Records (World): Latest News
Radical Smash Nurburgring Lap RecordAugust 20, 2009 5:40:52 PM
Sportscar manufacturers Radical have beaten their own record on the Nurburgring, posting an incredible time with the Radical SR8LM.
1953 VW Bus breaks world record for fastest VW vanJune 11, 2009 4:00:01 PM
What do you call a 1953 Volkswagen Transporter that tops 100 mph? A world record holder.
Hohenester Audi A4 sets fastest car world record for biogas powered vehicleJune 4, 2009 8:41:28 PM
A biofuel-powered Audi A4 has raced into the record books by becoming the fastest car fueled by the said gas. Top speed is quoted as 364.6km/h (226.55 mph) from the 700hp 3.0-litre engine.
1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa Sells for $12million at Auction, Breaks World RecordMay 18, 2009 10:55:25 PM
A rare 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa has broken the world record price for a car sold at an auction. The lucky bidder was made to part with a cool US$10.9 million.
Seat Ibiza ECOMOTIVE sets a world fuel-saving record of 2.9 l/100 kmMay 4, 2009 7:33:10 PM
Seat claims their Ibiza Ecomotive has the world's best fuel economy in its class, after a 1500+ km run on a single tank.
World's Fastest Man Usain Bolt Crashes BMW M3May 1, 2009 1:22:15 PM
2008 Olympic star Usain Bolt had an accident in the BMW M3 he was given as a gift by his sponsors last November. The 100m and 200m champion escaped with only minor injuries.
G-POWER M6 Hurricane CS Claimed to be World Fastest BMW CoupeApril 30, 2009 2:08:33 PM
German tuners G-Power, who built the fastest sedan ever made, now lay claim to the fastest BMW Coupe ever built. Details inside.
Iconic 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe Could Fetch $15 Million at AuctionApril 28, 2009 11:46:27 AM
Classic Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe spent some years on the road before being fully restored. The car won the F.I.A. GT class Manufacturers Championship in 1965, being the first American car to beat a ...
World Speed Record Breaking SSC Ultimate Aero up for SaleMarch 17, 2009 8:30:00 PM
The actual world record-breaking SSC Ultimate Aero is up for sale on eBay at a minimum price of US$100,000. How much for the world's fastest car? Let's watch and see.
Watch the Jaguar XFR Hit 225 MPHJanuary 16, 2009 3:43:30 PM
Jaguar has released a 90-second music video of the Jaguar XF-R's record breaking performance at the Bonneville Salt Flats. A well edited clip, you see the fastest-ever Jag's fastest heat of the day, ...
Jaguar XF-R is officially the fastest Jaguar ever at 225mphJanuary 12, 2009 5:58:18 PM
A Jaguar XFR prototype now has the title of fastest Jag ever. It reached 225.675mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.
Eliica 8-wheeler EV Pursues Speed Record and ProductionDecember 31, 2008 3:26:12 PM
Who says electric-powered vehicles have to be slow on the trot. Eliica is a sub-4 second 8-wheeler that runs on electric power and costs USD $255,000.
G-Power M5 Hurricane RS Goes 228,4 mph - Breaks Sedan Land Speed World RecordDecember 22, 2008 4:26:42 PM
G-POWER has G-forces in mind when they modify a BMW M5. This one, called M5 Hurricane RS, is now officially the fastest sedan in the world at 367.6km/h.
Shelby Claim Upgraded SSC Ultimate Aero will go 270mphDecember 17, 2008 5:37:26 PM
New Shelby Ultimate Aero sports an incredible 1287 hp. A new aluminum cast engine block and improved aerodynamics helps increase performance on Ultimate Aero with a top speed of 270 mph, or 434 km/h.
