Salt Flats

Motorcycles

World's next fastest Indian keeps it in the family

Nearly 50 years ago, Burt Munro set a record of nearly 184 mph (296 km/h) in the under 1000 cc class on a 1920 Indian Scout. In August, Burt Munro's great nephew will pilot a new purpose-built Indian Scout Streamliner at the Bonneville Salt Flats in honor of the 50th Anniversary of that record.

Hyundai has set a land speed record for the new production-based hybrid category in a modified Ioniq hybrid

Automotive

Shot of nitrous propels Hyundai Ioniq hybrid to land speed record at Bonneville

Hyundai took a 2017 Ioniq hybrid prototype to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, injected some nitrous oxide, and let 'er rip to achieve an FIA-approved production-based hybrid land speed record of 157.825 mph (253.995 km/h).

Palacio de Sal is a hotel and spa in Bolivia where the walls and furniture are made entirely of salt. (Photo: Phil Whitehouse)

Holiday Destinations

Palacio de Sal hotel built entirely of salt

Palacio de Sal (meaning Salt Palace) is a hotel and spa in Bolivia where the walls and furniture are made entirely of salt.