The global financial crisis in 2008 focused many people’s minds on value for money and no-frills products. But can no-frills motoring be a thing? We’ve been out and about in Europe’s cheapest new car to find out.

Turn 10 has confirmed that the latest Forza Motorsport title will incorporate the use of in-game loot boxes. Confirmation comes by way of AR12 Gaming, who attended a Gamescom discussion on FM7 that brought up the topic. The incorporation of this feature is a first for the series.

Fanatec has taken the wraps off its latest steering wheel. The CSL Elite P1 is the Xbox equivalent of its first officially-licensed PS4 wheel.

The past week was an eventful one for F1 fans with the release of F1 2017 and the sport’s return. This year’s F1 racer is arguably the best installment in the series yet and offers fans a wealth of content. For those still on the fence, we reviewed the game and have a high opinion of it.

There are a ton of automotive themed movies out there. However, most of them have a healthy dose of Hollywood and border on the edge of ridiculous. We’re looking at you, The Fast and the Furious franchise.

Gamescom 2017 is over. Thousands of people passed through the doors of the Koelnmesse last week — including the German Chancellor.

Just lately there’s been a lot of talk of electrification in cars. Not just electric vehicles, but hybrid power systems too.

The home of fries, bricks, chocolate and tennis players played host to arguably its greatest export — motor racing. As is the norm at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, the race threw up lots of action.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It’s safe to say that the major German manufacturers have some of the most confusing badges in the world.

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.