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US offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has revealed the upcoming V2 version of its Beretta 1:8 Buggy body.  The V2 Beretta is a design concept that combines their previous Assassin, A2.1 Tactic and Berretta body features.  The modern combination complements both hard and soft lines that provide perfect overall balance under multi surface track testing.  At the front of the body, the added “fin rails” located on the front the side pods are new for LFR and provide an “edge” that significantly increases corner traction, entry and speed.  The fin rails flow seamlessly into the V2’s rear side pods that…

Hitec has announced the latest addition to their popular Charger/Discharger line, the AD380 Discharge Module.  Capable of discharging high-capacity batteries at up to 40amps/380 watts, the new AD380 is a user-friendly battery discharger / analyser that caters to both novice and experienced RC enthusiasts alike.  The AD380 features three discharging modes to help analyse the health and performance of all your RC battery packs.  It is perfect for racers and aerobatic pilots wanting to monitor cell resistance and maximise power output.  And sport fliers and bashers can bring their high-capacity packs (up to 6S!) to storage level in a fraction…

Following the introduction of the its Sector body for 1:10 buggy earlier this year, Pro-Line has now released a 1:8 version of the body for the 8ight-X/E 2.0 buggy.  The Sector features a ground-up redesign to optimise the handling of your buggy in the trickiest of track conditions.  The low-slung design features a laid-back windshield and long centre fin for ideal stability and side bite, lowering your lap times.  The overall rake of the body contributes to the planted yet drivable feel of the Sector, while the body has the right amount of clearance around the gearbox, chassis, and bulkhead. View…

Following the success of the its Hyper Car LMH series based P-963 1:10 190mm body it launched at the end of last year, Mon-Tech Racing has now released the P-963 for 1:12 pancars.   The new smaller scale P963 LMH, faithful in all the details and shapes of its bigger sister, will be available in two versions, the Standard version and the “La Leggera” with the kit including all decals/masks and fixing screws for the rear wing.  The latest 1:12 body from the Italian company will be available from early September. View more images here

Serpent has just announced the brand new and innovative F190 1:8 4WD Electric Formula 1 Chassis.  With the excitement and growth of Formula 1 as it continues  to soar across the globe, Serpent introduces the new kit which was inspired by the legendary Formula 1 cars of the early 2000s.  The Serpent F190 embodies the perfect fusion of nostalgia and cutting-edge technology.  With its meticulously crafted aerodynamic body, precision-engineered chassis, and high-performance components, the F190 is engineered to dominate the track with unparalleled speed, agility, and style.  The F190’s carbon fibre chassis offers the perfect balance of strength and lightweight…

Yokomo has released a new ‘Dirt Edition’ of its SO2.0 1:10 2WD Buggy. Sharing the same fundamental components as the standard SO2.0 which as launched this time last year, the ‘Dirt Edition’ edition has been optimised for dirt surfaces with several key modifications.  The rear suspension arms have been shortened and equipped with dirt-specific springs, allowing the vehicle to better adapt to uneven and loose dirt surfaces.  For enhanced rear traction the buggy features a hard graphite-molded gearbox coupled with a ball differential. This setup is specifically designed to increase rear traction, ensuring stability and control even in challenging dirt conditions.  The…

Tekno RC has announced the release of its latest 1:8 Nitro buggy, the  NB48 2.2.  Following more than two years of rigorous testing and development on tracks across the world, this is the seventh revision of the NB48 series.  Leveraging valuable feedback from team drivers and customers, the NB48 2.2 has already proven its potential by clinching the 2024 ROAR 1:8 Fuel Off-Road Nationals and securing podium finishes in seven out of the past ten major US 1:8 events.  Key enhancements include the new flex-tuned split design 7075 CNC machined shock towers, which significantly improve traction and predictability, and the…

If you are a fan of retro RC buggies then here is another treat for you with Team Associated releasing the YZ10 Classic Kit as a tribute to the successful partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo back in the 80’s.  The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo goes back as far as 1972.  However, it was the relationship in the early 80s with Yokomo’s YZ-10 that represents a significant chapter in the history of RC racing.  In the world of remote-controlled car racing, the 1989 IFMAR Worlds in Australia marked a pivotal moment. Team Associated and Yokomo emerged as a…

An established producer of 1:28 bodyshells, Indonesian based Subrc has released its first 1:10 Electric Touring Car body the ‘Aguila’.  Based off their 1:28 JX touring Bodyshell, the Aquila bodyshell is designed to offer good cornering speed and good rear downforce.  It comes with pre-marked bodypost for easier setup and 2 line cut for the those who like to run their bodyshell lower.  Subrc offer the Aguila in 2 versions, regular and lightweight, and it come with windows masking and decals. View more images here

Josh Cyrul, one of America’s most experienced electric onroad racers and an accomplished car designer, has posted on his social media images of the new Excelerate RC Prodigy 12 1:12 chassis he has penned.  In the post Cyrul explains, “This is the final prototype fitting of parts so some of the anodize colors are being switched around as well as the shapes and fit of a few parts but everything is in production with a good portion of production already finished.  I’m sure people will say it’s a copy… Until you flip it over and realize it’s for sure not.…