Race Cars
Formula E Charging into Two U.S. Cities in 2014
The all-electric racing series, Formula E, is finalizing it’s inaugural 2014 season with 8 cities chosen to host races, including L.A. and Miami.
Race Cars of the 2013 Geneva Motor Show: Mega Gallery
You didn’t think we would head to Europe for the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and not snap photos of all the race cars, did you?
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.
Nissan Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup Previewed
From wild race cars to modified vans, Nissan will showcase a full line of vehicles at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Bentley Motorsports Plans Include Spec Series for Gentlemen Drivers
Much in the same way that Ferrari has its Challenge series and Lamborghini offers the Super Trofeo events, Bentley is looking to launch an exclusive racing program on the heels of the debut of its Continental GT3 race car.
Bentley Continental GT3 Road Car Likely Says Exec
“It would be a logical thing to do,” says Bentley Marketing boss Kevin Rose when asked about the likelihood of street going version of the Continental GT3 race car.
Honda Super GT Race Car Hoonage – Video
The annual “Honda Meeting” in Japan is a chance for journalists from around the world to sample future product and learn about upcoming technologies from one of Japan’s leading automakers. And while the focus of this year’s deep-dive into the world of Honda focused on everything from safety to hybrids, it wasn’t all technical presentations…
Race Cars of the 2012 SEMA Show
The world’s largest aftermarket car parts expo isn’t just about wild tuner cars. In fact, race cars make up a large selection of vehicles on display.
Mazda MX-5 Super25 Carries on an Endurance Racing Legacy: 2012 SEMA Show
A followup to the MX-5 Super20, Mazda has revealed the Super25 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas today with a focus on endurance racing.
Acura ILX Endurance Racer Revealed: 2012 SEMA Show
Aiming to showcase the car’s sporty side while helping further develop its potential, Acura is taking its new ILX luxury sports sedan racing.
Camaro ZL1: A Street Legal Race Car With the Podium Spot to Prove it – Video
In an unprecedented move, General Motors lent AutoGuide a Camaro ZL1 from the press fleet to race competitively against track-prepped cars with race tires. This is the story of how some good ‘ol American muscle earned more than just a podium finish; it earned respect.
Bentley Continental GT3 Race Car, First Look: 2012 Paris Motor Show
More than just a concept car, luxury automaker Bentley has an unusual spectacle in its booth at the Paris Motor Show: the hallmark of its return to racing.
Lexus IS-F CCS-R Could See Limited Production
Long focused solely on luxury, Lexus has been branching out and exploring its sporty side as of late and may take another bold step to grow its enthusiast backbone.
2014 Lexus IS-F to Benchmark CCSR Race Car
The next-generation IS-F isn’t using the BMW M3 or Mercedes C63 as a benchmark, but Lexus’ own club-racer concept based off the current car.
Mazda MX-5 GT4 Makes 320 HP, Costs $197,000
With a price that could bring a host of high-end exotics to your driveway, it’s probably hard to imagine who would buy a Mazda Miata that costs more than $200,000 after taxes, that is until you consider that this isn’t a street-legal car.
Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series Race Car Set to Debut at World Challenge Finale
Evosport and MBBS Racing teamed up to build a Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series race car, set to compete in the SCCA World Challenge GT series. The car will debut at the season finale Cadillac Sonoma Grand Prix on August 25th.
Honda Tests New Turbo Engine in Civic WTCC Racer
Honda‘s new Civic race car has just undergone its first tests for the FIA World Touring Car Championship, using a new engine that could foreshadow the brand’s future.
Mugen CR-Z Super GT Race Car Hits the Track – Video
With Honda having just announced details of its new CR-Z racing program in partnership with Mugen, video of the car’s first shakedown test has gone public.
Hot Shoe Hottie Shea Holbrook Takes Us for a Ride in Her Honda Civic Race Car – Video
More than just a pretty face, Shea Holbrook is an accomplished race car driver… at the age of just 22.
Watch Toyota’s Hybrid Race Car Catch Air in Wild Crash at 24 Hours of Le Mans – Video
For those not catching the 24 Hours of Le Mans online or on television, Toyota‘s hopes of victory, or even a podium spot, at the endurance classic got a lot slimmer thanks to the actions of a Ferrari that wasn’t watching its mirrors.
Lexus IS-F CCS-R Pikes Peak Shakedown Video
The highly modified Lexus IS-F CCS-R is set to take on the famous Pikes Peak hill climb race to the clouds, and ahead of the big day the team has been doing some shakedown runs.
Onboard Video of Toyota’s TS030 Hybrid Race Car
Finishing fourth and fifth in practice ahead of qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota’s TS030 Hybrid race cars are set to mark the brand’s return to what might just be the word’s most famous race.
Lexus IS F CCS-R Previewed in Explanation Video
Muscle probably isn’t the first thought that comes to mind when you see a Lexus badge, but that doesn’t mean the brand can’t pack a serious punch — something drift king Ken Gushi and the IS F CCS-R he will be driving up Pike’s Peak will undoubtedly prove.
Lexus IS F CCS-R with 416 HP Ready for Pike’s Peak
With raceday approaching, more of the cars set to compete in this year’s Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb are starting to emerge.
