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Mitsubishi Might Revive the Montero. Here's Everything We Know

In the world of off-road vehicles, certain names are unforgettable. Among them is the Mitsubishi Montero—or as it’s known abroad, the Pajero. An off-road icon throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Montero made its mark in the Dakar Rally and forever cemented itself in the hearts of adventurers everywhere.

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That Time Some Geniuses Took a Vespa Scooter to the Dakar Off-Road Rally

When you think of the Dakar Rally, you probably don't think of tiny Vespa scooters. And yet, a quartet of Vespas took part way back at the beginning. Here's how it went down.

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Who is Dakar winner and Saudi billionaire Yazeed Al-Rajhi?

The Dakar Rally has been held in several countries since its inaugural edition in 1979, but no driver had managed to lift the Touareg trophy on home soil until Yazeed Al-Rajhi this year.

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Dakar 2025: Al-Rajhi usurps factory Toyotas to clinch surprise win

Yazeed Al-Rajhi outgunned factory Toyota rival Henk Lategan in a customer Hilux to claim an against-the-odds victory in the Dakar Rally.

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Dakar 2025: KTM scores crushing victory with Sanders amid insolvency

Daniel Sanders put in a dominant performance on his factory KTM to claim a maiden victory in the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.

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Aprilia's Motorcycles Dominate the Africa Eco Race Once Again

I think it’s often underrated just how grueling off-road riding of any sort can actually be. For folks on the outside, hitting the trails looks like tons of fun. But those who actually do it—even recreationally, at that—would know just how tiring and exhausting it can be.Riding beyond the confines…

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Al-Attiyah in a "lot of stress" after navigator mistake dents Dakar hopes

Nasser Al-Attiyah has revealed he is left with a “lot of stress” after a navigation error on Stage 10 dented his hopes of scoring a sixth career victory in the Dakar Rally.

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Al-Attiyah: "A lot of stress" after navigator mistake dents Dakar hopes

Nasser Al-Attiyah has revealed he is left with a “lot of stress” after a navigation error on Stage 10 dented his hopes of scoring a sixth career victory in the Dakar Rally.

Autosport

Sanders edges closer to rare Aussie Dakar Rally triumph

Daniel Sanders has extended his lead in the Dakar Rally after his main rival crashed on stage nine allowing the Australian to move nearly 15 minutes clear.

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Dakar 2025, Stage 9: Al-Attiyah fastest as Al-Rajhi grabs overall lead

Nasser Al-Attiyah bounced back from a difficult showing on Monday to claim victory on Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally, while a puncture for Toyota driver Henk Lategan promoted Yazeed Al-Rajhi to the overall lead.

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Dakar 2025, Stage 9: Al-Attiyah takes victory as Al-Rajhi grabs overall lead

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What Motorsport.com is looking forward to in 2025

The Dakar Rally has claimed its first high-profile victims, and the chequered flag has fallen on the Dubai 24 Hours with victory claimed by the Al Manar Racing by WRT BMW. After a brief lull while gravy-soaked turkey and pigs-in-blankets were consumed, motorsport is well and truly back.

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What Autosport is looking forward to in 2025

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'Disaster' As Roadbook Error Causes Chaos At Dakar Rally

An organisers' error in the drivers' route guide caused chaos at the Dakar Rally on Sunday as cars went off the route into the vast Saudi Arabian desert in a blunder blasted as a "disaster" by a former champion.

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Dakar director flew into stage to help drivers after roadbook error

The director of the Dakar Rally personally made sure competitors were able to find the correct route on Stage 7 after a mistake was found in the roadbook.

AAP

Easy does it for Aussie Dakar Rally bike leader Sanders

Daniel Sanders has had his lead cut on the Dakar Rally's resumption in Saudi Arabia, but says he was taking things easy before one of the toughest stages.

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Dakar modifies Stage 7 route on safety grounds

The Dakar Rally has announced that the route for Sunday’s Stage 7 has been modified to ensure the safety of competitors taking part in the event.

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FIA’s Torque Meter for Dakar: What is it and how does it work?

In order to create a more balanced field in the Dakar Rally, the FIA has introduced a Torque Meter this year. Motorsport.com caught up with the governing body's cross-country director Jerome Roussel to find all the secrets behind it.

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Aussie Sanders leads Dakar despite speed penalty blows

Australian motorcyclist Daniel Sanders goes in to the Dakar Rally rest day still leading but was hit by an eight-minute penalty for speed limit violations.

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Al-Attiyah stripped of Dakar Stage 5 win after spare wheel mishap

Dacia driver Nasser Al-Attiyah has lost his victory in Stage 5 of the Dakar Rally due to a time penalty, with Toyota rival Seth Quintero promoted to the top spot.

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Dacia gives up on appeal: Loeb to return home after Dakar exit

Dacia has given up hope on nine-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb returning to the Dakar Rally following his forced exit from the event.

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Dacia gives up: Loeb to return home after Dakar exit

Dacia has given up hope on nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Loeb returning to the Dakar Rally following his forced exit from the event.

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Why the jury is still out on the Dakar's route shake-up risk

Anyone who assumed the Dakar Rally had become too easy since leaving its spiritual home in Africa was taken aback by the first few days of the 2025 event in Saudi Arabia. The strategic decision to place the 48-hour stage near the very beginning caused havoc, taking out several heavyweights…

Autosport

Loeb still has a chance to continue in Dakar as Dacia lodges appeal

Sebastien Loeb still has a chance to return to the Dakar Rally despite being forced out of the event by the FIA on safety grounds, Autosport understands.

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FIA to assess whether Loeb can continue Dakar after crash

The FIA will carry out a thorough review of Sebastien Loeb’s Dacia to determine whether he can take part in the remainder of the Dakar Rally.

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