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Subaru Breaks a Guinness World Record by Throwing a Parade
With social distance rules widely in place, it can be tough to hold car meets. Having to organize cars and make sure that everyone follows the safety guidelines can be a pain. But Subaru of America found a way to make it work and it even broke a Guinness World Record in the process. What …
The Velocette Venom Is Still a Record-Holder Almost 50 Years Later
It’s rare that classic motorcycles offer modern-level performance with their vintage style. That’s what makes classic BMW bikes popular, for example. And typically, such performance is thanks to larger, multi-cylinder engines. But the Velocette Venom didn’t need an engine the size of the Munch Mammut’s to set a world record. A record that’s still in …
How Does the Electric Corvette Go So Fast?
Not everyone loves the idea of an electric Corvette. But the Genovation GXE fully electric Corvette has set two land speed records. It’s insanely fast, reaching top speeds of over 200 miles per hour. But how does an electric car go so fast? What kind of system can create this kind of power––and be worth …
Cannonball Run Record is Broken During Pandemic
The pandemic the globe is currently facing has emptied the streets. Consequently, Police are spread thinner than ever before, between having their own members acquiring the COVID-19 virus, and having to cover security at grocery stores in addition to their own regular activities. However, this has left some motoring opportunists to take advantage of the situation. Cannonball Run teams are some …
The First Overland Automotive Record Was Set by a Woman
The first Mercedes-Benz car had a patent for years before it piqued public interest. Karl Benz, the inventor of the world’s first automobile, spent his days in his workshop working on prototypes. The perfectionist engineer did not believe that his invention was ready. His wife, however, knew that the horse-less carriage needed to be seen. …
