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Government Bugatti Chiron owner who did 259 mph on Autobahn criticised by German transport ministry

Bugatti Chiron owner who did 259 mph on Autobahn criticised by German transport ministry

He is accused of endangering road users.
By Brian Potter 20 January 2022
03:19 Races and Chases GPS In Bugatti Chiron shows it hit 259 mph on Autobahn

GPS In Bugatti Chiron shows it hit 259 mph on Autobahn

This Chiron's rear wing tells people to 'Have a nice day.'
By Brian Potter 14 January 2022
Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid Track Mode: Donuts, drifting, and top speed

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Mode: Donuts, drifting, and top speed

What's it like doing donuts in a large and heavy family hauler?
By Brian Potter 10 January 2022
03:10 Races and Chases Polestar 1 uses whole speedometer on Autobahn, hits 159 mph

Polestar 1 uses whole speedometer on Autobahn, hits 159 mph

Not bad for a four-cylinder car, not great for a 609-bhp car.
By Brian Potter 10 January 2022
Green Tesla Model S Plaid top speed increases to 175 mph

Tesla Model S Plaid top speed increases to 175 mph

Up from the previous 163 mph, but there's room for more as Tesla has promised 200 mph.
By Brian Potter 07 January 2022
Races and Chases Fiat 500X Autobahn top speed run proves small cars can go fast

Fiat 500X Autobahn top speed run proves small cars can go fast

It has a tiny 1.3-litre engine.
By Brian Potter 03 January 2022
03:45 Races and Chases Ford Mustang Mach-E GT can't keep up with Skoda Superb on Autobahn

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT can't keep up with Skoda Superb on Autobahn

The electric SUV was doing nearly 200 km/h (124 mph) at that point, but the diesel estate was much faster.
By Brian Potter 27 December 2021
06:13 Races and Chases See the Bugatti Chiron devour the Autobahn at 257 mph

See the Bugatti Chiron devour the Autobahn at 257 mph

No laws were broken during the making of this film.
By Brian Potter 23 December 2021
08:24 Races and Chases Volkswagen Golf 8 with 2.0-litre diesel engine goes flat out on the Autobahn

Volkswagen Golf 8 with 2.0-litre diesel engine goes flat out on the Autobahn

Take a pause from all the GTIs and Rs being pushed hard on the German motorway.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2021
Races and Chases Lamborghini Aventador S absolutely devours Autobahn in 200-mph blast

Lamborghini Aventador S absolutely devours Autobahn in 200-mph blast

It's just a boring Wednesday at the office.
By Brian Potter 15 December 2021
16:54 Races and Chases 2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S shows it's born to conquer the Autobahn

2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S shows it's born to conquer the Autobahn

How about hitting 186 mph on a public road like it's not a big deal at all?
By Brian Potter 14 December 2021
08:19 Races and Chases Listen to the Ruf SCR 4.0 Porsche speeding down the Autobahn

Listen to the Ruf SCR 4.0 Porsche speeding down the Autobahn

It looks like an older 911 but packs 503 bhp.
By Brian Potter 10 December 2021
08:54 Races and Chases Supercharged BMW M5 E39 sounds insane in Autobahn top speed run

Supercharged BMW M5 E39 sounds insane in Autobahn top speed run

Maxing out its speedometer wasn't an issue at all.
By Brian Potter 09 December 2021
00:42 Classics Restored Aston Martin Bulldog hits 162 mph at first stage of testing

Restored Aston Martin Bulldog hits 162 mph at first stage of testing

The aim is to hit 200 miles per hour – just like the original plan 40 years ago.
By Brian Potter 08 December 2021
08:04 Aftermarket / Tuning 950 bhp Audi RS7 proves it’s the perfect car for the Autobahn

950 bhp Audi RS7 proves it’s the perfect car for the Autobahn

The perfect tool for the job.
By Brian Potter 07 December 2021
03:14 Special Editions Rolls-Royce Cullinan by Novitec goes flat out on Autobahn

Rolls-Royce Cullinan by Novitec goes flat out on Autobahn

It's faster than you think.
By Brian Potter 29 November 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning 204-mph Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 with 732 bhp is for estate enthusiasts

204-mph Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 with 732 bhp is for estate enthusiasts

Supersonic load-lugger.
By Anton Andres 28 November 2021
Design Bugatti explains the science behind hitting 304 mph with Chiron Super Sport 300+

Bugatti explains the science behind hitting 304 mph with Chiron Super Sport 300+

It takes a lot to go 300 mph.
By Chris Okula 28 November 2021
22:25 Aftermarket / Tuning Nissan GT-R R32 with 1,000 bhp hits 193 mph on the Autobahn

Nissan GT-R R32 with 1,000 bhp hits 193 mph on the Autobahn

Not bad for a classic Nissan.
By Chris Okula 28 November 2021
Races and Chases Mercedes S-Class W221 puts V12 to work for Autobahn top speed run

Mercedes S-Class W221 puts V12 to work for Autobahn top speed run

The Ol' Girl Still Has It.
By Anton Andres 28 November 2021
Races and Chases 2022 BMW M240i xDrive stretches out in acceleration test, top speed run

2022 BMW M240i xDrive stretches out in acceleration test, top speed run

It could've gone faster if not for the top speed limiter.
By Brian Potter 18 November 2021
09:24 Races and Chases 1966 Ford Mustang may be old but still has it on the Autobahn

1966 Ford Mustang may be old but still has it on the Autobahn

Straight to the sun with the 289 V8.
By Brian Potter 17 November 2021
10:47 Races and Chases Supercharged and twin-turbocharged BMW M4 blasts down the Autobahn

Supercharged and twin-turbocharged BMW M4 blasts down the Autobahn

The tuned engine now makes 600 bhp.
By Brian Potter 16 November 2021
Races and Chases VW T4 2.5 TDI hits 118 mph in Autobahn top speed run

VW T4 2.5 TDI hits 118 mph in Autobahn top speed run

How often can you kick the pedal to the metal on an inline-five VW transporter?
By Brian Potter 14 November 2021
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