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HySE, a Japanese research association that includes some of the country’s best and brightest in hydrogen engines and off-roading, such as Honda, Toyota and Yamaha, is preparing a hydrogen ICE-powered side-by-side for debut at Dakar 2024. The all-new Hy… Continue reading Supercharged H2 side-x-side developed by Japan’s best guns for Dakar
Like clockwork, every few years for over a decade, some car manufacturer, designer or exec feels obliged to dream up an off-road sports car. Unlikely from the start, these vehicles usually make for a few buzzy videos and headlines, then disappear quiet… Continue reading Wicked $1.6-million off-road coupe cranks up Dakar action for amateurs
French company Gaussin is pushing hard on hydrogen-based long-haul trucking, playing up hydrogen’s excellent range figures and quick refuelling times as a benefit over heavy, slow-charging batteries. It’s developing a flexible skateboard chassis you ca… Continue reading Gaussin to take world’s first hydrogen race truck to the Dakar in 2022
Pushing the boundaries of electrified powertrain technology, Audi has developed the range-extended electric rally car it will run in Dakar 2022. The 671-hp RS Q e-tron will launch forward on dual electric axles, using a high-efficiency turbo engine-gen… Continue reading Electrified Audi RS Q e-tron rally car prepares to disrupt Dakar
The story of modern-day Audi motorsport began when it drove its quattro into the World Rally Championship series back in 1981. Rallying therefore runs deep at Audi, but the Four Rings has still never raced in the toughest of them all: Dakar. That’s set… Continue reading Audi looks to find footing in Dakar with beastly electrified rally car
There wouldn’t be many motorcycling reprobates who haven’t dreamed of testing their mettle against a two-week overland desert rally, wondering just how far they’d make it if they only had the gear those Dakar boys get.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcyc… Continue reading 2021 KTM 450 Rally Replica: The closest you can buy to a Dakar bike