Kalmar Automotive’s 7-97 RS-R Evo makes the Porsche 911 Dakar look a bit half-hearted. Is it as fun to drive as it looks?

T he industry is on board with the notion of an off-road supercar -- at least judging by the likes of the Ariel Nomad, the ...

The Dakar Rally has a storied history and true to form, the 2025 Dakar surprised us with a bit of a shakeup from years past. Stéphane Peterhansel was a no-show for the first time in 36 years.

The Dakar rally throughout the years never falls short of challenges that surprise even the most experienced teams and drivers. For the 2025 edition held in the Saudi Arabian desert, it’s Toyota ...

2026 is going to be a busy year for the Defender OCTA because Land Rover has just confirmed its entry into the World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC), beginning with the Dakar in January.

For this, think Baja or Dakar. The roll control is wound right ... but have something of the OCTA’s fun-loving bombast. While the Ariel Nomad is worth considering if off-road japes are the ...

But crucially, it also allows the Octa’s axles to match those of a normal Defender for roll centre height – and concurrently for the car to keep its roll axis from migrating upwards along ...

Imagine you’re sitting right-seat in a multi-million dollar off-road racing truck in the Dakar Rally. Your driver is flat out, speeding towards the towering dunes of the Empty Quarter in Saudi ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Sanjay Takale has scripted history by becoming the first-ever Indian driver to finish the Dakar Rally. The 56-year ...

Daniel Sanders has held onto his nine-minute lead over Spaniard Tosha Schareina in the 12th and final stage of the Dakar Rally to win the bikes category of the event in Shubaytah overnight.

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