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Performance Vehicles (Page 29)

By Mary Conway on May 30, 2022 - 10:53PM
A restart with only ten laps to go made for a dramatic race finish.
By Marc Stern on May 28, 2022 - 3:51PM
When the Bronco Raptor was debuted last February Torque News, like other publications, speculated about just about everything to do with the specialty SUV. Though we thought that, based on information about other models from Ford that used the same engine, the power would be in the 350 to 400 horsepower range, we didn't know exactly. Now, we do.
By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2022 - 2:33PM
Subaru announced a partially improved 2023 Subaru BRZ. It could be the most insignificant improvement we've ever seen on a new model.
By Mary Conway on May 26, 2022 - 10:57PM
Sarah Fisher is the fastest woman ever at the IMS track and this year she will be setting the pace for the Indianapolis 500.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 24, 2022 - 4:50PM
Previously Elon Musk has said Tesla will be using a new more powerful Giga press to build the Cybertruck. And now Tesla's Giga Press supplier, IDRA has revealed the new 9000-ton Giga Press will be completed in 3 weeks.
By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2022 - 6:55AM
The Subaru WRX STI isn't done yet. Subaru and STI announced the performance car would run in the Nurburgring 24-Hour race.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 23, 2022 - 9:04AM
At his latest appearance on Jay Leno's Garage, Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted he convinced his colleagues to increase F-150 Lightning production from 20,000 to 150,000 vehicles a year by pointing to Tesla's production plans at Giga Texas.
By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2022 - 7:20AM
Is the Subaru WRX STI coming back? A new report says Subaru will bring the STI back with three possible different powertrain options. See how long performance fans may have to wait.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 17, 2022 - 7:44PM
Elon Musk at his latest appearance at the All-In Conference has revealed that he got the idea for Model Y front and rear casting from the manufacturing process of toys. This is yet another example of Musk's first principles ethos and why the EV maker is leading the industry.
By John Goreham on May 17, 2022 - 2:19PM
The new Acura is rolling off its Ohio production line. Here’s when it arrives at your local dealer.
By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2022 - 3:16PM
Will Subaru also drop the WRX with a gas engine? It's not if but when. Check out the details here.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 14, 2022 - 7:17PM
In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has now stopped taking new reservations for the Cybertruck. The move comes on the heels of Elon Musk announcing the futuristic truck is sold out until 2027.
By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2022 - 10:25AM
Subaru just revealed what could be the next-generation WRX STI. Check out the first electric 1070 HP FC1-X RallyCross Car and what Subaru has planned.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 12, 2022 - 10:41AM
After several delays, the Cybertruck is currently not expected to begin deliveries until late 2023 or early 2024. And now, in a new interview, Elon Musk says Tesla has enough Cybertruck reservations to fill 3 years of production. This pushes deliveries for new reservations as far out as 2027.
By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2022 - 10:40AM
Customers can now order the 2023 Subaru BRZ, but you will have to wait to get one. Get the details here and why customers should act soon.
By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2022 - 5:46AM
The next-generation 2022 Subaru BRZ just pulled off a first-ever for the sports coupe. Check out the new safety score for the BRZ and GR86.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 2, 2022 - 1:03PM
Tesla's V3 superchargers are currently capped at 250KW. However, a recent glitch in Tesla's mobile app briefly showed a max charging speed of 387KW suggesting the EV maker might be preparing to launch V4 superchargers.
By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2022 - 9:47AM
Even though the next-generation STI with a turbocharged Boxer engine is gone, performance fans still have a new 2022 Subaru WRX to look forward to soon. Check out the new competition car coming later this year.
By John Goreham on April 28, 2022 - 9:18AM
Toyota is improving the GR Toyota in numerous ways. Most notably it gets a manual transmission and important suspension and traction control upgrades. Yes, it drifts.
By Mary Conway on April 27, 2022 - 12:19AM
After a four month competition and 173,000 entries, a North Carolina man is the lucky winner.
By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2022 - 10:44AM
Besides the price and SPT automatic transmission, there is another reason not to buy the 2022 Subaru WRX GT trim level.
By John Goreham on April 25, 2022 - 10:27AM
We compare and contrast two excellent vehicles and explain why EVs dominate luxury.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 25, 2022 - 6:34AM
The Boring Company recently announced that it raised $675 million at a $5.6 billion valuation. And today Elon Musk announced The Boring Company will build a working Hyperloop.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 22, 2022 - 7:30PM
Thanks to the sustainable energy focused YouTube channel Now You Know hosted by father and son duo Zac & Jesse, we get a glimpse of how the Model X fairs against the Rivian R1T in a quarter-mile race.
By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2022 - 3:04PM
Subaru announced pricing on the 2023 BRZ sports coupe, and it remains one of America's best sports car values. Check out the new pricing here.
By John Goreham on April 19, 2022 - 11:56AM
Toyota now offers numerous stick-shift manual transmission-equipped cars. Why don’t Lexus buyers have that option?
By John Goreham on April 18, 2022 - 11:30AM
Toyota now has three sports cars with stick shifts. How did that happen?
By John Goreham on April 18, 2022 - 10:49AM
The Toyota GR Supra is now available with a manual transmission. Why now?
By Tinsae Aregay on April 18, 2022 - 5:20AM
Tesla's China factory with the entire city of Shanghai is currently under lockdown due to a surge in COVID cases. The factory has now been shut down for 3 weeks and in that time Tesla has lost over $2.5 billion in sales.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 17, 2022 - 5:58AM
In an update to the company's online configurator, today, Tesla announced it will no longer be bundling the Tesla mobile connector as standard equipment that comes with the vehicle. This caused an outcry even amongst Tesla's ardant fans. However, Elon Musk listened to the concerns and has promptly responded with a remedy.