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Performance Vehicles (Page 58)

By Denis Flierl on
The 2020 WRX and STI are the most appealing models in the Subaru lineup. In the new J.D. Power APEAL study, WRX STI comes in second in the compact sports car category. See which hot hatch was number one.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2020 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock is based on the SRT Hellcat Redeye, allowing us to craft an educated guess as to how much America’s first full production road car with more than 800 horsepower will cost when it goes on sale sometime this summer.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2022 Subaru WRX STI will get new 2.4-liter turbocharged engine, but it won’t resemble the Ascent SUV powerplant. See what Subaru is planning.
By Patrick Rall on
While we have focused on the 797-horsepower Redeye version, the “standard” 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat also gets some upgrades for the new model year, including a bump to 717 horsepower and the same new hood from the Redeye that feeds cool air to the engine.
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge and Ram were the highest ranked mass market brands in the recently announced J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) awards, with Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Ram 1500 and Chrysler Pacifica all placing within their individual vehicle classes.
By Denis Flierl on
Sources in Japan say the launch of the 2022 Subaru WRX STI could be delayed 6 months. When will the next-generation STI finally arrive?
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge has not announced pricing for the 797-horsepower Charger Redeye, but based on the pricing of the non-Redeye Hellcat and the pricing for the Dodge Challenger, we can put together an educated guess on what the world’s most powerful sedan will cost when it reaches dealerships early next year.
By John Goreham on
Do wings on the back of cars serve any real purpose? We answer the question.
By Patrick Rall on
Once the 50/50 merger between FCA and Peugeot SA is complete sometime in early 2021, the newly formed corporation will be named Stellantis, with Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler continuing on alongside the many foreign-sold brands of Fiat and Peugeot.
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge will only build this Durango SRT Hellcat for the 2021 model year due to increased emission regulations for 2022 and due to the Covid-19 pandemic downtime, the assembly plant may only have enough time during 2021 production to build less than 2,000 units – almost certainly leading to some big dealership markups.
By Patrick Rall on
A Jeep Wrangler or Gladiator with the 392-cubic inch Hemi would be an awesome off-roader, but while so many people were convinced that this was a hint at an upcoming production model, it is a concept that was likely slated to debut a few months back at the Easter Jeep Safari.
By Patrick Rall on
This 1967 Cheverolet Camaro SS is a gorgeous high performance machine that draws a crowd at any show, but to the Yowell family, this car is about enjoying life while working through a serious illness.
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There is lots of bad information about the 807-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock being spread around the internet, so we reached out to the automaker to clarify some of the details of the newest street legal drag racer.
By Mary Conway on
An automotive porter for a train company is under federal arrest for an elaborate scheme. The porter stole key fobs and sold them online.
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Mustang once again leads the segment in sales with the Dodge Challenger second and the Chevrolet Camaro a distant third, but with dealerships, assembly plants and most other businesses closed for the Covid-19 pandemic, sales of all three popular American performance cars fell hard during the second quarter of 2020.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is being praised for its extreme levels of power and performance, but the slick new interior layout deserves a closer look, as the world’s strongest SUV gets a dashboard and console that resembles the Challenger and Charger.
By Patrick Rall on
The 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye packs 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque, leading to a top speed of 203 miles per hour and a stock quarter mile time in the mid-10-second range, making it the most powerful, the quickest and the fastest 4-door production sedan in the world.
By Mary Conway on
Dodge is unveiling what it calls its most powerful SUV ever with 710 horsepower. The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat will be available only for the 2021 model year.
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Subaru WRX STI still a good sports car? The 2020 Subaru WRX and STI sales are going up compared with last year.
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge brand has once again set the bar for the American performance market, introducing the Challenger Hellcat Redeye Super Stock as the first ever full production road car with more than 800 horsepower, offering 807 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque along with a set of Nitto drag radials to make the most of all of that power.
By John Goreham on
Mazda's Miata may well be a social distancing tool according to sales data.
By John Goreham on
Seventeen years ago Eberhard and Tarpenning founded a game-changing automobile company.
By John Goreham on
Mazda is about to begin deliveries of a very special Miata.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru announced they will not run the WRX STI in the 2020 Nurburgring 24-hour. What does it mean for the next-generation 2021 Subaru WRX STI?
By John Goreham on
You have a strong hunch that the Honda Civic Si is right for you, don't you. You're right.
By John Goreham on
A new study by the safety team at IIHS reaches a surprising conclusion on convertible safety.
By Denis Flierl on
We know the next-generation 2021 Subaru WRX STI is getting a new engine, but what engine will power the WRX?
By John Goreham on
The new 2020 McLaren GT is an attractive combination of supercar performance and grand touring comfort. So what is this car like in the real world on an actual grand tour?
By Kevin Meyn on
WRC posted a quick article on what it takes to convert a run of the mill Hyundai i20 hatchback into a full-on Rally car racer.
By Patrick Rall on
This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Coupe was a restoration project for an 8-year-old boy and his grandfather, leading to one incredible story of a guy's first car.