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Toyota Takes Liquid Hydrogen Racing Car to Le Mans
InnovationJun 5

Toyota Takes Liquid Hydrogen Racing Car to Le Mans

Toyota will unveil its groundbreaking liquid hydrogen race car at France's legendary Le Mans circuit next week, marking a major leap forward for clean fuel in motorsports. The hydrogen momentum keeps building worldwide, from China's new storage breakthrough to Poland's seventh refueling station.

PV Magazine2 min read
22-Year-Old Kiwi Driver Wins Toyota's Historic First Race
SportsApr 11

22-Year-Old Kiwi Driver Wins Toyota's Historic First Race

Ryan Wood delivered Toyota's maiden Supercars victory at his home track in New Zealand, achieving the win in just the manufacturer's ninth race. The emotional triumph marks the fastest debut success for any new entrant in the modern era.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
Toyota Wins Historic Le Mans After 100-Year Racing Legacy
SportsJun 14

Toyota Wins Historic Le Mans After 100-Year Racing Legacy

The No. 7 Toyota team clinched victory at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, adding another chapter to motorsport's most grueling endurance race. First-time winner Laurin Heinrich called it "a huge relief" after 24 hours of non-stop racing.

Google News - Historic Victory1 min read
Ryan Wood Wins First Toyota Supra Race at Home in New Zealand
SportsApr 11

Ryan Wood Wins First Toyota Supra Race at Home in New Zealand

A 22-year-old Kiwi driver just made motorsports history by delivering Toyota's first-ever Supercars victory in their debut season. Ryan Wood overcame pit stop drama and a cyclone threat to win on home soil at Taupo.

Stuff NZ2 min read
New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service
Community HeroesMay 31

New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service

David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.

Google News - New Zealand Success3 min read
Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut
SportsMay 14

Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut

Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home
SportsJan 20

UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home

Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership
InnovationMay 27

AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership

A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
Toyota Built a Fake American Dining Room to Win Over the US
SolutionsApr 7

Toyota Built a Fake American Dining Room to Win Over the US

In 1986, Toyota shipped an entire American dining room to Japan to teach executives something crucial about U.S. customers. The lesson they learned transformed Toyota into the world's biggest carmaker.

Fast Company2 min read
Toyota Highlander Goes Electric with 320-Mile Range
InnovationFeb 11

Toyota Highlander Goes Electric with 320-Mile Range

America's favorite family SUV just got a battery-powered makeover that could change how we think about electric vehicles. The 2027 Toyota Highlander arrives as the first three-row EV built in America by Toyota, combining familiar reliability with cutting-edge clean technology.

Google News - Business2 min read
Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend
SportsMay 30

Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend

A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy
SportsMay 8

Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy

Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.

ABC Australia2 min read
Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try
SportsFeb 19

Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try

Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.

Ars Technica2 min read
BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour
SportsMar 18

BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour

BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.

Ars Technica2 min read
Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal
SportsMay 24

Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal

German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France
VideosApr 9

30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France

A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.

Google: reunion family3 min read
F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany
SportsMar 10

F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.

BBC Sport2 min read
62 Teams Race 24 Hours at Le Mans This Weekend
SportsJun 13

62 Teams Race 24 Hours at Le Mans This Weekend

The world's most legendary endurance race kicks off in France this weekend, where everything from hybrid tech to advanced headlights gets tested at 200 mph. Billionaire tech founders are racing alongside professional drivers in a tradition dating back to 1923.

Ars Technica2 min read
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Global NewsApr 8

Harness Racing Returns to Ruakaka After 10 Years

After more than a decade away, harness racing galloped back to Northland's iconic Ruakaka grass track on Easter Monday to overwhelming success. Community members, sponsors, and racing enthusiasts celebrated the long-awaited homecoming that brought the sport back to its historic roots.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Toyota's $15K Electric SUV Hits Success in China
SolutionsMar 18

Toyota's $15K Electric SUV Hits Success in China

Toyota's affordable electric SUV is winning in China by partnering locally, selling 80,000 vehicles in its first year. The shift shows how collaboration is helping traditional automakers compete in the electric vehicle revolution.

Electrek2 min read

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