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The Drive
an hour ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
Porsche Secretly Entered the 2027 Cayenne EV in a Hill Climb, and It Set a Record
The latest car news, reviews, and features. The upcoming electric Porsche Cayenne doesn't exist yet, but Porsche just ran it up a public hill climb. On Sunday, Porsche entered the electric Cayenne in prototype form at the 2025 UK British Championship Hillclimb at Shelley Walsh. It's hard to miss what this thing is because the 'camo' wrap has Porsche Cayenne written all over it in neon purple and blue letters. Hilariously, the prototype also had a roof rack installed. Porsche slid the prototype into the Road Cars Series Production Electric category of the event. The automaker's Formula E factor test driver Gabriela Jilkova piloted the prototype through the course. The event announcers commented how the EV rocketed off the line thanks to the instant torque and it only took 1.94 seconds to hit 60 feet. The action all takes place at the 2:36:42 mark in the video stream. 'For a big car that is scuttering up the hill something special,' the announcers said. The prototype, which it's unclear if this was a production-spec vehicle, ran the course in 31.28 seconds, smashing the SUV record up Shelsley Walsh by over four seconds. The camo-wrapped Cayenne EV prototype looks like a Porsche Cayenne with a slightly evolutionary design. The headlights include the now trademark quad LED daytime running light dots, and the rear features horizontal LED taillights. The greenhouse feels familiar, but the window line in the C-pillar is specific to the EV compared to the gas-powered Cayenne. Large wheels, maybe 22s or 23s, fill the wells. Active aero both up front and possibly in the rear can be seen working throughout the blazing run up the hill. Off the line it sounds like the Cayenne EV is making noise, presumably from a speaker, and during certain points up the climb it sounds as if there are noises coming from the electric SUV. Those sounds seem like they are coming during hard acceleration, but it's all quick and hard to be sure. The next-generation Cayenne was set to be electric, but now Porsche has backtracked and will keep a gas-powered version alive past 2030. With the electric Cayenne running up the hill climb in prototype form with only a mild camo wrap, it seems as if it's only a matter of time before the automaker reveals or starts talking about the upcoming EV. Got a tip? Send us a note: tips@
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Who is Oliver Rowland? All you need to know about the unstoppable Formula E champion
Oliver Rowland has been in sensational form this season — and the stats speak for themselves. He has four wins and seven podiums in total this season. That's how the 32-year-old has stamped his authority on the 2024–25 Formula E season. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Nissan driver currently sits comfortably on top of the 2025 Formula E Driver Standings with 171 points. All about Oliver Rowland Oliver Rowland is a British Formula E driver born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. His passion for motorsport ignited early — he began karting at the age of seven. Rowland quickly made his mark, finishing second in the Super 1 National Cadet Championship in 2002 and later winning the championship for two consecutive years. In 2010, Rowland transitioned from karting to single-seaters, competing in the Formula Renault UK Winter Series with CRS Racing. After a slow start, he claimed his maiden win in the final race of the championship at Pembrey. Rowland's big breakthrough came in 2011 when he joined Fortec Motorsport and competed in the British Championship. He quickly impressed, securing his first podium of the season followed by four consecutive podium finishes. He also won the Graduate Cup. In 2013, he signed with Fortec Motorsport again, this time competing in the Formula Renault 3.5 Series. It was a strong season, as he finished fourth overall with two wins and seven podiums. Rowland stepped up to GP2 in 2015, making his debut at Silverstone with MP Motorsport. He made an immediate impact by scoring points in both races. Oliver Rowland's foray into Formula E After consistent performances, Oliver Rowland achieved his long-time dream — driving in Formula E. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He made his debut in 2015 with Mahindra Racing as a replacement for the injured Nick Heidfeld. Although he finished 13th and missed the rest of the season, it marked his entry into electric racing. In 2016, Rowland joined Nissan as a reserve driver and became a full-time driver in 2018. That year, he earned his first pole position at the Sanya ePrix and finished second in the race — his maiden podium in Formula E. Also Read: Rowland moved back to Mahindra Racing for the 2021–22 season, where he raced until 2023. In 2024, he returned to Nissan and elevated his career with a series of dominant performances that have made him a standout this season. He is almost unstoppable now and yet, there is more to come.
