Speed Record

Bloodhound aims to be world’s fastest car in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG — An earthbound jet known as the Bloodhound became one of the world’s 10 fastest cars this week, on target for its goal to set a new land speed record. “The feeling in this car is…

Bugatti Chiron breaks 300mph barrier

HYPERCAR maker Bugatti said it has become the first manufacturer ever to break the 300mph (482.8km/h) barrier with a pre-production Chiron derivative achieving a top speed of 304.773mph (490.484 km/h). Driving the car was Andy Wallace, who…