
Dr. Kazunori Yamauchi Gives Lecture on Gran Turismo’s Driving Physics & Production
In the days following the launch party for Gran Turismo Sport in Modena, Italy, one of the country’s top engineering schools awarded GT series creator Kazunori Yamauchi with an honorary doctorate.

The 1,000 MPH Bloodhound SSC Aces Its First Trials in the UK
What is without a doubt the fastest motorsport on the planet, land speed racing is among our favorites. When cars eclipse 600mph it’s nothing short of impressive. Now the UK team known as The Bloodhound Project finally looks to take land speed records to another level.

Ford Mustang Review: Euro-Muscle
When it comes to performance cars, there’s not many names bigger than Mustang.

GTPlanet Project CARS 2 Photo Mode Competition 01 Now Open
As promised, our first new Photo Mode Competition is now live!

The Olympic Committee Says Esports Meet The Standards of Traditional Sport
One of the burning topics in recent times has questioned the validity of Esports as a genuine sport. We had our own discussion on the topic way back in 2016, and it doesn’t seem like the debate will be fading off any time soon.

Codemasters Reveals Off-Road Racer Onrush
Paris Games Week kicked off today and Sony’s keynote conference has revealed a new racing game from Codemasters. Enter Onrush, an extreme off-road racer that looks to offer wild tracks, stunts, multi-vehicle racing and everything in between. Just imagine Motorstorm and Trackmania had an adrenaline-filled baby.

Kazunori Yamauchi Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree from University of Modena & Reggio Emilia
Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of the Gran Turismo series and Senior Vice President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE).

The GTPlanet Photo Mode Competitions Start This Week
Kyle Patrick ·
Sim racing shutterbugs, get ready: we’re kicking off the next generation of the GTPlanet Photo Mode competitions, and we’re doing it across three of the biggest titles this year.

Latest Forza Motorsport 7 Patch Brings Permanent VIP Bonus and PC Fixes
Another patch for Forza Motorsport 7 landed earlier this weekend. It brought various game fixes with it, and perhaps most notably, a return to form.

2017 Formula One Mexican Grand Prix — Title Fight Turmoil
With Lewis Hamilton only needing to finish 5th or higher in the race to clinch the championship, the stage was set for possibly the finale of this year’s title fight. This year’s battle has been one of the most exciting we’ve seen. Two different drivers of two different nationalities in two different teams. Head to head.

Forget Driving an Aston Martin, You Can Now Live in One in Miami
Automotive branding is something that’s common among luxury automakers. Everything from shoes to watches to theme parks gets logos on them. Now Aston Martin is taking it a step further by getting into the real estate game.

Thrusmaster Announces New Sparco R383 Rally Wheel
Thrustmaster has officially taken the covers off its latest steering wheel add-on. It’s a big one, and should be a hit with the rally fans in the sim racing community.

2017 Formula One Mexican Grand Prix — Qualifying Results
This weekend’s Grand Prix is a critical one for both Mercedes and Ferrari. Should Lewis Hamilton finish in the top 5 for tomorrow’s race, he secures his fourth drivers’ title. Luckily, today’s qualifying has shaken the formula (no pun intended) quite a bit.

Nissan Will Join the Formula E Ranks in 2018
2017 is almost at an end, but there’s still time for yet another manufacturer to announce it’s joining Formula E. Step forward, Nissan.

The Mitsubishi e-Evolution Is a New Take on a Classic Name
When the Mitsubishi Evolution ceased production last year, many thought that the name would be retired for good. Now, Mitsubishi has resurrected the legendary Evo name at the Tokyo Motor Show… for an electric SUV.

The Always Up-To-Date Need for Speed Payback Car List
After an insanely busy couple weeks in the world of sim racing, Ghost Games has revealed the full car list for its arcade racer, Need for Speed Payback.

Assetto Corsa ‘Ferrari 70th Anniversary Pack’ Arrives October 31 on Consoles
Well, that was quick. After stating that the DLC had reached approval last week, Kunos has revealed a release date for Assetto Corsa’s Ferrari 70th Anniversary Pack. Players will be able to download the new content October 31.

Daihatsu Brings a Stunning Tiny Four-Door Coupe to Tokyo
What do you get when you combine charming, classic good looks with all the conveniences of modern motoring? Yet another concept at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, as it turns out. In this case, we’re talking about the Daihatsu Compagno DN, a reprise of a half-century old nameplate from Japan’s oldest surviving automaker.

Watch Martin Brundle Play GT Sport With His Son Alex
PlayStation Europe has put together this video, featuring father-and-son racers Martin and Alex Brundle, to find out what they think.

Forza 7 Specialty Dealer Changes: VW Bus Out, Dodge Charger In
Forza Motorsport 7 players were given a small surprise earlier this week. Depending on your tastes, it was either a good or bad one.