It was only a few days ago that there was talk of Porsche developing an off-road 911 concept ready for the Beijing Motor Show in April. The company has now released a video that pays tribute to the 911’s off-road ‘alter ego’. Although it’s far from confirmation that an SUV […]
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Range Rover Evoque rally version coming? patent found
Some intriguing patent images have surfaced online showing what appears to be a rally-ready version of the Range Rover Evoque. The patent was apparently filed in China. The background behind the images and what Range Rover is planning is a little hazy at this stage, with two main possibilities floating […]
For Sale: 1972 Ford Escort RS1800 tested by Colin McRae
A very special and rare rally classic will go up for auction in the UK in February. It’s a 1972 Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 Group 4 car that was raced by Jimmy McRae – Colin McRae’s father – in the 2006 Roger Albert Clark Rally. The car was also tested […]
VW Polo WRC in slow motion looks as graceful as ballet
The sport of rallying can be interpreted as the automotive equivalent of ballet. Cars dance between corners and leap over mounds and humps in an almost artistic manner. WRC’s YouTube channel has released a cool new video showcasing just how delicate and graceful the sport is when viewed in slow […]
Ken Block and Chris Atkinson rallying RWD Ford Escort
This video of Ken Block and Chris Atkinson thrashing an old-school rear-wheel drive Ford Escort might not be new, but it’s definitely cool. The video was put up by DC Shoes in 2009, and was filmed at the Team O’Neil Rally School. There’s no doubt Ken and Chris had huge […]
Hyundai i20 WRC car begins testing before 2014 debut
Hyundai has finished its first ever test session with the 2014 Hyundai i20 WRC car in Germany, covering 550km. The little rally rocket is due to start competing next year. After months of preparation, Hyundai Motorsport has taken the car out of the workshop and into a real rally-like environment. […]
Ferrari 458 crashes during Gumball 3000 rally
A Ferrari 458, specifically, the Betsafe Team 113 entrant in the Gumball 3000 has come unstuck and crashed during a leg of the famous rally in Latvia. Fortunately, the occupants escaped without serious injury. It would be extremely lucky for the Gumball 3000 rally to run through with zero accidents. […]
Radical ‘TG1’ Nissan GT-R taking part in Gumball 3000
It might be hard to recognise at first but under the intriguing bodywork of this white monster is a Nissan GT-R. It’s Team Galag’s entry for this year’s Gumball 3000 rally. Featuring perhaps one of the most radical bodykits we’ve ever seen on an R35 GT-R, the performance machine, called […]