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Ayrshire youngster celebrates paw-some results at prestigious Canicross event
Nine-year-old Evan Johnson was in fine form with canine companion Stormi. An Ayrshire youngster is celebrating a paw-some result after scooping two medals for Scotland in a prestigious cani-cross event. Evan Johnson, from Kilmaurs, and his six-year-old European sled dog Stormi teamed up in Wales to pick up a silver and bronze in the 'Fur Nations'. Held in Pembrey on the south coast of Wales, nine-year-old Evan competed in the three-day event and tackled the challenging two-mile course while battling it out with 160 other dogs and runners. And, to make the achievement all the more impressive, the trip to Wales was nine-year-old Evan's first major event in the sport. Canicross is cross-country running with your dog. The runner wears a belt that attaches to a harness worn by their canine running companion. The pair are joined by a bungee cord to reduce the shock when the dog pulls. Evan's success runs in the family with proud mum Lindsay Johnson running a canicross club in Ayrshire, called Cani-Fit. Lindsay said: 'This was his first big competitive race. He's done smaller ones before but this was a pretty big event and he did really well to get a silver and bronze. 'He put in a lot of training so the hard work paid off. 'The Scottish leg is at Glamis Castle soon and he's really keen on taking it further - so much so that I think he'll be getting a puppy in the summer.' She added: 'He's really proud of himself and it's given him a big boost. He wants to keep improving and reaching new goals. 'I think next season, in the winter, we'll be looking at a British Championship race all going well.' As for the actual sport itself, Lindsay says it's a great way to keep fit, but admitted training and competitions can be challenging - but a whole load of fun. She said: 'The sport is all over the world now and really growing. It's very accessible. As long as the dogs and people are fit and healthy, anyone can do take part. It's a fun way to keep fit. 'It's not just going for a wee run. The dog runs faster so you have to keep up with it and you're running on trails and it can sometimes be quite tricky terrain. 'It can be really challenging and it's not easy at all to do all the training to make sure you're fit and keeping the dog healthy and in shape, too. It takes a lot of dedication to train for that type of terrain and speed as well as training the dog. 'There's a lot of commitment and training that goes into it that people maybe don't see.' Given Evan's age, mum has to run alongside, which she says is becoming a greater challenge with each passing week, saying: 'I run classes throughout Ayrshire and teach people how to get fit and do the sport. 'I competed throughout Europe for years but I now no longer race or do it competitively. 'I'm just trying to keep up with Evan! Because of his age, I have to run beside him for safety and it's a challenge. As the weeks go on, he's leaving me for dust but I'm trying my best!'
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
British Supersport race tragedy as two riders dead after 'catastrophic' crash
Tragedy struck on just the first lap of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, in Chesire on Monday. Two motorbike riders have tragically died and six more injured in a 'catastrophic incident' at a British Championship race. Tragedy struck on just the first lap of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, in Chesire on Monday. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, both suffered fatal injuries after a horror chain reaction saw 11 riders all crash from their bikes. As the Mirror reports, the harrowing crash took place on the opening weekend of the British Superbikes season, which is scheduled to run for eight rounds across the UK, before three 'showdown' events. Australian Richardson was racing for the Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki team, while British star Jenner was with Rapid Honda. The Supersport Championship serves as a support series to the main Superbikes event. Richardson finished eighth in last year's standings after earning 146 points, while this was Jenner's second year racing in the championship. Tom Tunstall, a 47-year-old rider for SRG Specialist Risk Group Ducati, has been transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. Five other riders were treated at the track for minor injuries, while three more escaped unharmed. Monday's tragic incident led to the cancellation of the remainder of the event. Motor Sport Vision Racing, who operate the Oulton Park track, confirmed a full investigation had been launched in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. An MSVR statement read: "At the start of this afternoon's Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling. The race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed. "Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled. This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries. "Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment, he died from a catastrophic head injury. "Shane Richardson (29) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries. He died prior to arrival. "Tom Tunstall (47) was initially treated on the track and was taken to the circuit medical centre, he was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. "A further five riders were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries, which did not require transfer to hospital. These riders were #9 Carl Harris, #39 Max Morgan, #48 Cameron Hall, #78 Freddie Barnes, #95 Morgan McLaren-Wood. "Three further riders were also involved but were uninjured. These riders were #25 Lewis Jones, #37 Corey Tinker and #90 George Edwards. The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary."
