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Performance Vehicles (Page 185)

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2015 - 9:45AM
Subaru sells its 20,000th BRZ sport coupe in December. What will Subaru do with the next-generation sports coupe?
By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2015 - 7:45AM
BMW brings the new M4 Concept to CES to show off their latest lighting technology.
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2015 - 3:37PM
Ford recommends that the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder in the 2015 Mustang be run on premium fuel for the best performance, but a new report indicates that the power numbers drop significantly when lower octane gasoline is substituted to save on fuel costs.
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2015 - 1:37PM
When the 2015 North American International Auto Show opens next week, General Motors will show off a balance of efficiency and performance, with Chevrolet showing off the new Volt while Cadillac rolls out the next generation CTS-V.
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2015 - 12:49PM
The video that we have all been waiting for has hit the internet, showing a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat racing against a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe in a high speed rolling run – with the big , heavy Challenger using all of that Hellcat power to devour the supercharged Vette.
By John Goreham on January 6, 2015 - 11:14AM
It’s official. The next F in Lexus’ line is the 467 horsepower GS F
By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2015 - 8:59AM
Watch as a new 2015 BMW M4 owner tries to impress onlookers after leaving Cars & Coffee in Blackhawk, CA and narrowly misses hitting a light pole.
By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2015 - 8:32AM
The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI have their best year ever in the U.S. and is seeing success around the globe.
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2015 - 3:27PM
If you are looking to spend around $65,000 on a new performance car and you want the most power for your money, the 707 horsepower Hellcat versions of the Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger are arguably your two best choices, but which Hemi-powered beast is the right choice for you?
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2015 - 1:07PM
The introduction of the 2015 Mustang allowed Ford to grab the claim of having the bestselling muscle car in the US in December 2014, but the surge in Mustang sales came too late to prevent the Chevrolet Camaro from being the bestselling muscle car for 2014 – marking the 5th straight victory for the Camaro since being introduced for the 2010 model year.
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2015 - 11:20AM
Ford Motor Company will use the 2015 North American International Auto Show to introduce a new lineup of high performance vehicles, including an F150, a Mustang, a Focus and the next generation Ford supercar – all of which are expected to be introduced as part of the new Ford Performance brand.
By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2015 - 8:57AM
It could be a great time to buy an older Subaru WRX/STI performance car. But good luck finding a low-mileage gem.
By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2015 - 8:24AM
When BMW gave the first glimpse of the new 2015 M3/M4, they launched it with a new video. We think it’s the best one by BMW in 2014.
By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2015 - 7:28AM
Why are some guys born to build cars? This retired Canadian is the first to transform a Subaru Impreza into a sports car.
By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2015 - 8:02AM
A BMW E92 M3 owner dropped off his mostly stock M3 to EAS and told them he wanted more power. He got a whole lot more than he expects.
By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2015 - 8:44AM
BMW presents a concept vehicle at CES that showcases the kind of lighting innovations we can expect in the future.
By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2015 - 7:56AM
Toyota is about to release the new 2015 GT86 CS-R3 RWD rally car. Here’s a new video showing the new RWD car in action.
By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2015 - 7:26PM
While most of the automotive discussions online pertaining to the 2015 Dodge Challenger focus on the 707 horsepower models, it has been brought to my attention that some people aren’t clear on what the difference is between the different Hemi powered models so today, I bring you a detailed look at the 2015 Challenger in R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat form.
By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2015 - 4:03PM
One of the first owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recently faced every supercar owners dream when the 650 horsepower LT4 motor failed internally during the recommended break-in procedure – an experience with the owner was quick to share with the enthusiast community at CorvetteForum.com.
By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2015 - 12:34PM
The automotive world has been discussing possible engine options for the 2015 F150-based SVT Raptor, and while a built up EcoBoost seems like the most obvious choice, some readers insist that Ford will use the 6.2L V8 from the current Super Duty lineup.
By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2015 - 9:13AM
The 2015 "Ali Afshar ESX STI" Special Edition Subaru is arriving now at participating Subaru dealers across the country.
By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2015 - 8:34AM
The 2015 BMW M4 takes on the new BMW i8 stablemate in an old fashioned drag race on an old stretch of race track. Who wins?
By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2015 - 7:14AM
Just how far does BMW M go to ensure that owners and their mechanics know what car they are driving and working on? Great lengths on the new BMW M3!
By Patrick Rall on December 31, 2014 - 4:49PM
A video surfaced online recently showing two journalists drag racing in a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and when the 707hp Challenger only beat (and didn’t destroy) the 460hp Corvette, the clueless masses took to the internet to claim very conspiracy theories but there is a very simple reason why the Mopar muscle car didn’t annihilate the Vette.
By Patrick Rall on December 31, 2014 - 12:24PM
While General Motors has rolled out a collection of short videos teasing the next generation Chevrolet Volt, the most intriguing aspect of the new electric Chevy is the fact that it should wear design cues borrowed from the popular Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2014 - 8:41AM
Bucky Lasek says he will spend more time in his new Subaru WRX STI GRC car than on a skateboard. Can he contend for Subaru’s first GRC championship?
By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2014 - 9:02PM
Right after winning the 2014 United SportsCar Championship GT title, Dodge announced the end of the factory Viper racing program and while those championship teams are still out of commission, there will be at least one Dodge Viper race car participating in the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
By John Goreham on December 30, 2014 - 4:49PM
The new 2015 Lexus RC is the only coupe in its class with the industry’s highest safety rating.
By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2014 - 12:08PM
Ford Motor Company has announced the prices for the 2015 Ford Mustang in Europe and as we could have guessed, owning a new Mustang overseas will cost quite a bit more than it would here in the US – hitting European buyers with the same “foreign sports car upcharge” that Americans often deal with when buying cars built across the pond.
By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2014 - 10:20AM
The BMWi8 heads an all-star lineup of performance cars for the Performance Car Show at Birmingham’s NEC. There’s one Subaru sedan that’s a surprise.