The 2026 Audi SQ9 broke cowl, Rivian filed a mattress rack patent, and the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz got here into focus. It is the Week in Reverse, proper right here at Motor Authority.
The 2026 Audi SQ9 hit public roads in prototype kind a mere week after the extra pedestrian Q9 prototypes broke cowl. Sporting the identical physique at this early stage in improvement (proper right down to the grilles), it is the quad exhaust suggestions and turbo plumbing that gave the prototype away. New intercoolers might be seen up entrance.
Lewis Hamilton shook the Formulation 1 world with a shock announcement that he is leaving Mercedes-AMG Petronas to race for Ferrari. The Brit, who’s a seven-time World Champion, will go well with up within the purple uniform beginning with the 2025 season.
Rivian filed a patent for a mattress rack system that will be plug-and-play for house owners. Most aftermarket options are tailor-made to suit numerous vehicles with clamps and bolts, however this technique would slide immediately into Rivian’s proprietary mounts on the R1T pickup truck. When not in use the system might be stowed.
Stellantis’ CEO claimed that electrical automobiles’ fast acceleration is a security characteristic. The manager touted the power for a fast EV to overhaul sluggish transferring site visitors on a two-lane street. The automotive large is ready to debut a number of EVs in 2024, a few of which may run from 0-60 mph in a claimed 2.0 seconds.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz started testing on public roads sporting heavy camouflage. Regardless of the camo, we may see a brand new grille that loses a number of the LED daytime operating lights. Chunkier wheel designs are coming together with revised LED taillights. Inside, anticipate buttons and knobs to seek out their means onto the dashboard.
