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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hornby sells slot car racing brand Scalextric for £20m

Hornby has sold its Scalextric slot car racing brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20 million, marking a notable change for the company after owning the brand for over 50 years.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

'Checo' regrets failures after elimination in Q1 of the Mexican GP: 'I can't stop the car'

'Checo' Pérez expressed disappointment after being eliminated in Q1 during the qualifying session of the 2024 Mexican Grand Prix, citing issues with the car's braking performance.

Feb 27 • 02:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Sports

Max Verstappen says Liam Lawson would be faster with Racing Bulls: ‘His car is easier to drive’

Max Verstappen comments on Liam Lawson's struggles in the recent Formula 1 races, suggesting that he would perform better with Racing Bulls due to the easier driving characteristics of their car.

Feb 27 • 01:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

24 Hours of Le Mans: a 'zebra' 9X8, Peugeot makes a splash with its new car

Peugeot has unveiled its striking new Hypercar, the 9X8, for the 2026 season ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Feb 26 • 18:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Red Pig Returns: Former Chief Designer of Mercedes Unveils Modern Version of Racing Legend

A former chief designer of Mercedes has revealed a modern iteration of a legendary racing car, known for its association with the nickname 'Red Pig.'

Feb 23 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

"Get out of there, Yuki": the tense moment when Tsunoda's Red Bull caught fire during an exhibition and scared everyone

At a Red Bull Racing exhibition in San Francisco, Yuki Tsunoda's car caught fire with him inside, leading to panic and the abrupt end of the event.

Feb 22 • 17:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Extremely dangerous incident’ investigated after car enters busy training centre

An investigation is underway after a woman drove her car recklessly at a training centre for racehorses in Japan, prompting concerns for the safety of horses and personnel.

Feb 20 • 12:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO AND GALLERY: 142-gram hand-built cars raced in Viljandi

A car race featuring lightweight hand-built cars took place in Viljandi, Estonia, organized by the Estonian Teachers Association.

Feb 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ralf Aron, involved in an accident, has been released from the hospital: I can stand up and walk a little

Estonian race car driver Ralf Aron has been released from the hospital after sustaining injuries in a serious accident during a 12-hour race in Bathurst, Australia.

Feb 19 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Ralf Aron injured in serious accident

Estonian race car driver Ralf Aron sustained injuries in a severe crash during a 12-hour race in Bathurst, Australia.

Feb 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Witness.. Horrific crash in the 'GT' car race

A serious accident occurred during the GT race at Mount Panorama in Australia, involving a stopped car and resulting in a major collision without serious injuries to the drivers.

Feb 15 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

VIDEO | Ralf Aron was involved in a serious accident in Australia, the car caught fire

Estonian racing driver Ralf Aron crashed during the Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race in Australia, leading to a fire in his vehicle and the halting of the race.

Feb 15 • 15:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

In the Middle of Starnberg: Racing Through a Red Light in a Sports Car

A driver in a white Porsche was reported for reckless driving in Starnberg after overtaking cars at a red light.

Feb 15 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Chaos at the 12 Hours of Bathurst: A kangaroo was hit at 250 km/h and when they resumed racing two cars were involved in a shocking crash

The 12 Hours of Bathurst race in Australia faced chaos after a kangaroo was hit at high speed and a subsequent collision involved two cars.

Feb 15 • 12:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Eyewitness to the Flamingo car fire: 'My heart was racing like crazy'

An eyewitness describes the chaotic scene of a car fire in a parking garage in Vantaa, Finland, highlighting the absence of alarm sounds and heavy smoke in the moments leading to the fire.

Feb 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO: Ralf Aron had a serious accident and crawled out of the burning car

During a 12-hour car race in Bathurst, Australia, Estonian driver Ralf Aron was involved in a serious accident that resulted in his car catching fire.

Feb 15 • 07:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson says next year's Daytona 500 will be final race in Cup Series

Jimmie Johnson, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, announced he will retire from the Cup Series after the 2027 Daytona 500.

Feb 14 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After 26 years of broadcasting, Globo decides not to renew contract with Stock Car

Globo has announced it will not renew its 26-year broadcasting contract with the Brazilian Stock Car racing series, citing safety concerns and scheduling issues.

Feb 9 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

The historic racing car that could sell for 6 million euros

A historic racing car, the 1921 Grand Prix-winning Ballot 3/8 LC driven by Jules Goux, is set to be auctioned with a price estimate of 6 million euros.

Feb 3 • 23:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Best Family Electric Cars with 7 Seats in 2026

In 2026, car manufacturers are racing to meet the needs of large families by offering spacious and well-equipped electric models that provide driving ranges comparable to traditional fuel-powered vehicles.

Feb 3 • 12:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Formula 1: Red Bull Racing Unveils Its Car in Grand Style, Isack Hadjar Takes Center Stage

Red Bull Racing showcased its new Formula 1 car in Michigan, featuring French driver Isack Hadjar as the new teammate of Max Verstappen.

Jan 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Red Bull spring surprise with first F1 2026 livery as Max Verstappen title hopes boosted

Red Bull unveiled their new F1 car, the RB22, featuring a glossy blue design and their first Ford engine, supporting Max Verstappen's championship aspirations.

Jan 16 • 07:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

On the Death of the Racer: Hans Herrmann's Luck and His Eye for the Possible

Hans Herrmann, a notable race car driver known for his skill and occasional luck in endurance racing, passed away at the age of 97.

Jan 11 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Accident in Corinth: Car launched and crashed into yard - couple dead after race

A shocking video captures a tragic accident in Corinth that claimed the lives of a couple when their car crashed into a yard, amidst reports of racing behavior.

Jan 9 • 15:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Jockey fined for ‘serious verbal abuse’ of attendant after being told car park full

Jockey Liam Quinlan received a £216 fine for allegedly verbally abusing a car park attendant at Tramore when informed the parking lot was full.

Jan 6 • 11:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Automotive news in 2026. The era of affordable electric cars is coming

European car manufacturers are racing to adopt affordable electric mobility due to pressure from Chinese competitors, with companies like Renault and Kia introducing new electric models at competitive prices.

Dec 29 • 13:21 UTC

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