Tokyo Game Show 2017 Gets GT Sport Live Race Event with Former Super GT Driver
Sony has released more details on the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. Sure enough, Gran Turismo Sport has a dedicated spot, with a live race event.
New Suzuki Swift Sport Sheds Some Weight, Adds a Turbo
The new Suzuki Swift Sport is lighter and more aggressive than ever. Announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the dinky Suzuki will offer a hatchback that provides some lightweight fun. A lower, wider frame is complemented by a boosted power-to-weight ratio, pushing it into the warm hatch category.
Did Porsche Just Accidentally Reveal a Vision GT Car?
Gran Turismo fans have been waiting a long old time for Porsche to join the fray. The brand finally escaped an exclusivity agreement and will be part of the family when GT Sport launches next month.
Cute Honda Urban EV Concept Could Be On Sale By 2019
Honda has chosen the Frankfurt Motor Show to reveal a dinky, electric city car it expects to sell in 2019.
BMW Returns to Endurance Racing in 2018 With New M8 GTE
BMW has taken the wraps off its new M8 GTE racing car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new flagship coupe will mark BMW’s return to top level endurance racing next year in the World Endurance Championship.
Watch Pro Driver Stéphane Lefebvre Tackle Three of WRC 7’s Stages
BigBen Interactive is getting ready for WRC 7’s release this week. The latest trio of videos from the game show real-world Citroën works driver Stéphane Lefebvre running some of the game’s varied locations.
NASCAR Heat 2 Now Available on PS4, XB1 and PC
The racing game releases are going to come thick and fast over the next two months. Next on the docket is NASCAR Heat 2, which is out today on all major platforms.
New Renault Sport Megane Gets 300hp and Four-Wheel Steering
Renault is looking to take back its crown as king of the hot hatchback, with a new Renault Sport Megane.
First Assetto Corsa Ferrari Car Pack Teaser Confirms September 19 Release
Kunos Simulazioni has revealed the first teaser for its upcoming Assetto Corsa car pack, which celebrates Ferrari’s 70th anniversary.
New Forza 7 Ad is a Game of Musical Chairs Like No Other
The newest commercial for Forza Motorsport 7 focuses on the variety of vehicles included in the game. FM7 sets a generation best with over 700 cars at launch for players to take for a drive across more than 30 tracks. The video plays on this aspect of the title and features some interesting cameos to boot.
Assetto Corsa 1.15 Update Lands on Consoles; Ready to Race Arrives This Week
The latest version of Assetto Corsa is now available on Xbox, bringing Kunos’ sim racer up to version 1.15.
Audi Goes Rear Wheel Drive with New Limited Edition R8
Audi is synonymous with its Quattro all-wheel-drive system, with the flagship R8 supercar sitting at the top of the tree.
Road Test Review: Volkswagen Scirocco GTS
When it comes to small coupes, there’s few as popular but forgotten as the Scirocco. Volkswagen first introduced it over 40 years ago, and though there was a 16-year gap in production that covered all of the 1990s, it’s sold more than a million.
Mercedes Unveils Its Incredible 1000hp F1-Powered Hypercar
Mercedes and AMG have celebrated the latter’s 50th birthday by unveiling the most extreme car in either brand’s history.
Carlos Sainz Jr Revealed as Gran Turismo Sport Ambassador
Spanish Formula 1 star Carlos Sainz Jr is officially a brand ambassador for October’s GT Sport. The announcement comes courtesy of the PlayStation Spain Instagram account, in a post last week. Sony also released a blog post further detailing the partnership.
Here’s the Complete Project CARS 2 Trophy List
With less than two weeks until its release, we now know the full trophy list for Project CARS 2.
Jaguar Introduces Sayer, the Steering Wheel of the Future
Have you ever wanted a steering wheel and a personal assistant in one package? Probably not. However, Jaguar thinks buyers in 2040 might want just that with its latest concept, dubbed “Sayer”.
Virgin Australia Supercars Announces Forza Motorsport Esports Competition
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Hacker Stuffs OutRun Into Retro Toy for the Perfect Classic Racing Rig
For some of us, Gran Turismo was our first driving simulator. For those of us who have been around a bit longer, there were other toys, like Tomy’s Turnin’ Turbo. Back in 1983, this tabletop marvel was all the rage among budding young gearheads — so we’re told — with its Porsche-inspired design, sleek instrument cluster, and Tron-like visuals.
Dirt Tracking in New Zealand with GTPlanet Member Nathan Howe
For the fourth interview in the series, we’re keeping it down under, but have found yet another form of motorsport to feature: dirt racing! This week, we’ve interviewed GTPlanet member Nismonath5, aka Nathan Howe.