Long before dedicated time attack events, drift series, and modern circuit racing swept across the continent, Asia’s high-performance automotive culture was born under the cover of night. From the winding mountain passes of Japan to the multi-lane expressways of Southeast Asia, underground street racing provided the testing ground for a generation of drivers, tuners, and […]
Electric motorsport has evolved far beyond an environmental statement into a high-stakes, high-speed laboratory for the future of personal mobility. Across Asia’s densest metropolises—from the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to iconic harbor fronts in Shanghai and Jakarta—the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has turned tight city streets into testing grounds. Beyond the thrilling overtakes
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When it comes to proving off-road capability, controlled laboratory tests and smoothed-out proving grounds can only reveal so much. True mechanical validation requires punishment under extreme real-world conditions. Spanning over 2,100 kilometers across demanding tropical terrain—ranging from mud-filled eucalyptus plantations and swollen river crossings to rutted mountain passes—the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) is widely
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In the global race toward decarbonization, the automotive industry has largely gravitated toward battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). However, motorsport demands sustained high performance, light weight, and rapid refueling—areas where heavy lithium-ion battery packs face severe physical constraints over long distances. Across Asia, a parallel revolution is unfolding: utilizing the extreme crucible of endurance racing to prove
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When Formula 1 departed the Sepang International Circuit after 2017, fans across Asia lamented the loss of one of the calendar’s most demanding, unpredictable, and driver-revered racetracks. Almost a decade later, the roaring engine notes of pinnacle single-seater racing are set to reverberate through the tropical heat of Selangor once again. When the opportunity emerged,
The green transition in motorsports has long felt like a choice between two compromises: accepting the massive battery weight of electric vehicles or clinging to sustainable synthetic fuels that still rely on traditional combustion architectures. However, at the 2026 edition of the NAPAC Fuji 24 Hours, Toyota shattered this binary paradigm. Entering their heavily revised
The heat is back. This weekend (April 24–26), the Sepang International Circuit serves as the thunderous stage for the opening round of the 2026 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA). As the series enters its 12th edition, the stakes have never been higher. With the introduction of a high-caliber international field and the looming transition to
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For the past decade, the “green” transition in motorsports felt like a binary choice: cling to the fading roar of fossil fuels or embrace the silent, high-torque hum of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). But as we cross into the 2026 racing season, a third contender has roared onto the scene in the Asia-Pacific region. The
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Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a future concept in Asia — they’re a present-day reality reshaping the automotive landscape. From major markets like China to rapidly growing regions such as Southeast Asia and India, EV adoption is accelerating faster than many analysts expected. Understanding the dynamics of this shift — including key opportunities, challenges,
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The automotive landscape in Southeast Asia is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditional Japanese automakers, who have long dominated the region’s car sales, are now facing stiff competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. This shift is not just a trend but a clear indication of the evolving dynamics in the global automotive industry. As governments
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