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Performance Vehicles (Page 92)

By Marc Stern on
Lamborghini's Huracan Performante has had quite a year since it debuted at last year's Geneva Auto Show.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru unveiled the future Subaru WRX/STI 5-Door Hatch with EyeSight. Will Subaru ax the 6-speed manual gearbox in the pursuit of safety?
By Patrick Rall on
The folks from Hennessey Performance have finally taken their 1000-horsepower Exorcist Camaro ZL1 to the drag strip with stunning results – laying down a quarter mile time of 9.57 at 147 miles per hour.
By Patrick Rall on
If you own a Hemi-powered Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee or any other 2005-newer go-fast machine from an FCA brand including the Dodge Viper, you can sign up to participate in one of the 2018 National Muscle Car Association drag racing events for free – with an entire class designated to the Mopar-powered vehicles.
By John Goreham on
Toyota continues its slow drip of Supra information. Why not just build it?
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru uncovers the VIZIV Tourer Concept in Geneva. Will they bring back the WRX STI 5-Door hatch in 2020?
By Mary Conway on
Fans of the 2018 Camaros are concerned that Chevrolet is not marketing the new 2018 Chevrolet Camaro enough and that is why sales may be suffering.
By Patrick Rall on
The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for March 2018 is the original “Grumpy’s Toy IV”, currently owned by Vicki Bolla and Dale Carvender.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Subaru WRX/STI is heading down. See how long WRX/STI sales have been on a slide.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru offers a 6-speed manual gearbox and a new Sport Lineartronic CVT in the 2018 WRX. Does the CVT offer the same performance?
By Mary Conway on
Spring is coming and many owners are anxious to get their performance cars road ready. We offer tips to get your vehicle sparkling clean as quickly as possible.
By Mary Conway on
I first wrote about the problem with a forced software update on 2015 and 2016 Dodge Challengers in January. The owners complain that a software update eliminated the Sport Mode on their performance cars. While some owners have been able to recoup all of their Sport functions, others say they have been left out in the cold.
By Mary Conway on
Well-known comedian and car collector, Tim Allen, takes fans for a ride in his brand new 2017 Ford GT. In a You Tube video titled "Meet GT" Allen jokes about the vehicle he says is designed to do just one thing "Go Fast".
By Patrick Rall on
There have long been rumors that FCA is working on a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat with a widebody kit similar to the one offered on the Challenger so today, we take a look at why a widened version of the world’s fastest sedan makes sense.
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Roush Performance have announced their newest upgrade package for the 2018 Ford Mustang and it is an impressive option, with the “JackHammer” providing 710 horsepower, a unique exterior design and a relatively low price for the scope of the package – starting at just $14,765 on top of the price of the new muscle car itself.
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers for February 2018 are in and the Dodge Challenger has comfortably outsold the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro by a comfortable margin as muscle car sales begin to grow as spring nears.
By Patrick Rall on
To show off their 800-horsepower supercharged upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade, the folks at Hennessey Performance lined the blown SUV up with a new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, with the all-wheel-drive family hauler beating the road course-ruling muscle car.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will run in the Nurburgring 24-Hr race with the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. Check out its 4 new upgrades.
By Patrick Rall on
The February Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by the man known online as SRTMush.
By John Goreham on
For 2018 the changes to the Miata RF are practical and will give more people a warm and fuzzy feeling.
By Parks McCants on
Now that Civic Type-R buzz has died down a bit, let’s get real. What does the future hold for Civic Type-R in the United States?
By Patrick Rall on
The same Ohio dealership that will build you a 700 horsepower 2018 Ford Mustang GT for $40,000 is now offering a 2018 Ford F-150 with either 640 or 725 horsepower for $37,995, but only one of them comes with a standard warranty.
By Patrick Rall on
If the Dodge brand wants to sell even more Hellcat Hemi-powered Challengers and Chargers as the modern generation ends, a stripped-down “Core” or Super Bee version would almost certainly lead to a big spike in sales – packing 707 supercharged horsepower into a lightweight, low-price package.
By Denis Flierl on
Alyssa Julya Smith interviewed Subaru’s Alan Bethke about the Subaru WRX STI. See why she’s left with her mouth open.
By Marc Stern on
For those looking to power-up their Panamera Sport Tourismos, there's a new kit from the German tuner Techart that takes the already-powerful wagon, beefs it up, and turns up the heat on power so that it becomes a real fire-breather.
By Patrick Rall on
We have previously talked about how the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat could get a bump in power, but the popular rumors suggest that the extra engine output could come with some other features to improve performance on the drag strip.
By John Goreham on
Mazda is one of America’s smallest brands, but it has that something special.
By Patrick Rall on
This past weekend was an unusual one for the folks with John Force Racing, with the patriarch of the team being involved in a scary crash in his Chevrolet funny car while daughter Courtney drove her Camaro to her first event win of the season – beating the Dodge Charger of Tommy Johnson Jr.
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Ford Motor Company has launched a new customizing program that allows anyone to design a unique grille badge for their Ford Mustang, but those pony car fans who don’t drive one can also get the personalized emblem on a coffee cup, a phone case or a spread of different types of clothing.
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru celebrates 40 years in Canada and brings its ugly past and three new models for consumers.