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Weird Extra-long VW Passat hearse looks weird and spooky, and it's for sale

Extra-long VW Passat hearse looks weird and spooky, and it's for sale

For reasons we can't explain, we really want it.
By Christopher Smith 28 June 2021
Motorsport.com Motorsport world pays tribute to former FIA president Max Mosley

Motorsport world pays tribute to former FIA president Max Mosley

Tributes have been paid to former FIA President and March Engineering co-founder Max Mosley, who has died at the age of 81.
By Alberto de Armas 25 May 2021
Motorsport.com Former FIA president Max Mosley dies aged 81

Former FIA president Max Mosley dies aged 81

Former FIA president Max Mosley, who was once the most powerful man in motor racing, has passed away. He was 81.
By Jonathan Noble 24 May 2021
For Sale Airstream Funeral Coach escape room is a creepy motorhome you can buy

Airstream Funeral Coach escape room is a creepy motorhome you can buy

It's the stuff of dreams, or more likely, nightmares.
By Christopher Smith 14 May 2021
10:30 Celebrity / Entertainment DMX's funeral procession includes monster truck carrying his casket

DMX's funeral procession includes monster truck carrying his casket

A fitting ceremony for the hip-hop legend.
By Matthew Crisara 27 April 2021
Motor1.com Announcements Daniel Messeder, Editorial Director of Motor1.com Brazil, has passed away from Covid-19

Daniel Messeder, Editorial Director of Motor1.com Brazil, has passed away from Covid-19

At 39, he leaves behind his wife and 3-year-old son.
By Motor1.com Staff 15 April 2021
Motorsport.com Former F1 driver Johnny Dumfries passes away at 62

Former F1 driver Johnny Dumfries passes away at 62

Former grand prix driver and 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner Johnny Dumfries has died at the age of 62 after a short illness.
By Adam Cooper 23 March 2021
Motorsport.com 'Queen of the Nurburgring' Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51

'Queen of the Nurburgring' Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51

Sabine Schmitz, affectionally known as the ‘Queen of the Nurburgring’, has died at the age of 51 following a long battle with cancer.
By Luke Smith 17 March 2021
Motorsport.com Hamilton pays tribute to Walker: 'No one can come close'

Hamilton pays tribute to Walker: 'No one can come close'

Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to legendary F1 commentary Murray Walker following his death on Saturday, saying "no one can come close".
By Luke Smith 16 March 2021
Motorsport.com Formula 1 commentary icon Murray Walker dies aged 97

Formula 1 commentary icon Murray Walker dies aged 97

Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker has died at the age of 97.
By Luke Smith 14 March 2021
Supercars Creator of the American-made Vector supercar has died

Creator of the American-made Vector supercar has died

Jerry Wiegert was 76 years old.
By Jacob Oliva 21 January 2021
Motorcycles Racer dies at 88, but no one at the end knew his IOMTT past

Racer dies at 88, but no one at the end knew his IOMTT past

Heir tracking led to full discovery of Tony Godfrey's rich racing history.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 19 June 2020
Motorsport.com Sir Stirling Moss death: Motorsport world pays tribute

Sir Stirling Moss death: Motorsport world pays tribute

The motorsport world has paid tribute to Sir Stirling Moss following his death at the age of 90 on Sunday.
By Luke Smith 13 April 2020
Motorsport.com Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90

Sir Stirling Moss dies aged 90

Sir Stirling Moss, who died in the early hours of April 12 aged 90, was more than just the greatest racing driver never to win the Formula 1 World Championship.
By Brian Potter 12 April 2020
00:30 Celebrity / Entertainment Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

Kobe Bryant, basketball legend and motorcyclist, dead at 41

May all who lost their lives rest in peace.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 27 January 2020
Motorsport.com British rallying legend Russell Brookes dies

British rallying legend Russell Brookes dies

Double British Rally champion Russell Brookes, famous for driving his ‘Andrews Heat for Hire’-liveried cars, has passed away at the age of 74.
By Jack Benyon 31 October 2019
Motorsport.com F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

F2 driver Hubert killed in Spa-Francorchamps crash

Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has passed away aged 22 after sustaining injuries in a crash during the series’ feature race at Spa-Francorchamps.
By Jonathan Noble 31 August 2019
Motorcycles Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

Jessi Combs reportedly killed while attempting new speed record

The TV personality and "fastest woman on four wheels" crashed during a speed run yesterday in Oregon USA.
By Christopher Smith 28 August 2019
Breaking Ferdinand Piech, former VW Group Chairman, dead at 82

Ferdinand Piech, former VW Group Chairman, dead at 82

He was also a member of the Porsche family.
By Chris Bruce 26 August 2019
Weird Tesla hearse? Under your dead body, says Dutch coachbuilder

Tesla hearse? Under your dead body, says Dutch coachbuilder

Huiskamp Carrosseriefabriek developed a Model S 75D for your last journey.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 12 August 2019
Motorsport.com Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

Investigation underway after fatal Kirkistown crash

An investigation is underway after Northern Irish driver Paul Conn lost his life in an accident during a 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland meeting at Kirkistown on Saturday.
By Motorsport.com 29 July 2019
Corporate / Financial Famous Auto Exec Lee Iacocca Dies At 94

Famous Auto Exec Lee Iacocca Dies At 94

The godfather of the Ford Mustang has passed away due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
By Adrian Padeanu 03 July 2019
Motorcycles UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison's funeral

UK bikers requested by family for Daley Mathison's funeral

Flights of engines will sing him to his rest.
By Janaki Jitchotvisut 24 June 2019
Motorsport.com Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Daley Mathison killed in Isle of Man TT Superbike crash

Road racer Daley Mathison has died following a crash in the opening Superbike race of the 2019 Isle of Man TT on Monday. He was 27.
By Lewis Duncan 04 June 2019
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