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Renault revives record-breaking spirit of 1920s with electric Filante, aims for 1000km on single charge at 100kph

Published 30 January 2025
By Will Dron
Renault has revealed a high tech electric car the rekindles it record-breaking spirit.
Porsche 919 Evo racing car Nurburgring record

Which car is the fastest?

Which car is the fastest? There's no easy answer to that simple question...
Published 25 November 2021

Ferrari sells for record price at auction

A classic Ferrari 250 GTO has become the most expensive car ever sold at auction, with a hammer price of £37.5m.
Published 28 August 2018
Me and My Motor: Ron Ayers, the supersonic car designer behind Bloodhound SSC

Me and My Motor: Ron Ayers, supersonic car guru

For a man who designs the world’s fastest cars, Ron Ayers has little interest in his own means of transport.
Published 29 January 2018
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Video: watch Eyvind Brynildsen's record-breaking jump...

Forget the Aeromobil flying car — if you want a car to get airborne, just ask Eyvind Brynildsen. The Norwegian rally driver managed to jump 45...
Published 18 February 2016
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I'll be back despite 254mph crash, says Becci Ellis...

When Becci Ellis became the fastest woman on a motorcycle, she knew she could go quicker still. But this month, as she pushed her 650bhp Suzuki to...
Published 01 September 2015