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Performance Vehicles (Page 65)

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2019 - 7:48PM
This past weekend, Michael Talley and his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 hit the track at Memphis international raceway and on the first run down the quarter mile, a new world record for the quickest 6th gen ZL1 with the stock supercharger was set – with Talley laying down a 9.57 at 143 miles per hour.
By John Goreham on March 4, 2019 - 9:39AM
Yet another Tesla crash into a slow-moving or stationary object, this time in a Model 3, has pretty much all of the federal agencies mobilizing teams to investigate why this keep happening.
By Marc Stern on March 3, 2019 - 11:05AM
At one time, Hispano-Suiza was a name to be reckoned with around the world. After World War II, that influence waned. However, as the Geneva Auto Show is set to open, one group or another with rights to the name is set to reintroduce the famed marque.
By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2019 - 6:33AM
Subaru is the #1 Car Brand according to Consumer Reports, but the Subaru WRX STI is the least reliable Subaru in the stable. See what is dragging the STI down.
By Mary Conway on February 28, 2019 - 10:48PM
Icon has made a name for itself rebuilding the beloved old style of Ford Bronco. Now it is auctioning off one of its creations to raise money for design students.
By John Goreham on February 28, 2019 - 5:47PM
Tesla's new Standard Model 3 starts at $35K before incentives and not including its $1,200 delivery fee.
By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2019 - 4:50PM
We have known for some time that Ford Motor Company is working on an all-electric crossover that will draw its design inspiration from the mighty Mustang, but company head Bill Ford recently reminded us this long-awaited EV will also offer impressive performance.
By John Goreham on February 28, 2019 - 1:39PM
Elon Musk is due for an SEC beat down. If the green vehicle world's biggest narcissist asking for it, or does he think he is untouchable?
By Marc Stern on February 27, 2019 - 11:42PM
Volkswagen used Wednesday to announce the pricing for the 2019 Jetta GLI Series.
By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2019 - 12:14PM
The Cadillac CT6 and Chevrolet Impala were expected to be discontinued when production of the 2019 model year vehicles ended this summer, but General Motors has decided to continue production of both large sedans through the 2020 build cycle – keeping workers at the Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant busy for at least another year.
By John Goreham on February 26, 2019 - 10:38AM
Elon Musk can't live within the terms he agreed to. Now what?
By John Goreham on February 25, 2019 - 4:21PM
Tesla's unusual door handles didn't work in a recent Tesla Model S crash, frustrating would-be rescuers.
By Marc Stern on February 25, 2019 - 4:05PM
After hinting about its own version of the Porsche GT2 RS, Techart has confirmed that it will build 10 Techart GT Street RS versions. Built on the Porsche 911 Turbo S, the tuner has increased the power output and torque. Ten buyers will have the chance to purchase one of these remarkable vehicles.
By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2019 - 11:36AM
The classic 1967 Ford Mustang GT has been recreated in a new kit from Lego, with a surprising level of detail on the 13-inch-long assembled plastic muscle car.
By John Goreham on February 21, 2019 - 2:40PM
Tesla's Model X has earned a spot on the Consumer Reports 10 Least Reliable Vehicles List.
By John Goreham on February 21, 2019 - 1:30PM
Tesla has shifted Model 3 production allocation to Europe. The zero-emissions Teslas will be transported using the world's largest and dirtiest fossil fuel engines.
By Marc Stern on February 20, 2019 - 3:01PM
Volkswagen is about to leave U.S. gearheads looking at the store window as the automaker introduces a performance version of its Europe-only performance crossover SUV the T-Roc R. Rumors have abounded that the automaker had been planning something for Geneva next month. This was it.
By Al Castro on February 20, 2019 - 9:35AM
Sometime next year BMW will be introducing their first real non-compliant full production all electric car. It won’t look as funky as i3 does. It’ll actually look like a real normal car. And it’ll be based off the 4 series. So with my BMW in the shop AGAIN, and the dealer giving me a 430 coupe as a loaner, I decided to take this opportunity to give you a dynamic of what to expect from a 4 series electric by looking at the gas one and my car, a 3 Series, first.
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2019 - 6:44PM
I recently spent a week driving a 2018 Ford Mustang GT fastback with the optional Performance Pack 1 and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the track-focused pony car, but rather than just another review talking about the features of America’s bestselling sporty car, I will talk about the key aspects from the perspective of someone who daily drives a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
By Marc Stern on February 18, 2019 - 10:30AM
Despite the fact that the Bentley Bentayga hasn't achieved its corportate goals yet, the luxury SUV still holds the mark as the world's fastest SUV, edging out the Lamborghini Urus by a bit.
By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2019 - 8:20AM
The 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI score “Best Sports Car”, their eighth overall and fourth straight win for retaining their value. You should buy new not used.
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2019 - 2:10PM
Another Solberg will behind the wheel of a Blue, Gold and Yellow Subaru. See who will be flying a 2019 Subaru WRX STI Super rally car.
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2019 - 1:39PM
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for February 2019 is black-and-gold 1968 shown here, owned and loved by Jeff Fine.
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2019 - 11:46AM
FCA is now the only American automaker reporting monthly sales, so the only muscle car with reporting monthly sales for January is the Dodge Challenger, making the Mopar muscle car the leader for what will be my final monthly muscle car sales report for the foreseeable future.
By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2019 - 8:27AM
The all-new Legacy sedan gets a new turbo and the 2020 Outback should also get a 2.4XT, so why did Forester 2.0XT get axed?
By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2019 - 7:33PM
The February 2019 Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT shown above – owned , driven and raced by Charlie Link.
By Al Castro on February 13, 2019 - 6:54PM
ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I hope this is about as mad as the mad doctor can be, signing a pact with the almost-devil of the car industry right before industrial birth of start up production. I guess he’ll be the industrial obstetrician. I hope the car baby ain’t no Rosemary’s. Dr. Scaringe is looking to make a deal with a devil who has more money than God. Jeff Besos of Amazon is in with this. What a strange three way this could be. I cringe: gee Doctor: will it be good for you too?
By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2019 - 12:26PM
Michigan-based Katech Engines recently built the LT5 V8 from a new Corvette ZR1 from the ground up, ditching the supercharger for a custom twin turbocharged setup and on an engine dynamometer, Chevrolet’s most powerful road-going engine ever made a whopping 1,308 horsepower.
By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2019 - 8:05AM
Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International pursue two new motorsports championships in 2019. Can they win where they’ve never won before?
By John Goreham on February 12, 2019 - 5:30PM
The 2019 Mazda Miata is winning awards even during dark winter.