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This time, the victory came at the iconic Canadian Tires Motorsport Park (Mosport), thanks to an outstanding performance by partner team The Heart of Racing (THoR). Roman De Angelis and Spencer Pumpelly steered the #27 THoR Aston Martin Vantage GT3 to a decisive win. For De Angelis, this victory was particularly sweet, marking his second home event win in three years. Despite the pressure of a late-race Full Course Yellow, the team maintained their lead, delivering THoR's and Aston Martin's first GTD class win with the new Vantage GT3.
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New Aston Martin Vantage Wins Again In IMSA

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Aston Martin's new Vantage GT3 secured a second consecutive win in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.


The weekend was shared with the prestigious 24 Hours of Spa, and Maserati clinched a one-two finish in Race 1.
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One-Two Finish for Maserati in Fanatec GT2 Race 1 Spa

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One year after Maserati unveiled its car and sports plans, the brand made a return to Spa-Francorchamps for round 3 of the Fanatec GT2 European Series.


Maserati is back in the spotlight with two new releases: the MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda. These special series celebrate the 20th anniversary of Maserati's triumphant return to racing in 2004 with the legendary MC12.
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Maserati MC20 Icona & MC20 Leggenda - Celebrating The 20th Anniversary Of The MC12

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We love a good homage spec car, and the new MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda are truly beautiful.


Lamborghini Iron Lynx recorded a breakthrough top 10 finish on its first appearance in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the #63 crew of Mirko Bortolotti, Daniil Kvyat and Edoardo Mortara delivering a superb performance in the jewel-in-the-crown endurance classic, delivering the team's first drivers’ points in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
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Lamborghini SC63 Claims Top 10 Finish On Le Mans 24 Hours Debut

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Both Hypercars finished with strong reliability and race pace.


At the double header in Berlin on 11 and 12 May, the most powerful production Porsche of all time, the Taycan Turbo GT, assumed the role of safety car in the all-electric world championship. Two variants will be the car on duty and the substitute car respectively, with different features and in different colours.
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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT The New Formula E Safety Car

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Two Taycan Turbo GT assumed the role of safety cars in the all-electric world championship.


Hyundai Motor Company continued its winning streak at the World Car Awards today with the IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle (EV) named the 2024 World Performance Car. This is Hyundai IONIQ 5 lineup’s fourth major World Car Awards win in the last three years and solidifies IONIQ 5 N’s position as a frontrunner in the market as it continues to outpace EV rivals with its outstanding high-performance technology. “We are thrilled and honoured to receive the prestigious World Performance Car award for our IONIQ 5 N,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “This recognition is a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric performance and innovation. It is truly gratifying to see our efforts rewarded with a total of seven World Car Awards titles in the last three years. We are proud to continue our winning streak and solidify Hyundai’s position as a leader in the global EV industry.”
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Clinches 2024 World Performance Car Award

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This is the fourth major victory for all-electric IONIQ 5 lineup in the last three years.


Bugatti is shaking up the hypercar world once again with the announcement of its next beast: a hypercar featuring a V16 engine. If you haven't already, drop everything and watch the video at the bottom of this news story to get a glimpse of the action.
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Bugatti’s next hypercar will have a V16 engine

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The W16 is dead, but at least it’s not replaced by some form of electrification. Long live the V16!


Dodge is charging ahead into a new era of muscle cars with the world's first and (so far) only electric muscle car - the Dodge Charger.
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2025 Dodge Charger, Dodge Debuts World's First Electric Muscle Car

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Zzztt zztttz ztzztt zzzzt isn’t the sound you want from a muscle car.


In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Ferrari's groundbreaking GTO supercar, the esteemed marque is set to host the GTO Legacy Tour 2024 later this year.
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Ferrari to host second GTO Legacy Tour

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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of its first supercar, the 1984 288 GTO, Ferrari will host its second GTO Legacy Tour.


Red Bull, in collaboration with the Dutch Drone Gods, has embarked on an ambitious project, spending over a year to develop the remarkable Red Bull Drone 1.
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World's Fastest Camera Drone Takes On Max Verstappen

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The drone can accelerate twice as fast as a Formula 1 car and has a top speed of over 350km/h.


