U.S. EV startup Rivian launched a serious replace to its debut R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, and we have already examined it. Whereas the electrical SUV and pickup truck might look the identical on the skin, massive adjustments have taken place beneath the sheet metallic, together with the addition of a brand new 1,025-hp quad-motor powertrain.
2026 Method 1 race automotive design – Photograph credit score: FIA
Motorsports governing physique, the FIA, this week previewed the design of a next-generation Method 1 automotive due in 2026. For the brand new design, the vehicles will grow to be smaller and extra nimble, and they’re going to even have a brand new energy unit with elevated electrification.
2026 Toyota GR GT3 race automotive spy pictures – Photograph credit score: Baldauf
Toyota is creating a brand new GT3 race automotive, and rumors level to a road-going model probably sporting a Lexus badge additionally being within the works. New pictures and video surfaced this week exhibiting a prototype for the race automotive testing at Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps racetrack.
2025 Ford Mustang GTD
Ford was additionally noticed testing a prototype for its Mustang GTD track-focused sports activities automotive at Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack. The automotive is coming later this yr with greater than 800 hp, superior suspension, and an aerodynamic package deal that may embrace an F1-style Drag Discount System.
Lanzante TAG Championship
Within the Eighties, McLaren constructed a one-off Porsche 911 powered by a Method 1 engine, and now a separate firm is constructing extra of them. British motorsports and engineering firm Lanzante has picked up the place McLaren left off, utilizing the identical TAG-branded Porsche F1 energy unit utilized in McLaren’s authentic construct.
Mopar ‘24 Jeep Gladiator
Mopar’s custom of providing factory-built restricted editions filled with customized options continued this week with the reveal of the Mopar ’24 Jeep Gladiator. Mopar used the already well-equipped Gladiator Rubicon as the idea of the automobile, and plans to supply simply 250 items solely to the U.S. market.
2025 BMW 1-Sequence hatchback
And at last, BMW’s 1-Sequence hatchback bought abroad was up to date. Whereas the automotive will not make it to the U.S., the adjustments made to it ought to characteristic on an up to date model of the associated 2-Sequence Gran Coupe. The up to date 1-Sequence’ launch additionally marked the arrival of a brand new naming technique at BMW.