Toyota has shown just how indestructible its HiLux is in possibly the best demonstration of all; winning Dakar. This was Toyota’s first win during the gruelling event, competing under Toyota Gazoo Racing SA. Now three-time Dakar winner Nasser Al Attiyah and co-driver Mathieu Baumel finished some 46 minutes ahead of […]
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SsangYong Rexton DKR rally car revealed for 2019 Dakar
SsangYong has confirmed plans to compete in the 2019 Dakar Rally. And it will do it with this Rexton DKR beast. It follows in the footsteps of the SsangYong Tivoli DKR from this year’s event. The new rally car takes on a more hardcore dune-buggy style, with some body elements […]
Video: DAKAR 18 trailer looks good, new rally game for PS4
Sony PlayStation gamers will soon be offered an interesting new car game called DAKAR 18. A trailer has been released to stir excitement. It’s one of the first Dakar rally-inspired games we’ve seen. And by the looks of it, it will be pretty cool in terms of the graphics and […]
Peugeot’s 2017 Dakar entry looks angry; the 3008 DKR
Peugeot has unveiled the car it hopes will lead the team to glory in next year’s Dakar Rally event. Meet the 3008 DKR. Peugeot has given its 3008 the Dakar treatment ahead of its official launch at the upcoming Paris Motor Show, helping to promote its road-going variant which is […]
ACCIONA EcoPowered racer to be first EV to compete in Dakar
Renewable energy company ACCIONA has lifted the veil on its 100 per cent electric EcoPowered rally racer which will compete in the 2015 Dakar rally, venturing 9000km through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. The Dakar Rally is arguably one of the most tumultuous, challenging and fiercely competitive races in the automotive world, […]
Peugeot 2008 DKR Dakar car will compete with 2WD (video)
The mutant Peugeot 2008 DKR Dakar rally car has been revealed, ready to compete in the famously arduous cross-country rally event next year. It might not carry over many components or design details from the road-going 2008, however, it will represent Peugeot at the big event. The last time the […]
Peugeot confirms entry into 2015 Dakar rally
After rumours last week, Peugeot has officially confirmed it will return to the arduous Dakar rally in 2015. It will be the first time in 25 years the French company will take part in the event. The team has confirmed it will be racing with a specifically modified version of […]
Peugeot returning to Dakar rally in 2015 – report
After a 25-year absence Peugeot is set to return to the famous Dakar cross country rally next year. The French carmaker could be looking to bolster its motorsport participation, particularly in rally where it has a strong pedigree. Peugeot rejoined the Pikes Peak Hill Climb competition last year after years […]