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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition

In honor of 10 consecutive victories at the most famous rally, which has been held since 1979 (Dakar Rally), Toyota introduced a special edition of the Land Cruiser J300 model, the Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition.

The car was presented in the UAE and is based on the model Land Cruiser 300 Black Edition which is already available in this Gulf state. It is equipped with components from the Black Edition equipment kit, which includes a black radiator grille, underbody protection and a mudguard. A set of black and gray decals, which extend to the rear bumper, adorn the profile of the car and pay tribute to the Land Cruiser‘s motorsport heritage. It’s mounted on a set of black 18″ rims wrapped in 285/60R18 tires.

Inside, there’s a standard 9-inch infotainment screen, tri-zone air conditioning, wood accents, fabric seat covers and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition is powered by a turbocharged 3.5-L V6 engine that develops 415 hp (309 kW). Power is sent to all wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

It should be said that Toyota’s 10 consecutive victories refer to the series car category and not to the overall ranking.

Toyota Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition costs $87,095.

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Dacia Sandrider

The 2024 Dakar Rally ended last month, and Romanian manufacturer Dacia unveiled its vehicle for next season, the Dacia Sandrider. It is a vehicle that the team will use next year in the Ultimate T1+ class in the Dakar Rally, but also in the World Rally-Raid Championship.

The buggy is inspired by the Manifesto model that Dacia revealed two years ago. The carbon body of the racing car is placed on a tubular chassis, and experts from the British company Prodrive participated in the development of the car.

The Sandrider will have to undergo numerous tests before its first appearance scheduled at this year’s Morocco Rally, which will be run from October 5 to 11. Next season, Team Dacia will have three cars that will be used on difficult terrains around the world, and they will be driven by top rally drivers Sébastien Loeb, Cristina Gutierrez Herrero and Nasser Al-Attiyah.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Sandrider is the most powerful car in the history of Dacia. It is powered by a 3.0L biturbo V6 engine with 360 hp (268 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 398 lb-ft (539 Nm) of torque. power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed sequential gearbox. The car is mounted on 17-inch rims wrapped in tires suitable for all types of terrain on which the Sandrider will compete.

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Motorcyclist Carles Falcon is the new victim of the Dakar Rally

Rally Dakar is an annual rally raid in which hundreds of drivers participate in different categories. Also, it is one of the longest (7,891 kilometers) and most dangerous races in the world, which since 1979 (inaugural season) has always been fatal for drivers as well as other non-participants. This season is no exception, and the victim is the Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon.

Falcon lost his life due to severe injuries sustained in an accident during the Dakar Rally last week. He was driving the second stage (kilometer 448) when, 15 kilometers before the finish line, he fell and hit his head hard on the ground, after which he was transported by helicopter to the hospital. The doctors tried to save his life, but after several days of struggle and transport to Spain, his body could not take it.

“We are saddened by the death of the Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon. The organizers of the Dakar Rally and the competitors express their condolences to his family and friends,” the rally organization said.

“Carles has left us. The medical team has confirmed that the neurological damage caused by the cardiorespiratory attack at the time of the accident is irreversible,” his team posted on Instagram.

Falcon was not only a driver, he also worked as an off-road instructor and guide.

Source: Dakar Rally / Photo: EPA-EFE