TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) is set to tackle the 2025 Dakar Rally with a formidable six-car team, combining expertise from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR), TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA), TEAM LAND CRUISER TOYOTA AUTO BODY (TLC), and HINO TEAM SUGAWARA. The rally, serving as the opening round of the 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), … Read more
Defender, the legendary British 4×4 brand synonymous with adventure and rugged capability, is set to make its mark on the world’s toughest rally raid event, the Dakar Rally. Beginning in 2025, Defender will become the official car partner of the Dakar, a partnership that will extend to 2028. Taking the collaboration to the next level, … Read more
Belgium’s Thierry Neuville secured his maiden FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) title at FORUM8 Rally Japan, while Toyota GAZOO Racing clinched the manufacturers’ crown after a nail-biting finale. After years of perseverance and near-misses, Neuville and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe celebrated their historic triumph on a dramatic final day. Neuville’s championship was secured when Hyundai … Read more
Thierry Neuville delivered a remarkable performance on Saturday at the FORUM8 Rally Japan, putting himself tantalizingly close to clinching his maiden FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers’ title. In a day filled with drama and comebacks, the Belgian driver climbed from 15th to seventh overall, securing vital points that could see him crowned champion on … Read more
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) finale at FORUM8 Rally Japan has delivered high drama, with Hyundai Motorsport’s Ott Tänak emerging as the overnight leader. Meanwhile, teammate and championship leader Thierry Neuville endured a disastrous day, casting doubt on his title aspirations. Tänak Takes the Lead Tänak, with a no-holds-barred approach, capitalized on the day’s … Read more
The Final Battle The stage is set for an electrifying season finale as the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) heads to Toyota City, Japan, for the FORUM8 Rally Japan. Hyundai Motorsport team-mates Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak will go head-to-head in a high-stakes duel for the drivers’ championship crown from November 21 to 24. … Read more
The FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) will continue its thrilling presence in Japan as Toyota City has secured an extension of the Rally Japan agreement through the 2028 WRC season. This announcement was made by Toyota City Mayor Toshihiko Ota and WRC Promoter Managing Director Jona Siebel on October 27, 2024. Since its return to … Read more
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) joined forces to host the “Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing FESTIVAL” at Everland Speedway in Yongin, Korea, on October 27. The event attracted around 2,800 motorsport fans, featuring exhilarating driving demonstrations by both companies’ World Rally Championship (WRC) teams and interactive fan experiences. The highlight … Read more
The thrilling 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) title race is set for a dramatic conclusion in Japan, following Ott Tänak’s victory at the penultimate round in Central Europe. The Estonian driver, behind the wheel of a Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID, claimed his second win of the season on Sunday, after rival Sébastien Ogier … Read more
Stellantis Motorsport has revealed the highly anticipated Peugeot 208 Racing, a new addition to its lineup that embodies accessibility, safety, and performance. Designed in line with the Fédération Française du Sport Automobile (FFSA)’s new FR6 group regulations, this racing car will compete in the FR6 Trophy, part of the French Rally Cup starting in 2025. … Read more