Belgian motorist 'caught speeding' at 696kph in an Opel Astra

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Opel Astra, the type of car that Belgian traffic authorities claimed was caught speeding at 696kph Credit: Adam Opel AG

A Belgian motorist has been fined for speeding in an Opel Astra at 696 kilometres per hour (432mph...

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