Dakar Rally
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Ford has signed a driver with titles in multiple racing series to its Dakar Rally program.
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Ford Raptor T1+ ready to rip at 2025 Dakar Rally
The Ford Raptor T1+ is the Blue Oval's custom-built 2025 Dakar Rally race truck.
Joel Feder -
Ford teases 2025 Dakar Raptor truck, announces first drivers
Ford will aim for the outright win in the 2025 Dakar Rally with a bespoke Raptor truck.
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Audi RS Q E-Tron wins 2024 Dakar Rally
After a couple of false starts, Audi has finally found success in the Dakar Rally with its RS Q E-Tron.
Stephen Edelstein -
Ford readying Raptor truck for 2025 Dakar Rally
Ford will aim for the outright win in the 2025 Dakar Rally with a bespoke Raptor truck.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi Q8 E-Tron Edition Dakar takes electric SUV to new heights
Audi's Dakar-inspired Q8 E-Tron gains some genuine off-road upgrades.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi's RS Q E-Tron electrified off-roader is headed to the 2024 Dakar Rally.
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Ford to enter 2024 Dakar Rally with wild Ranger
Ford plans a multi-year entry in the arduous Dakar Rally.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi RS Q E-Tron E2 rally car evolves for Dakar
The revised RS Q E-tron rally car gets redesigned bodywork, tweaks to optimize energy efficiency, and ergonomic upgrades.
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Prodrive's BRX Hunter Dakar Rally racer spawns 600-hp road version
Prodrive has developed a 600-hp, mid-engine, rally raid-style vehicle for the road.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
France's Gaussin unveils hydrogen-electric truck for 2022 Dakar Rally
Gaussin will use the Dakar Rally to prove the performance of its hydrogen-electric powertrain designed for heavy-duty trucks.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi signs off on RS Q E-Tron hot-weather testing
Testing of the RS Q E-Tron electric SUV is running smoothly ahead of the 2022 Dakar Rally next January.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi plans to stress test new EV technology by competing in the grueling Dakar Rally.
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Deep dive: Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar
Learn about one of the most famous racing Porsches of all time.
Stephen Edelstein -
BRX Hunter: New Dakar Rally contender powered by Ford, designed by Callum, built by Prodrive
Prodrive has put its years of experience in rallying into developing a bespoke contender for the Dakar Rally.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Audi quits Formula E to focus on Dakar Rally, Le Mans return via LMDh
Audi's entry to the Dakar Rally looks set to be joined by a return to top-level endurance racing.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Toyota Hilux driven to 2019 Dakar Rally victory
A specially prepped Toyota Hilux pickup truck was driven to victory in the premier Car category of the 2019 Dakar Rally, the first for the Japanese automaker. Doing the driving was Nasser Al Attiyah and co-driver Mathieu Baumel, who finished the final stage of the grueling trek on Thursday with a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Paris-Dakar Porsche 959 fetches almost $6M at auction
For those in their 30s and 40s, the Porsche 959 is likely a hero car from their childhoods. Built from 1984 to 1986 for Group B rally racing and homologated as a road car that was built from 1986 to '93, the 959 could approach 200 mph on the street and reach 130 mph off road. The 959 was a truly...
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Following Peugeot's 2017 1-2-3 finish at the Dakar Rally, the marque secured an overall win at the 2018 race, which concluded on January 20th. It also marked the brand's third straight win in the treacherous off-road competition. The victory allowed Peugeot to go out on a high note as the brand is walking away from Dakar after this year to focus on the World Rallycross Championship. This year marked the 40th running of the Dakar Rally and Peugeot and its 3008DKR Maxi won seven out of the 13 stages. Peugeot said the race car showed remarkable reliability, with the only fault being a subtle...
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Mini John Cooper Works Buggy revealed for 2018 Dakar Rally
Mini and the X-Raid Team will head to the 2018 Dakar Rally with not one, but two rally racers. The Mini John Cooper Works Rally will return, but the all-new John Cooper Works Buggy also will tear up the terrain. Mini revealed the Buggy rally racer Tuesday and noted its rear-wheel-drive layout...
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This 1,000-hp, 10-ton Dakar Rally truck can fly
Alright, so it can't really fly, but it comes pretty darn close after executing a massive jump. Eduard Nikolaev, the driver for Team Kamaz Master, has already shown he has impressive skills, but he decided to test his rally truck ahead of the Silk Way Rally in some extreme conditions. Somewhere in...
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1-2-3 finish for Peugeot in 2017 Dakar rally
Peugeot’s new 3008 DKR has established itself as the undisputed king of the 2017 Dakar rally. The rugged machine scored a one-two-three finish in the grueling 5,600-mile trek through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina. On top was the talented Stéphane Peterhansel who now has 13 Dakar...
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Peugeot to present 2017 Dakar rally contender in Paris
The Dakar rally may no longer kick off in Paris but in a way the French capital is linked with the 2017 rally. Peugeot will use the 2016 Paris auto show to present its 2017 3008 DKR, which will be competing in the 2017 Dakar rally. The 3008 DKR features a design derived from the latest 3008 SUV...
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Toyota reveals Hilux Evo racing truck for 2017 Dakar rally
Toyota’s Hilux is the basis of a new racing truck the Japanese auto giant plans to enter in the 2017 Dakar rally. Called the Hilux Evo, the racing truck is being developed by Toyota of South Africa in partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing. It adopts two-wheel drive rather than four-wheel drive...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran