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Aspark Owl's Quarter-Mile Average Speed Record Wasn't a Quarter-Mile Record – Here's Why
Aspark Owl's Quarter-Mile Average Speed Record Wasn't a Quarter-Mile Record – Here's Why

17 Jun 2023, 06:58 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The explanation will probably make you wonder about how bureaucratic matters can affect those willing to break automotive records.

 
Fastest AWD Volkswagen in the World: This 1,340-HP Golf MK2
Fastest AWD Volkswagen in the World: This 1,340-HP Golf MK2

12 Jun 2023, 17:56 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The fastest AWD Volkswagen in the world is a VR6-powered Golf MK2 that can run the quarter-mile in 7.412 seconds! And it looks like it can go even faster!

 
Did the Aspark Owl Just Dethrone the Rimac Nevera? Here's the Answer
Did the Aspark Owl Just Dethrone the Rimac Nevera? Here's the Answer

25 May 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Reuters disclosed the Japanese electric hypercar achieved the highest average speed for the 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile. What about times?

 
The 50 Best Dodge Models of All Time (No. 10 – 1)
The 50 Best Dodge Models of All Time (No. 10 – 1)

21 May 2023, 18:06 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Famous for its sturdy trucks and HEMI-powered muscle cars, Dodge built a long list of cool vehicles since the early 20th century.

 
Lambo Urus Super-SUV Blows Past Tranquil Space Shuttle for 163-MPH Standing Mile
Lambo Urus Super-SUV Blows Past Tranquil Space Shuttle for 163-MPH Standing Mile

9 May 2023, 07:48 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Formerly known as the Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF), the airstrip located on Merritt Island in Florida is now home to the Johnny Bohmer Proving Grounds

 
Nine Mile Point: A Deep Dive Into America's Oldest Working Nuclear Reactor
Nine Mile Point: A Deep Dive Into America's Oldest Working Nuclear Reactor

2 Apr 2023, 16:21 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / This is the story of the Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station. One of New York State's least appreciates technological triumphs.

 
Check Out This Mitsubishi Four Banger Smoking Supercars on the Drag Strip
Check Out This Mitsubishi Four Banger Smoking Supercars on the Drag Strip

28 Mar 2023, 14:57 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / It's not surprising to see supercars dominate the half-mile drag strip... until an old Mitsubishi four-banger steals the spotlight by going just as fast

 
The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Is a Noisy Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire Slayer
The Dodge Challenger Demon 170 Is a Noisy Tesla Model S Plaid, Lucid Air Sapphire Slayer

23 Mar 2023, 15:36 UTC · By: Kyle Encina / The Dodge Demon 170 did to EVs what other ICEs were unable to: putting the silent assassins behind. However, there are some caveats to its victory.

 
Manual-Control 820-HP 911 Turbo Is a Drag in a Quarter-Mile Face-Off Against Stubby M5
Manual-Control 820-HP 911 Turbo Is a Drag in a Quarter-Mile Face-Off Against Stubby M5

5 Mar 2023, 22:00 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / When power, weight, air friction favor one competitor, a 1,320-foot race is rarely fair; unless the other guy happens to be a BMW M5 on heavy stereoids

 
Watch a 2023 McLaren Artura Hit the ¼ Mile, C8 Z06 Convertible Proves a Better Launcher
Watch a 2023 McLaren Artura Hit the ¼ Mile, C8 Z06 Convertible Proves a Better Launcher

17 Feb 2023, 15:59 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The McLaren Artura comes with a small electric motor rated at 94 hp (95 ps) for that extra kick. Combined, this British hybrid sportscar makes 671 hp

 
Two Diesels Smoke Quarter-Mile Sprint in a Quiet AWD Showdown in the Fog
Two Diesels Smoke Quarter-Mile Sprint in a Quiet AWD Showdown in the Fog

22 Jan 2023, 17:52 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Audi vs. BMW is the name of the game in this sparkless bout between tuned-up, six-cylinder smokers looking to shine in the drag strip spotlights

 
PepsiCo Shows Off Tesla Semi Prowess at Modesto Frito-Lay Plant
PepsiCo Shows Off Tesla Semi Prowess at Modesto Frito-Lay Plant

20 Jan 2023, 13:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / PepsiCo has shown off the new Tesla Semi trucks during an event at the Modesto Frito-Lay plant as part of a $31-million environmental project

 
VW Golf 1.9 TDI Drags 427ci Shelby Cobra in Truly Bonkers Quarter-Mile Battle
VW Golf 1.9 TDI Drags 427ci Shelby Cobra in Truly Bonkers Quarter-Mile Battle

19 Jan 2023, 11:43 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at Drag Car 4K are always eager to show us that traditional quarter-mile drag racing is also deeply beloved on the Old Continent

 
BMW R nineT Green Mile Forces Its Name on a Great American Movie, I See No Connection
BMW R nineT Green Mile Forces Its Name on a Great American Movie, I See No Connection

10 Jan 2023, 14:07 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Two German customizers try to force a connection between The Green Mile movie and a BMW R nineT by using... British Racing Green

 
This Ferrari SF90 vs. McLaren 765LT Spider Battle Isn't Your Typical 1/2-mile Drag Race
This Ferrari SF90 vs. McLaren 765LT Spider Battle Isn't Your Typical 1/2-mile Drag Race

30 Dec 2022, 22:47 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Sometimes, you have to compare two beasts like the McLaren 765LT Spider and the Ferrari SF90 Stradale even if you have to race them one 1/2-mile at a time

 
Tesla Semi Trucks Operated by PepsiCo Will Only Drive 100-Mile Trips When Hauling Soda
Tesla Semi Trucks Operated by PepsiCo Will Only Drive 100-Mile Trips When Hauling Soda

19 Dec 2022, 13:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / PepsiCo Vice President Mike O’Connell revealed that Tesla Semi in his company’s fleet would drive shorter trips when hauling soda as opposed to chips

 
Audi RS Q8 Drags Mercedes-Benz GLE on Unprepped Surface, One of Them Takes a Beating
Audi RS Q8 Drags Mercedes-Benz GLE on Unprepped Surface, One of Them Takes a Beating

29 Nov 2022, 13:25 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The good folks over at Drag Car 4K are always eager to show us that traditional quarter-mile drag racing is also deeply beloved on the Old Continent

 
Watch This Modified Toyota GR Yaris Blitz the Quarter Mile in 10.54 Seconds
Watch This Modified Toyota GR Yaris Blitz the Quarter Mile in 10.54 Seconds

23 Nov 2022, 22:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / With 549 wheel horsepower and a simply insane amount of torque for a three-cylinder turbo, this modified Toyota GR Yaris is pretty darn quick on the blacktop

 
Watch the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Exceed GM's Official 1/4-Mile Time
Watch the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Exceed GM's Official 1/4-Mile Time

3 Oct 2022, 18:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / GM says that 10.6 seconds are needed, but Emelia Hartford squeezed out an incredible 10.51 seconds at 130.11 miles per hour in the all-new Z06

 
1,300 bhp Porsche 911 Turbo S Smashes Gearbox While Winning Half-Mile Roll Race Crown
1,300 bhp Porsche 911 Turbo S Smashes Gearbox While Winning Half-Mile Roll Race Crown

27 Sep 2022, 20:27 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Terminal Velocity Speed Trial in England proved to be too much of a strain for a heavily tuned 911 that hit 187 mph from a rolling start