Organizers of the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car) project have announced that the vehicle will make its world debut on Nov. 17 with a 200mph trial at Newquay Aerohub, in Cornwall, UK.Following that speed trial, the jet- and rocket-powered car will be fitted with airbrakes and winglets ready to commence high-speed...

Today at the Paris Motor Show, FIA President Jean Todt presented Venturi Automobiles with official certification of a new world land speed record for electric vehicles achieved by the company.On August 22nd, at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, Venturi’s Buckeye Bullet 3 (VBB-3) vehicle, piloted by Roger Schroer,...

Danny Thompson's quest to bring his late father's "Challenger II" back to life 46 years after it was built to chase the World Land Speed Record for piston- and wheel-driven vehicles took a big step toward fulfillment with his team's successful Bonneville test runs last week. However, the project's ongoing...