The new Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar set a new global production-car speed record. In a test, it reached 308 miles per hour. It took the lead from the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+. The Yangwang ...

Even amid all the crazy electric cars and 16-cylinder hypercars, V8-powered cars are still the fastest in the world.

Last month, BYD's luxury brand Yangwang took the EV speed crown away from the Rimac Nevera with its 2,959 horsepower U9 Track/Special Edition. The car hit 293.54 miles per hour, but that simply wasn't ...

When electric vehicles first came around, they had a lot of problems. They looked ugly, couldn't cover long distances, and most importantly, lacked speed and power. This made them unappealing to both ...

Okay, having too much fun with your right foot will put a sizeable dent in the car's range estimate, but we suspect that ...

John Neff is a veteran automotive journalist with over two decades of experience leading major outlets such as Autoblog and Motor1. Beginning his career as Editor-in-Chief of Speed, Style & Sound, he ...

The French car company says it will be the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive car in the world. The Chiron's speed remains to be seen, but will be capped at 260 miles per hour for road use.

Chinese automakers have been steadily pushing the limits of speed and track performance, often outpacing their Western rivals in recent years. Now, an unlikely challenger has joined the race: a ...