Extreme E race series makes a surprise tilt towards hydrogen

Formula E’s dirty little brother, Extreme E, only had its first race in 2021, but it’s already attracted drivers of the caliber of Jensen Button, Sebastian Loeb, Carlos Sainz and Nasser Al-Attiyah. It’s a single-make off-road race series, pitting all-e… Continue reading Extreme E race series makes a surprise tilt towards hydrogen

Flax-skinned Cupra off-road e-racer has hardened look, softened impact

Cupra is preparing to get dirty in as clean a way as possible. Not only is its all-new Tavascan Extreme E Concept motivated by pure electric power, but it incorporates components and solutions designed to be flexible, adaptable and sustainable. Flax-fi… Continue reading Flax-skinned Cupra off-road e-racer has hardened look, softened impact

GMC Hummer EV set to pounce on Extreme E race circuit

Two things we know about the new GMC Hummer EV: it’s all-electric and it’s born for off-roading. GMC is emphasizing both points by teaming with Chip Ganassi Racing on an Extreme E bid. A Hummer-inspired race car will tackle remote off-road race courses… Continue reading GMC Hummer EV set to pounce on Extreme E race circuit

Hispano Suiza leaves Dick Tracy in the dust for Extreme E off-road bid

Looking over the dramatic, retro-inspired “hyperlux” curves of the Hispano Suiza Carmen, the very last word to come to mind is “off-road.” But the revived Spanish marque has been full of surprises and contradictions ever since it resurfaced in 2018, de… Continue reading Hispano Suiza leaves Dick Tracy in the dust for Extreme E off-road bid

Extreme E race series reveals its terrain-leveling all-electric SUV

As usual, exotic supercars, race cars and vintage machines were the focus of this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, but the event also hosted a very different debut. The new Extreme E race series, Formula E’s unruly off-road brother, chose t… Continue reading Extreme E race series reveals its terrain-leveling all-electric SUV