Hornby has owned Scalextric since 1968, though the brand itself dates back even further. Invented by Fred Francis, the first ...

If you could combine two of your most favourite things in the world, what would be the outcome? Charlize Theron on a camping trip to Bognor Regis? Simon Cowell's head and a blender, perhaps? Surely ...

It may have started as a humble circuit of rubber strips, but that wouldn't stop Scalextric becoming a thing of dreams. For generations, millions of children have routinely spread themselves onto the ...

I've been a tech journalist for almost 25 years and started Pocket-lint in 2003. Over the years I've questioned or interviewed leading tech industry figures from Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer, Mark ...

Scalextric is partnering with the RAC to create a play experience for young racing fans who can partake in a road rescue mission. Scalextric has launched a road rescue mission set with the RAC called ...

Scalextric slot car racing has been around for ages, but like so many other toys these days it has had to adapt its business model to keep going. Gone are the days when all they needed to do to garner ...

It’s the battle of the Bond Cars this Christmas as Scalextric release a corker of a set! The Scalextric 007 DB5 vs V8 set, available exclusively online, features two of Bond’s most iconic cars and ...

Before plastic took over your beloved racing car dreams there was 1957’s Scalextric, made with passion and, well, metal. Forget about those cheap Mini Coopers and Aston Martins of the 80s – this is ...

From high-octane thrills inspired by the Fast & Furious franchise to nostalgic nods to classic TV and motorsport, Scalextric says the new lineup has something for everyone. World-renowned slot racing ...

Purbeck Capital Partners seals deal for business and property rights of toy with model railway maker ...

Many people of a certain vintage will have fond memories of playing with Scalextric, pulling a trigger and seeing your slot car fly around, or all-too-often off, the track. But disappointingly, the ...

It grew from humble beginnings into a British institution that is still hugely popular among children today. And a fascinating series of photographs has revealed the story of Scalextric dating back to ...