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Performance Vehicles (Page 85)

By Patrick Rall on March 16, 2018 - 10:47AM
Ford Motor Company announced yesterday that the highly-anticipated 2020 Bronco will be joined by a second, smaller off-road sport utility vehicle that is currently unnamed – emphasizing the automaker’s dedication to SUVs and the purpose-built off-road segment.
By Marc Stern on March 15, 2018 - 11:55PM
Lamborghini still likes the sound of an engine. The director of R&D says so.
By John Goreham on March 15, 2018 - 3:28PM
Mazda's Mazda6 for 2018 has an all-new engine and starts at a surprisingly low price.
By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2018 - 2:02PM
We still don’t have any of the key details, but Ford Motor Company has offered up a new teaser picture of the upcoming Mustang Shelby GT500 – giving us our best look at the face of the 700+ horsepower muscle car.
By John Goreham on March 15, 2018 - 12:16PM
Lexus will show off a limited run of 2018 RC F Sport Black edition cars at the New York Auto Show.
By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2018 - 8:20AM
The Subaru WRX STI won’t be banging fenders in the Red Bull Global Rallycross in 2018. See what Subaru and VW have planned for their Supercars.
By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2018 - 1:37PM
The “Build & Price” feature for the entire 2019 Corvette lineup has arrived on Chevrolet.com and it appears as though the Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 all carryover unchanged from 2018 – including pricing and options.
By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2018 - 12:27PM
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has a slightly lower starting price, but the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat still leads the American premium performance market in bang-for-the-buck – costing less per horsepower than any of the other big-power models from Detroit.
By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2018 - 12:04PM
The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt edition will be offered in Europe with the same features that make the special package so sharp, but the movie-themed muscle cars shipped overseas will have a bit less power – while still offering more power than the standard Mustang GT.
By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2018 - 8:16AM
See how Subaru uses a blizzard to introduce the WRX STI to teens who are into winter sports.
By Mary Conway on March 12, 2018 - 2:21PM
Most tires break down after a few years, especially if the car is just sitting. What is the most comfortable, least noisy performance tire for a 2006 Ford Mustang GT.
By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2018 - 1:52PM
FCA has announced that all 2018 Dodge Charger models and select versions of the 2018 Challenger can now be ordered in B5 Blue or Plum Crazy, most notably including the 707-horsepower Hellcat variants of each modern Mopar muscle machine.
By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2018 - 12:01PM
Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the Mustang California Special package will return for the 2019 model year, with six unique features allowing the GT/CS to stand apart from the other 460-horsepower pony cars.
By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2018 - 8:03AM
The current generation 2018 Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 won’t get a turbo, but what about the next-generation model?
By Mary Conway on March 10, 2018 - 9:03PM
The owner of a 2016 Ford Mustang GT was stunned to find that his car was stolen but the thieves didn't get far.
By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2018 - 8:28AM
Take the 2018 Subaru WRX STI and add studded snow tires equal flat out fun. See what some lucky performance fans got to experience.
By John Goreham on March 8, 2018 - 1:05PM
The plow shown in this image has been plowing for two generations. What its owner credits with its long life.
By Marc Stern on March 7, 2018 - 10:30PM
Lamborghini's Huracan Performante has had quite a year since it debuted at last year's Geneva Auto Show.
By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2018 - 8:18AM
Subaru unveiled the future Subaru WRX/STI 5-Door Hatch with EyeSight. Will Subaru ax the 6-speed manual gearbox in the pursuit of safety?
By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2018 - 2:48PM
The folks from Hennessey Performance have finally taken their 1000-horsepower Exorcist Camaro ZL1 to the drag strip with stunning results – laying down a quarter mile time of 9.57 at 147 miles per hour.
By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2018 - 11:22AM
If you own a Hemi-powered Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee or any other 2005-newer go-fast machine from an FCA brand including the Dodge Viper, you can sign up to participate in one of the 2018 National Muscle Car Association drag racing events for free – with an entire class designated to the Mopar-powered vehicles.
By John Goreham on March 6, 2018 - 10:27AM
Toyota continues its slow drip of Supra information. Why not just build it?
By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2018 - 8:16AM
Subaru uncovers the VIZIV Tourer Concept in Geneva. Will they bring back the WRX STI 5-Door hatch in 2020?
By Mary Conway on March 5, 2018 - 11:04PM
Fans of the 2018 Camaros are concerned that Chevrolet is not marketing the new 2018 Chevrolet Camaro enough and that is why sales may be suffering.
By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2018 - 10:24AM
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for March 2018 is the original “Grumpy’s Toy IV”, currently owned by Vicki Bolla and Dale Carvender.
By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2018 - 7:21AM
The 2018 Subaru WRX/STI is heading down. See how long WRX/STI sales have been on a slide.
By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2018 - 8:29AM
Subaru offers a 6-speed manual gearbox and a new Sport Lineartronic CVT in the 2018 WRX. Does the CVT offer the same performance?
By Mary Conway on March 3, 2018 - 6:40PM
Spring is coming and many owners are anxious to get their performance cars road ready. We offer tips to get your vehicle sparkling clean as quickly as possible.
By Mary Conway on March 3, 2018 - 5:48PM
I first wrote about the problem with a forced software update on 2015 and 2016 Dodge Challengers in January. The owners complain that a software update eliminated the Sport Mode on their performance cars. While some owners have been able to recoup all of their Sport functions, others say they have been left out in the cold.
By Mary Conway on March 2, 2018 - 6:09PM
Well-known comedian and car collector, Tim Allen, takes fans for a ride in his brand new 2017 Ford GT. In a You Tube video titled "Meet GT" Allen jokes about the vehicle he says is designed to do just one thing "Go Fast".