Category: Cruise Reports

  • 1,200-hp electric Audi RS 3 hits 130 mph in reverse for new world record

    Electric Audi RS 3 hits 130 mph in reverse for a new world recordAn all-electric Audi RS 3 has set a new world record, though unofficially. Driven by Daniel Abt, the modified sedan hit 130 mph…in reverse. Abt posted video of the attempt to YouTube on Tuesday. Daniel Abt is part of the Audi Sport Abt Formula E team. The car was an Audi RS 4 modified by the Schaeffler Group to produce a staggering 1,200…
  • 2017-2018 Ford GT recalled because of fire risk

    2017 Ford GTThe Ford GT that caught fire and burned to the ground in Germany has led to a recall for the supercar. The automaker announced on Wednesday that it recall 194 GTs from the 2017 and 2018 model years to address a fire risk. Earlier this year, Ford was on the scene after a German owner’s GT caught fire with 43 miles on the odometer. The driver and…
  • Land Rover is building a special Defender inside a London store

    The Selfridges Edition Land Rover Defender Works V8 is under constructionLand Rover is building a one-off Defender for famed London department store Selfridges, the brand announced on Tuesday. The truck will serve as centerpiece of the currently under-construction men’s wear department, and both are being prepped for an Oct. 29 reveal. To get the Defender into the store, the truck was stripped down to its chassis. Land…