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JConcepts has added a new set of tires to their No Prep Drag lineup. These new tires, called the Mambos, are a wider version of tire to create a larger contact patch for more forward …

Losi has announced the 1972 Chevrolet C10 Pickup, a new 1/10 scale onroad ride based on their V100 platform. This truck is 4WD and comes loaded with a 2.4GHz radio system that features a waterproof …

Let’s chat about scale. Scale refers to the size of the RC vehicle in regards to it’s full size counterpart. So, 1:1 would mean the vehicle is exactly the same size as the real thing. …

All RC Cars are powered by either Electric or Nitro systems. Electric systems use a battery pack to power the entire car while Nitro systems use fuel called Nitromethane (thus, Nitro). Depending on who you …

RC Cars come in a few different built types: Kit form, Ready to Run (RTR) or Almost Ready to Run (ARTR). Let’s take a quick look and explain both the Pros and Cons of each! …

Welcome everyone to Part 5, the final chapter in the Tamiya Super Avante video build series. In this video we’re installing the electronics, wheels and tires, rear wing and the body. We have to say …

Reedy has brought a new version of their Wolfpack LiPo packs to market. These are the same great cells you’ve come to know from Reedy – high-capacity cells wrapped in a durable hard case – …

Well well well – it looks like HPI Racing is coming back strong with the (re-)release of one of their classics – the Savage X Flux! This V2 version does have some styling cues from …

Traxxas’ TRX-4 Bronco comes loaded with detail off the showroom floor, but there’s always room for improvement – in this case, this cool-looking dual performance exhaust setup from Club5 Racing! This setup consists of a …

Welcome everyone to Part 4 of the Tamiya Super Avante online video build. In this video we’re wrapping up the front end, installing the shocks, shock tray and the rest of the front suspension. This …