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.

Mercedes-Benz is restructuring its motorsports program for 2018/2019. It will withdraw from German touring cars (DTM) in 2018 and shift its focus to Formula E.

Ghost Games and EA have lifted the hood on Need for Speed Payback’s tuning options and it sure looks impressive. After a small tease on the official NFS Facebook page, the team has dropped a new trailer and details on what to expect. There’s a lot to dig into, so let’s get started.

The UK government is expected to announce a proposal today to ban the sale of all cars powered by gasoline and diesel after the year 2040.

INDYCAR now has a new look for its cars. With a lower profile and sleeker lines these retro-inspired racers appear surprisingly futuristic.

Turn 10 has revealed a chunk of classic vehicles you can expect to drive this October in Forza Motorsport 7. The list is over 50 strong and includes rides from the world’s biggest manufacturers. The post follows last week’s 167 car reveal.

Nissan has posted a new GT Sport teaser on its YouTube account. The manufacturer and long-term Gran Turismo partner focuses on the Nissan GT-R included in the game. Lasting only 25 seconds, the car is front and center for the whole duration.

Recent social media posts hint that members of the press have recently got their hands on a new build of GT Sport.

When you think of a Toyota Prius what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Eco-friendly? Tree-hugger? Leonardo DiCaprio? Whatever the Prius makes you think, we’re going to guess it’s not ‘fast’.

There is a new definition of insanity, courtesy of Bugatti. Named ‘Chiron’, Chris Harris recently got the opportunity to shake the cylinders of this beast in Oman, following a Top Gear TV filming.

One of the most famous motoring legends is Carroll Shelby’s $100 bill challenge. According to the tales, Shelby would place the bill in the glovebox of a 427 Cobra. Any passenger who could grab the bill under acceleration could keep it, but no-one ever could.

What cars do you associate with movie stars? A Range Rover or Lamborghini, or perhaps a Bentley? How about the Polski Fiat 126p?

With a million sold, Mazda’s MX-5 is the world’s most popular two seat sports car. There’s a new version in the showrooms now though that aims to bring something a little bit different to the table. We’ve been to find out all about it.

The Gran Turismo Sport beta came to an end last week. Over the course of four months, players across the globe were able to get a taste of Polyphony’s upcoming game. More importantly, the players were able to provide feedback before the game’s October launch. With the beta now behind us, let’s take a look at what exactly we learned during the testing phase.

It’s rare that you get access to a one-of-six, million dollar supercar, so you have to make the most of it, right?

Famed engine manufacturer Cosworth may be set to announce a surprise return to the F1 grid in 2021.

Subaru claims it’s the new king of the Nürburgring when it comes to sedans. The WRX STI Type RA NBR Special has lapped the Ring in a blistering 6:57.5 — only half a second slower than the Porsche 918 Spyder.

Last year, Sega made its return to racing with Daytona Championship USA, a modern take on the highest-grossing arcade game of all time. It seems there’s more to the company’s plans, however, as this week it’s unveiled another new racer — and this one really is new in the truest sense of the word.

This weekend’s Forzathon will offer players the chance to grab the highly expensive Lykan HyperSport alongside the usual credits and XP. It’s one of the more expensive cars in Forza Horizon 3, so if you want a freebie, check out the tasks below.

It’s nearly two years since the Dieselgate scandal first broke, but it shows little sign of slowing down.