at home. I asked Keith how he did it and he shared the following images and writing for TorqueNews readers.
By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2015 - 1:02PM
The new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is so popular heading into its second model year that General Motors has announced a $44 million expansion of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant to increase the production capacity of the Performance Build Center, where the 650 horsepower LT4 engine is built for every C7 Z06.
By Armen Hareyan on December 9, 2015 - 9:44PM
My friend Janice Brewster-Benn wrote a Facebook status telling about one thing she likes to do with her 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T. I asked her what are the top four things you like to do with your Challenger. Here is what Janice sent to TorqueNews to share with our readers.
By Armen Hareyan on December 9, 2015 - 9:15PM
This is one of the most interesting Ford Mustang winter pictures I have seen.
By Armen Hareyan on December 9, 2015 - 2:54PM
Do you think buying your Dodge Challenger bred more jealousy or envy compared to if you had bought a Toyota Camry, minivan, or other regular car? See what Challenger owners say and explain why they decided to buy a performance car.
By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2015 - 12:53PM
While the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro seemed like a shoe-in for the 2016 North American Car of the Year award, the recently announced list of finalists for the major award does not include the new Camaro – although General Motors still has a shot at the title.
By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2015 - 8:02AM
XCAR has given us a video called “Everything you need to know about the new BMW M2 including how it sounds.” Hear the M2 roar.
By Denis Flierl on December 9, 2015 - 7:52AM
Even though the Subaru BRZ GT300 qualified 7th and finished in 11th place in the final round of SUPER GT, there was a big honor given to the team.
By Patrick Rall on December 8, 2015 - 3:34PM
If you are hoping to place an order for a 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat or Dodge Charger Hellcat, you will have to wait until sometime in January, as last night marked the end of the last ordering wave of America’s most powerful performance cars.
By Patrick Rall on December 8, 2015 - 3:01PM
Now that the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is reaching owners around the country, the members of the industry who are always asking what is next want to know what the Motor Company has planned for their hot-selling pony car – and today I take a look at what I think could be next.
By Patrick Rall on December 8, 2015 - 1:54PM
Those folks who love the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 so much that they want to put a small, beautifully detailed version on their desk or shelf at home, BBR Models of Italy has you covered with the gorgeous piece shown above.
By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2015 - 8:23AM
Subaru will introduce a new Global Platform in their entire lineup. Is Subaru working on a new hybrid-powered WRX STI?
By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2015 - 8:09AM
The new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe will have a long life cycle according to reports. Why will it be one of the most sought after M performance cars?
By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2015 - 12:41PM
A video has hit the internet showing the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang getting a workout on the dyno and while the stock results are solid, the power gained by adding a simple cold air intake and a good engine tune is the real star of the show here.
By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2015 - 12:15PM
The wicked looking Chevrolet Corvette Stingray police car shown above made its grand debut at the Essen Motor Show and this German police car was built to help promote a program in Germany which encourages those folks customizing their cars to add modifications with safety in mind.
By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2015 - 11:33AM
The Chrysler Group is using the popularity of the new Star Wars movie to promote their vehicles and in a new TV commercial, the Dodge Viper plays the role of Darth Vader while scores of Hellcat Challengers and Chargers serve as the black and white Stormtroopers.
By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2015 - 8:13AM
Subaru will introduce a new Global Platform in their entire lineup starting next year. Will Subaru put the 2.0-liter turbo engine the U.S. spec 2017 WRX STI?
By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2015 - 7:45AM
A new-generation Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S is coming. They need essential performance improvements to make the sports coupe exciting again.
By Parks McCants on December 5, 2015 - 9:16PM
Shooting hundreds of auto photos per week is only one of the perks connected to automotive journalism. Sorting through them? daunting !
By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2015 - 11:19AM
In BMW M’s promotion of the new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe, they show the car drifting in photos and videos. Why won’t M2 owners every do this?