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Scotsman
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Sir Chris Hoy returns to alternative sport as Olympic hero takes on 'very different challenge'
Edinburgh's Sir Chris Hoy will team up with former Top Gear host Chris Harris for the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sir Chris Hoy has confirmed that he will join Top Gear host Chris Harris for the 'Dark Horse Stars' class at the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational having been selected as the first two drivers. The June 11-14 event, held at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe, will mark the international race debut for the Dark Horse R - with 35-plus Ford Mustang Dark Horse R race cars being shipped over from the US. It marks a return to motor racing at legendary Le Mans for cycling hero Hoy, who revealed that he had incurable stage four prostate cancer last October. The six-time Olympic gold medallist, 49, told how he was 'excited' to get back behind the wheel at the French track on social media platform Instagram. Back in 2016, four tears after retiring from track cycling, Hoy completed the Le Mans 24 Hours and was previously part of the British GT Car Racing Championship. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sir Chris Hoy 'excited' to return to Le Mans The Edinburgh native said: 'So excited about this. Huge thanks to Ford Performance. Can't wait to get out in the Mustang and give it a run.' Scott Bartlett, of Ford Performance, added: 'Sir Chris is an incredible man who has delivered on the world stage and is now facing a very different challenge. For him to want to take on Le Mans in a Mustang Dark Horse R is testament to the allure that Mustang has. We are also delighted that he is partnering with Chris Harris, whose global following on YouTube will give us another boost.' Hoy also trailed his Tour De 4 charity bike ride in September in support of other stage four patients. That is taking place at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow. The hope is to raise £1 million for 32,000 plus people living with stage four cancer in the UK. Edinburgh native Sir Chris Hoy helps save over 1,000 lives He's recently been credited with saving over 1,000 lives following his decision to go public with his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis. Hoy has since collaborated with Prostate Cancer UK to launch an online 30-second 'risk checker' questionnaire. Since starting, over 180,000 men have taken the test, leading to more than 1,000 people being diagnosed with prostate cancer through PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "So that campaign has saved lives," Sir Chris acknowledged. "In all the chaos and all the fear and all the horror of first being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, you can never imagine any positive outcome coming from that situation. So to know that there is one has given me a purpose. In difficult moments, you remind yourself, actually there is a net positive from this whole situation. And I'm lucky because I have a platform."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Sir Chris Hoy reveals return to motor racing as he teams up with ex Top Gear star for exciting race
Olympic cycling legend turned petrol-head previously puts in a superb drive to finish in the top 20 in the famous endurance race in 2016 HE'S LE MAN Sir Chris Hoy reveals return to motor racing as he teams up with ex Top Gear star for exciting race Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR Chris Hoy has revealed his return to motor racing at legendary Le Mans. The Olympic hero, who has incurable cancer, last night told how he was 'excited' to get back behind the wheel at the French track. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 SIR Chris Hoy is to return to motor racing by competing at the legendary Le Mans race track 3 The Algarve Pro Racing Ligier Nissan of Sir Chris Hoy, Michael Munemann and Andrea Pizzitola drives during the Le Mans 24 Hour race at the Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19, 2016 Credit: Getty Images - Getty It will see the dad of two team up with ex- Top Gear star Chris Harris in a new supercar race. Sir Chris, 49, completed the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2016, four years after retiring from track cycling. He will be joined at next week's Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational event by YouTuber Chris, 50. The pair will join forces in a Ford Mustang Dark Horse R race car. Hailing organisers, Sir Chris said: 'So excited about this. Huge thanks to Ford Performance. 'Can't wait to get out in the Mustang and give it a run.' Edinburgh-born Sir Chris won six Olympic gold medals before retiring after London 2012. Two years later he joined the British GT car racing championship. He then fulfilled a boyhood dream while finishing 18th in the 60-car Le Mans endurance race four years on. At the time he said he felt like he had added to his Olympics haul. The former velodrome star was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September 2023. Last year he revealed his condition is terminal and that he was given two to four years to live. Incredible moment emotional Sir Chris Hoy delivers ball at Scotland v Ireland to rousing reception amid cancer battle Now he is drumming up support for his Tour De 4 charity bike ride in September in support of other stage four patients. Last night Scott Bartlett, of Ford Performance, said: 'Sir Chris is an incredible man who has delivered on the world stage and is now facing a very different challenge. 'For him to want to take on Le Mans in a Mustang Dark Horse R is testament to the allure that Mustang has. 'We are also delighted that he is partnering with Chris Harris, whose global following on YouTube will give us another boost.'
