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Well here’s an exciting new kit! Tamiya’s Dune Beetle Cross is practically a greatest hits of what fans appreciate from the brand. There’s plenty of clever design that looks like a treat to assemble, including the trailing rear arm setup …

SPONSORED ARTICLE When Tamiya introduced the CR-01 chassis, it brought a completely unique, engineering-heavy layout to the 1/10-scale rock crawling scene. Among the various rigs built on this platform, the Rock Socker stands out with its competition-inspired styling and distinct …

SPONSORED ARTICLE Finding the right Tamiya 1/14-scale semi-truck is only half the fun. To complete the scale realism, you need something hooked up to that fifth wheel. When you’re ready to deck out your big rig with a Tamiya tractor …

SPONSORED ARTICLE For hobbyists who favor extreme realism over pure speed, Tamiya’s 10 newest super-scale tractor trucks offers a completely different kind of RC experience. This dedicated corner of the hobby traces its roots all the way back to 1993 …

SPONSORED ARTICLE There are few silhouettes in the automotive world as instantly recognizable as the Land Rover Defender. It is the exemplary go-anywhere vehicle, a machine that built a reputation on grit, utility, and an uncompromising boxy aesthetic. When the …

SPONSORED ARTICLE If you’ve ever looked at a factory-painted RC body and thought it was out of reach, you’re not alone. Many hobbyists avoid painting simply because their past results didn’t match what they see on ready-to-run models. The difference …

SPONSORED ARTICLE When it comes to scale realism and heavy-duty recovery action, few RC trucks can match the presence of Tamiya’s Volvo FH16 Globetrotter 750 Tow Truck. With its massive 1/14-scale chassis, fully detailed cab, and functional towing equipment, this …

YES, I’m aware I’m very, very late to the Tamiya BBX game. But that doesn’t mean I’m not super-stoked to put this buggy together, and don’t be surprised if I paint mine orange like Greg’s, because dang, that looks good. …

SPONSORED ARTICLE When the 2025 Team Associated Vintage Championship kicked off in Las Vegas, the 2WD 76-83 class offered a rare glimpse into the formative years of RC racing. This is the era of the Tamiya “Special Racing Buggy” (SRB), …

Tamiya is once again celebrating the anniversary of its first-ever RC model, the 1/12 scale Porsche 934 released in 1976. Motorized models were nothing new for Tamiya at the time, but this was the first to get a dedicated chassis …

The 75th annual Nuremberg Toy Fair is officially underway in Germany, and as expected, Tamiya has arrived with an exciting lineup of upcoming RC releases slated for 2026. Thanks to a friend in the Tamiya camp, we’ve received early photos …

SPONSORED ARTICLE The Tamiya Dynahead 6×6 is one of the most mechanically interesting kits in the world of RC—a portal-axle powerhouse that looks like a futuristic trial truck and is designed with remarkable off-road traction. Built on the versatile G6-01TR …

Get ready, RC drivers—the Redcat Vertex 6 is here: https://bit.ly/4nccwuK and it’s a beast! In this video, Greg from RC Driver takes a deep dive into Redcat’s new 1/6 scale brushless performance crawler, showing you every detail from its comp-style …

SPONSORED ARTICLE We at RC Driver enjoy featuring extraordinary homebuilt RC vehicles as a way to acknowledge someone’s creative abilities and to inspire others to create their own special one-offs. Making distinctive homebuilt vehicles is just one of the many …

SPONSORED ARTICLE Rally racing is a high-speed, point-to-point race against the clock where heavily modified, 350hp+ purpose-built vehicles tackle challenging real-world roads that are typically unpaved surfaces. These specialized racecars need to withstand demanding and unpredictable terrain like gravel, snow, …