Motorsports

Segway's Super Villain UTVs Enter the SCORE Baja 1000

San José del Cabo – November 08, 2026 -- Segway Powersports will race two Super Villain UTVs in the SCORE Baja 1000 starting November 13, the brand's first appearance at the off-road endurance event.

The 59th Baja 1000 stays entirely in Baja California Sur

The race begins in San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and is the final round of the 2026 SCORE World Desert Championship. For the first time in the event's history, the whole course runs within Baja California Sur. The nearly 1,000-mile route crosses desert, mountain and coastal terrain before returning to its starting point.

Jacob Zuccone and Justin He are among the drivers representing Segway Powersports.

Jeep Named Official 4x4 of Moab in New Two-Year City Partnership

Auburn Hills – October 06, 2026 -- Jeep has been named the Official 4x4 of Moab, Utah, under a new two-year agreement approved by the Moab City Council that ties the brand directly to trail maintenance, local events, and conservation funding in the off-road destination.

The deal formalizes decades of trail history between Jeep and Moab

Jeep vehicles have been tested on Moab's trails for generations, and the city hosts the annual Easter Jeep Safari, run by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers, which draws thousands of off-road enthusiasts each year. Branden Coté, Jeep CEO, said Moab's trails, landscapes, and community have helped define off-road adventure for generations of owners.

Playseat Unveils Evolution 2, Its Next-Gen Racing Cockpit

Doetinchem – – October 05, 2026 -- Dutch sim-racing company Playseat is preparing to launch the Evolution 2, a next-generation racing cockpit the company calls the most adaptable all-round racing chair on the market today.

The Evolution 2 builds on the cockpit that started the category

The new chair is a direct successor to the original Playseat Evolution, the simulator credited with creating the home racing cockpit category in the mid-1990s. Playseat says the Evolution 2 carries that design expertise forward while adding greater versatility, expandability, and value for sim racers.

Subaru Launches SubieCrew: 50 New Local Chapters for Owners

Camden, N.J. – – September 28, 2026 -- Subaru of America is rolling out SubieCrew, a new owner engagement program that will establish 50 local chapters across the U.S., giving Subaru drivers structured ways to meet up, volunteer and shape brand events in their own communities.

Nearly 700 ambassadors will lead new city chapters

The program is powered by close to 700 volunteer ambassadors, who will fill roles such as Chapter Lead, Director and specialized team members at each of the 50 chapters. Ambassadors organize events ranging from Cars & Coffee meetups and trailhead gatherings to pet adoptions and community cleanups, with support from Subaru of America and its national retailer network.

3W Auto-life Becomes Title Sponsor of West Rim Lite at Trail Hero 2026

Hurricane, Utah – September 24, 2026 -- 3W Auto-life will serve as the exclusive title sponsor of the Level 4 West Rim Lite trail at the 11th Annual Monster Energy Trail Hero Event, running Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 in Hurricane, Utah, at Sand Hollow's red sand dunes and slickrock terrain.

The custom-fit floor mat brand will also sponsor the Level 4 Toquerville Falls Day trail and set up a booth at the Washington County Fairgrounds Vendor Show from Oct. 1 to 3, occupying a 20-by-30-foot space designated Booth D6.

3D-scanned mats aim to handle red sand, mud and water

3W uses 3D scanning and VigorMold injection molding to build custom-fit floor liners and truck bed mats for vehicles including the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner. The mats are made from Thorex TPE material, which the company says is waterproof and easy to rinse clean after off-road use.

Wolfbox Blocks Out Windshields to Prove Its Off-Road Camera Works

Hurricane, Utah – September 24, 2026 -- Off-road electronics brand Wolfbox will run a "Blockout Challenge" at the 11th Annual Monster Energy Trail Hero Event, blocking drivers' exterior views entirely and forcing them to navigate an obstacle course using only its FlexPilot camera system. The weeklong event, powered by Greater Zion, takes place Sept. 28 through Oct. 3 in Hurricane, Utah.

Drivers navigate blind using only camera feeds

Qualifying rounds run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 2, with 10 teams competing each day on a scored obstacle course. The top eight teams advance to an Oct. 3 final at The Chute, one of Sand Hollow's recognizable rock-crawling obstacles. Members of the public can ride shotgun with a Wolfbox driver during the Oct. 1 and 2 afternoon sessions.

Ski-Doo Marks 18 Years of Free Avalanche Safety Seminars

Valcourt – September 23, 2026 -- Ski-Doo, in partnership with Backcountry Access (BCA), is launching its eighteenth year of free Avalanche Awareness Seminars, offering more than 35 sessions across Canada and the United States this winter.

More than 30,000 snowmobilers have attended the program since it began

The seminars, run through Ski-Doo's Responsible Rider program, cover route planning, rescue techniques, safety equipment and forecast resources. Open to riders of any snowmobile brand and any experience level, the free sessions are billed as one of the longest-running avalanche education programs in the snowmobile industry.

RADwood's Free '80s and '90s Car Show Roars Into Alameda in October

Traverse City, Mich. – September 22, 2026 -- RADwood, the automotive festival celebrating '80s and '90s car culture, returns to the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday, October 24, with its first free-to-attend evening event, running from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gold Bar Hangar in Alameda, CA.

Attendance is free with advance registration, a change from the event's typical $25 ticket price. Hagerty Drivers Club members get early entry at 3 p.m.

A new driving exhibition puts iconic cars at full-throttle

The show, presented by Goodyear, introduces Wheels in Motion, a demonstration featuring era-defining cars performing flybys against the San Francisco skyline backdrop. Hundreds of period-correct cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display at the historic Alameda Point venue.

Houston's All-Stars Car Show Returns to Daikin Park With 300+ Vehicles

Houston – September 22, 2026 -- The All-Stars Car Show returns to Daikin Park for a second year on November 7-8, again making Houston the only U.S. market to host a car show inside a Major League Baseball stadium.

More than 300 vehicles fill seven themed zones

The ballpark will convert into a full automotive showcase spanning its concourses, outdoor lots and an expanded on-field warning track. Zones include the Exotic Car Zone for hypercars and supercars, the 713 Classics Zone for Houston lowriders and pre-war vehicles, a Motorsports Zone with racing simulators and pit crew demos, and an EV Zone featuring Tesla and Lucid displays plus autonomous ride-alongs. The Indigo Zone offers a Porsche driving experience, while a Kids Zone adds bounce houses and face painting. A Showcase Field for premium and collector vehicles requires Field Access or a VIP ticket.

Garmin Adds Live Digital Flagging to Catalyst 2 Racing Device

Olathe – September 22, 2026 -- Garmin has launched a real-time racing solution that lets drivers see digital flag signals and track conditions directly from the cockpit, with a combined package priced at $1,699.99.

The system pairs Garmin's Catalyst 2 with MYLAPS flagging tech

The setup connects a Garmin Catalyst 2 driving performance optimizer to a MYLAPS X2 RaceLink Club on-board digital flagging device using an In-car Flagging Y-cable. At tracks equipped with MYLAPS race control technology, drivers can view live personal and track flag signals on the Catalyst 2's 3-inch LCD screen, covering conditions like weather changes, safety checks and recovery operations.