RC Car News & New Releases
New model announcements and RC industry news, with links to compare prices as soon as a new release shows up at the retailers we track.
Absima's Kinetic-9 is a 1/9 scale 4WD brushless monster truck rated up to 85 km/h on 4S. It is priced at 399.95 euros and a battery and charger are not included.
FMS has released a licensed 2021 Ford Bronco on its second-generation FCX18 II chassis. It is a brushed 1/18 RTR with a battery and charger included.
Team Associated's RC10 Ultra Rider is a 1/10 scale 2WD buggy kit with an 80s look and modern hardware. Here is what is in the box and what you still need to buy.
Axial's SCX10 III platform now comes with an officially licensed Jeep Cherokee XJ body, BFGoodrich Krawler tires, KMC wheels, and DIG. Horizon Hobby lists the RTR at $499.99 and in stock.
Element RC's new Gaterunner is a 1/10 scale 2WD desert truck builder's kit with B6-derived independent front suspension, a solid rear axle, and licensed General Tire and Method wheels. It is on pre-order for $379.99 and slated to ship in October.
Losi's 1/12 scale NASCAR RC lineup adds the Brad Keselowski No. 6 2026 Castrol Ford Mustang, a $199.99 AWD ready-to-run car with battery and charger included, releasing October 21.
Losi has released a fantasy-livery 1/12 scale NASCAR RC race car: the Ricky Bobby No. 26 Wonder Bread Chevrolet ZL1 from Talladega Nights. It is a $199.99 ready-to-run AWD car with battery and charger included.
Mugen Seiki's MSX1 is a new 1/10 4WD electric off-road buggy kit with height-adjustable gearboxes, a slipper clutch, and a 7075 aluminum chassis. Pricing and release date have not been announced.
Carisma's M40F is a 1/10 front-wheel-drive assembly kit with a carbon fiber chassis, torsion-plate rear suspension, and room for 190mm Civic-style bodies. Carisma lists it at $299.99.
Kyosho's 21st Vintage Series release revives the Ultima Pro 2WD buggy with an aluminum chassis, gold dial-adjust shocks, and 2.2-inch wheels. It is listed for a December 2026 release in Japan at 66,000 yen.
Team Associated's RC28F is a 1/28 scale, F1-inspired 2WD kit with a machined aluminum chassis and torsion side links. It is on pre-order for $269.99 and slated to ship in October.
HPI Racing's tabletop-sized nano-TTR touring car now comes with an officially licensed Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 hard body in three colors, working LED lighting, and up to 45 minutes of runtime.
Traxxas has redesigned the 2WD Stampede from the ground up with a new monocoque chassis, clipless Bash-Lock body, and a 3S-capable Velineon VX3 brushless system rated for 50+ mph. It lists at $329.95.
Traxxas's new TXC-4M is a 1/18 scale 4WD brushless crawler with a monocoque chassis, portal axles, 60-degree steering, and 3S LiPo power. Pricing and release date are listed as coming soon.
Arrma's first all-road street basher on the Grom platform shrinks the Infraction into a 1/12 scale 4WD 3S brushless truck with PowerGuard speed modes and Spektrum DSC. It's available October 21.
Arrma's new 1/8 scale Quake 4S is a 4WD brushless monster truck with 3S/4S power and Spektrum Dynamic Stability Control. It ships November 11, with an iridescent Black/Pearl limited edition exclusive to Horizon Hobby.
Team Corally has refreshed its 1/8 scale 4S brushless Syncro-4 buggy for 2026 with a redesigned body, reinforced chassis bracing, an updated CVD system, softer tires, and a built-in tool set — in four new colors.
Traxxas is celebrating four decades in business with a run of 40th Anniversary Limited Edition models — retro red, white, and blue graphics on six of its best-known RTR platforms, available July 2026 through June 2027.
Redcat has refreshed its 1/32 scale Ascent-32 micro crawler less than a year after launch. The V2 keeps the tiny footprint and beginner-friendly price but adds a 2S battery, oil-filled shocks, and easier brushless upgrade support.
BlackZon's Vyper platform gets a rally-bodied sibling, the Vyper RX — a 1/16 scale 4WD rally car available in a budget-friendly brushed version or a brushless Turbo model with real speed on tap.
Team Corally's new XD2S platform brings full-size electronics and RTR simplicity to a 1/12 scale mini basher, in two body styles: Punisher XD and Furago XD.