Last month we reported that the crowdsourced funding program to send the newest Dodge Viper ACR to the Nürburgring for a record run attempt had succeeded and based on information of our sources, the ‘Ring record attempt for the new Viper program is currently underway in Germany.
General Motors hasn’t offered up an official Nurburgring time for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but the German magazine Sport Auto was able to run a lap of 7:13.9, making it the quickest Corvette and the quickest Chevrolet to blast around the 12.9-mile road course.
Dodge is recalling select Challengers, Chargers and Durangos from the 2011-2014 model years to replace problematic alternators while also recalling select 2017 Challengers to correct a programming issue which could allow the modern muscle car to roll away when parked.
A serviceman gives credit to his new 2017 Subaru WRX for protecting him after a horrific accident. Here’s how a performance car saved this driver’s life.
The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special runs the WRX-sourced EJ20 2.0-liter Mill. Why does Prodrive use this engine over the EJ25 powerplant to set a new Nurburgring record?
While it seems likely that the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (should it carry that name) will have a quick-shifting automatic transmission, the videos showing was is believed to be the next super-Vette storming around the Nürburgring confirms that a self-shifting transmission as at least being considered – if its not already a sure thing.
Seattle Mariners’ second basemen Robinson Cano drove away with a brand new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on Tuesday after being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2017 MLB All-Star Game in Miami – opting for the sleek sports car over a new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
The Connor Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, where the vast majority of Dodge Viper supercars have been built, will close its doors forever on August 31st as production of the Viper comes to an end – meaning that the Viper only has about 7 weeks left in its glorious existence.
Travis Pastrana in the #199 Subaru WRX STI was in full attack mode at the Mt. Washington Hillclimb last weekend. Take a wild ride onboard the STI as he smashes the record.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT has long been one of the best performing SUVs in the US market, but to test the utility aspect of this high performance machine, I used the SRT Jeep in place of my half ton truck for a weekend horse show – and not surprisingly, the 475hp sport ute shines when being worked like a pickup.
Red Bull Global Rallycross is where an 18 year old rookie racecar driver sitting behind the wheel of a 600 horsepower 2017 Honda Civic Coupe, drives on a short track wheel to wheel with up to 10 cars. Competing in their second season, an expanded 3 car Olsbergs MSE Honda Civic Supercar Team is now within 6 points of catching Andretti Autosports Volkswagen for the manufacturer's cup.
The world’s most powerful Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat packs 1,463.84 horsepower at the rear wheels and if you have an extra $80,000 to spare, you could own the world’s most powerful Hellcat car as quickly as you can go pick it up.
Ford Motor Company announced today that the Ford brand is the official presenting sponsor of the 2017 Woodward Dream Cruise – effectively replacing Chevrolet, which has been the title sponsor for the past 6 years.
The biggest Subaru car club in Colorado, Simply Subies Colorado, says thieves are targeting their Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance cars. How do you prevent your car from being stolen?
Last week we brought you a leaked look at the 2018 Ford Mustang with the new Carbon Sport Interior Package and this week, the Motor Company has offered up information on the 2018 Mustang Pony Package – which brings vintage cues to the turbocharged base model pony car.
The IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge is the highest level of competition for the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro race car and in just their 3rd race with the Camaro GT4.R, Stevenson Motorsports took the class win – giving the new Camaro road racer its first big win.
This past weekend, Ron Capps and his Dodge Charger took the Funny Car class win at the Fallen Patriots NHRA Route 66 Nationals, giving Don Schumacher Racing their 10th-straight funny car win while the Chevrolet Camaro-driving rivals from John Force Racing all lost in the 1st round.
For 2018, Toyota offers a very drive-dynamic non turbocharged 3.5 Liter V6 option for the reinvented Camry lineup, effectively countering the mainstream turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine revolution. Torque News experiences the top of the mark 2018 Toyota Camry XSE V6, presenting an exceptional drive and ride experience without turbocharging.
The new Subaru WRX is on the top-ten cars list that are sold by their owners the quickest after driving off the dealer lot. There’s 4 reasons why. Would they affect your decision to sell?
Each year, Ford Motor Company donates a specially outfitted Ford Mustang to be auctioned off at the annual Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture event in Wisconsin, but for 2017, the automaker has contributed a new F150 Raptor featuring design cues from an F22 Raptor fight plane.
John Force Racing is preparing a 4th Chevrolet Camaro funny car for competition later this year, with Force’s daughter Brittany making the jump from Top Fuel to Funny Car in order to complete the 4-car Camaro team.
China has become a key market for those automakers looking to compete on a global level and during the first half of 2017, sales of the Ford Mustang are up by 40% over the same period last year.