We car enthusiasts are an interesting breed. What the normal man considers a crap car, we take to it like ducks to water. 40-year-old rusting Toyota Corolla that was prominently featured in a Japanese drifting anime? Yes please. But why is that so? Why deal with the oil leaks and the blown gaskets, when you could just get a car that works every time you turn the key?
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Road Tripping - Top-Down Joy In A Toyota MR2

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There's an inexplicable charm in what the world often labels as "shit cars".


In a move that shook the very foundations of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton is set to don the iconic scarlet of Ferrari when the 2025 season rolls around. This switch marks the end of an era with Mercedes, a team that has been his racing home since 2013.
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Lewis Hamilton Is Leaving Mercedes To Join Ferrari In 2025

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Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari in 2025, replacing Carlos Sainz. What a shocking start to the season.


Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 just wouldn't be the same without DAMD's unique touch, and this year, they've taken a delightful detour from their usual mini-Defender and G-Class transformations.
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DAMD’s Jimnys Are A Retro Callback to Rally in the 80s

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Debuting at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, can you guess which cars inspired this pair of Jimnys?


Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 was a spectacle to behold, especially with Liberty Walk's unveiling of an '80s supercar icon, transforming it into a modern-day katana. Wataru Kato once again captured the essence of the show with his latest creation.
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The Perfect Combo? Liberty Walk and Tokyo Auto Salon

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Liberty Walk this year unleashed a retro supercar sensation, or heresy depending on which side of the fence you’re on.


Mazda enthusiasts, it's time to sit up. The long-dormant spirit of Mazdaspeed, which left us yearning for more after its last hurrah in 2013 with the Mazda 3 MPS, is stirring once again. Just when we thought the shift to electric might have dimmed the prospects of a revival, Mazda has given us a delightful surprise: the birth of Mazda Spirit Racing.
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Mazda Spirit Racing Launched - A Comeback To Their Racing Roots

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The new in-house racing brand is the spiritual successor to Mazdaspeed, poised to develop more track-focused cars.


Held at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex, the 42nd Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) will host 378 exhibitors showcasing a whopping 893 vehicles and car-related products. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you’ll know that TAS offers an insane smorgasbord of anything under the sun related to cars. This year’s show is no different.
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 Is Back And Bigger Than Ever

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, one of the world’s largest custom car and car-related product shows, will take place from Friday 12 January to Sunday 14 January 2024.


Here they are - these are the two concepts for the all-new matt black livery for the GR Yaris Rally and the GR010 Hybrid, which will compete in WRC and WEC respectively for 2024.
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Toyota Gazoo Racing Presents New WRC and WEC 2024 Cars

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Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has unveiled the new livery for the cars that will compete in WRC and WEC for 2024.


Gather around fellow car aficionados, because we're talking about a place that's practically a legend in the realm of Japanese car culture - the Daikoku Parking Area. This is the spot where the asphalt meets automotive history, and it's a tale of evolution, from the underground to the mainstream, with a dash of chaos.
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Trespassing Tourists Are Ruining Japan’s Daikoku Parking Car Meets

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Yokohama’s Daikoku Parking Area is a world-famous car meet spot, and it now seems some hooligans are making it a liability for locals.


The ‘Turbo’ designation stands for high performance and represents the epitome of every model series. To emphasise their uniqueness, Porsche is once again sharpening their look. The Turbo models are, for one, being given a particularly exclusive version of the modernized crest, which is dominated by the new Turbonite colour tone instead of gold. The designers developed this elegant metallic grey tone specially for the Turbo. It is also being used on several other selected exterior and interior components, lending the Turbo models an even more distinct appearance.
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Porsche sharpens looks of its Turbo cars

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For almost 50 years, the Turbo models have enjoyed an exalted position at Porsche. And now, they are due for an upgrade.


Jordan Maron, legendary YouTuber and Twitch sensation aka CaptainSparklez, has just welcomed a speed demon into his collection – none other than the BAC Mono R. BAC's spanking new facility in Newport Beach, California, where dreams and horsepower collide. The custom journey kicked off in September 2022, a meticulous process that's practically a vehicular haute couture. BAC's design wizards joined forces with Jordan, unleashing a barrage of renders at each turn, ensuring that the Mono R emerging from this creative cauldron is a manifestation of his automotive dreams.
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Popular Youtuber CaptainSparklez Now Owns A BAC Mono R

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CaptainSparklez's BAC Mono R comes with a three-coat red carbon exterior, contrasted against a host of Sunburst Gold accents.



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