 After WTCC and TCR International Series merged to form the brand new FIA World Touring Car Cup in 2018, the European Touring Car Cup was also disbanded in the process.On 20 December 2014 it has been announced there will be a US-based series launched in 2015 as part of the California-based United States Touring Car Championship as a promotional category, with a view to moving to a full season in 2016.There were no entries during the 2015 season and the plans for TCR USA Series were never materialized.