The Bugatti Mistral recently set a world record, reaching an eye-watering 282 mph top speed with the roof off. This is an incredible achievement for many reasons, as the open top adds a considerable ...

The Bugatti Veyron did not just edge past its rivals, it reset the definition of what a road‑legal car could be. By combining ...

I personally find this sort of speed record far more engaging and interesting than the rocket-powered upside-down airplanes that set speed records on the salt flats with bicycle tires. Click to expand ...