With hybrid powertrains making their debut in the NTT IndyCar Series next year, Honda has taken the wraps off its radical CR-V Hybrid Racer ahead of the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this weekend. The CR-V Hybrid packs a mean punch thanks to its 2.2-litre twin-turbocharged hybrid V6 […]
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Ford Performance taking 2000hp electric SuperVan 4 to 2023 Pikes Peak
Ford’s performance arm, Ford Performance, has confirmed that it will be bringing its all-electric SuperVan 4 to the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event that takes place in June. The 2023 edition marks the 101st time the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event has taken place, with Ford entering […]
McLaren unveils new 720S GT3 EVO customer racer
McLaren Motorsport has launched its latest customer racer with the release of the 720S GT3 EVO, designed to build on the 720S for the GT3 customer race series, with a number of improvements informed directly by its clients. The major improvements over its predecessor can be found in the aerodynamic […]
Ford confirms return to F1 in 2026, joins Red Bull team as engine supplier
After a near two-decade hiatus, Ford has announced its return to the Formula 1 paddock as Red Bull’s primary engine supplier when new powertrain regulations take place in 2026. The partnership revives Ford’s legacy within F1, and comes after talks of a potential partnership with Porsche broke down late last […]
Aston Martin scores 1-2 class finish at 2023 Daytona 24 Hours
Aston Martin is popping the champagne after taking out a one-two finish in the GT class at the 61st Rolex 24 at Daytona endurance race for 2023, marking the company’s first class win at Daytona since 1964. Aston Martin’s Seattle-based race partner, Heart of Racing, took out first place at […]
BMW M signs Valentino Rossi as works driver, to race Bathurst 12 Hour
In a somewhat surprising piece of news, BMW M has announced it has signed none other than nine-time Moto GP champion, Valentino ‘The Doctor’ Rossi to its M Motorsport works driver program. After hanging up the helmet from an illustrious 25-year career in Moto GP, Valentino Rossi has become the […]
Ralliart Mitsubishi Triton takes rally victory on debut
Mitsubishi is popping the champagne after taking out the 2022 Asia Cross Country Rally in its special Triton Ralliart race truck. Earlier this year, Mitsubishi made waves when it announced a specialised Triton would herald the return of the iconic Ralliart name and eyed off the Asia Cross Country Rally […]
2023 Ford Ranger Raptor to race at Baja 1000 in America (video)
A specially-prepared race example of the 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor will compete in this year’s International Baja 1000 event, demonstrating its off-road-conquering capability. The rally-prepped model was built by Ford Performance with the help of Kelly Racing from Australia, while America’s Lovell Racing will continue to develop and race the […]