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Performance Vehicles (Page 161)

By Denis Flierl on
Watch Bucky Lasek get a rare opportunity to visit STI facilities in Japan and drive the Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring-winning car. At STI’s secret test track?
By Patrick Rall on
While some police forces around the country use Ford Mustang as pursuit vehicles, the Ford Taurus generally gets far more attention for its special service capabilities, but for those police officers who need a police which will run down pretty much anything on the road on the United States – Steeda now offers a police package for the Mustang GT that packs 777 horsepower.
By Patrick Rall on
Less than a month after the first 2016 Chevrolet Camaro was delivered, one owner has already put their 6th generation GM muscle car well into the 10-second quarter mile range – making it the first 2016 Camaro to run in the 10s and for now, the quickest 6th gen in the world.
By Denis Flierl on
The new BMW X4 M40i is making its world debut in Detroit. Why is it going to be a performance enthusiasts dream SUV?
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2016 BMW M2 will finally make its world reveal at NAIAS. What other performance model makes its global debut in Detroit?
By John Goreham on
This image of an RC 350 F Sport AWD in the snow will inspire you to head out this winter.
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has once again successfully extended their trademark of the term Cuda, but I don’t believe that the latest filing should cause anyone to get their hopes up for a new high performance muscle car sporting the Cuda name – at least not anytime soon.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is currently shipping to all corners of the United States and whether or not the Camaro lover in your life is buying a next gen GM muscle car, a cool new apparel lineup has arrived – with the Camaro VS Everybody line coming from the popular Detroit VS Everybody brand.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2017 Ford GT will be a rolling marvel of modern technology, with even the windows of the twin turbocharged supercar introducing technology never before seen on a road-going automobile.
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Hod Rod have published their first full review of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS and in addition to putting more than 3,000 road miles on two different new GM muscle cars, the team also hit the dyno and the drag strip – with impressive numbers in both places.
By Patrick Rall on
Last night at a small holiday party in the Metro Detroit area, Infiniti rolled out the 2016 Q50 sedan in the high performance Red Sport 400 trimline, packing 400 horsepower from a new twin turbocharged V6 engine and the buyer’s choice of rear- or all-wheel drive – creating what should be a very entertaining luxury sedan.
By Denis Flierl on
BMW in Australia has announced pricing on the new 2016 M2 Coupe. The new M2 will be offered in two variants.
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Motor Trend put the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 head to head with the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang and, as you might expect, the newer Mustang took the overall win – beating the Camaro in almost every metric of the comparison.
By Patrick Rall on
The 1:64 scale Hot Wheels toys of the Hellcat Dodge Challenger and Charger have proven to be so a hot item for toy collectors and Mopar fans alike, making it tough to find either of them in stores, but a new Hellcat Challenger from Hot Wheels has arrived just in time for Christmas.
By Patrick Rall on
While many modern performance cars are adorned with exterior features which make their purpose in the world unmistakable, the Audi S6 packs high performance, twin turbo V8 fun into a sleek, subtle luxury sedan – making it an awesome option for someone who wants a very fast sedan that blends in with the crowd.
By Denis Flierl on
Just in time for the Holidays, Subaru announces a great deal on a new 2016 WRX/STI, Forester, Outback or Crosstrek. What is Subaru giving away free?
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX is tops in Kelley Blue Book's 2016 Resale Value Awards. Where does it rank in the top ten?
By Patrick Rall on
The tuning experts at Hennessey Performance have gotten their hands on a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS for some baseline testing and surprisingly, the new LT1 Camaro made more power than the 2014 Corvette Stingray with the same engine sporting a higher stock rating.
By Patrick Rall on
Henrik Fisker has announced that he will debut a new American supercar at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show and based on the sparse details, the Dodge Viper could be the base on which Fisker’s new Force 1 is built – with a price tag of just under $300,000.
By Patrick Rall on
While the 2016 Ford Mustang is the most efficient lineup ever, the constant push for better fuel economy figures has many people wondering how the industry’s longest-running muscle car will continue into the future, so today we look at the possible options for the Mustang to continue thrilling drivers without killing Mother Nature.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru’s 2016 WRX sports car is the safest small compact performance car on the planet. Why is it nothing new for Subaru and WRX?
By Denis Flierl on
BMW created a launch campaign for the M2 on Periscope at their test track. Why was this brilliant marketing by BMW?
By Denis Flierl on
The first 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Final Edition #0001 goes to its new owner in Brooklyn, New York. Who bought the last of the EVOs?
By Patrick Rall on
This weekend, the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat will be patrolling the streets Los Angeles sporting striking Star Wars-themed designs – giving fans around the area a chance to check out these monster Mopars in person.
By Patrick Rall on
A picture came across my desk today, showing what appears to be a window sticker for a 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang with a dealership markup of $70,000 – bringing the total purchase price to almost $128,000.
By Patrick Rall on
While the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2016 Chevrolet Volt didn’t make it into the final balloting for the North American Car of the Year, both of these next gen Chevys have made it onto Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for 2016 – although it isn’t the Camaro that you might expect.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2016 Subaru WRX takes home Wards 10 Best Engines and it’s two years in-a-row for the WRX’s 2.0-liter turbo boxer. What was different this year that impressed the editors about the Subaru WRX powerplant?
By Armen Hareyan on
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you look at the 2016 2SS Chevrolet Camaro? At least two people in one discussion said for them it looks like Ford Mustang. Do you agree? Here is David R. Letendre from Huntsville, AL sharing his view in Camaro 5th Generation Facebook group.
By Armen Hareyan on
Keith James has owned 17 Ford Mustangs. Today he shared with us the new wheels and tires, which he put on his Mustang and they look right at home. I asked Keith how he did it and he shared the following images and writing for TorqueNews readers.
By Patrick Rall on
The new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is so popular heading into its second model year that General Motors has announced a $44 million expansion of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant to increase the production capacity of the Performance Build Center, where the 650 horsepower LT4 engine is built for every C7 Z06.