The Courier
05-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
When Fife Flyers became British champions at Wembley in 1985
Fife Flyers were crowned the new kings of British ice hockey on May 5 1985 in front of then-record 7,300 fans at Wembley Arena. It was the biggest crowd to watch a game in Britain since the 1960s. The 9-4 win over Murrayfield Racers secured a first British Championship since 1978. It was the underdog tale no one saw coming. Club historian John Ross said the summer of 1984 was a watershed for the Flyers. 'The club had elite facilities, the highest attendances in Scotland, a productive youth development programme and considerable commercial and media interest – every indication of success except a trophy-winning team,' he told me. 'In a trail-blazing move, Flyers team manager John Haig and vice-chairman Jack Dryburgh undertook an extensive scouting mission in Toronto in June 1984. 'Their brief was simple – bring back three men who could transform a struggling side into a championship outfit. 'Along with a valuable transatlantic contact Cameron Killoran, the pair spent a fortnight assessing over 80 recommended players. 'Eventually they chose their three men, not solely on grounds of playing ability but mindful of maturity, marketability and adaptability to the British scene.' They signed Canadians Ron Plumb, Dave Stoyanovich and Danny Brown. Crucially, the club believed the trio was what was required off the ice as well as on it. Plumb became player-coach. He was 34 and had played in the NHL with the Hartford Whalers. Stoyanovich was playing for Nova Scotia Voyageurs in the American Hockey League. Brown joined from the University of Western Ontario. He was a Canadian Olympic trialist. The imports blended seamlessly with local talent like Andy Linton, Neil Abel, Gordon Latto, Dougie Latto, Gary McEwan, Brian Peat and Jimmy Pennycook. John said: 'In a still semi-professional era, coach Plumb understood the conflicting demands on time, family, and fitness and coaxed the best from weary limbs and minds. 'He got to know and charmed families and employers. 'He knew that the team was bigger than just a bunch of hockey players. 'Respected and liked by management, players and fans, Plumb valued the full squad and created the best team spirit the Flyers had known for years.' Anticipation was high. A crowd of 2,500 watched the opening game. Crowds doubled and ice hockey surpassed football. The Flyers were pulling in a bigger attendance than Raith Rovers. No mean feat given it was the time of the miners' strike and mass unemployment. Among the fans was world darts champion Jocky Wilson. He became so enthusiastic that he sponsored winger Chic Cottrell in 1984. The Plumb-inspired Flyers were challenging for silverware again. They finished runners-up in the Autumn Cup after being defeated by Durham Wasps. John said the Flyers could have been forever the bridesmaid that season. 'The league campaign had seen the Flyers first win in Edinburgh for six years and they were the first team to take a point against the Durham Wasps in the north east in that same time span,' he said. 'The reigning champions Dundee Rockets lost five of the six league and cup matches against the Flyers which was the exactly how the Flyers had fared against Dundee the previous season – the tide had turned. 'The Rockets were also defeated in the Scottish Cup final by the Flyers. 'The Flyers gained their first piece of silverware.' The Heineken Premier Division was a tight affair with the Flyers finishing second to the Wasps by two points in a title race which went down to the wire. The Rockets finished seventh after losing 8-5 to the Flyers in a midweek game. The top six in the final standings qualified for the Heineken Championship play-offs. The quarter-final involved a round-robin three-team group stage. Flyers won all four matches against Ayr Bruins and Cleveland Bombers. The classic 9-8 win against Ayr at Kirkcaldy Ice Rink was shown on BBC Grandstand. Stoyanovich got the winner with two minutes to the buzzer. Flyers and Ayr progressed to Wembley. They were joined by Murrayfield Racers and Streatham Redskins. Wasps were surprisingly eliminated. Flyers headed to Wembley on a 15-game winning streak. John said: 'For small-town Kirkcaldy, the Wembley weekend was an adventure in itself, with a scramble for transport and accommodation as it suddenly seemed possible that the dream could come true. 'By bus, car, plane and train, over 1,000 Flyers' fans journeyed south to London to roar their team on. 'It was the Flyers first appearance at Wembley. 'The town was riding the wave that had been created all season long by this team.' Flyers played the Redskins in the first semi-final on Saturday May 4 at 1.30pm. They won 12-3 with Abel, Brown and Stoyanovich all grabbing a hat-trick each. Plumb and Linton scored the other goals. Racers defeated the Bruins 13-4 in the second semi-final at 7.30pm. Wembley Arena was packed with 7,300 spectators and millions of viewers watched live on BBC Two's Sunday Grandstand in the company of Des Lynam. It was expected to be a close game between the two great rivals. But it was all over in the first period. Brown opened the scoring after only two minutes. He got his second four minutes later. Plumb made it 3-0 on 10 minutes with a power play goal. Murrayfield scored through John Hay before Chic Cottrell netted from close-range for Flyers and Stoyanovich increased the lead to 5-1. Brown completed his hat-trick with two fine goals in the last 90 seconds. Murrayfield threw everything at netminder Andy Donald in the second period. The 20-year-old was in brilliant form. The period ended goalless. Jim Lynch pulled one back three minutes into the final period. Stoyanovich struck for Flyers just 20 seconds later. Gordon McDougall and John Hay reduced the deficit to 8-4 but Jimmy Pennycook ended the Edinburgh side's hopes with a goal five minutes from time. The buzzer sparked wild celebrations on the ice and in the stands. It was an electrifying atmosphere. 'The obvious stars were of course the three Canadians – Danny Brown, Dave Stoyanovich and Ron Plumb,' said John. They were all chosen for the end of season all-star team. Plumb was awarded coach of the year and Stoyanovich broke the scoring records at that time in the Heineken League by eclipsing Roy Halpin of the Rockets. 'His 171 goals (and 277 points in total) across all competitions in the season also remains the most of any player in any season in history for the Flyers,' said John. 'That said it wasn't a three-man show. 'Despite winning 9-4 it was the netminder who picked up man of the match. 'Andy Donald was a key player throughout the season.' The majority of fans thronged the ice rink a couple of days later to celebrate with the team who were also given a civic reception at the Townhouse in Kirkcaldy. The last word goes to John. 'A near-perfect weekend's work left the opposition outplayed and outclassed and by the end of Wembley 85 nobody could deny that the Flyers were worthy British champions. 'The transformation was complete.'
