How the Nürburgring became the auto industry’s stomping grounds

This week, an unusual automotive benchmark was broken at the Nürburgring. We explain why the nearly 100-year-old track has become the industry’s favorite test track.
Autoblog

The Fastest Electric Hypercar at the Nürburgring Can’t Beat Ford’s Mustang GTD

Any attempt under the 7-minute mark, whether ICE or EV, is seriously commendable. Full points to BYD for upping the game. Yangwang U9 Xtreme set the fastest EV production lap at Nürburgring, clocking ...
Robb Report

This Chinese Hypercar Just Became the Fastest Production EV in Nürburgring History

The luxury brand, which is owned by BYD, says the limited edition variant was able to circle the track known as the “Green Hell” in just 6:59.157 minutes earlier this month, easily besting the ...
Carscoops

It Took 66 Years To Beat The Trabant’s Nurburgring Record, And This Is What Did It

Some records are about blistering speed. Others, like this one, are more about patience, and perhaps a little self-deprecating humor. If you’ve ever wondered what car holds the title of the slowest ...
Inside EVs

Nurburgring EV Lap Record Changes Hands But Stays In China

The Yangwang U9 Extreme just took the Nurburgring lap record from the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. The U9 Extreme has about double the horsepower of the SU7 Ultra and it managed to beat its time by just under 5 ...
AutoGuide

This 8HP Microcar Just Set a Nürburgring Record Unlikely To Be Broken

A Mercedes-AMG could complete four laps and change in the time the Ligier JS50 completed one.We love a slightly silly record here at AutoGuide.French automaker and motorsports regular Ligier ...
The Car Guide

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Officially Becomes Fastest American Production Car

The new 1,250-horsepower 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X will be one of the stars of the upcoming Montreal (Jan. 16-25) and Toronto (Feb. 13-22) auto shows. Guess what? It just broke more speed records.