Bounty Off Road has launched on Steam Early Access for the PC with an initial release discount and multiplayer lobbies for up to 16 players, allowing you to randomly encounter people, meet up and form convoys or tackle events together...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/17/bounty-off-road-launches-on-steam-early-access/

Berlin-based urban transport simulator The Bus has just received a Phase 3 Update adding a multiplayer free play mode, and marking the final stage of Early Access. I'm looking forward to seeing what bus-related chaos may now ensue with the right group of friends...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/16/the-bus-phase-3-0-update-adds-multiplayer/

Big thanks to the Swiss National ORD Strategy Council for sponsoring the Open Science Retreat!

Their support helps us bring open science folks together to build, reflect & collaborate.
It’s all in line with the Swiss National ORD Strategy — pushing for sustainable infra, skills, and community for open research.

More on their vision: https://openresearchdata.swiss/resources/swiss-national-open-research-data-strategy/

A small new update has arrived for Tokyo Xtreme Racer, with version 0.11.2 adding more photo mode options and features, along with fixing an issue with cars bottoming out on the road at times...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/11/tokyo-xtreme-racer-update-0-11-2-released/

With JDM: Japanese Drift Master due to launch for the PC on May 21st, a new video confirms a pretty comprehensive range of options for car customisation and tuning, with new interior and exterior parts, ride height, wheel alignment, camber and more...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/11/new-jdm-japanese-drift-master-video-shows-drift-tuning/

The first gameplay trailer has now been released for Over The Hill, the off-roading game from Art of Rally developers Funselektor, and coming first to the PC later in 2025...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/10/first-over-the-hill-gameplay-trailer-released/

The new Next Level Racing F-GT Pro sim racing cockpit has launched, able to handle DD wheelbases up to 25Nm, and switch between Formula and GT layouts without needing any tools.
It also has more adjustability, including for taller sim racers.
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/10/new-next-level-racing-f-gt-pro-cockpit-launches/

Ahead of the 20th Anniversary content in May, Forza Motorsport Update 19 has arrived with a focus on Porsche, including 8 cars and themed events, along with the new Spec Division Rivals mode and a BoP change for GT2 and GT3 cars.
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/09/forza-motorsport-update-19-focuses-on-porsche/

The latest update for motorcycle simulator TrackDayR is now available to download, and it adds no handed wheelies to the tricks available, along with a reworking of the balance point and throttle simulation, so you can keep the front wheel up for longer...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/09/trackdayr-update-1-0-118-019-adds-no-hands-wheelies/

Having recently confirmed that the '04/'05 GT championship will be included in Project Motor Racing, the TVR Tuscan T400R is the latest car to be announced as part of the grid for the upcoming sim racing title...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/08/project-motor-racing-confirm-the-tvr-tuscan-t400r/

The latest update for PISTA Motorsport is now available, adding two iconic and classic muscle cars, the Autodromo Toay circuit, and a car customisation mode along with various fixes
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/08/pista-motorsport-update-v0-6-6-1-adds-two-muscle-cars/

A departure delay has been issued for Chicago O'Hare International #Airport (#ORD) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 31-45 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

One of the worst videogames of all time, let alone racing games, returns on April 8th, as Big Rigs: Over The Road Racing will be available on Steam, 22 years after it was originally released.
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/01/big-rigs-over-the-road-racing-returns-on-april-8th-2025/

Monster Energy Supercross launches on April 10th, with new graphics and physics, 2025 riders and tracks at release, and an all-new career mode which is showcased in a video explaining the structure and features you'll experience...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/01/new-monster-energy-supercross-25-video-shows-career-mode/

A new MotoGP 25 video features Aprilia MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi alongside eSports racer David Turrisi as they both try out the new Balaton Park Circuit for the first time.
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/01/motogp-25-video-explores-the-new-balaton-park-circuit/

The cars which arrived in Gran Turismo 7 Update V1.57 included the Renault Kangoo MPV - have you taken it out on track yet?
The update also allows for the Sophy AI to be used for opponents in Custom Races - have you noticed a difference?
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/04/01/gran-turismo-7-update-v1-57-adds-two-cars-and-a-van/

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Update 0.11.0 has added a number of new game features, including a Photo Mode to capture your best moments and favourite cars...
Plus sparks now appear when you rub up against walls and other vehicles...
https://www.onlineracedriver.com/2025/03/31/tokyo-xtreme-racer-update-0-11-0-adds-a-photo-mode/