Ever since Cadillac built the first production V8 in 1914, the V8 engine has been the cornerstone of American car culture. Brands like Ford initially used it as an affordable way to bring more power ...

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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 ...

Move over, Bugatti! The new Chinese Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar just blasted its way to a staggering, 308.4 mph top speed on a German test track, seizing the “world’s fastest car” crown and ...

Ever since Lancia launched the Aurelia, the world's first V6 production car in 1950, the V6 has been on an upward trend of popularity. Thanks to its compact footprint and smooth operation, the V6 was ...

The first production vehicle to crack 200 mph was the Ferrari F40. The year was 1987; immediately after that Italian stallion’s speedometer registered 201, the race to enter the 300 mph club began. In ...

A 900 WHP VW Golf 7 R with a Precision PT6466 turbo and DQ500 transmission sets incredible Dragy times — 60–130 mph in 3.87s — redefining what the EA888 can achieve. Dragy Motorsports has unveiled ...

The Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar has set a new global production-car speed record. That may help EV maker BYD become better known outside China. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on Google This post may contain ...