Apex Motor Report

Detailing performance cars, motorsports, and automotive innovation from around the world. News, engineering, and the stories shaping what’s next.

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POLESTAR FORMULA 2030

Polestar’s Formula 2030 previews its next generation. The four-door sports car features steer-by-wire, a driver-focused cockpit, physical controls, and styling headed for future Polestar models.

#Polestar #Formula2030

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CADILLAC WINS WEC FINALE

Cadillac closed the 2026 WEC season with a win at Monza. The No. 38 V-Series.R of Aitken, Bourdais and Bamber took victory, while Toyota’s No. 8 crew secured the Drivers’ title.

#WEC #CadillacRacing

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LOTUS TYPE 135 V8

Lotus’ upcoming Type 135 will debut a new 4.0L hybrid V8 making over 670 hp before electric assistance, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch hybrid transmission.

The new Lotus supercar is expected in 2028.

#Lotus #Type135

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MUSTANG COBRA RETURNS

Ford is bringing back the Mustang Cobra in late 2027 after more than two decades. Ford Racing calls the new high-performance Mustang “one for the purists.” More details are still to come.

#Mustang #Cobra #FordRacing

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TOYOTA’S NEW WRC ERA

Toyota is going big for 2027. The new GR Celica Rally1 joins the GR Yaris Rally1, while Kalle Rovanperä and Ott Tänak return to a stacked six-driver lineup.

#WRC #ToyotaGR

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JEEP WRANGLER SCRAMBLER SRT

Jeep’s Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept mixes a 470-hp HEMI V8 with pickup utility and a new independent front suspension—a historic first for Wrangler.

#Jeep #SRT #SEMA

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DODGE RETURNS TO NASCAR

Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 after a 14-year absence. Kaulig Racing will field two Dodge Chargers, with the comeback beginning at the Daytona 500.

#Dodge #NASCAR

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HRC is bringing its race experience directly to street cars.

HRC’s first performance-parts lineup includes new 19x10 forged wheels for the Civic Type R and Integra Type S.
HRC is also developing coilovers, six-piston Brembo brakes, and a short-throw shifter.

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The KTM X-Bow is finally making a push toward American roads.

The new GT-XA uses a carbon-fiber monocoque, Audi-sourced 2.5L turbo five-cylinder, 7-speed DCT, and the X-Bow’s signature fighter-jet-style canopy.

U.S. street approval is still in progress!

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Rally returns to the U.S. and will run August 26–29, with Knoxville, Tennessee serving as the host city Competition stages will stretch from the Appalachian Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau.

It will be the WRC’s first U.S. event since 1988.

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The new Valhalla Spider produces 1,064 hp from a twin-turbo 4.0L V8 and three electric motors, hits 62 mph in a claimed 2.5 seconds, and can still reach 217 mph with the roof removed.

That makes it the fastest open-cockpit Aston Martin ever built.

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McLaren continues building its lineup for its return to top-level endurance racing.
Formula 2 Champion Leonardo Fornaroli will join McLaren’s Hypercar team for the 2027 FIA WEC season and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, driving the new MCL-HY alongside experienced endurance racers.

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Toyota Racing has secured the 2026 FIA World Endurance Manufacturers’ Championship.

A dominant 1-2 finish at the 6 Hours of Barcelona gave Toyota its eighth WEC manufacturers’ title. It was Toyota’s eighth WEC manufacturers’ title in 14 seasons!

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Mercedes-AMG’s first fully in-house developed SUV is here—and the numbers are wild.

The electric AMG GT 63 SUV uses three axial-flux motors producing up to 1,169 hp and can reach 62 mph in a claimed 2.5 seconds. Its 800V architecture also supports charging rates up to 710 kW.

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Porsche is officially developing a new mid-engine super sports car positioned above the 911.

Previewed by the Mission S concept, the new platform will become a permanent part of Porsche’s lineup rather than a limited-production hypercar.

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Honda has turned the Civic Type R into a legitimate rally car.
The HRC Rally XP remains front-wheel drive and retains the Type R's original engine and gearbox, while adding rally suspension, improved cooling, and underbody protection.
It has already scored an ARA class victory.

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The McLaren W1 proves extreme technology doesn't have to eliminate driver involvement. Its hybrid twin-turbo V8 produces 1,258 hp, yet McLaren kept rear-wheel drive and hydraulic steering.
In Race Mode, its Active Tail extends 300 mm & generates up to 1,000 kg of downforce.

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Peugeot has brought the spirit of the legendary 205 T16 into the electric era. The new E-T16 Concept uses three electric motors to produce 816 hp, hitting 62 mph in just 2.3 seconds and reaching a claimed 192 mph.

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MOTORSPORT: Mikel Azcona delivered a huge home-race weekend for Hyundai at Inje Speedium, taking two victories in the Elantra N TCR. The results moved Azcona into the TCR World Tour championship lead with a 41-point advantage heading into the next round in China.

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MOTORSPORT: Porsche has made IMSA history. The No. 6 Porsche 963 won the 2026 Petit Le Mans, making Porsche the first manufacturer to win Daytona, Sebring, and Road Atlanta in the same season. Kévin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell brought home the victory.