Motorsport

Spark Racing has delivered renders of its 2018 model FIA Formula E racer. The result is one fine looking car, with twice the battery capacity of the current Formula E class. But why aren't we seeing thousand-horsepower electric beasts out there challenging F1 for lap records?

Cadillac Racing will return to endurance racing after a 14-year absence next year. Its slickly designed DPi-V.R race car is primed for what Cadillac calls "America's fastest and most technologically advanced sports car competition."

The FIA Institute has awarded Formula E team Mahindra Racing "Progress Towards Excellence" status as part of its sustainability program. The accreditation recognizes the steps Mahindra is taking to minimize its environmental impact.

Along with a fancy bodykit, the M4 DTM Champion Edition celebrates Marco Whitmann securing the DTM Driver Championship with the water-injected engine and more focused chassis from the M4 GTS.

Mercedes-Benz has signed an agreement with Formula E that gives it an option to compete in the championship's 2018/19 season. If it chooses to do so, the carmaker will take one of two new spaces in the championship, which will see the number of teams rise from 10 to 12.

The new Seven 310 sticks to the standard Caterham recipe with four exposed wheels, a roll cage and absolutely minimal creature comforts, but the company says it manages to blend performance and approachability better than any of its predecessors.

Set in the grounds of Cholmondeley Castle, in the verdant and rolling landscape of Cheshire, UK, the Cholmondeley Power and Speed (CPAS) show lets visitors see spectacular cars in a spectacular setting. Gizmag went along on Saturday to take in a festival that was fast, furious and fun.

Believe it or not, autonomous race cars will soon be battling it out on the track. Last week, Roborace's newly-appointed design chief Daniel Simon released the first look at the Roborace car.​

We recently got a look at the all-new W Motors Fenyr Supersport, an ultra-aggressive supercar from the United Arab Emirates. Born from the same mind, the Zarooq Sand Racer is arguably every bit as cool as the Fenyr, but it's designed to thrash about on hot sand.

Audi premiered its new R18 racer at the Audi Sport Finale at the Audi Training Center Munich on Saturday, November 28, saying the 2016 season R18 has been fundamentally redesigned to improve aerodynamics, its hybrid drivetrain, and lightweight build.

BMW has M. Lexus has F. Fiat-Chrysler has SRT. Mercedes has AMG. Now Hyundai is showing us the power of N. The Korean automaker will put focus on its performance sub-brand at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, shining the spotlight on three high-performance projects.

Once upon a time, racing game enthusiasts could only dream of graduating from competing on-screen to competing on-track. Then, in 2008, Nissan and Gran Turismo began a partnership that would give people that very chance. The GT Academy is now back for a seventh year.