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Electric car world speed record – 307mph

The team from OSU celebrate their Electric Car World Speed Record Perhaps we should change our minds. We’ve always made it clear that we believe the only sensible use for an electric car – certainly a BEV (battery electric vehicle) – is as a city car. There it makes sense with its zero emissions at the point of use, and the limited range available – from anything remotely resembling a sensible-sized battery pack – is not a problem.

AW top-10 list: Best snow cars

With the biggest storm of the winter having battered the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, most enthusiasts have packed away the Pilotis, garaged the GTO, and hung up the helmet. But what most people don't realize is that winter brings almost as many opportunities for spirited driving as the warm months. With the right equipment (snow tires), and the right ride (anything all-wheel drive), a snowy dash can be just the thing to cure your winter blues.

Video: Lexus LFA charges around GingerMan Raceway

OK, we've given you a good look of the Lexus LFA sports car inside and out, and told you our thoughts about this V10 supercar. But what you really want to want to know is what's it like to drive with no holds barred. We did that, too.