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November 4, 2026

Xray XB4’27 1:10 4WD Buggy

Following the release of its latest 1:10 2WD buggy last week, Xray has now unveiled the 2027 edition of its XB4 4WD Buggy. As is now industry standard, the kit is offered in both Carpet and Dirt versions with the new Dual Shock Mounting Concept the big feature of the 2027 version. The XB4’27 introduces the completely new dual shock mounting concept that offers two alternatives shock positions of ‘Standard’ and ‘Laydown’ both for the front and rear suspension. This expanded suspension concept lets you select the shock layout that best suits the track surface, traction level and driving conditions. The Standard shock position maintains the proven traditional XB4 suspension layout, while the new Laydown configuration provides an additional geometry option to further expand the buggy’s set-up range. Other new features of the platform include countersunk aluminium components for easier installation of the optional steel chassis while graphite ball joints reduce friction and ensure smoother operation under load. Both the XB4C’27 and XB4D’27 now include the Epsilon body.

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November 3, 2026

Hong Nor X5B LCG Suspension Buggy Kits

Having revealed render images in September of a new LCG Suspension conversion kit it was working on for its X5B 1:8 Buggy platform, Taiwan’s Hong Nor has announced that completed buggy kits are now officially available. The new LCG suspension system is designed around three key principles – lightweight, simplicity, and performance. Working on both the nitro X5B and electric iX5B, it gives more options for fine-tuning the buggy to suit different track conditions and driving preferences.

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November 2, 2026

Jung becomes Korean 1:8 Buggy National Champion

One of Korea’s promising young international talents, Team Associated’ s Hyunkyu Jung has claimed the country’s KMRCA 1:8 Nitro Buggy National title. Finishing runner-up at the 2025 Championships, Spain’s Daniel Pariente the winner, Jung would dominate racing at the ‘TheTrack’ in Gimpo in South Korea. With his eBuggy win at the season final of the Asian Buggy Championships in Indonesia one of the Jung’s 2026 international racing highlights, in qualifying for the Nationals Jung would top all three qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of the Mugen Seiki of Tony Jeon and veteran Korean racer Dani Choi. Setting the fastest lap of the 1-hour final, Jung would take a comfortable win ahead of Choi, the Kyosho driver getting ahead of Jeon with them both finishing on the same lap.

Image: KMRCA [Facebook]

November 2, 2026

Polito crowned new Italian Champion

Mattia Polito is the new AMSCI Italian 1:8 Nitro Buggy Champion, the Sworkz driver securing the title with victory over reigning Champion Davide Ongaro. The fourth & final round of the championship took drivers to the Ongaroring where it was Ongaro, winner of the season opener, who took the TQ honours after the Team Associated driver topped 3 of the 4 qualifiers. Fastest in the final qualifier Polito would rank 2nd ahead of the Kilic brothers, Berkan in P3 with Round 3 winner Burak taking his Mugen Seiki to P4 ahead of Xray’s Alex Zanchettin. With Ongaro winning his Semi final he secured pole ahead of Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo for the 45-minute concluding race of the 2026 season. In the final a close race would see Polito come through from fourth to win his second race of the season by 7-seconds from Ongaro, ending the multiple World Champion’s reign over the Italian National Championship. Burak Kilic would complete the Nitro podium. In eBuggy Ongaro, who already clinched the title at the previous round, took the TQ and win ahead of Baruffolo with Polito completing the podium.

Image: ModellismoRC [modellismorc.net]

November 2, 2026

Double JMRCA 1:10 Offroad titles for Kaino

The Japanese Federation JMRCA hosted their annual 1:10 Electric Buggy Nationals over the weekend where Mugen Seiki’s Yui Kaino completed the title double. Hosted again at RC Park Gojo, venue of the 2025 Championships, having taken the TQ in 2WD defending Champion Kaino went on to successfully defend his title ahead of the Associated of Infinity factory driver Kouki Kato with the Xray of Nana Kaiho completing the podium. In 4WD, it was again Kaino who took the TQ honours this time ahead of Kaiho with defending Champion Kato qualifying 3rd. In the triple finals the order would remain the same with Kaino the new champion.

Image: Kouki Kato [Facebook]

October 31, 2026

Stack RC 94 Cobra HP Kit

Responsible for the continued production of Cobra 1:10 2WD Buggy, Stack RC has opened pre-orders for the HP version of the kit which gives you the iconic buggy updated for modern power technology. Features of the HP include an uprated diff and transmission and all new lined easy-change slipper unit. The buggy also gets new alloy shocks, turnbuckles all round, new GRP towers front and rear, and modern hex and cross head screws. The kit comes complete with unpainted bodyshell and wing plus new HP decals, wheels and tyres. The first batch of 94 Cobra HP Kits are set for pre-Christmas delivery.

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October 30, 2026

Xray XB2’27 1:10 2WD Buggy

Xray has unveiled details of their 2027 model of its XB2 1:10 2WD Buggy Platform. Offering both Dirt and Carpet specific kits, new features on the Slovakian manufacturer’s latest buggy include a modified chassis to accommodate the optional narrow suspension holder. It also gets countersunk aluminium components for easier installation with the optional steel chassis. Graphite ball joints reduce friction & ensure smoother operation under load while +2mm longer steering arms for increased steering response. Also up front the XB2 gets modified steering plates to accommodate the longer steering arms. Carbon steering block extensions repositioned rearward for increased steering response. For the Carpet version, longer titanium shock standoffs improve shock angle & optimises suspension geometry.

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October 30, 2026

Luke Holdsworth joins Yokomo

Front running 1:10 Offroad British Championship contender & European Finalist Luke Holdsworth has joined Team Yokomo, a significant signing for the brand. The Japanese manufacturer’s UK distributor MB Models announced the former Schumacher driver as joining the Yokomo UK team adding that ‘As part of the deal, Luke will also join the Yokomo factory team through the collaboration between Yokomo and MB Models.’ They added, ‘Luke is a fantastic addition to the team, bringing plenty of speed, knowledge and experience from his many years competing on the UK national racing scene. A regular A-finalist, multiple podium finisher and member of the prestigious club of national event winners, Luke has proven time and time again that he has what it takes to compete at the highest level. Welcome to the team, Luke! We’re excited to see what you can achieve with the Yokomo platforms and look forward to being part of your journey.’

Source: MB Models [Facebook]