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03:33 Supercars

Mercedes-AMG highlights the One hypercar's track records

Mercedes-AMG highlights the One hypercar's track records

The raw hybrid machine truly is a race car for the road.

By Brian Potter 02 December 2022

Man with no arms drifts BMW at 144 mph, sets Guinness World Record

Man with no arms drifts BMW at 144 mph, sets Guinness World Record

Ostalowski believes the impossible does not exist and that it only exists in the mind.

By Brian Potter 24 November 2022

Pininfarinia Battista goes 0-60 mph in 1.79 seconds, sets new record

Pininfarinia Battista goes 0-60 mph in 1.79 seconds, sets new record

The 1,900-bhp hypercar also set an EV record for braking.

By Brian Potter 22 November 2022

Rimac Nevera crowned fastest production EV after hitting 256 mph

Rimac Nevera crowned fastest production EV after hitting 256 mph

Equipped with road-legal tyres, the electric hypercar topped out at 412 km/h.

By Brian Potter 15 November 2022

Mercedes-AMG One smashes Nurburgring lap record

Mercedes-AMG One smashes Nurburgring lap record

The hypercar is nearly eight seconds quicker around the course than the previous record holder.

By Brian Potter 10 November 2022

Mercedes hints at imminent Nurburgring record with AMG One hypercar

Mercedes hints at imminent Nurburgring record with AMG One hypercar

The hybrid produces 1,049 bhp.

By Brian Potter 10 November 2022

Races and Chases

Lotus Evija Nürburgring record attempt imminent, brand boss suggests

The electric hypercar has already lapped the fearsome track on an advanced vehicle simulator; the real deal is coming soon.

By Brian Potter 27 October 2022

Porsche 911 Turbo S sets new Pikes Peak production car record

Porsche 911 Turbo S sets new Pikes Peak production car record

Driver David Donner smashed the previous record with a time of 9 minutes 53.5 seconds.

By Brian Potter 12 October 2022

Tiny EV hits 62 mph in 1.461 seconds to set new world record

Tiny EV hits 62 mph in 1.461 seconds to set new world record

Blink and you'll miss it, literally.

By Brian Potter 10 October 2022

Stunt rider sets new Guinness World Record for longest no-hands wheelie

Stunt rider sets new Guinness World Record for longest no-hands wheelie

It's Arūnas Gibieža's first world record, but if he has his way, it won't be his last.

By Janaki Jitchotvisut 09 October 2022

BMW 1 Series diesel does 0 to 60 mph in 1.87 seconds

BMW 1 Series diesel does 0 to 60 mph in 1.87 seconds

The red hatchback has more than 1,000 bhp from a 3.0-litre diesel.

By Brian Potter 30 September 2022

C7 Corvette driver sets a Guinness World Record for driving backwards

C7 Corvette driver sets a Guinness World Record for driving backwards

The driver knew he could beat the standing record, so he decided to make it official.

By Jacob Oliva 17 September 2022

06:20 Motorcycles

UK: Fastest bike in the world cracks four second quarter mile at Santa Pod

UK: Fastest bike in the world cracks four second quarter mile at Santa Pod

Eric "Rocketman" Teboul wanted to retire from the sport in style, and he set a high bar to beat.

By Brian Potter 13 September 2022

Electric boat with Vision Marine outboard motors hits 109 mph

Electric boat with Vision Marine outboard motors hits 109 mph

This is the first time that any form of electric watercraft has passed the 100 miles per hour mark.

By Brian Potter 02 September 2022

01:02 Motorcycles

Lighting’s Tachyon Nb looks to set electric land speed record

Lighting’s Tachyon Nb looks to set electric land speed record

In theory, the electric speedster can sustain speeds in excess of 250 miles per hour.

By Brian Potter 30 August 2022

VW Golf R 20 Years Edition now officially the fastest R model on Nurburgring

VW Golf R 20 Years Edition now officially the fastest R model on Nurburgring

It is also the most powerful production Golf in history.

By Brian Potter 25 August 2022

New Lamborghini Urus model breaks record for SUV climbing Pikes Peak

New Lamborghini Urus model breaks record for SUV climbing Pikes Peak

This Urus was 17.84 seconds quicker than the previous record holder in this class.

By Brian Potter 11 August 2022

Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets EV Nurburgring record with 7:33 lap time

Porsche Taycan Turbo S sets EV Nurburgring record with 7:33 lap time

It improved the Tesla Model S Plaid's lap time by about two seconds.

By Brian Potter 10 August 2022

06:05 Spy photos

Mercedes-AMG One spied preparing for Nurburgring lap record attempt

Mercedes-AMG One spied preparing for Nurburgring lap record attempt

Can the One lap the course quicker than 6 minutes, 43 seconds?

By Brian Potter 04 August 2022

British Motor Show will try and set three bizarre Guinness world records

British Motor Show will try and set three bizarre Guinness world records

Donuts, parking, and selfies are on the docket.

By Brian Potter 01 August 2022

Koenigsegg still determined to hit 300 mph but admits it's "really scary stuff"

Koenigsegg still determined to hit 300 mph but admits it's "really scary stuff"

Christian von Koenigsegg wants to take the Jesko Absolut to VW Group's Ehra-Lessien test track.

By Brian Potter 28 July 2022

Yes, there's a Guinness world record for changing tyre on a moving car

Yes, there's a Guinness world record for changing tyre on a moving car

The new record stands at 1 minute 17.64 seconds. Think you can do better?

By Brian Potter 21 July 2022

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Lucid Air storms up Goodwood hill, becomes fastest production car at FoS 2022

Lucid Air storms up Goodwood hill, becomes fastest production car at FoS 2022

The vehicle was a bone-stock Air driven up the hill by former Top Gear Stig Ben Collins.

By Brian Potter 29 June 2022

McMurtry Speirling road car planned

McMurtry Speirling road car planned

The street version will cost seven figures.

By Brian Potter 27 June 2022

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