Case in point: The Allis Chalmers Model U tractors that set land-speed records in the 1930s. That’s right, racing tractors. Allis Chalmers built just about anything at the turn of the 20th century.

Finish tyre maker Nokian Tyres has set a Guinness World Record for the fastest top speed for tractors. Reaching an impressive 80.88mph, the record was attempted on Nokian’s new Hakkapeliitta TRI ...

NEW YORK—Though it was achieved on April Fool’s Day, Gulfstream’s 700th city-pair speed record is no joke. The ultra-long-range business jet manufacturer on Tuesday revealed that its ...