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Performance Vehicles (Page 121)

By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has used the Geneva Motor Show to introduced the Chevrolet Camaro Track Concept, which is little more than the American Camaro SS 1LE with a jazzy paint job and the 8-speed automatic transmission – and I kind of love it.
By Parks McCants on
Short of stating the exact date of arrival for the all-new world-platform manufactured in England Civic Type-R, American Honda’s Sage Marie shared a factoid or two Tuesday in Geneva with attending auto journalist as to the specs, and arrival date, of the much anticipated Civic Type-R. We look for Type R to arrive state side in the late Spring 2017.
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The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is the most powerful factory-built half-ton F-Series of all time, but for those Raptor owners who need far more power, the folks at Hennessey Performance have you covered with their new VelociRaptor 600 package – which lifts the output of the 3.5L V6 from 450 to 605 horsepower.
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We know that a new Jeep Grand Cherokee with some variation of the Hellcat Hemi will debut next month at the New York International Auto Show, but with little official information on this new high performance SUV – here is a quick look at what we might see when the vehicle expected to be called the Trackhawk debuts in the Big Apple.
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The newest car pack for the Xbox racing game Forza Horizon 3 arrives today and the star of this package is the new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – which makes its first video game appearance alongside a 1959 BMW, a 1972 Land Rover, a 1983 Volvo and a few other unique performance vehicles.
By Mary Conway on
Ford is experimenting with making custom performance auto parts on a huge 3D printer. The technology would let the automaker produce custom parts that are more lightweight and ultimately cheaper.
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The sales numbers from around the muscle car world for February 2017 are in and once again, the Ford Mustang claimed the monthly sales race, but the bigger surprise is that the Dodge Challenger outsold the Chevrolet Camaro by a comfortable margin.
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The newest commercial for the upcoming automotive action flick The Fate of the Furious hit the internet late last week, featuring a heavy dose of high performance Dodge production – including the Hellcat Challenger, the Hellcat Charger, the Challenger TA, the Charger Daytona and the new Durango SRT with some stars from the movie.
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The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for March 2016 is the spotless 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 – owned by Ray Cochran of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
By John Goreham on
Lexus issues a Limited Service Campaign to fix rear wheel arch corrosion issues, but you need to act fast to take advantage of it.
By Denis Flierl on
Even though the weather was bleak in Canada this February, sales of the 2017 Subaru WRX STI were hot. Here’s why you won’t find them sitting in the garage this winter.
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Acura holds one of if not the most accomplished and recognized teams in automotive design today. NSX GT3, and more specifically, its Livery, is a bold example of the artistic flair that lies at the core of Acura design. First and foremost, Dave Marek is an artist.
By Mary Conway on
Chevrolet says they have a fix for the mysterious rattle sound coming from the rear of the performance car. However, some owners say the fix hasn't worked and it is driving them crazy.
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The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R is an awesome machine, but with the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE likely claiming the title of the most road course capable muscle car while the Hellcat Challenger continues to keep the drag strip on lock – the Motor Company is in need of a big power Mustang more than ever.
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This past weekend brought about the second event of the 2017 NHRA season and for the second time this year, Matt Hagan drove a Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger to the top of the ladder in the Funny Car class – beating 2016 champ and teammate Ron Capps in the final run.
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This past weekend, General Motors rolled out the Chevrolet Camaro which many of us expected to be the next Z/28, but it is actually the new ZL1 1LE – which hits the market as the most track capable, factory-built Camaro of all time.
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If Subaru would launch this Special Edition 50th Anniversary 2018 Subaru WRX STI, it would sell out in a matter of minutes.
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Yes, we know: I’ve been talking about this Federal EPA legislative issue for well over a year. But, with a new administration and a turnover in Congress, your right to modify and race manufactured street-based cars and light trucks is at risk.
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The next generation Ford Fiesta ST debuted online this morning and in addition to the restyled exterior, the newest hot hatch from the Motor Company is powered by a 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine – making this the first 3-cylinder performance car to wear the blue oval.
By Will Maley on
Volvo's Polestar division is working on high-performance variants of the S90 and V90. But they want these models to stand out from the competition. How does Polestar plan to do this? Hybrid power!
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Ford Europe has announced on its Instagram account that the next generation Ford Fiesta ST will make its grand debut – presumably in an online video with a professional BMX biker helping with the debut duties of the newest high performance ST product from the Motor Company.
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General Motors has announced the official top speed for the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the new 10-speed automatic transmission, and while the fastest Camaro ever tickles the 200 barrier, it falls 1 mile per hour short of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
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This afternoon at a media event for the 2018 Jeep Compass, Jeep boss Mike Manley confirmed that the Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will make its grand debut at the New York International Auto Show in Detroit - ending the long wait for the supercharged super sport utility vehicle.
By John Goreham on
Mazda has just recalled the Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3 and Mazda2. Check here to see if you need to bring your car in.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI do it again. They score “Best Sports Car” 6 times in 9 Years. Why should you wait for the 2018 STI?
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A potential buyer asks why some of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaros don't have backup cameras or blindspot sensors. Technology adds money to the cost of any vehicle and this may come down to a money question.
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Watch out Alfa Romeo, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has you in their sights with their next project.
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Ford Motor Company recently worked with French authorities to make a short film showing the new Ford Mustang GT blasting through the streets of Paris, serving as a modern remake of the cult classic ‘C'était un rendez-vous’ and making for one of the most unique driving videos you will find online.
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Here is a cool video showing a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS having a little “rev off” with a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – giving us a great chance to hear the different sound of the top two GM V8s on the market today.
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Ford Motor Company introduced the 2018 Mustang with the news that the base V6 had been removed from the lineup and today, we take a look at the pros and cons of the naturally aspirated V6 no longer serving as the base model Mustang engine.