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Performance Vehicles (Page 13)

By Tinsae Aregay on July 17, 2023 - 1:53PM
Elon Musk in a recent tweet has hinted at the Cybertruck’s starting price as being lower than that of the Ford F-150 Lightning. Musk’s comment comes in response to a news article reporting that Ford has decreased the starting price of the F-150 Lightning to $50,000.
By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2023 - 9:24AM
Which vehicles are the deadliest to drive? According to recent calculations by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there are four models you should be aware of if you are buying a new car.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 15, 2023 - 10:19AM
Tesla, today, through the company’s official Twitter page has revealed the first picture of the production Cybertruck built at Giga Texas. The picture confirms 2 of the more controversial features of the Cybertruck – the Giga wiper & yoke steering wheel.
By Peter Neilson on July 14, 2023 - 12:33PM
Comprehensive Protection Redefined, Cat Security™ introduces its latest product for the 2022/23 Toyota Tundra
By Denis Flierl on July 12, 2023 - 8:40AM
Which sports car is the best, the 2023 Subaru BRZ or the 2023 Toyota GR86? One sport coupe is superior. Check out the new models here before you buy.
By Timothy Boyer on July 10, 2023 - 3:20PM
Do higher-octane fuels deliver better performance and are worth the extra cost? Find out now with the lessons learned from a practical test comparing 87, 91, and 93-octane for fuel efficiency and horsepower.
By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2023 - 9:19AM
The Subaru BRZ sport coupe is not the top-selling Subaru model, but it tops the charts in one area for Subaru of America. Check out the new upgrades on tap for the BRZ.
By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2023 - 8:21AM
Why is the 2023 Subaru WRX the hottest model in the Subaru of America lineup this year? Check out the WRX report card. What grade would you give it?
By Tinsae Aregay on July 4, 2023 - 3:35PM
According to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data, in June, Tesla produced 93,680 vehicles. June’s number pushes Tesla’s Giga Shanghai vehicle production in Q2 to 247,127 vehicles. This amounts to 53% of Tesla’s total production.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 3, 2023 - 11:44AM
Tesla has posted a new quarterly record producing and delivering 480,000 and 466,000 vehicles respectively. Wall Street has taken these numbers very positively as Tesla's stock has gone up by a whopping $57 billion in a single day.
By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2023 - 8:34AM
Which Subaru model has the best 5-year resale value and is ranked above all the rest? The Subaru WRX is the top model for Subaru of America, but it's a problem for performance car buyers looking for a used model.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 28, 2023 - 8:03AM
Elon Musk has confirmed that after Tesla releases the next major FSD Beta upgrade, the software will no longer be in beta. This means the next FSD Beta update will simply be called FSD v12 and points to Tesla's increasing confidence in the FSD software's driving capabilities.
By Marc Stern on June 26, 2023 - 4:42PM
Working with STARD advanced research and development, Ford Performance developed the Super Van 4.2 to take part in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Like other major races lately, Ford has used them to develop and refine electric vehicles. The Super Van has many special refinements that will likely find their way into Ford's electric fleet in the future.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 22, 2023 - 1:09PM
For the first time today, multiple Cybertrucks have been spotted together outside a Tesla facility. And, making this sighting even more special, the Cybertrucks were being hauled on the highway on the back of a Ford F-250 truck. Ford F series of trucks are expected to be the Cybertruck's main competition when the futuristic truck finally begins deliveries.
By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2023 - 9:34AM
What are the coolest and cheapest used cars you can buy now? Check out the twelve top models and where the Subaru WRX ranks with the best sporty picks. The cheapest and most expensive are only sometimes the best. Check the report before you buy.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 20, 2023 - 4:40PM
Since Ford first announced it is adopting the North American Charging Standard on May 25, GM and a number of third-party EV charging networks have announced that they will be adopting Tesla's chargers. And, today Rivian has joined the NACS party and has declared that the EV maker's upcoming vehicles built on the R2 platform will come standard with Tesla chargers.
By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2023 - 7:19AM
Subaru Corporation announced that the first-ever manual transmission vehicle with EyeSight safety technology would be the 2023 Subaru BRZ sport coupe. Subaru has now developed EyeSight compatibility with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Subaru WRX should be following. Get the details here.
By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2023 - 9:12AM
What is the best car for a first-time new or used-car buyer? U.S. News picks two Subaru models, the Subaru Legacy sedan and the Subaru BRZ sports car. Which is the best?
By Tinsae Aregay on June 15, 2023 - 2:27PM
Tesla is offering 3-month free supercharging for anyone who purchases an inventory Mode 3 between June 14 and June 30. This suggests that Tesla is trying to clear Model 3 inventory ahead of the Project Highland upgrade introduction in Q3.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 14, 2023 - 2:13PM
Elon Musk has responded to how tobacco companies have used woke ideology as a cloak to receive a higher ESG (environmental, social, and governance) rating than Tesla. Musk's response also included a scene from a 2005 movie that he personally produced.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 13, 2023 - 3:03PM
Tesla has collaborated with Shanghai University of Electric Power Lingang campus to bring a Model Y 3D deconstruction teaching platform to the classroom for the first time.
By John Goreham on June 13, 2023 - 12:42PM
While researching the Jeep Wrangler, we learned some interesting facts directly from company executives. Some you may have heard about, some you heard wrong, and some are likely a surprise if you are a Wrangler superfan.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 12, 2023 - 2:09PM
Tesla stock has been on an incredible 12-day gaining streak. This is the longest consecutive trading days Tesla has closed in the green and puts TSLA up 130% since the start of the year. Although, impressive this is however, only half the way back to Tesla's stock price before Elon Musk announced his intention to buy Twitter.
By John Goreham on June 12, 2023 - 11:21AM
The newest generation of the Nissan Z is a car that is easy to love. Here are three things we found special about this performance coupe.
By Mary Conway on June 11, 2023 - 9:28PM
At one point the Corvette Team was two laps down, but the drivers rallied to win their division. Today, Forza announced that gamers will have the chance to get behind the virtual steering wheels of the 2023 No. 01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R race car and 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray in its upcoming Forza Motorsport game.
By Mary Conway on June 7, 2023 - 11:07PM
Chevrolet promised a special 6th generation collector's edition for the 2024 Chevrolet Camaro's final bow. Chevrolet is making good on that promise with a special edition that pays tribute to the original idea behind the popular pony car.
By John Goreham on June 6, 2023 - 4:22PM
Just days from now, Goodyear makes racing history with new sensor technology that may well carry over to street tires soon.
By Mary Conway on June 4, 2023 - 11:27PM
After years of racing on Belle Isle, the Indy Racing League returned to the streets of Detroit. Alex Palou, driving the #10 Honda, took the checkered flag at the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 4, 2023 - 12:34PM
Tesla has announced that a Model S Plaid with the track pack completed a lap around Nurburgring in 7:25.231. This is 8 seconds faster than the previous production EV record holder which was the Porche Taycan Turbo S.
By Tinsae Aregay on June 3, 2023 - 5:03PM
In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla announced that all variants of the Model 3 now qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit. This lowered the starting price of the Model 3 to $32,750, which is impressive, however, when adjusting for inflation since Tesla unveiled the Model 3 back in 2016, the vehicle now starts at $26,950.