Skip to main content

Performance Vehicles (Page 96)

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2017 - 8:05AM
Mitsubishi will unveil their hottest EV ever at the Tokyo Motor Show called the Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept. It melts the ICE.
By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2017 - 3:57PM
A window sticker for a 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt has surfaced online, suggesting that the famed Bullitt Mustang will return for the 2018 model year – supporting rumors from earlier this year that there was a new special edition dark green Mustang on the way.
By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2017 - 1:30PM
Last month we brought you the story of Malcolm Zack, who drove his stock-powered Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to a stock-powered Hellcat record when he ran a 10.47, but this past weekend, Zack broke his own record, laying down an awesome 10.39 at 135.58 miles per hour.
By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2017 - 11:23AM
You better pay attention to the Kia brand because they are on the move. Check out the hot new Kia Stinger.
By Parks McCants on October 5, 2017 - 12:42AM
It’s that i-VTEC exhaust tune note that only a high-revving naturally aspirated Honda 4 banger can make that drives old-school Civic Si fans away from the next generation turbocharged engine. In rolls the 2018 Acura ILX.
By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2017 - 4:05PM
Some people seem to believe the arrival of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk led to the end of the Grand Cherokee SRT, but that is not the case at all, as there is a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT with the 475 horsepower, 6.4L Hemi – serving as a sort of entry-level super sport utility vehicle below the 707hp Trackhawk.
By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2017 - 1:17PM
Steve Saleen and his team of high performance experts are well known for their aftermarket tuning efforts with the Ford Mustang and while we don’t have any concrete details – the company recently introduced the first image and the brief details of the 2018 Saleen Mustang.
By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2017 - 12:29PM
It could be the longest vehicle name in the history of autos, but it’s a cool off-road concept vehicle using the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport as the platform. It's coming to SEMA 2017.
By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 4:06PM
Last month, we brought you the news of David Crockett’s 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 setting the record for the quickest quarter mile time for a modern Mopar with a clutch-controlled manual transmission, but this past weekend, Crockett and his street-driven Challenger smashed his own record – laying down a 9.28 at 151.98 miles per hour.
By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 2:51PM
The Chevrolet Camaro had a big month in September while the Dodge Challenger fell far from the month before and the Ford Mustang stayed relatively steady – allowing the Camaro to lead the muscle car monthly sales race for the 2nd time this year.
By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2017 - 1:05PM
Nissan has revealed a new LEAF NISMO concept hot hatch. This is one model we hope they bring to production.
By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2017 - 10:32AM
A window sticker for a 2018 Ford Mustang GT with the new 10-speed automatic transmission has surfaced online and as expected, the newest pony car offers slightly better fuel economy thanks to the new gearbox even though the engine offers more power than the 2017 models.
By John Goreham on October 2, 2017 - 10:30PM
Stop us if you've heard this one before, Tesla just missed its delivery promise.
By John Goreham on October 2, 2017 - 9:20PM
This Craigslist Lexus GS 300 has a surprise under the hood.
By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2017 - 4:19PM
Saleen Automotive announced this morning that they will soon offer a high performance package for the 2018 Ford F150 called the Sportruck and while the details are short right now – we know that the top of the line Saleen F150 will pack 700 horsepower.
By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2017 - 12:55PM
Ron Capps won his second race of the Countdown to the Championship portion of the NHRA season this past weekend, beating Jonnie Lindberg and extending his lead in the battle for the title with just 3 events left this season.
By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2017 - 7:46AM
Subaru’s star Ash Sutton is crowned the BTCC champion becoming the youngest champion in the modern era.
By Parks McCants on October 2, 2017 - 2:30AM
Last week I got behind the wheel of Honda’s latest and greatest Accord advent, and drove it to triple digits. Epic! That’s an understatement. 2018 Honda Accord "bests" the midsize near-premium sedan segment in comfort and turbo performance, and much more. This is the best Accord ever produced.
By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2017 - 7:22AM
Reports say Nissan will bring a new-generation Silvia S16 to the Tokyo Motor Show 2017. Is Nissan going to bring back their legendary sports car?
By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2017 - 5:30PM
Chris Atkinson came in second at the Liupanshui rally in China driving the new 600hp Subaru Crosstrek. Guess who was driving the winning VW Golf?
By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2017 - 11:56AM
Subaru announced this week, they will unveil a new BRZ STI Sport limited edition coupe at the Tokyo Motor show. It reveals 3 upgrades coming to the 2018 BRZ.
By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2017 - 11:38AM
When Nissan (Datsun) brought out the 240Z coupe, they used six requirements to build it. That same DNA shows up big in the new Nissan NISMO 370Z sports car.
By Alex Reichenbach on September 28, 2017 - 12:38PM
Nissan’s R35 GTR will be in production for an entire decade in 2018 and although it continues to be a fan favorite among the import crowd, it’s starting to show its age.
By Patrick Rall on September 28, 2017 - 12:37PM
If you have a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and you would like to have your supercharged Mopar muscle car beefed up by one of the biggest names in the history of American motorsports, Petty’s Garage can increase the output up over a thousand horsepower.
By Denis Flierl on September 28, 2017 - 8:29AM
Ten cars from the film "Fast and Furious" are coming to Forza Motorsport 7. The Subaru WRX STI and BRZ won’t be left out.
By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2017 - 4:32PM
We previously reported that every 2018 Chevrolet Corvette would cost $45 more than the comparable 2017 model and today, we take a closer look at the pricing of the 2018 Z06 – as I build my ideal supercharged Corvette on Chevrolet.com.
By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2017 - 2:07PM
The folks at Liberty Walk have introduced their widebody kit for the 2015-2017 Ford Mustang and just as you might expect, the package is far from subtle – with dramatic flares over all four wheels, a unique hood and some other prominent body bits adding a far more aggressive look to the modern pony car.
By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2017 - 9:41AM
This week we drive the newly-named, refreshed 2017 BMW 230i xDrive Coupe. What makes it the best entry-level performance coupe for commuters?
By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2017 - 8:08AM
The new Subaru VIZIV Performance Concept teaser reveals what could be the next-generation WRX/STI. Be cautious if you like the design.
By Alex Reichenbach on September 26, 2017 - 10:19PM
In 2018 the Nissan Z will turn 50 and that’s old compared to most models. So how has such an old car managed to stay so young at heart? Let’s dive into the history of just what makes the Nissan Z can so special.