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01:56 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
00:47 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 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 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
03:49 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
07:50 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 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

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
02:06 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
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
00:54 McMurtry Speirling road car planned

McMurtry Speirling road car planned

The street version will cost seven figures.
By Brian Potter 27 June 2022
Chilton breaks Goodwood record in McMurtry Automotive Speirling

Chilton breaks Goodwood record in McMurtry Automotive Speirling

Both official and unofficial hillclimb records broken
By Matt Kew 26 June 2022
00:48 Watch electric Spéirling almost break Goodwood's hill climb record

Watch electric Spéirling almost break Goodwood's hill climb record

It was an astounding performance from the mini Batmobile, but the VW ID. R still reigns.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
UK: Mercedes Vision EQXX breaks own record, covers 747 miles on one charge

UK: Mercedes Vision EQXX breaks own record, covers 747 miles on one charge

The trip included lapping the Silverstone circuit.
By Brian Potter 24 June 2022
Bone stock Porsche 911 Turbo S seeks Pikes Peak record

Bone stock Porsche 911 Turbo S seeks Pikes Peak record

This stock Porsche 911 Turbo S will attempt to take the Pikes Peak production car lap record from Bentley.
By Chris Okula 19 June 2022
07:49 BMW M3 Touring's record-setting lap at the 'Ring captured on video

BMW M3 Touring's record-setting lap at the 'Ring captured on video

The first-ever long-roof M3 has been marking its place in history even before its official debut.
By Brian Potter 18 June 2022
07:30 BMW M3 Touring laps the Nurburgring in 7:35.060

BMW M3 Touring laps the Nurburgring in 7:35.060

It's the quickest estate around the famous track.
By Brian Potter 17 June 2022
Tesla Model S Plaid reportedly sets new 1/4-mile record: Musk responds

Tesla Model S Plaid reportedly sets new 1/4-mile record: Musk responds

This time, reports claim the high-performance Plaid pulled it off in just 8.8 seconds with a few mods.
By Brian Potter 15 June 2022
VW ID.4 GTX sets Guinness World Record by reaching altitude of 5,816 metres

VW ID.4 GTX sets Guinness World Record by reaching altitude of 5,816 metres

It was achieved at the Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
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