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RC Cars and Trucks - Land Vehicles

In the dirt or on the pavement, from full-blown monster trucks to the luxurious Ferrari, RC land vehicles come in as many makes and models as the Fords, Chevys, and Dodges in our garages and on the highways. If RC cars are your passion, pull into our spot and check out the reviews, tutorials, tips, and beginner advice for RC cars and RC trucks of every vintage and style.
Thunder Tiger Ducati 999R Testastretta First Look
Although I've owned many hobby-grade RC vehicles, I'd never had an RC motorcycle until now. The Thunder Tiger Ducati 999R Testastretta is a 1:5 scale ready-to-run nitro motorcycle. It comes assembled with radio, charger, and even a rider.
1:10 HPI E10 Electric On-Road Car
The E10 is a 1:10 scale entry level electric RC built with the beginner in mind.
1:10 Traxxas T-Maxx Nitro RC Monster Truck
The T-Maxx has been described as the RC that popularized monster truck racing. It's been around for quite some time now but is still one of the preferred monster trucks for off-road racing. It got its reputation by being tough and rugged. Whether you choose the Classic 2.5R or go for the greater horsepower of the 3.3, you can't lose.
1:36 Team Losi Micro-T Electric Stadium Truck
While it has its flaws, my overall opinion of the Team Losi Micro-T is that on the fun factor alone it warrants a 5-star rating. While I haven't put it through any strenuous testing, here's what I've noticed -- good and bad -- so far. Over time I'm sure I'll have more to say about this cool little 1:36 scale hobby-grade RC truck.
1:16 Sportswerks Chaos Nitro Buggy
It's a 1:16 scale nitro buggy that will tackle the toughest of terrain due in part to the 4WD 3-gear differential drivetrain housed in this little beast. Go micro and go nitro with the Sportswerks Chaos.
1:10 Traxxas 4-Tec 2.5 Nitro On-Road RC Car
The Traxxas 4-Tec 2.5 Nitro 1:10 Scale 4-wheel drive on-road sedan is quickly becoming more popular on the street racing circut. Sporting the powerful TRX 2.5 engine, the 4-Tec blows the competition away with an average top speed of 60+ MPH which is more than twice as fast as its closest competition.
1:18 Team Losi Mini-T Off-Road RC Electric Truck Customization
Team Losi's Mini-T comes RTR (Ready To Run) at an affordable price with all the performance, parts, and accessories of the the big guns in the RC world today. Its many affordable race ready accessories and parts upgrades gives this little guy unlimited possabilities for customization.
Hot Wheels R/C Dune Devil Pro Truck
The Dune Devil Pro has several higher-end features including hobby grade style chassis with independent front suspension and 4-speed control with a 17,000 RPM electric motor. Recommended for ages 8 and up, this RC toy is simple enough for kids but can hold the interest of adults as well.
RC Giant-Scale Vehicles: Introduction
Big boys need their big toys. Radio controlled vehicles come in all sizes including very, very big. Get an introduction to monster trucks, 4WD buggies, and other 8th-scale and larger RC vehicles.
Tips for Choosing Your First Gas RC Car
Want to go really fast? Buy a nitro RC. Learn the basics of nitro or gas-powered cars.
What Type of RC Car?
Get a primer on what to expect and what to look for in on-road, off-road, touring and racing cars, trucks, and buggies.

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