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Records Tesla Model S Plaid sets new Nurburgring record for production EVs

Tesla Model S Plaid sets new Nurburgring record for production EVs

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk showed the time and hints at further possibilities of improvements.
By Mark Kane 10 September 2021
Records Corvette Z06 thwarted from 'Ring record attempt by BMW, Tesla crashes

Corvette Z06 thwarted from 'Ring record attempt by BMW, Tesla crashes

It'll be able to try again in September
By Chris Bruce 27 August 2021
00:35 Records Corvette C8 sets new unofficial quarter-mile record tuner claims

Corvette C8 sets new unofficial quarter-mile record tuner claims

It hit over 150 miles per hour, too.
By Anthony Alaniz 26 August 2021
Official Fastest Skoda ever fully restored 10 years after hitting 227 mph

Fastest Skoda ever fully restored 10 years after hitting 227 mph

The Octavia RS with 600 bhp made history at Bonneville on 19 August 2011.
By Adrian Padeanu 19 August 2021
06:02 Records Watch Travis Pastrana break his own Mt. Washington Hill Climb record

Watch Travis Pastrana break his own Mt. Washington Hill Climb record

Witness the record-breaking run from various angles.
By Jacob Oliva 18 August 2021
23:36 Records Watch Rimac Nevera break world's quickest production car record

Watch Rimac Nevera break world's quickest production car record

It goes 8.58... on street tyres.
By Christopher Smith 14 August 2021
Records Laguna Seca lap record broken by Czinger 21C hypercar

Laguna Seca lap record broken by Czinger 21C hypercar

It beat the time of the McLaren Senna.
By Anthony Karr 06 August 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid sets new EV track record at Laguna Seca

Tesla Model S Plaid sets new EV track record at Laguna Seca

Unplugged Performance's "Dark Helmet," driven by Randy Pobst, clocked 1:28.213!
By Mark Kane 03 August 2021
12:20 Records Audi RS3 Saloon sets Nurburgring lap record for compact cars

Audi RS3 Saloon sets Nurburgring lap record for compact cars

The five-cylinder saloon used the optional Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres.
By Adrian Padeanu 03 August 2021
Races and Chases Watch Tesla Model S Plaid set new 1/4 mile record: 9.081 seconds

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid set new 1/4 mile record: 9.081 seconds

It's one of the most silent records ever.
By Mark Kane 27 July 2021
Records SSC North America admits Tuatara did not reach 301 mph, let alone 331 mph [UPDATE]

SSC North America admits Tuatara did not reach 301 mph, let alone 331 mph [UPDATE]

Better late than never.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 July 2021
Records Ferrari just set a new lap record at America's most famous track

Ferrari just set a new lap record at America's most famous track

Hop onboard to enjoy the performance of the SF90 Stradale.
By Anthony Karr 21 July 2021
Range / Efficiency UK: Ford Mustang Mach-E set Guinness world record for efficiency

UK: Ford Mustang Mach-E set Guinness world record for efficiency

The Mach-E travels 840 miles with just two charging stops totalling about 45 minutes.
By Steven Loveday 14 July 2021
Records Mercedes-AMG throws shade at Porsche over 911 Nurburgring record

Mercedes-AMG throws shade at Porsche over 911 Nurburgring record

Play nice, kids.
By Christopher Smith 27 June 2021
Records Manthey Performance Porsche 911 GT2 RS breaks Nurburgring lap record

Manthey Performance Porsche 911 GT2 RS breaks Nurburgring lap record

The special suspension kit will be a Porsche Tequipment accessory in Europe, with other markets potentially following.
By Brett Evans 24 June 2021
Teasers New Porsche Cayenne Coupe variant scores Nurburgring SUV lap record

New Porsche Cayenne Coupe variant scores Nurburgring SUV lap record

A production version debuts soon.
By Chris Bruce 17 June 2021
Range / Efficiency UK: Renault ZOE with Enso tyres sets new hypermiling record

UK: Renault ZOE with Enso tyres sets new hypermiling record

It was able to drive 475.4 miles (764.9 km), which is almost 12% more than a separate ZOE with OEM tyres fitted as standard.
By Mark Kane 11 June 2021
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid record quarter-mile time officially confirmed

Tesla Model S Plaid record quarter-mile time officially confirmed

Jay Leno recently announced he had done a 9.247-second quarter-mile, but Tesla now says it’s even quicker.
By Andrei Nedelea 06 June 2021
Records Jay Leno confirms Tesla Model S record-breaking quarter-mile run

Jay Leno confirms Tesla Model S record-breaking quarter-mile run

The Plaid did it in less than 10 seconds at more than 150 mph.
By Anthony Alaniz 04 June 2021
Range / Efficiency Toyota Mirai breaks world record: 1,000 km on hydrogen

Toyota Mirai breaks world record: 1,000 km on hydrogen

Does this change anything for battery electric cars?
By Mark Kane 01 June 2021
Races and Chases UK: This is what a quarter mile In 3.22 seconds at 402 mph looks like

UK: This is what a quarter mile In 3.22 seconds at 402 mph looks like

With the great Sammy Miller behind the wheel.
By Anthony Karr 27 May 2021
01:36 Records See Tesla Model S Plaid+ possibly set new Laguna Seca EV record

See Tesla Model S Plaid+ possibly set new Laguna Seca EV record

Nothing is official, but the video shows an impressive lap.
By Anthony Alaniz 19 May 2021
Motorcycles Guy Martin to pilot 1,200-bhp motorcycle to 400 mph

Guy Martin to pilot 1,200-bhp motorcycle to 400 mph

Will a Rolls-Royce helicopter engine do the deed?
By Dustin Wheelen 27 April 2021
17:07 Races and Chases Modified McLaren 765LT hits 60 mph in 1.7 seconds, quarter mile in 8.7

Modified McLaren 765LT hits 60 mph in 1.7 seconds, quarter mile in 8.7

The world’s fastest McLaren.
By Matthew Crisara 29 March 2021
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