Ford Mustang GT4 – global race car unveiled at SEMA
It's not just custom pony cars at the 2016 SEMA Show, as Ford Performance unveiled its new, track-ready turnkey Mustang race car at the annual Las Vegas exhibition. The Ford Mustang GT4 …
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Volkswagen confirms departure from WRC rallying
It has been decided. Volkswagen confirmed its exit from the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) yesterday following a board meeting where the issue was discussed. This follows sister brand Audi's pull out …
Volkswagen to end WRC programme over Dieselgate
Volkswagen is set to announce its departure from the World Rally Championship (WRC), following Volkswagen Group's cost-cutting measures that have seen Audi confirm its withdrawal from the World Endurance Championship (WEC) by …
McLaren losing Mobil sponsorship to Red Bull?
ExxonMobil is said to be jumping ship from McLaren to Red Bull in Formula One, having worked with the former for 21 years and celebrated four world titles and 78 race wins …
Volkswagen wraps up fourth consecutive WRC manufacturers’ championship at 2016 Rally GB
They came, they saw, they conquered. Two weeks after VW man Sebastien Ogier won his fourth consecutive FIA World Rally Championship drivers' title, his team has wrapped up its fourth consecutive WRC …
Audi to retire from WEC, shifts focus to Formula E
In a realignment of its motorsport strategy, Audi has announced that it will retire from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, at the end of …
Sepang won’t renew F1, to focus on MotoGP instead?
Malaysia has been a part of the F1 calendar since 1999, but ticket sales to the races have been on the decline since 2014, according to local report. Formula 1's fate in …
Proton Iriz R5 rally car spotted, set for WRC2 entry
A photo posted by Furancho Racing (@furanchoracing) on Oct 13, 2016 at 8:42am PDT Following the teaser image of a rally-prepared Proton Iriz, here's the first full-car image of the Iriz R5 …
Pick-ups to replace Aussie utes in V8 Supercars series
Low-riding V8 utes are set to be replaced by dual-cab, turbodiesel SuperUtes in Australia's V8 Supercars racing series next year. The more traditional trucks, which is said to have greater relevance to …
Seb Ogier wins fourth consecutive WRC title with VW
Sebastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia were crowned world rally champions for the fourth time in a row after taking victory at the WRC Rally Spain over the weekend. They guided their Volkswagen …
Mokhzani Mahathir resigns as Sepang Circuit chief
Mokhzani (right) with SIC CEO Datuk Razlan Razali Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and the ministry of finance have announced that Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir has resigned from his post as chairman, with …
MSF Racing Series Saga Cup Enduro round to feature Malaysian racing legends, kicks off this Sunday 3pm
The original Proton Saga is robust and utilitarian, serving as basic, dependable transport for many Malaysians. So, as a basis of a one-make race series, the first national car wouldn't be the …
Ken Block’s Hoonicorn V2 – 1965 Ford Mustang gets 1,400 hp thanks to twin turbochargers, methanol fuel
Despite sitting out of two of Ken Block's latest Gymkhana videos, the mad four-wheel drive, sideways-all-the-time 1965 Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR – featured in Gymkhana Seven – isn't quite out of it …
VIDEO: Mazda RX-8 “Badbul” drifts Franschhoek Pass
https://youtu.be/ErgLZvtabcs South Africa is known for its scenic vistas and gorgeous scenery, along with some of the best wines to grace the dining table. It is also known for the Franschhoek Pass, …
Mercedes AMG Petronas wins 2016 F1 Constructors’ World Championship; record third consecutive title
Mercedes AMG Petronas secured its third straight constructors’ championship during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, and to celebrate the team’s dominating success in the 2016 season, Petronas employees gathered for a photograph session …
MotoGP champ Jorge Lorenzo tests for Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team, sets “really competitive” times
Motorcycle racing champions making the transition from two wheels to four is not new. The most famous, and successful, example of which is John Surtees, who won the 500 cc World Championship …
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup revealed, track debut in 2017
This is the new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup that will hit circuits worldwide from 2017. Boasting a completely redeveloped drive, the backside of the world's most-popular GT racing car now houses a …
Mercedes-Benz agrees to join Formula E series in 2018
Mercedes-Benz has taken an option to enter the FIA Formula E Championship in season five, it has been officially announced. This comes after an agreement has been signed between Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix …
Perodua sponsors Malaysian GP2 driver Nabil Jeffri
Perodua has announced the sponsorship of rising motorsports star Nabil Jeffri. The 22-year old, whose full name is Muhammad Nabil Jan Al Jeffri, is currently competing in the GP2 series, a final …
2017 Toyota Yaris WRC unveiled – Microsoft as partner
Toyota has unveiled the car that it will participate in the 2017 World Rally Championship with, entering the international rallying scene again for the first time in 18 years. Based on the …
