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Modern Classics Square Up at the Horizon Backstage!

Classics from the 90s and 00s meet in an epic bout on the Horizon Backstage Vote this week. Which pair of modern luxury sports cars are you choosing?



First is a car as exclusive as it is pretty to look at - the V8-powered 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. Riding next to it is 90s high-performance opulence embodied, the 1991 Bentley Turbo R.



Their rivals are no slackers though! This week they are up against one of the few cars that can give you the secret agent experience: the 2008 Aston Martin DBS. To complete this pair comes another British powerhouse of the 90s: the 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda.

Remember that you have until July 31 to vote! Don’t miss out.

Forza Horizon 5 Festival Playlist – Horizon 10-Year Anniversary: Week 2, Autumn

[p]Ready to relive those Southern Europe road-trips and parties? It’s the second week of the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary and there’s so much to discover on the Festival Playlist in celebration of Forza Horizon 2. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Before we dive into the slate of weekly activities available until Thursday, July 31 here’s a look at this week’s seasonal rewards: [/p]
  • [p]20 PTS: 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante [/p]
  • [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]
[p]This week, head over to the new Forza Horizon 2 inspired Festival site temporarily setup of west of Guanajuato in Colinas Áridas. Smash 10 Horizon Europe Bonus Boards placed nearby to unlock the 2014 Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 and don’t forget to capture it in this week’s Photo Challenge to unlock the Europe Cover Car horn. Forza Horizon 2’s cover car features prominently in the Weekly Forzathon, the perfect excuse to tune up its rumbling, burbling V10 engine. [/p][p] [/p][p]Visit the Forzathon Shop and acquire the 2018 Bugatti Chiron and the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, as well as The Robot emote, the Paint Spray car horn and the Horizon Europe Tee. [/p][p]Over in The Trial, which is a Stock Showdown behind the wheel of the 2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000 on dirt trails, you can take home the 2009 Ferrari 458 Italia. Don’t have the prerequisite car? Don’t worry – it’s up for grabs in the Hot Hatch Hustle Seasonal Championship. [/p][p]Don’t miss out on this week’s Seasonal Championships. Get behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Type R and compete to win the Honda Hoodie all week long so you can show off your racing skills! Win the Euro Cross to add “Nocturne” by Keeno to your Horizon Mixtape playlist – the Forza Horizon 2 start screen song, and as previously mentioned, the 2007 Peugeot 207 Super 2000 is also available. Over in Hot Wheels Park, drive Into the Nexus and win to earn the 1993 Renault Clio Williams. [/p][p]  [/p][p]That’s everything you can look forward to in this week’s celebration of Horizon Europe. Next time, we’ll be reminiscing everything that made the Land Down Under so special – don’t miss out and we’ll see you at the Horizon Festival! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

Steam Weekly Screenshot Contest: July 22nd

Show off your digital photography and be in with a chance of winning your choice of car*, 500,000 Credits, or 2 Super Wheelspins!

*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).



Deadline for entries Tuesday, July 29, 2025 10:00 AM (PT) / 05:00 PM (UTC)

Enter here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1551360/eventcomments/597406800761029806/

Celebrate Forza Horizon’s Legacy Once More!

