IXO Models
When the Vitesse Group ceased trading in June 2001, many of the moulds and toolings were purchased by IXO based in China. They are producing the Contemporary cars, motorbikes, and of course rallycars, infact virtually the same models and similar packaging to the Vitesse / Skid ones! To date they have produced the new Subaru Impreza WRC 2001, Citroen Xsara and hopefully soon, the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7. To visit their website click HERE

Trofeu
This company is based in Portugal, originally they produced 1/43 Resin rally car kits, but moved up to diecast models with the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth in 1988. Since then, they have produced limited numbers of high quality models at very reasonable prices. Following the Sierra, came versions of the various evolutions of the Toyota Celica GT4, ST185 and the ST205. The Mitsubishi Galant VR4 rally car from Ralliart was also issued. The Subaru Impreza WRX / 555 / WRC have also been modeled, with nearly fifty different versions available from the standard issues, to transkits depicting cars from preparation companies Futureworld, Ciltisport, Procar and ART. One of the most eagerly awaited issues was the Ford Escort MK1, in both fast road versions and the bubble arched rally versions. Future releases and eagerly awaited will be the fast road versions of the RS1800, 1600 Sport and the Harrier. This should be then followed by the works rally cars of the era in the colours of Rothmans, Eaton Yale and Cossack Hairspray. Click onto the logos on the side to view articles and pictures of the models mentioned, these will be updated when new releases are available.

Vitesse Group
Vitesse are also based in Portugal, and have been producing 1/43 rally cars since the mid 1980's, originally as their Vitesse brand, but more recently branded as Skid. They have covered the Lancia 037 Rallye through all variants of the Lancia Delta, Peugeot 205 T16 Evo 1 through to the present 206 WRC, Ford Sierra 4x4 Cosworth and Escort WRC, Mitsubishi Galant VR4 through to the Lancer EVO 6, most of the current WRC versions such as Focus WRC and Hyundai Accent WRC, and many of the Formula 2 Cars such as the Maxi Megane and Xsara Kitcar. The Vitesse Group went in to receivership during early 2001, many of the moulds and staff were transferred to the IXO Models Group in China. Many of the classic rally cars such as the Mini Cooper S have also been produced. To view pictures of all the current models that are available, click HERE

Minichamps
Pauls Model Art or Minichamps are mainly known for their excellent 1/43 DTM Touring car models of Mercedees, BMW and Opel. They have also produced models of the Ford Escort RS Cosworth in both Group A and N versions, Toyota Celica ST205 and more recently the Ford Focus WRC. KMD Models in Ireland have produced Code 3 rally versions of the BMW M3's of Austin McHale/XrtaVision and Bertie Fisher/Toughmac car. I have also produced a number of the French Rally Championship cars using CB Com decals. To view pictures of all the current models that are available, click HERE

Kyosho
The Kyosho Group have produced many of the early classic rallycars in both 1/43 and 1/18 scale, there recent Lancia 037 Rallye models, complete with opening rear engine compartment are superb ! To view pictures of all the current models that are available, click HERE