Motor 1
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Here's the 2026 Ford F-150 Lobo Totally Undisguised
Ford revived the street truck with the sporty Maverick Lobo , a little pickup with running gear from the old Focus ST and RS. Now, it seems to be giving the Lobo treatment to the mighty F-150. Our spy photographer captured the new F-150 Lobo in its full, undisguised glory. From the photos, we can see that the F-150 Lobo gets a unique front fascia with a lower air dam, side skirts, and black 22-inch wheels on street-oriented Bridgestone Alenza all-season tires. There's also an "F-150 Lobo" badge in the little trim piece on the front fenders. Photo by: KGP Photography Photo by: KGP Photography Photo by: KGP Photography Ford Authority reported in 2023 that Ford filed a trademark for the "F-150 Lobo" name , which was before even the Maverick Lobo was confirmed. But other than some photos of camouflaged F-150 Lobos running around, the rumormill on this sport truck has been fairly quiet. So, we don't know what to expect exactly. Obviously, Ford has a couple of hot-rod engines to chose from—most obvious are the F-150 Raptor's 450-horsepower twin-turbo V-6. There's also the Raptor R's 720-hp supercharged V-8. But, we don't know how extensive Ford's planned changes for the F-150 Lobo are. The Raptor comes from Ford Performance, and it's a comprehensive work of the standard truck, with the explicit aim of increasing dune-bashing capability. We don't know if Ford will go so far with the F-150 Lobo. Ford has some history with sporty, street-oriented F-150s. The SVT Lightning of 1993-1995 and 1999-2004 both got power and handling upgrades, along with sporty exterior trim. The second Lightning was even supercharged. Ford obviously revived the "Lightning" name for its electric F-150, hence why it's using Lobo here. But spiritually, this will very much be a successor to the old SVT Lightning models. Photo by: KGP Photography Also of note, Ford's F-150 Lobo prototypes are all double cabs, with four full-size doors. The SVT Lightning was always a single-cab, and while Ford still offers a single-cab F-150, two-door full-size pickups are far less popular than they used to be. Given that the F-150 Lobo looks production ready, we'll hopefully see it soon in a more official capacity. As SVT Lightning fans, we can't wait to learn what Ford has in store. More on Ford The Ford Mustang GTD Just Broke Its Own Nürburgring Record (Update) 2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500: Everything We Know Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Gallery: 2026 Ford F-150 Lobo Spy Shots 28 Source: KGP Photography Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Watch: Ford Ranger Raptor's demolishing dune leap in Brazil
Despite how capable and rugged the Ford Ranger Raptor is, someone has pushed the bakkie too far after getting enormous air over a dune before crashing down on the earth below! The visible result seems to be a totalled bakkie. Watch below. Looking for a new set of wheels? Find it here with CARmag. While exact details remain uncertain, a video has gone viral showing a Ford Ranger Raptor launching off a massive beach dune in Canoa Quebrada, Ceará, Brazil, before rejoining the earth beneath in spectacular fashion. Reports suggest that the driver had purchased the vehicle just a day prior to the incident, and despite the severity of the crash, the driver reportedly emerged unscathed. Gaining quite a bit of momentum online (like the bakkie did before it got that air), many have slammed the reckless stunt, which very obviously wrote off the bakkie, but could have also caused serious harm to the occupants in the car. Related: Facelifted Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Arrives in SA With Same Price From Before – Pricing and Specs As a reminder, the extensively tested Ford Ranger Raptor features a significantly upgraded suspension system designed for serious off-road performance without compromising on-road comfort either. The headline upgrade are FOX 2.5-inch Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks that adjust up to 500 times per second for real-time terrain response. The rear suspension also uses coil springs with a Watts linkage and trailing arms, replacing the standard leaf springs. On the chassis front, Ford Performance has ensured it can take a beating with reinforced components like the front frame rails and shock towers. Related: All of the CAR Magazine Top 12 Best Used Buys for 2025 All of these upgrades meant nothing with that amount of airtime and force when it rejoined the sandy earth beneath it. Some complex calculations based on very rough estimates from the video below suggest the Ford Ranger Raptor, which weighs just under 2 500kg, was airborne for about 2.5s, suggesting a drop height of roughly 7.6m and an impact speed over 12m/s. Assuming the suspension bottomed out in 0.3s, the bakkie would've hit the ground with an estimated force of over 100 000 newtons — about the weight of 10 tonnes slamming into the earth. Even for a Raptor, it's no surprise the airbags deployed, and it needed to be unceremoniously dragged off the dunes. Watch it here: Browse thousands of new and used cars here with CARmag. The post Ford Ranger Raptor Gets Very Airborne on Dunes – Crashes Hard appeared first on CAR Magazine.
Motor Trend
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
Bronco SUV's New Ford Performance Coastal Package Adds Beachy Theme
Special editions quickly become the life blood of niche vehicles like the Bronco SUV, keeping interest alive well after the initial novelty has worn off. Ford is the master—look at the Mustang lineup over the decades—and while we are trying our best to be jaded and cynical, there is something about this new Ford Performance Bronco Coastal Package that makes us want to jump into our vintage Ocean Pacific jams, crank up the Bangles and, like, head for the beach, dude. The Coastal Package is designed for four-door Broncos, and consists of a 2-inch suspension lift and new silver wheels with matching silver grille, fender flares, and a see-through 'Bimini' top with a silver bucking Bronco logo. The job is rounded out by a full-length stripe decal in chill 1980s colors. Go on, grab Cory Feldman and head down to the beach at Malibu, where you'll find a film crew waiting to feature you in a movie involving lots of women in bikinis. Dude! The Coastal Package is a $5,400 kit available from Ford Performance, and it can be installed by the dealer or an ASE Red Seal–certified technician, which we presume will cost extra. (Actually, you can download the instructions and do it yourself, but then you'll miss out on the 3 year/36,000 mile Ford Performance warranty.) The package can be applied to any 2025 Bronco, provided that Bronco has four doors and was originally ordered in Base, Big Bend (with or without the Black Diamond Package), or Outer Banks trims, but is independent of powertrain—four or six cylinder and manual or automatic are all okay. And hey, why not? The Coastal Package is a cool theme that, like the coast itself, makes every day feel like a vacation. We'd get one.
