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.
Thrustmaster’s TS-XW Sparco Wheel Goes On Sale Next Month
As the autumn racing game season begins to heat up, Thrustmaster has revealed more info on its latest PC/XB1 wheel, the TS-XW Racer.
The Crew 2 Launches March 16, 2018 — Pre-Order Bonuses Detailed
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for open-world racer The Crew 2. Due to launch next year, the game continues its trip around the US but offers players the chance to ride in boats and planes alongside the standard vehicles.
SpinTires: Mudrunner Brings Back a Classic Off-Road Sim
Focus Home Interactive has announced a follow-up to the 2014 off-road sim SpinTires. SpinTires: Mudrunner looks to improve upon its predecessor in a whole host of ways.
Gravel’s Gamescom Trailer Explores Multiple Race Types
Milestone Games has released a trailer for its new project Gravel. Announced earlier this year, Gravel is quite a step away from the usual titles from the Italian developer. Players will be able to tackle various race types and drive a wide selection of vehicles, as shown in this trailer.
Sony Reveals Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4
Just as we suspected yesterday, from the subtle hints, Sony has revealed a limited edition PS4 console in conjunction with GT Sport.
Nürburgring Night Racing Shown Off in GT Sport Gamescom Teaser
Sony and Polyphony Digital may not be making a big presentation at this year’s Gamescom, but that doesn’t mean we won’t get to see anything new from Gran Turismo.
Project Scorpio Returns as Special Edition Xbox One X, Pre-Orders Now Live
At this year’s pre-Gamescom event, Microsoft revealed the Xbox One X is now available for pre-order. Originally unveiled at E3 this past June, the One X will retail for $499 when released on November 7. Also revealed was a special edition of the upcoming console, the Project Scorpio Edition priced at $499 as well.
New Need For Speed Payback Trailer Shows Off Police Chases
Electronic Arts and Ghost Games have celebrated Gamescom with the release of a new Need For Speed Payback trailer. Shown off during EA’s presser at the event, this trailer focuses on high speed pursuits. NFS 2015 attracted a bit of ire thanks to the bland police chases featured — Payback is aiming to fix this.
Forza Motorsport 7 PC Supported Peripheral List Released
Turn 10 has released the full list of supported peripherals for PC players of Forza Motorsport 7. Folks eschewing the console experience will have a lot of options in terms of their steering wheels (and gamepads) of choice.
Formula One Esports Series World Championship Announced for F1 2017
It appears Formula One also wants a slice of the esports pie and has announced a new series of its own. Partnered with Codemasters and UK-based esports company Gfinity, the inaugural season kicks off next month.
Hey Sony, Is That a GT Sport-Themed PS4 You’re Teasing?
While Sony may not be holding a presser at Gamescom this week, it seems the Japanese giant still has some surprises in store. Case in point: PlayStation Europe is teasing what appears to be a new PS4 console.
Turn 10 Confirms Full Forza Motorsport 7 Track List
After our speculative article detailing what looked to be Forza Motorsport 7’s track list, Turn 10 has officially unveiled the full selection. The tracks players will be able to drive on stretch far across every corner of the planet, offering some the world’s best racing arenas.
‘We Meet Several Times a Year’: Yamauchi on Polyphony’s Relationship with Nissan
One of the most impressive partnerships in Gran Turismo history is that between the series and Nissan. The team behind GT has directly influenced the superb Nissan GT-R throughout its life. The tangible end result of this partnership was the Polyphony-designed center console in the car, but the relationship is still very much alive, as revealed in an interview by Motoring.au.
First Drive: Infiniti Q60 V6
After a tricky start to life in Europe, Infiniti has been coming on leaps and bounds lately. The Q30 hatch and QX30 crossover have given it some mass market appeal, but we’ve been looking at the opposite end of its product range.
Forza Motorsport 7 PC Specs Unveiled
Turn 10 has revealed the PC specs required to play Forza Motorsport 7 on the eve of Gamescom. Posted on the official website blog, the list shows what will be required to run the game at its optimum, minimum, and everything in between.
F1 2017 Review
It’s been a year and Codemasters is back with another installment in its long running F1 franchise with F1 2017. The return of classic cars is the headline this year, as well as a revamped career mode. How will the game stack up against past F1 games? Will it be able to hold its own against the other big hitters releasing this fall? We hopped behind the wheel to find out.
1929 Mercedes-Benz Wins Coveted Gran Turismo Award at Pebble Beach
An 88-year old Mercedes roadster has won the Gran Turismo Award at the 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Let’s Get a GT Academy Winner Into a NASCAR Race
GT Academy 2013 winner Nick McMillen could be lining up on the starting grid in Wisconsin next weekend. All he needs is a sponsor or two.