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Legendary driver Stéphane Peterhansel joins Defender's 2026 Dakar Rally Campaign with D7X-R prototype
Defender is set to make its mark in the World Rally-Raid Championship with the introduction of the Dakar D7X-R prototype, featuring legendary driver Stéphane Peterhansel and rising star Rokas Baciuška.
Star-studded driver line-up confirmed for hotly anticipated 2025 South African Safari Rally
Get ready for the thrilling inaugural Safari Rally in South Africa, part of the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship, featuring top-tier competitors from around the globe from May 18 to 24.
How Ford's racing success shapes the Ranger Raptor bakkie
Ford Performance built the Raptor T1+ to take part in the world’s most gruelling off-road race this year. Here's why they do it.
SA-built Toyota Gazoo Hiluxes take spectacular Dakar Rally 1-2
While it was a huge win for home hero Yazeed Al-Rajhi, it was a heartbreaking result for South Africans Henk Lategan and Brett Cummings.
SA's Henk Lategan back on top as Nani Roma hands Ford first Dakar Rally stage win in 10 years
Spain's Nani Roma won the 10th stage of the Dakar Rally on Wednesday, but South Africa's Henk Lategan moved back to the top of the overall standings.
South Africa's Henk Lategan wins Dakar stage 8 to consolidate lead
South Africa's Henk Lategan, in his fourth Dakar outing, covered the 487km special between Al-Duwadimi and Riyadh in 4hr 51min 54sec.
Great day for SA as Saood Variawa makes history as youngest-ever Dakar stage winner, while Henk Lategan extends lead
South Africa's Saood Variawa became the youngest-ever stage winner at the Dakar Rally when he triumphed in stage 3 on Tuesday.
Mini beats Toyotas in dramatic Dakar Rally opener
Frenchmen Guerlain Chicherit and Alex Winocq’s Mini scored a surprise win over Toyota Gazoo Racing crews on the first day of the Dakar Rally.
South African Henk Lategan wins Dakar Rally prologue
South Africa's Henk Lategan, driving a Toyota Hilux, finished a second clear of Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom over the 29km run in Bisha, with five-time Dakar champion Nasser al-Attiyah of Qatar third.