[p]We celebrate Forza Horizon’s legacy one more time with the return of the 10-Year Anniversary Playlist.[/p][p][/p][p]Let’s reignite the celebrations and see what this Playlist brings to the Horizon Festival![/p][p][/p][h2]Evolving World[/h2][p]Forza Horizon 5’s Mexico is redressing for the Horizon 10-Year Anniversary. Each week, a new Festival site will be temporarily setup in Mexico in celebration of the past Festivals.[/p][p][/p][p]In the Summer “Wet” season, reminisce about the origins of the Horizon Festival in Colorado as we celebrate the original Forza Horizon with a new festival site in the Copper Canyon. In the Autumn “Storm” season, reflect on the days of cross-country racing through Europe’s vineyards in Forza Horizon 2 with an associated outpost west of the city of Guanajuato.[/p][p][/p][p]The Winter “Dry” season is all about the land down under as we relive the days of driving through the Outback in Forza Horizon 3’s Australia with a desert festival setup south of Dunas Blancas. Last, but certainly not least, we look back on countryside roads of beautiful, historic Britain as we celebrate Forza Horizon 4 with an appropriately themed outpost south of the Horizon Stadium.[/p][p][/p][p]Over the next four weeks, festival races at Horizon Mexico are also involved in these anniversary celebrations, as classic flags, gantries, displays and towers recreate the vibes and essence of our past Horizon Festivals.[/p][p]Plus, be on the lookout for the Bonus Board collectibles. Each week, these iconic “smashables” can be found around the temporary Festival sites mentioned above and are a fun throwback to the Bonus Boards of previous Horizon games.[/p][p][/p][h2]Festival Playlist[/h2][h3]2013 Wuling Sunshine S[/h3][p][/p][p]Wuling (“five diamonds”) is the biggest manufacturer of microvans in China. These pint-sized commercial vehicles are no bigger than compact cars but are the work horses for millions of farmers and small businesses. One of these microvans, the Wuling Sunshine, is the best-selling car of all time in China. Launched in 2002, it’s seen dozens of variants, and has become a cultural icon with Chinese consumers. The second generation launched in 2013 with an “S” variant, with technical upgrades like ABS and EBD. Powered by a 1.2-liter engine that outputs 82hp with a 5-speed manual transmission, it may not sound like a whole lot under the hood, but Forza tuners will certainly maximise its potential after an engine swap and various upgrades.[/p][h3]2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante[/h3][p][/p][p]The already amazing Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera gets an upgrade by removing its roof. Just like its predecessor, the 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Spyder Performante is a nimble powerhouse capable of producing 570 bhp while being swift and grippy through corners. This car’s body was designed to be striking in appearance, completely aerodynamic, and as light as possible. Some of the new features added to the Spyder Performante version of the Gallardo include a new front with a V-shaped nose. The Spyder is the last member of the Gallardo line to be built, and only 180 copies of the car were ever produced.[/p][h3]1985 HDT VK Commodore Group A[/h3][p][/p][p]In Australia, the name Peter Geoffrey Brock evokes Australian Touring Car Championships, national pride, and the twisting, undulating roads of Bathurst. The Commodore Group A is a distinctive car in Brock’s racing career, built during the period when he was running his own company building race-bred road cars. In the mid-1980s, home grown rules evolved to a European formula that included homologation. We have these rules to thank for the 502 models of the VK Commodore Group A that were built. Dubbed “Bluey” or the “Blue Meanie” for the Formula Blue color painted on the models: in sight, sound, and speed, the Group A holds a special place in the heart of Holden fans.[/p][h3]2012 Eagle Speedster[/h3][p][/p][p]The bumper-to-bumper beauty that is the Eagle Speedster will have you gasping for breath and racing to victory in Forza Horizon 5. If the chopped windscreen, classic Jaguar E-type lines, and low-slung cockpit doesn’t fire your synapses into a frenzy then you have probably flat-lined. The Eagle Speedster is a vintage ride with all the technology of today.[/p][h2]Horizon Backstage Vote[/h2][p]Here's the card for the next matchups taking place at the Horizon Backstage Vote for this series. Make sure to cast your vote and pick the car pair that gets added to the Backstage Shop![/p][p][/p][p]Week 1 (July 17 – July 24): 1997 Toyota Soarer and 2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z VERSUS 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R and 1965 Hoonigan Gymkhana 10 Ford Hoonicorn Mustang[/p][p][/p][p]Week 2 (July 24 – July 31): 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and 1991 Bentley Turbo R VERSUS 2008 Aston Martin DBS and 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda[/p][p][/p][p]Week 3 (July 31 – August 7): 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT and 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport VERSUS 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S and 1970 AMC Rebel The Machine[/p][p][/p][p]Week 4 (August 7 – August 14): 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series and 2021 Bentley Flying Spur VERSUS 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S[/p][h2]What’s Next[/h2][p][/p][p]The choice of the next Festival Playlist is up to you! Choose between these two Festival themes, challenges and rewards to play next month.[/p][p]Summer Party[/p][p]Series Rewards:[/p]
  • [p]2012 Lamborghini Aventador J[/p]
  • [p]1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL[/p]
[p]Weekly Rewards:[/p]
  • [p]Summer: 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT[/p]
  • [p]Autumn: 1980 FIAT 124 Sport Spider[/p]
  • [p]Winter: 2022 Toyota GR86[/p]
  • [p]Spring: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee[/p]
[p]Back to the 90’s[/p][p]Series Rewards:[/p]
  • [p]1992 Ferrari 512 TR[/p]
  • [p]1992 GMC Typhoon[/p]
[p]Weekly Rewards[/p]
  • [p]Summer: 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T[/p]
  • [p]Autumn: 1998 Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R[/p]
  • [p]Winter: 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda[/p]
  • [p]Spring: 1996 SUBARU SVX[/p]

This Week’s Teams are All About Power and Burning Rubber!

Get ready for some power! This week’s pairs can compete going straight and sideways. Vote for your favorite team before time runs out.

The first car revving its engine at this week’s competition is the luxurious, extravagant, and high-tech-equipped 1997 Toyota Soarer 2.5 GT-T. Its smoking companion joining for this week’s duel is none other than three-time Formula Drift champion Chris Forsberg’s drift car, the 2023 Formula Drift #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z.



Their rivals start with a muscle car built for endurance racing, and only purchasable by licensed racers, the 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R. Teaming up with the SVT is a 1400 bhp monster, the custom built 1965 Hoonigan Gymkhana 10 Ford Hoonicorn Mustang.



Which is your pick? Drifters or dragsters? Cast your vote today!