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Scion FR-S Pro/Celebrity Race Car Unveiled at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
For the first time in 27 years, a rear-wheel drive sports car will act as the designated race car for the 37th annual Pro/Celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 20.
Nissan, DeltaWing Project Partnership Discontinued
Nissan just cut ties with the DeltaWing race car project, which was never Nissan’s despite the car wearing its logo.
Ford Fiesta ST Race Car to Debut at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
Ford Racing will be competing in this years Global RallyCross Championship with a new Fiesta ST that will be piloted by Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan.
McLaren P1 Production Model Heading to Geneva
For those counting down the days until the official reveal of the McLaren P1, the brand announced today that the production version will be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Infiniti Red Bull Racing Unveil 2013 RB9 Race Car – Video
Infiniti Red Bull Racing has revealed its race car that will be used to defend its Formula One Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles in the 2013 Formula One season.
Toyota to Challenge Audi Once Again at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Last year, the debut of the Toyota TS030 Hybrid didn’t go as well as the Japanese automaker planned at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With a major crash and disappointing finish the team did manage to close out the season strong proving that it could be a true rival to the endurance racing powerhouse…
Lotus Unveils New E21 Formula One Car – Video
Lotus has become the first Formula One team to unveil its race car for the 2013 season, the E21.
Lamborghini, Reiter Engineering Announce New Gallardo GT3 FL2 Race Car
Lamborghini and Reiter Engineering are teaming up once again on a new Gallardo GT3 race car that will be competing this year and next.
Audi Clinches First GT Class Victory at 2013 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona
After 24 hours of grueling racing at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, history has been made with Audi achieving its first victory at the American endurance classic, not to mention its first ever win in the series.
Convertible COPO Camaro Raises $400,000 for Charity
At the 2012 SEMA Show, Chevrolet unveiled its 2012 COPO convertible, which just fetched a nice $400,000 towards charity at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Top 10 Cars of the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Like the 2012 SEMA Show in America, the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon was packed with Toyota and Subaru’s latest sports car. But that’s not to say that there weren’t plenty of other attractions on the Makuhari Messe Convention Center show floor. Coming in 10th on our list of Top 10 Cars of the 2013 Tokyo…
Race Cars of the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon: Mega Gallery
Who doesn’t love race cars? The 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon had no shortage of race car goodness, including several Super GT entries we’ve dreamed of seeing on our shores.
Gazoo Racing Unveils Nurburgring-Bound Lexus LFA, Toyota GT 86: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Undoubtedly Toyota and its partners stole the show at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, with several vehicles built by Gazoo Racing garnering the the lion’s share of the attention.
Lotus to Debut “Pure Race-Bred” Exige CupR
Lotus Racing just announced a series of first public debuts during the 2013 Autosport International Show in Birmingham, U.K.
Ferrari Xezri Competizione Edition is the Ultimate Dream Car
Back in 2011, Samir Sadikhov entered the Ferrari World Design Contest and came in second place with his “Xezri” design concept. Now the designer is back with a race-ready Competizione Edition that is simply one of the best Ferraris that will tragically never become reality.
TAG Heuer Gifts McLaren Mercedes Pit Crew with Watches for Record Pitstop – Video
In honor of the world’s fastest Formula 1 pit stop done by the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes pit crew, timepiece maker TAG Heuer has gifted each pit crew member with a Carrera Day-Date chronograph.
ALMS, Grand-Am Announce Class Structure for New Series
When the Rolex 24 at Daytona kicks off in 2014, American Le Mans Series (ALMS) and Grand-Am will be running under one banner for the first time in history.
2014 Mazda6 to Star at 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
The new Mazda6 will be the star of the Japanese automaker’s booth at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, with three modified concept versions already confirmed.
Honda Mugen CR-V, CR-Z and S2000 Concept Among Those Heading to 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Honda and Mugen are heading to next year’s Tokyo Auto Salon with a full arsenal of customized vehicles, including a new Mugen CR-V design study and an S2000 Modulo Climax concept.
Subaru Previews 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup
Subaru has announced its lineup for the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, where enthusiasts will undoubtedly be interested to see its BRZ Premium Sport Package Concept, Forester Sport Concept, and XV Sport Concept.
Maxi Endurance 48 Hours Race to be Longest in the World
Forget the 24 Hours of Le Mans, or even the 25 Hours of Thunderhill, 2013 will mark the inaugural running of the world’s longest racer, the Maxi Endurance 24 Hour race.
Gymkhana Five, The Making Of – Video
It’s been several months since Ken Block’s Gymkhana Five was unleashed onto the Internet, and now the team at DC Shoes has decided to give fans a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the stunk flick.
Watch a Mazda2 Transform into a B-Spec Racer in Two Minutes – Video
At the 2012 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Orlando, Florida, Mazda took a stock Mazda2 and transformed it into a B-Spec race car in just three days, on the show floor.
Lexus IS F Race Cars Bought by Aussie Dealership
With whacky choices like the Holden Commodore Maloo available, it might take more than a powerful V8 to catch an Australian customer’s attention.
