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

Hornby, the model train maker, has sold off its slot car racing brand Scalextric to a US drinks tycoon for £20m.

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 ...

From Formula 1 cars to legendary movie vehicles, Scalextric’s new collection offers something for every racing enthusiast and collector. Scalextric has announced the launch of its latest range, ...

A UK toy firm will bag £20m after striking a deal to sell the almost 70-year-old slot car racing brand Scalextric.

That classic kids’ (and adults’) toy Scalextric has had a makeover with the new Scalextric Digital range, which uses digital technology to allow four cars to race at any one time, as well as lane ...

Unless you happen to be a lower league celebrity, chances are that you’ll not be invited to race a car round a track for the BBC’s Top Gear programme. But you will soon be able to do it in your living ...

Hornby, the model railway firm advised by Mike Ashley, has agreed to sell toy car racing brand Scalextric for £20m. Castelnau, Hornby’s parent company, announced on Friday it will sell the toy brand ...

Scalextric ARC AIR app expands game-play and adds wireless vibrating controllers. Slot car racing is seeing something of a resurgence with new innovations like Anki Overdrive and remote control ...

Hornby, which is in the middle of a major transformation with the backing of Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley, said it was selling the Scalextric to investment group Purbeck Capital Partners.