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Performance Vehicles (Page 40)

By Frank DiMuccio on May 30, 2021 - 10:47PM
In 1997, Toyota introduced the first commercially produced hybrid vehicle, the Prius, starting the electrification movement. Toyota has made an impactful statement by introducing a 3-cylinder hydrogen powered internal combustion engine (ICE) to run a race-spec Corolla. While the sound is reminiscent of a gas-guzzler, it is a much ‘greener’ vehicle from an emissions standpoint. Their President, Aiko Toyoda has made it clear that the future he sees isn’t All electric.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 29, 2021 - 4:21AM
Elon Musk says Tesla has delayed the Plaid Model S delivery event to June 10 to do final tweaks before delivery. Musk also said Tesla will live stream the delivery event.
By Mary Conway on May 28, 2021 - 6:42PM
Dodge and LEGO are teaming up to let fans build their own performance race cars. You can be Plum Crazy about the 1970 Dodge Challenger or build your own Top Fuel Dragster.
By Mary Conway on May 27, 2021 - 9:42PM
The Chevrolet Corvette continues its reign as America's favorite sports car. A new study finds that the Chevrolet Corvette has the highest resale and trade-in value right now.
By Jeremy Johnson on May 27, 2021 - 7:07PM
We have a teaser video of the Tesla Model S/X steering wheel, a yoke steering wheel. What was once concept art is now being seen for real. Let’s dive a little deeper and see what people have to say about it.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 26, 2021 - 9:17PM
Tesla calls on artists to cover the Giga Berlin walls with awesome graffiti. This comes after the company in charge of the Giga Berlin building construction officially announces it has completed the project.
By Mary Conway on May 25, 2021 - 9:09PM
A federal judge says the lawsuit against General Motors about poorly made Corvette wheels can continue.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 25, 2021 - 4:07PM
According to rumors going around the Tesla community, with the upcoming June 3 delivery event of the refreshed Model S, Tesla is also expected to announce 350KW V4 supercharging, V11 UI, and many more exciting things.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 24, 2021 - 1:10PM
Tesla has removed radar from the company's Autopilot suite and replaced it with a "pure vision" system. This is expected to be the final major update before FSD wide release.
By John Goreham on May 24, 2021 - 8:38AM
The new Ford Mustang Mach 1 Premium takes the GT up a notch. Here’s what makes it special.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 22, 2021 - 5:46PM
Tesla has begun foundational work at the future Giga Berlin Battery site. The complexity of the foundational mesh suggests the area will be house to truly gigantic battery manufacturing pieces of machinery.
By Mary Conway on May 21, 2021 - 8:51PM
The Bowling Green, Kentucky, Corvette plant will be idle until June 1, but apparently not because of the chip shortage that is causing so many delays.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 21, 2021 - 10:34AM
Tesla in an update to the company's online configurator has removed the Plaid Plus variant of the Model S from the order page.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 20, 2021 - 2:53PM
Elon Musk says the production version of the Tesla Roadster will get a design overhaul. A plaque at the Peterson Automotive Museum also suggests the Roadster with the SpaceX package will have a 1.1 second 0 to 60 time.
By John Goreham on May 20, 2021 - 9:47AM
The new Acura TLX Type S seems competitively priced for its segment.
By Frank DiMuccio on May 19, 2021 - 4:26PM
Called the Cobra Jet 1400 because it’s pushing more than 1400 horsepower to the wheels, the amazing modifications done to the Ford Mustang platform prove that an electric Mustang has truly astounding motorsports potential. This electric dragster had to be toned down to stop itself from melting tires too quickly.
By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2021 - 7:57AM
Even though the 2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI look very similar, there are significant differences. Which one should you buy?
By Frank DiMuccio on May 17, 2021 - 11:23PM
Performance EVs, like the Porsche Taycan, Ford Mustang Mach E, and Tesla Model S boast impressive acceleration statistics. This simple fact is undeniable and, as a result, the National Hot Rod Association, or NHRA, has decided to open its doors to electric vehicle owners who want to show off their skills at controlling that acceleration starting soon, in 2022.
By Max Larsen on May 17, 2021 - 9:42AM
A video has surfaced of a test-version 992 911 GT3 RS with its absolutely massive rear wing. But the video reveals something we hadn’t known before.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 15, 2021 - 1:18PM
Tesla has added a medium-lift Bell 412 helicopter from a company called Heli-Australia to aid in the construction of Giga Berlin.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 12, 2021 - 3:55PM
A filing to the regulatory agency in Texas has revealed Tesla is planning to offer an insurance product in the state. Tesla will be determining premium rates based on driving data and will offer a 70% discount for the safest drivers.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 7, 2021 - 7:28PM
According to a new survey by Trendence, a German market analysis firm, Tesla has ascended to the number one position for the most sought-after employers in Germany.
By John Goreham on May 6, 2021 - 2:23PM
A new video explains why in both theory and in practical testing, Tesla cars won't have the capability to accelerate from zero miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. Is this the latest example of Tesla stretching the truth in its marketing?
By Mary Conway on May 5, 2021 - 9:14PM
The major automotive competitors in NASCAR are releasing their Next Generation models. Why the 2022 NASCAR Chevrolet Camaro will look and handle much more like the stock performance 2022 Camaro.
By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2021 - 5:45AM
The performance models 2021 Subaru WRX and WRX STI just set best-ever sales records. See why they are still hot before the next generation arrives.
By Max Larsen on May 4, 2021 - 9:32PM
The announcement of the new LMDh class at Le Mans has brought the Porsche-Penske duo back together with one goal in mind - winning overall at Le Mans.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2021 - 5:31PM
German newspaper FAZ erroneously claims Tesla's valuation is high by comparing it to Daimler. The newspaper also urges its readers to join forces and "bring Elon Musk to his Knees" by shorting Tesla.
By Tinsae Aregay on May 3, 2021 - 10:41AM
Following relentless attacks by Chinese media, Tesla is stepping up closed-door engagement with Chinese regulators and hiring new managers to improve the EV maker's interaction with the Chinese government.
By Tinsae Aregay on April 29, 2021 - 1:32PM
Brandenburg's Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke is happy Tesla will be adding cell manufacturing at Giga Berlin site even though that will likely cause delay of vehicle production.