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Performance Vehicles (Page 30)

By Tinsae Aregay on June 23, 2022 - 8:26AM
In the 3rd part of Elon Musk's interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Musk says that Tesla has finally locked the design of the Cybertruck and that they "got carried away" with all the changes made to the futuristic truck. Musk has also again pushed the Cybertruck production date and now says it will come in "the middle of next year, roughly 12 monthish."
By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2022 - 6:17AM
Is the 2022 Subaru WRX a good value for performance buyers? A new report says the WRX retains its value better than any other sports car.
By John Goreham on June 22, 2022 - 12:27PM
We have just tested a new battery-electric luxury performance vehicle that may well be one of the world’s best vehicles by any measure.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 21, 2022 - 6:57PM
As Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter approaches, there have been questions concerning what his role will be at the social media giant and, how that will affect his work at Tesla and SpaceX. And today, at his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk answered those questions saying, he will take a similar role at Twitter as he currently has at Tesla & SpaceX.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 19, 2022 - 8:08PM
Tesla began selling the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack at the Giga Texas opening event. The vehicle was a bit of a head scratcher for the Tesla community as it has worse range & performance than the 2170 Model Y Long Range. However, now we learned that Tesla is offering an acceleration boost for the refreshed Model Y through an over-the-air update.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 19, 2022 - 3:18PM
Recently Telsa increased the prices of its vehicles. However, this only seems to drive up demand even more. Following the recent price hikes, wait times for some Tesla variants like the Model Y have gotten even longer.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 16, 2022 - 9:18AM
In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has once again increased the prices of all its vehicles. The price increases range from $1,000 all the way up to $6,000. The new hikes have also pushed the starting price of the Model Y to $66,000.
By Mary Conway on June 15, 2022 - 10:22PM
A one-of-a-kind 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the focus of a one-of-one NFT going up for auction.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 14, 2022 - 3:24PM
In the second part of his interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk had some harsh words for fellow EV makers Rivian & Lucid. In the interview, Musk said "both Rivian and Lucid will go bankrupt" that their path "will end in an intersection with doom" and that "they will end up in the cemetery" unless they change course.
By John Goreham on June 14, 2022 - 11:52AM
We distill the many great features of the 2023 Acura Integra down into a handful that we feel makes this car stand out from its peers.
By John Goreham on June 14, 2022 - 11:00AM
The all-new Acura Integra has arrived and sticks closely to its original mission.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 13, 2022 - 9:13PM
Tesla started refreshed 4680 Model Y deliveries at the Giga Texas opening event. However, initial deliveries were limited to Tesla employees. Later, Tesla widened the pool of individuals that could get the new vehicle to Austin, then the entire state of Texas. Now, Tesla has begun inviting Model Y reservation holders outside Texas to get the refreshed version of the all-electric crossover.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 12, 2022 - 4:01PM
A new Tesla Giga Berlin drone flyover suggests, that Tesla has begun taking deliveries of robots that will be used to produce 4680 battery packs. The new battery pack will power the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 10, 2022 - 9:03PM
Tesla first began delivering the refreshed Model Y at the Giga Texas opening ceremony. Despite having 4680 cells and a structural battery pack, the vehicle only has a 279-mile EPA range. At the time Tesla said the small battery pack was the reason for the limited range. And today we learned that the refreshed Model Y only has a 50KWh battery pack.
By John Goreham on June 10, 2022 - 11:06AM
The new Maserati MC20 Cielo is a mind-blowing example of a supercar done right.
By Mary Conway on June 9, 2022 - 11:05PM
Sleek and stunning, with a side of menacing. See the preview of the new Cadillac race car.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 9, 2022 - 9:50PM
A few weeks back, Tesla’s Giga Press manufacturer IDRA released a video teasing a new 9000-ton Giga Press being assembled at the company’s Italy factory.
By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2022 - 8:45AM
How did the Subaru WRX STI do in the Nurburgring 24-hour race? The STI didn't fair well. See what happened at 3:00 am.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 7, 2022 - 8:54AM
Today we got our first look at the Tesla Cybertruck's new interior. The main changes include a screen behind the steering wheel, a dashboard that resembles the Model S/X, and attachment points for side view screens. This news comes on the heels of Elon Musk showing off a new Cybertruck design with 6 wheels.
By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2022 - 6:50AM
Which car brands have the most speeding tickets? Of course, Subaru is on the list. See where they rank among the car brands with the speediest drivers.
By Mary Conway on June 6, 2022 - 11:09PM
Cinderella has nothing on Roger Penske and Chevrolet. Team Penske wins the final Belle Isle Grand Prix before the race moves back to the streets of downtown Detroit.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 6, 2022 - 8:37AM
Elon Musk has shared a new Cybertruck render with 6 wheels, a much wider rear body, a new rack to supplement the vault, and several other lithing features.
By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2022 - 7:55AM
The 2022 Subaru WRX is all-new, but it's not a big hit with performance fans. There are a few reasons why sales are down. Will Subaru make any changes to the 2023 WRX?
By Tinsae Aregay on June 4, 2022 - 12:40AM
In a new interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk discusses the steps needed to produce an advanced lithium ion battery with 50% more energy density. Musk also talks about the limitations of such batteries and their possible application for long-range aircraft.
By Mary Conway on May 31, 2022 - 10:57PM
GM Defense plans to build some military vehicles in Canada, in hopes of winning business from the Canadian government. The plan includes vehicles like the Infantry Squad Vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 31, 2022 - 7:48PM
Today Elon Musk has confirmed the new 50% more powerful, 9000-ton Giga Press, which will finish assembly in 2 weeks, will be used to build the Cybertruck's body.
By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2022 - 6:45AM
What are the best used sports cars? Under $15,000, Consumer Reports says the Subaru BRZ is a top pick. See why they don't like the WRX.
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.