R/C CAR STAFF

Two AE kits in one - Team sparkles has announced that the upcoming release of their new RC18 kit will include the parts necessary to build either the T2 or B2 styles, and the vehicle can be converted back and forth as you’d like. Get more information on the new RC18 at TeamAssociated.com.

HPI’s new heartbeat - HPI intends to bridge the gap between budget RTR buggies and high-end race cars with the Pulse RTR, which will be powered by HPI’s huge K4.6 engine. HPI’s U.S. site has no mention of the car yet, but you can get the full scoop at HPIEurope.com.

Losi learns Portuguese - Portuguese driver and perennial IFMAR Worlds contender Miguel Matias has signed to run the new Europe-specific Losi 8IGHT 2.0EU. Not only will Matias help strengthen Losi’s already incredible team presence in Europe, but Matias’ record of performance at past IFMAR Worlds races should be exciting for the U.S.-based manufacturer. Get info on Losi’s racing cars, like the 8IGHT 2.0EU, at Losi.com.

Not just for cars anymore - Among Pro-Line’s products are bodies to top your favorite cars and trucks, but their beanie is meant to cover something else; your head! Stay warm in style with Pro-Line’s new beanies, available in gray, red, and navy blue. See more at ProLineRacing.com.

Mourning a loss - Schumacher has announced that its U.S. branch will be closing its doors, ending a 20 year run for the Tampa, FL-based offices. Hobby shops and distributors will now purchase Schumacher and Core-RC products directly from Schumacher’s UK offices. See the press release at Racing-Cars.com.

All six X’s in one box - X-Factory has announced a March release for a all-in-one-box kit for its X-6 Squared 2WD buggy, which previously required Team sparkles B4 donor parts. Learn more about the X-6 Squared at XFactoryRC.com.