A Nissan GT-R NISMO has set a new Guinness World record for the fastest 30-degree slide ever. Japanese drift champion Masato Kawabata drove the specially tuned GT-R at 304.96kph (189mph) to break the record of 217.97kph (135mph) set by Poland’s Jakub Przygoński in 2013. The feat took place on the …

New research suggests that we are more at risk of crashes on the road due to passengers not wanting to upset drivers whilst in the car. The study conducted by young driver insurance brand ingenie discovered that more than half of Brits (51%) admit they’ve been in a car when …

A unique Bentley Mulsanne used exclusively by the Queen bteween 2012-14 has gone on sale. The flagship luxury limousine is powered by a 6.75-litre engine with more than 500bhp has only just over 5,000 miles. On sale for just under £200,000 on Auto Trader, the car was used by Her …

Cooper Tire Europe has announced its new market-leading ‘Cooper Promise’ warranty scheme. Covering Cooper Zeon CS Sport, Cooper Zeon CS8 and Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport tyres, customers can register for the scheme which offers “more cover, for more miles, at no additional cost”. The warranty includes a 30-day road test, accidental …

A Tesla Model S P90D has taken part in a high-speed duel with a Qantas Boeing 737-800 on an airport runway in Australia. The 3km runway at Avalon Airport near Melbourne was the setting for the unique test of innovation, skill and power. Qantas – Australia’s national carrier – and …

The futuristic looking car you are looking at is not a concept. This is the much-anticipated Model 3 electric car for the masses. Tesla boss Elon Musk unveiled the entry-level Tesla in Los Angeles. Priced at $35,000 (about £24,500), it will be able compete with other mainstream EVs including the Nissan …

Citroen’s C1 Airscape roof inspires Arsenal Football Club’s innovative addition to the Emirates Stadium. In keeping with the C1 Airscape’s large sunroof, the stadium roof will be made from nearly 9,000 metres of red canvas, be able to open and close in around 11 seconds, and operate in an identical …

Birmingham has been named as the place where British motorists are most likely to fall victim to a staged accident scam. More than 3,000 ‘crash for cash’ claims were made in 2015, Aviva researchers found – that’s one every three hours – and 25% occurred in Birmingham. Aviva says the …

Contemporary British artist Ian Cook of popbangcolour.com has brought the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 tyre to life in his own unique way. Mixing paint and tyres isn’t usually recommended, but Ian’s spectacular piece of art is the exception to the rule. Goodyear claims its new Eagle F1 Asymmetric …

More than 1,000 UK customers have now taken delivery of the new right-hand-drive Ford Mustang. Total sales for the first production Mustang for the British market have now raced past the 3,500-mark. So far, 80% of UK customers have opted for the fastback body style over the convertible and 68% …