U.S. EV startup Rivian launched a significant replace to its debut R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, and we have already examined it. Whereas the electrical SUV and pickup truck could look the identical on the surface, huge adjustments have taken place beneath the sheet steel, together with the addition of a brand new 1,025-hp quad-motor powertrain.
2026 System 1 race automobile design – Picture credit score: FIA
Motorsports governing physique, the FIA, this week previewed the design of a next-generation System 1 automobile due in 2026. For the brand new design, the vehicles will turn into smaller and extra nimble, and they’re going to even have a brand new energy unit with elevated electrification.
2026 Toyota GR GT3 race automobile spy pictures – Picture credit score: Baldauf
Toyota is creating a new GT3 race automobile, and rumors level to a road-going model probably carrying a Lexus badge additionally being within the works. New pictures and video surfaced this week exhibiting a prototype for the race automobile 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 car at Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack. The automobile is coming later this yr with greater than 800 hp, superior suspension, and an aerodynamic bundle that can embrace an F1-style Drag Discount System.
Lanzante TAG Championship
Within the Nineteen Eighties, McLaren constructed a one-off Porsche 911 powered by a System 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 car, and plans to supply simply 250 items completely to the U.S. market.
2025 BMW 1-Collection hatchback
And eventually, BMW’s 1-Collection hatchback bought abroad was up to date. Whereas the automobile 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-Collection Gran Coupe. The up to date 1-Collection’ launch additionally marked the arrival of a brand new naming technique at BMW.
