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Porsche LMDh prototype enters next evaluation phase ahead of 2023 racing debut

Porsche has revealed that its latest endurance race car has entered its next phase of testing ahead of its racing debut in Jan. 2023. Called the Porsche LMDh prototype, this vehicle will be the brand’s latest entry in endurance racing and will participate in its first IMSA Series next year at the 24 Hours of […]

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Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 to debut in Monte Carlo with a hybrid powertrain

The World Rally Championship is about to get into full swing and more automakers participating this year are showing their entries. Based on the production GR Yaris, the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 succeeds the outgoing Yaris WRC, which did a clean sweep of the manufacturer’s, drivers, and co-drivers titles in the 2021 season. It will […]

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Porsche Taycan Turbo S revealed as the new safety car for Formula E

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has been revealed as Formula E’s latest safety car. Scheduled to debut this season in the race’s first event in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, the all-electric sports sedan wears the colors of the 11 teams participating this season and the colors of the FIA and Formula E. It sports a white […]

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Hyundai i20 N Hybrid WRC is the brand’s latest rally car

Hyundai has been on a motor sport roll lately. In addition to competing in the TCR class with the Veloster N, i30 N, and Elantra N, the company is also in the World Rally Championship. Today, its latest rally car has debuted and it’s been electrified to comply with the latest WRC regulations. The Hyundai […]

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Nissan e.dams ready for Formula E season 8, rocking new racing livery

The legendary three-time Formula E championship winning e.dams team suffered its worst season yet last year, securing just two podium positions and finishing tenth in the teams championship with Nissan support. This comes despite Nissan developing a brand-new power unit and the team employing one of the most competitive driver pairings on the grid. The […]

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2022 BMW i4 M50 is the brand’s first all-electric safety car

The FIM Enel MotoE World Cup at the Motorcycle Grand Prix in Austria will be a milestone for the BMW brand. Held at the Red Bull Ring, the race will mark the debut of the brand’s first all-electric safety car: the 2022 BMW i4 M50. It will replace the BMW i8, which was the previous […]

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Audi RS Q e-tron to enter the 2022 Dakar Rally

The Audi RS Q e-tron has been revealed and it’s undergoing testing ahead of entering the 2022 Dakar Rally. This prototype dirt racer will put Audi’s electrified powertrains to the test in one of the most grueling motor sport events. In total, the Dakar Rally lasts two weeks and will have daily stages that cover […]

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Unplugged Performance and Randy Pobst take Pikes Peak exhibition class in Model S Plaid

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the most interesting race in the world right now when it comes to electric performance. Not only has the outright record at the mountain been held by an electric car since Volkswagen and Romain Dumas won there in 2018, but the mountain has been helping OEMs develop faster […]

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GMC is taking Hummer EV off-road racing in Extreme E series with Chip Ganassi Racing

To prove the worth of the all-new GMC Hummer EV, General Motors has decided to take it racing. It’ll make its debut in the inaugural season of Extreme E in 2021. Partnering with Chip Ganassi Racing, the Hummer EV for Extreme E will have 550 horsepower, a unique grille, graphics, and bodywork. “I can’t think […]

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