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The Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), a member of the Federation of Indian Automobile Associations, will host the 2025 Women’s Rally to the Valley on 12 April, in partnership with JK Tyre. The event will see participants drive from Mumbai to Nashik, concluding with an awards ceremony and overnight stay.

UNESCO and FIA announce new strategic partnership to tackle racism in sports FIA’s world-leading research capability will complement UNESCO’s international alliance of UN member states. Research from FIA’s online abuse campaign found that 50% of all abuse directed at athletes and competitors in 2024 is misogynistic or racist, a significant increase from 2023. Spanish Olympian Aauri Bokesa praised the partnership as a “powerful platform” that will allow her to “amplify my voice to promote inclusion, equity and safety in sport”.

The recent ADAC "Red Light Violations" study, conducted across major German cities ­­­— including Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, Leipzig, and Munich — has raised significant concerns about e-scooter safety in urban areas.

The FIA has introduced a new set of Technical Guidelines for entry-level touring car racing, aimed at supporting grassroots motor sport in developing countries. The guidelines provide a flexible framework for FIA Member Clubs looking to establish affordable club-level racing while meeting essential safety standards

Seven racing and rally drivers will become ambassadors for the world-leading FIA Smart Driving Challenge (FIA SDC). The FIA SDC is an AI-powered app which provides real-time tips, feedback and scoring to enable drivers to improve their safety and sustainability behind the wheel. Last year’s Smart Driving Challenge users reduced their fuel or battery usage by an average of 9%. The app is powered by technology from Swedish risk intelligence company, Greater Than.

At the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, Juan Carlos Botrán, Mobility and Road Safety Director at the Automóvil Club de Guatemala presented the result of a perception study conducted in the country as part of the Movernos Seguros programme.

Historic motor sport has always been built on the foundation of authenticity, fairness, and respect...

Impact damper can provide 50% better protection against spinal injury FIA-led from research and development through to full deployment Installed on the Dacia Sandriders since Rally Du Maroc 2024, optional since 2024 and Mandatory for all new T1+ vehicles as from 2027

2025 Safari Rally Kenya - Video recording of the final podium interviews organised by the FIA at Hell's Gate, Naivasha, on Sunday, March 23.

2025 Safari Rally Kenya - Final report