Performance Vehicles (Page 99)

For 2018 Acura engineering presents the TLX A-Spec trim package. It’s visually captivating, and brings more than a bit of hard edged attitude to an already exceptionally well constructed executive 4-door sedan. As to drive performance, I say mild, only because TLX A-Spec, in top trim claims a modest 290 horsepower with a price point approaching $46,000.

The new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE will beat a most European performance cars around most road courses, but European performance car drivers won’t need to worry about running into the 650 horsepower muscle car on their local roads – as the car will not be sold in Europe due to the inability to meet pedestrian safety standards.

Ford has used a Mustang in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for years, but with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 coming to the NASCAR Monster Energy Series, Ford’s racing division needs to get a Mustang race car ready to battle the Camaro in NASCAR’s big leagues.

More new hardcore 2018 BMW M2 CS details are coming out. What can performance fans expect?

The second attempt by the fan-funded Dodge Viper ACR Nurburgring record team resulted in a new best for the Mopar supercar, but it still fell short of the Porsche 918 production record and worse yet – one car ran into mechanical issues and the other crashed.

The newly-redesigned 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI has arrived in showrooms but its losing momentum. What’s not up with the performance models?

Several owners of 2016 Chevrolet Camaros say they are being plagued by problems with their air conditioning. Owners from Arizona to Florida are frustrated because the dealers haven't been able to fix the issues.

The 2018 Nissan 370Z is here but enthusiasts aren’t buying it. Why is the future of the Z car bleak?

There is nothing more embarrassing than trying to get something open when it is stuck for no apparent reason. Owners who have been in the same boat share some tricks for getting the trunk on your 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to open.

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for September 2017 is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS in Nightfall Gray owned by Shawn Wray.

August 2017 sales numbers from around the industry are in and for the 2nd time this year, the Dodge Challenger has outsold both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro – allowing the brawny Mopar muscle car to pull into 2nd place in the annual muscle car segment sales race.

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI is an iconic machine around the globe. Here’s how it all started.

The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk dashes from a stop to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds with Hellcat power even though it weighs more than 5,000lbs – and last week, I had a chance to experience how easily this Mopar super sport utility vehicles leaves a stoplight.

The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette has gone live on Chevrolet.com and, like the Camaro, the Corvette gets a miniscule price hike for the new model year – with every Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 starting $45 higher than they did for 2017.

Ford Motor Company has announced a numerically small recall of the 2017 Ford F150 and 2017 Ford Mustang over a concern that the Takata airbag inflators could fracture during inflation – risking injury to the occupants of the vehicle as little bits of metal go flying during a crash.

Earlier this year, Tesla Model S owners discovered that the automaker was restricting power output in certain models equipped with its "Ludicrous" performance mode. The limits were tied to frequent use of "Launch Mode," essentially Tesla's version of launch control. If a driver used it too much, Tesla restricted power output to prevent excessive wear and tear on components.

The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has gone live on Chevrolet.com, including the supercharged ZL1 and the Nurburgring-conquering 1LE package – meaning that we can all build, price and dream about the world’s most track capable muscle car.

This is not a new 2018 Subaru WRX STI hatch, it’s a rendering by a talented Instagram user. It’s what WRX/STI fans are asking for but won’t get.

The configurator tool for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro has gone live on Chevrolet.com, meaning that we now have a look at the full pricing breakdown for the new model year – with only slight price increases across the lineup.

FCA has announced a recall for select 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat models over a concern that one of the oil cooler lines could fail, possibly leading to a serious oil leak and – in the worst case scenario – engine failure.

Anyone within a few mile radius of General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds this morning likely heard the sweet roar of a high performance engine which could be the next generation Corvette ZR1 or the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette making repeated high speed runs on the secluded test track.

Since late last week, the Dodge Viper ACR teams attempting to set the Nurburgring production road car lap time record has been hard at work at the famous German road course, but so far, the team has only been able to equal their previous record of 7:03.

Check out this Subaru WRX STI Convertible. It’s real and it’s at a dealer in New Hampshire.

In the Subaru WRX STI battle Pastrana narrowly beats Higgins for the ARA Championship. It was another thrilling finish.

The 2006 Subaru WRX stunt car from the movie ‘Baby Driver’ sells for an amazing amount on the eBay auction.

Nissan announced a new 2018 370Z Coupe Heritage Edition in Chicane Yellow. Why doesn’t Nissan offer the NISMO 370Z with the popular color?

Like the Miata, aftermarket companies fill customer demand for hardtop convertible roofs for the 2017 Fiat Spider.

Do you remember the Red Dragon Subaru ESX STI? There’s a couple left and it could still be yours.

There’s much more to the 2018 Subaru WRX STI than fast 0-60 times. How much did Subaru improve its stopping power?

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator is live on Ford.com and while the Motor Company still doesn’t offer a proper replacement for the old SVT Lightning, you can build a pretty stout sport truck while keeping the purchase price relatively low.