Working together, Czinger Vehicles and Xtrac have developed what is stated to be the first topology-optimized and additively manufactured gearbox case. Using a unique printing process, the companies created the casing out of aluminum alloy, delivering mass savings while also providing excellent structural performance, quality and fast printing times. The new technique eliminates the need for tooling, enabling a significant reduction in development time while providing the option to make real-time design improvements. Through the use of the advanced technology, Czinger aims to deliver a high le ..read more

Alongside its aim of building an R&D hub in Abu Dhabi, Aspire has unveiled plans to launch what it claims will be the world’s largest autonomous racing league. The first autonomous race is scheduled to be held in Q2 of 2024. Scheduled to take place at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the autonomous car race will be the first in a series of races. The Abu Dhabi autonomous car race will feature the Dallara-built Super Formula cars, whose usage has been enabled by Japan Race Promotion (JRP). The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League aims to advance autonomous mobility b ..read more

A five-year partnership between Bosch and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has been announced at the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in the USA. Through the collaboration, the partners aim to use Bosch’s knowledge within the fields of electronics and mobility to improve vehicle performance while enhancing safety and making racing a fairer, more competitive sport. To help motorsports transition to become a more sustainable sector that conserves resources, Bosch is continuing to work on the development of components and systems designed for use within electrified drives. One of ..read more

Toyota has revealed that its hydrogen-fueled Corolla race car will not compete in the upcoming round of the Super Taikyu series following a fire during testing. According to the team, a leak from a hydrogen pipe within the engine bay occurred, with the leaking gas igniting. The cause of the leak was vibration loosening a pipe coupling. As the joint was close to the engine, there was sufficient heat for the hydrogen to ignite. The car is fitted with a leak detection system, which Toyota stated operated correctly, shutting off the hydrogen supply and preventing the fire spreading. However, the d ..read more

The new Radical Motorsport site will be situated at the main entrance of the Donington Park race circuit and will be utilized by the vehicle manufacturer as a customer-facing facility which will also house its sales, marketing and commercial teams. The move marks the first time that the OEM’s operations will be spread over two sites, with all of Radical’s manufacturing and production activities remaining at the company’s Peterborough factory. The corporate HQ will also be used by Radical as a destination for its owners and fans to travel to, in addition to being used as a venue for events and ..read more

Following the announcement that tire warmers will no longer be used within the LMP2 class of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship season to make it more sustainable, Goodyear has predicted that teams will make changes to enhance their race strategies. As the exclusive tire supplier for the category, Goodyear will provide a single type of slick and a single type of wet tire to the class during the 2023 season. In 2022, the tire maker made the decision to remove the intermediate tire from the range to reduce the overall number of tires used over a race weekend. Goodyear made this possible b ..read more

Danish vehicle manufacturer Zenvo Automotive has released details of its upcoming Aurora hypercar. Powered by a six-liter, twin-turbocharged V12 engine, the vehicle will feature the company’s proprietary gearbox with an integrated hybrid drive setup, and a modular design chassis with carbon monocoque and carbon subframes. Two variants of the model will be offered: the road-going, grand touring specification Aurora Tur (Tour) with a limited top speed of more than 400km/h; and the Aurora Agil (Agile), which will come with an aggressive aero package for increased performance on race circuits. The ..read more

Video: Aston Martin Valkyrie takes to the Bahrain F1 circuit UK-based vehicle manufacturer Aston Martin has released a short film showcasing its latest road-and-track-going hypercar, the Valkyrie, completing laps around the Bahrain Formula 1 racetrack. Aston Martin Valkyrie | The Impossible Car – YouTube Situated behind the driver and rigid-mounted to the back of the carbon-fiber tub is a 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine from Cosworth producing 1,029ps. A transaxle gearbox sits behind the powertrain and benefits from an integrated 142ps electric motor. The electric motor carries out se ..read more

Less than two-and-a-half years since the supercar was revealed, Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) has begun assembly of the very first customer T.50 at the company’s facility in Dunsfold, Surrey, UK. To mark the occasion, Gordon Murray was on-site to sign the carbon-fiber monocoque of the very first car. Weighing just 107kg, the monocoque will be home to the V12 Cosworth GMA engine, which will deliver a peak power output of 665PS and 12,100rpm. The hand-built engine weighs only 178kg. Continuing GMA’s lightweight ethos, the T.50 will also be fitted with a titanium throttle pedal, and a lightweigh ..read more

During both sessions of the second and final day of the Prologue test at the Sebring circuit in the USA, the fastest times were set by Toyota, with Mike Conway achieving a 1.48.473 in the No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar in the Sunday morning session, followed by a lap time from Sebastien Buemi which was just 0.008 seconds slower in Toyota’s No. 8 car. The defending Hypercar World Endurance Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ champions were followed by Michael Christensen in the No.5 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963 who posted a 1.49.073 around the track. Fourth placed was Alex Lynn in the No.2 ..read more