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Italian manufacturer Capricorn RC has just released its latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the TE-06.  Patrizio Rossi’s design places a decisive emphasis on concreteness, distancing itself from ephemeral trends to focus on what he believes is truly essential: offering a vehicle that is fast, intuitive to drive and simple to maintain.  This model, like all those by Capricorn, boasts an entirely Italian production, characterised by fine finishes.  The peculiarity of the TE-06 lies in its shock dampers, noticeably short and placed in an unusually low position, fixed to new design arms made of composite.  The distinctive detail of the aluminium…

Italian body shell manufacturer Lens Bodies has released details and renders of their first 1:10 Nitro Touring Car body which they are calling the ‘Goro’.  Designed by Nicola Marone,  they said the brief for the design was a need for a body with attention to the smallest details to gave a better driving feeling with the increase in traction experienced on the track impressing those who have tested it.  Easy to set, it responds well to the car’s set-up and does not give unexpected reactions.  Available in a standard, light and ultra light version to suit any track and any…

As fans of the original road going Volkswagen Beetle, having owned a ’64 example up until recently, this new VW Baja Bug body from Pro-Line for the Losi Mini-T 2.0 looks pretty cool.  Having previously offered the Baja Bug in 1:10 scale, Pro-Line is now offering a smaller 1:18 version  back with the same style, quality, and features.  This officially licensed retro classic body completely changes the look of your Mini-T 2.0 with its flared fenders to the exposed rear engine details, to the add-on rear wing, the Baja Bug is one of the coolest and most unique body options…

The latest release from RC Drift specialists Max Speed Technology (MST) is the RMX EX S PRO Competition 1:10 kit.  The RMX EX S PRO is conceived with a racing-grade concept, giving the RMX a completely new control experience.  With newly designed front/rear suspensions and newly developed short spring sets, it significantly enhances speed and allows for more stable control during large-angle drifting. Whether entering or exiting corners, it delivers a more comfortable and relaxed handling performance.  The all-new redesigned RMX EX S PRO allows players to enjoy racing-grade performance at an entry-level price.  With a selection of carefully chosen…

Top Qualifiers at the 2023 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship in Australian with Alex  D’angelo, Italian 1:8 GT and Large Scale chassis manufacturer Genius has introduced its first GT bodyshell with the release of the GT Fury. Based on the Pagani Zonda, it boasts a 1mm thickness and wheelbase ranging from 310mm to 340mm, with a ready-to-race weight of 255 grams.  EFRA homologated, the GT Fury project was born out of the necessity for particularly aggressive aerodynamic performance on the front end, a crucial characteristic for GT8 models.  This enhancement allows for increased performance in cornering, elevating the overall performance…

ARC has unveiled their latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of the new A10-25.  When the A10-23 was launched in 2023, detailed changes were made to boost its performance over the A10.  Striving to further improve the A10 platform, ARC has been busy testing and developing new parts over the past 16 months to further increase performance and have incorporated all these learnings to deliver the new A10-25.  Despite looking similar to the A10-23, the key improvements on the new A10-25 are design changes to suspension geometry, lower arms, top & bottom bulkheads and motor mount.  The main…

Following the release of the 2024 model of the XB8 1:8 Nitro Buggy last week, Xray now presents the electric version of it’s popular platform.  Like the nitro version, the XB8E gets an all-new shorter chassis with specially milled flex areas significantly improving traction on all surfaces.  It also gets all the other design improvements of its noisier version while on the specific electric side remains unchanged from the previous model. View the full XB8E’24 presentation here

New from Bittydesign is the Ekanus 1:10 Drag racing body that is available in two options.  The body shell was designed on Team Associated DR10 chassis but can also be mounted on Losi 22S chassis No Prep Drag, Traxxas Slash 2wd Drag Car & Traxxas Drag Slash 1:10. The single body designed in such a way that it can be used both in ‘No Prep Street Street’ configuration with GT-style wing and also in a more extreme version with maxi rear wing for the ‘No Prep Street Outlaw’ category.  The body is made with 1mm thick genuine polycarbonate Lexan and…

New from Team Associated is the ‘Champions Edition’ of their 1:10 4WD RC10B74.2 Team Kit.  The B74 platform is the current IFMAR World Champion, European Champion, Australian Champion, British Champion, and more!  Successfully competing at the highest level world-wide has given us the insight needed to push the B74 platform a bit more.  With the addition of Factory Team items and setups, the new B74.2 and B74.2D Champions Edition kits are ready to add to the list of accolades!  The Champions Edition retains key features from its predecessor.  The RC10B74.2 molded gearboxes front and rear lower the centre of gravity…

New from Germany’s ZooRacing is the Gorilla MAX 190mm 1:10 FWD body shell.  Designed to push the boundaries of performance in the ever-evolving front-wheel drive touring car class, the Gorilla MAX represents a leap forward in aerodynamic efficiency and handling prowess. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, the Gorilla MAX features a sleeker, more aerodynamic roofline that optimises airflow to the rear wing, resulting in higher top speeds and enhanced stability on the track. The redesigned front end exudes modernity and sophistication, while the closer-fitting wheel arches minimize turbulence at the rear, enabling smoother cornering and improved overall handling.  With…