Subaru, Renault Considering WTCC Entries
Possibly joining Citroen and Honda in the 2014 World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) season are automakers Subaru and Renault.
According to reports, Renault is currently in negotiations with RML, the team that has led Chevrolet to three consecutive championships. RML intends to compete as an independent program with the Chevrolet Cruze next season before developing a Renault model for 2014. Earlier this year, Chevrolet announced that it would pull from WTCC following this year’s season.
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In addition, Subaru is expected to make a decision before the end of this year on whether or not it’ll compete in WTCC in the near future. Rumors of Subaru joining WTCC has been floating around since 2008 but the Japanese automaker has continued to focus on the World Rally Championship (WRC).
[Source: Motorsport Total and TouringCarTimes]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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