
US PlayStation Store Flash Sale Offers $10 Racing Games
North American racing game fans looking for a good deal should act fast this weekend. The PlayStation Store’s monthly flash sale is live, and there are some solid options for less than a tenner.

2017 Formula One Pirelli Belgian Grand Prix — Qualifying Results
The 2017 F1 season returns from summer break for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix in a familiar way. That is to say even in the sport’s absence the pecking order continues unabated.

Do You Have What It Takes to Host The Grand Tour?
Do you take a look at The Grand Tour hosts and think you could do a better job? Well, now you have a chance to put your money where your mouth is. Amazon now has a posting for a temporary presenter.

Forza Motorsport 5 Headlines Games With Gold For September
Next month’s Xbox Live Games With Gold will feature Forza Motorsport 5. Announced by Major Nelson, players will be able to pick up the title for free from September 1 to 30. This marks the first time Microsoft has made a current generation Forza title free on the service.

Even If You Aren’t a Formula 1 Fan, Is F1 2017 Worth Your Time?
F1 2017 launches today, and we think it’s a fantastic game. It’s a must-buy for any fan of the series or sport itself since it’s the most feature-packed edition yet. But, what if you know nothing about F1? Could F1 2017 be good enough to capture the attention of any fan of racing games in general? We set off to find out.

F1 2017 Races Onto All Major Platforms Today
The wait is finally over. F1 2017 is now available on the Xbox One, PS4 and PC platforms. The timing is perfect as the sport returns from its summer break for the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend.

Is Germany’s Leader Angela Merkel a Racing Game Fan? It Doesn’t Look Like It!
The journalists at Gamescom’s press day earlier this week may have been a bit surprised to see a member of the political elite in their midst. Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, dropped in on the games show in Cologne.

Our First Look at Forza 7’s Redesigned Career Mode
One of the more exciting aspects of Forza Motorsport 7 will be its redesigned career mode. The previous two titles have been serviceable in this department but paled in comparison to the 360 era titles. A new video uploaded by MotoGamesTV has given us our first glimpse of what Forza 7’s campaign is all about.

Project CARS 2’s Online Features Detailed
The boys at Slightly Mad Studios have provided yet more details on the online aspects of Project CARS 2. The news, covering esports and multiplayer options, comes courtesy of the last official live stream.

Forzathon Celebrates Gamescom With VIP Porsche Prizes
Turn 10 and Playground Games have treated Forza Horizon 3 players to a much longer set of Forzathon challenges this week. In celebration of Gamescom kicking off in Cologne, the event offers a handful of new items.

Prepare for Confusion as Audi Changes its Badging System (Again)
It’s safe to say that the major German manufacturers have some of the most confusing badges in the world.

A Halo Fan Turned an Old Chevy Truck Into a Warthog
Have you ever wanted to drive a fictional car from a video game? Perhaps one of the many Vision Gran Turismo cars? Or maybe the Regalia from Final Fantasy XV? Well, one Michigan man thought he’d make his favorite video game car a reality by creating his very own Warthog.

A Dynamic Look at GT Sport’s Time of Day Settings
A fan-created video has given us a comprehensive overview of all of GT Sport’s various time of day settings.

Mazda’s Miller Madness: Mazda Xedos 9
Welcome to Wednesday Want. Each week, our team will pluck a car from our thousands-strong Car Suggestions forum and give it some time in the spotlight. From the weird to the wonderful, we’ll be covering the full automotive spectrum. You can check out past Wednesday Want entries right here.

Ken Block Goes Off-Road in His Latest Video “Terrakhana”
Ken Block is back with another one of his hooning videos. In conjunction with Pennzoil, Block leaves the asphalt behind in what he’s calling Terrakhana.

New Ferrari Portofino is a 600hp Drop Top to Replace the California
Ferrari has sprung a surprise by revealing its new replacement for the convertible California T. The company has called it “Portofino”, after a picturesque fishing village on the Italian Riviera.

The Always Up-To-Date Project CARS 2 Track List
Project CARS 2 is now out in the wild. With the car list all known, we wanted to turn attention to the list of circuits players will get to enjoy.

These Nine Racing Games Will be Enhanced for Xbox One X
Microsoft spilled more details regarding the Xbox One X this week at Gamescom. Among the news was a list of about 120 titles the new console will enhance. Fortunately for us, more than a couple of those happen to be racing games.

Volkswagen is Bringing the Microbus Back, and It’s Going Electric
Five years from now, Volkswagen will be launching a modern iteration of the legendary Microbus. Currently nicknamed I.D.Buzz, the eye-catching bus will draw its power solely from electric motors.

Forza Motorsport 7 Brings Back ‘Horizon Edition’ Cars
While Gamescom has kicked off, Turn 10 has continued its weekly tradition of car reveals for Forza Motorsport 7. It’s safe to say this week’s is a little different, however.