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Woolridge and Dreyer Clinch Vryheid 400 Victory to Take Championship Lead
PRETORIA, South Africa, 4 November 2025 – Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer have emerged victorious at the gruelling Vryheid 400, propelling the Castrol NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team to the top of the 2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship standings. The penultimate round of the season proved to be one of the toughest yet, testing endurance, skill, […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie to Conclude Trailblazing WEC Debut at Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain
Bahrain, 3 November 2025 – The Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar will bring its groundbreaking debut season to a spectacular close this weekend at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain (Saturday, 8 November). Piloted by the works Aston Martin THOR Team, the Valkyrie has already made history as the only […]
Tracking Wings: Subaru and BirdLife South Africa Follow the European Roller
Every summer, South Africa’s skies come alive with a flash of turquoise. The European Roller, one of the continent’s most striking migratory birds, completes an awe-inspiring journey of over 15,000 kilometres from Asia, navigating complex flyways to reach Southern Africa. This remarkable voyage, blending endurance and precision, is now being studied in greater detail than […]
Garage 59 Takes the Wheel as McLaren Automotive’s Official WEC Racing Partner for 2026
McLaren Automotive has confirmed that multiple championship-winning team Garage 59 will become its official FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) racing partner from the start of the 2026 season*, taking over the race-winning LMGT3 programme from United Autosports. The transition comes as McLaren Racing accelerates its plans to enter the WEC Hypercar class, competing under the […]
Mopar Joins Forces with Peugeot Hypercar: A New Chapter in Stellantis Motorsport
Mopar, the global Stellantis brand renowned for original parts and accessories, is entering the high-octane world of endurance racing. Beginning with the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Mopar will officially partner with Team Peugeot TotalEnergies, providing both technical and strategic support to strengthen the team’s pursuit of endurance racing excellence. This collaboration marks […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie Claims First-Ever IMSA Podium at Petit Le Mans
Road Atlanta, GA – 12 October 2025 — Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Hypercar delivered a historic performance at the Motul Petit Le Mans, securing its maiden podium in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In a race defined by ten hours of relentless endurance and strategic mastery, the Aston Martin THOR Team crossed the line in second […]
JAC Motors Unleashes the T9 Hunter Limited Edition Following Record-Breaking Endurance Feat
Pretoria, South Africa – JAC Motors has raised the bar in the bakkie segment with the launch of the T9 Hunter Limited Edition, a model that celebrates the T9’s recent record-breaking 24-hour endurance run at Gerotek near Pretoria. Covering an astonishing 4,084 km at an average speed of 170.1 km/h, the achievement underscores the durability […]
Aston Martin Racing Heads to Petit Le Mans with Valkyrie and Vantage Aiming for Season-Defining Success
Indianapolis, USA – 8 October 2025 – Aston Martin’s 2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship campaign reaches its dramatic conclusion this weekend at the Motul Petit Le Mans, Road Atlanta’s iconic 10-hour endurance classic. The marque arrives with dual ambitions: to cement the impressive debut season of its Valkyrie hypercar while chasing fresh title glory with […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie Delivers Landmark Fifth at 6 Hours of Fuji
Fuji Speedway, Japan – 28 September 2025 – Aston Martin’s spectacular Valkyrie hypercar has marked a new milestone in its debut FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, claiming a career-best fifth place at the 6 Hours of Fuji. Piloted by three-time GT world champion Marco Sørensen (DEN) and Alex Riberas (ESP), the result not only […]
McLaren Celebrates 30 Years of Le Mans Glory with ‘States of Endurance’ US Road Trip
Three McLaren supercars, eight states, and 3,867 miles of open road—this was the stage for McLaren Automotive’s spectacular ‘States of Endurance’ road trip, a celebration of 30 years since the brand’s iconic 1995 Le Mans victory. From the sun-drenched coastline of Monterey to the vibrant streets of Miami, McLaren brought its racing DNA to life […]
Castrol NWM Ford Dominates Outeniqua 400 as SARRC Returns to Western Cape After 14 Years
PRETORIA, South Africa, 23 September 2025 – The South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) made a landmark return to the Western Cape this past weekend, with the Outeniqua 400 delivering a punishing test of skill, strategy, and endurance. For the Castrol NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team, it was a weekend to remember: a double podium, the Team […]
Aston Martin Valkyrie to Make Far East Competition Debut in Japan
Fuji Speedway, Japan – 23 September 2025 – The Aston Martin Valkyrie, the British marque’s trailblazing V12-powered hypercar, is set to make its Far East competition debut this weekend at the 6 Hours of Fuji, marking a historic milestone for Aston Martin as it participates in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s (WEC) 100th race. As […]