Bentley Continental Supersports sets 205mph world ice speed record
Juha Kankkunen piloted a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible to 205.48mph on the frozen Baltic Sea, breaking his own previous world record for speed on ice.
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Juha Kankkunen piloted a Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible to 205.48mph on the frozen Baltic Sea, breaking his own previous world record for speed on ice.
Political unrest and targeted protests in Bahrain have left the 2011 Formula One season opener in doubt, with organisers and teams monitoring the situation closely.
Robert Kubica, recovering from severe injuries sustained in a rally accident, has spoken publicly for the first time and expressed his intention to race again this season.
Ferrari has changed the name of its 2011 Formula One car from F150 to F150th Italia following legal action from Ford over its F-150 pickup trademark.
Ford took legal action against Ferrari in February 2011, claiming the F150 name for Ferrari's Formula One car infringed its trademark on the best-selling F-150 pickup.
Nick Heidfeld is reportedly poised to join Renault for the 2011 Formula One season after Robert Kubica's rally crash, with the team evaluating options during pre-season testing.
Chevrolet announced the 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition at $90,960, combining Z06 power with ZR1 technology and restricting production to just 500 units.
A head-to-head video pits the 2011 Ford Mustang GT against the BMW M3 E92 Coupe, comparing American muscle with German precision in a straight-line and handling contest.
Volkswagen has unveiled the Race Touareg 3, a revised diesel rally car developed to defend its Dakar title in January 2011, with aerodynamic and mechanical upgrades.
Plans for the Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin detail a 900-acre circuit near Elroy, with major investment from Red McCombs and construction due to start in December 2010.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May build homemade motorhomes for a West Country holiday, while the Audi R8 V10 Spyder and Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet face review under open skies.
The first episode of Top Gear’s fifteenth series features the Bentley Continental Supersports, a new Reasonably Priced Car, and a dramatic Hilux ascent in Iceland.
Audi swept the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours podium, setting a new distance record as the No. 9 R15 TDI Plus led a commanding 1-2-3 for the German manufacturer.
Red Bull brought Formula One spectacle to the Caribbean by running a 2009 F1 car on the sands of the Dominican Republic, drawing a crowd of around 200,000.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park, will welcome visitors from 28 October 2010, just ahead of the second Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi accelerates from 0 to 240 km/h in under five seconds, using a hydraulic launch system inspired by Formula One technology.
From the Transfagarasan in Romania to the Pacific Coast Highway, these roads offer a blend of technical challenge, scenery and pure driving satisfaction for enthusiasts.
The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R debuts with a 4.0-litre flat-six, 480bhp, and a focus on driveability for both professionals and ambitious amateurs in international GT racing.
The final episode of Top Gear’s fourteenth series lines up the Lexus LFA, Mercedes SLS AMG and Vauxhall VXR Insignia for a supercar showdown, with challenges across continents.
Clarkson, Hammond and May cross Bolivia to Chile in £3,500 off-roaders, facing jungle, altitude and the notorious Death Road in the Season 14 finale.
Top Gear's Season 14 Episode 4 features a showdown between the Audi Q7 V12 TDI and BMW X5M, alongside a unique Renault Twingo challenge.
Jeremy Clarkson drives the rear-wheel-drive Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Balboni while Hammond and May tackle a rally car challenge in this November 2009 episode.
SRT engineer Chris Winkler piloted a 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR to a new 1:33.915 lap record for production cars at Laguna Seca, beating the previous mark by over a second.
Speculation grows around Michael Schumacher’s possible comeback with Mercedes GP in 2010, following his departure from an advisory role at Ferrari.