A new racing series will kick off next year, marking the dawn of serious alternative-power motorsport. Called Formula E, the series will tour the world with ten separate ‘e-Prix’ races. The new FIA-approved series will use a lineup of completely electric vehicles (EV), in the shape of open-wheeled Formula-type racers. […]
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Monster Sport Toyota Super 86 to take on Pikes Peak (video)
Monster Sport has unveiled its ballistic little project car it will use to compete in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Called the Monster Sport Toyota Super 86, the mutant-looking racer is very loosely based on the popular Subaru/Toyota sports coupe. Resembling almost no relationship with the Toyota 86 […]
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally car specifications released
More details of the monstrous Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peaks rally car have been released, with eye-opening figures in every detail. The car will rip up this year’s International Hill Climb event. Driven by Sebastien Loeb is one hugely competitive advantage, let alone having a properly set up vehicle backed […]
Epic Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally car unveiled (video)
Peugeot has pulled the wraps off the insane, almost mutant-looking new Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally car that will compete at this year’s hill climb event. The car clearly demonstrates its dedication towards the ‘Unlimited’ class. Featuring a huge wing at the back, the 208 T16 is specifically designed […]
Volkswagen Polo R wins Rally of Portugal, third WRC win (video)
Volkswagen has done it again, picking up its third WRC win over the weekend at the Rally of Portugal. It was the team’s fourth-ever WRC race. Turning up to the World Rally Championship for the first time ever earlier this year, Volkswagen has simply smashed the sport apart with its […]
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally car previewed
Peugeot has released some teaser images of the all-new Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak rally car that will take on the famous hill climb this year, piloted by Sebastian Loeb. The new racer will rekindle the Peugeot rally spirit, and in particular pay tribute to the epic Pug rally cars […]
Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S to race at Nurburgring 24hr
Aston Martin will not only debut its latest Rapide-based racing car at this year’s Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race, the company will also be the first ever to compete with hydrogen power. The Rapide S is Aston Martin’s latest and greatest four-door creation. It blends the finest luxuries and prestige with […]
Third Volkswagen Polo R joining WRC lineup in Portugal
After a very successful first-ever entrance in the World Rally Championship this year, Volkswagen has announced it will be introducing a third vehicle into the season at this weekend’s Rally of Portugal. Since its debut FIA WRC event at the Rally Monte Carlo in January, the new Volkswagen Polo R […]