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Performance Vehicles (Page 40)

By John Goreham on
We distill the many great features of the 2023 Acura Integra down into a handful that we feel makes this car stand out from its peers.
By John Goreham on
The all-new Acura Integra has arrived and sticks closely to its original mission.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla started refreshed 4680 Model Y deliveries at the Giga Texas opening event. However, initial deliveries were limited to Tesla employees. Later, Tesla widened the pool of individuals that could get the new vehicle to Austin, then the entire state of Texas. Now, Tesla has begun inviting Model Y reservation holders outside Texas to get the refreshed version of the all-electric crossover.
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A new Tesla Giga Berlin drone flyover suggests, that Tesla has begun taking deliveries of robots that will be used to produce 4680 battery packs. The new battery pack will power the refreshed Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack.
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Tesla first began delivering the refreshed Model Y at the Giga Texas opening ceremony. Despite having 4680 cells and a structural battery pack, the vehicle only has a 279-mile EPA range. At the time Tesla said the small battery pack was the reason for the limited range. And today we learned that the refreshed Model Y only has a 50KWh battery pack.
By John Goreham on
The new Maserati MC20 Cielo is a mind-blowing example of a supercar done right.
By Mary Conway on
Sleek and stunning, with a side of menacing. See the preview of the new Cadillac race car.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A few weeks back, Tesla’s Giga Press manufacturer IDRA released a video teasing a new 9000-ton Giga Press being assembled at the company’s Italy factory.
By Denis Flierl on
How did the Subaru WRX STI do in the Nurburgring 24-hour race? The STI didn't fair well. See what happened at 3:00 am.
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Today we got our first look at the Tesla Cybertruck's new interior. The main changes include a screen behind the steering wheel, a dashboard that resembles the Model S/X, and attachment points for side view screens. This news comes on the heels of Elon Musk showing off a new Cybertruck design with 6 wheels.
By Denis Flierl on
Which car brands have the most speeding tickets? Of course, Subaru is on the list. See where they rank among the car brands with the speediest drivers.
By Mary Conway on
Cinderella has nothing on Roger Penske and Chevrolet. Team Penske wins the final Belle Isle Grand Prix before the race moves back to the streets of downtown Detroit.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has shared a new Cybertruck render with 6 wheels, a much wider rear body, a new rack to supplement the vault, and several other lithing features.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru WRX is all-new, but it's not a big hit with performance fans. There are a few reasons why sales are down. Will Subaru make any changes to the 2023 WRX?
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In a new interview with Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, Elon Musk discusses the steps needed to produce an advanced lithium ion battery with 50% more energy density. Musk also talks about the limitations of such batteries and their possible application for long-range aircraft.
By Mary Conway on
GM Defense plans to build some military vehicles in Canada, in hopes of winning business from the Canadian government. The plan includes vehicles like the Infantry Squad Vehicle based on the Chevrolet Colorado pickup.
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Today Elon Musk has confirmed the new 50% more powerful, 9000-ton Giga Press, which will finish assembly in 2 weeks, will be used to build the Cybertruck's body.
By Denis Flierl on
What are the best used sports cars? Under $15,000, Consumer Reports says the Subaru BRZ is a top pick. See why they don't like the WRX.
By Mary Conway on
A restart with only ten laps to go made for a dramatic race finish.
By Marc Stern on
When the Bronco Raptor was debuted last February Torque News, like other publications, speculated about just about everything to do with the specialty SUV. Though we thought that, based on information about other models from Ford that used the same engine, the power would be in the 350 to 400 horsepower range, we didn't know exactly. Now, we do.
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Subaru announced a partially improved 2023 Subaru BRZ. It could be the most insignificant improvement we've ever seen on a new model.
By Mary Conway on
Sarah Fisher is the fastest woman ever at the IMS track and this year she will be setting the pace for the Indianapolis 500.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Previously Elon Musk has said Tesla will be using a new more powerful Giga press to build the Cybertruck. And now Tesla's Giga Press supplier, IDRA has revealed the new 9000-ton Giga Press will be completed in 3 weeks.
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI isn't done yet. Subaru and STI announced the performance car would run in the Nurburgring 24-Hour race.
By Tinsae Aregay on
At his latest appearance on Jay Leno's Garage, Ford CEO Jim Farley admitted he convinced his colleagues to increase F-150 Lightning production from 20,000 to 150,000 vehicles a year by pointing to Tesla's production plans at Giga Texas.
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Subaru WRX STI coming back? A new report says Subaru will bring the STI back with three possible different powertrain options. See how long performance fans may have to wait.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk at his latest appearance at the All-In Conference has revealed that he got the idea for Model Y front and rear casting from the manufacturing process of toys. This is yet another example of Musk's first principles ethos and why the EV maker is leading the industry.
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The new Acura is rolling off its Ohio production line. Here’s when it arrives at your local dealer.
By Denis Flierl on
Will Subaru also drop the WRX with a gas engine? It's not if but when. Check out the details here.
By Tinsae Aregay on
In an update to the company's online configurator, Tesla has now stopped taking new reservations for the Cybertruck. The move comes on the heels of Elon Musk announcing the futuristic truck is sold out until 2027.