Lotus final week launched a observe automobile based mostly on a design that was conceived greater than 50 years in the past. The design was initially crafted for a race automobile to compete within the 1970 Can-Am Sequence, however due to restricted assets it was by no means used—till now.
2025 Ferrari SF90 successor spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf
Ferrari seems to be within the early levels of growth of its substitute for the SF90 supercar. A take a look at mule sporting a modified SF90 physique was noticed this week and factors to chassis, powertrain, and styling upgrades pegged for the brand new automobile.
1967 Ferrari 412P bearing chassis no. 0854 – Photograph credit score: Bonhams
One other Ferrari within the headlines was the uber-rare 1967 412P, an endurance racer of which simply 4 have been constructed. Considered one of them was simply bought at public sale for greater than $30 million.
Rolls-Royce Droptail (Amethyst)
Persons are additionally spending near that quantity on new vehicles. Rolls-Royce this week revealed the Droptail, a coachbuilt roadster restricted to 4 examples and thought to value over $25 million apiece.
Ferrari 812 Competizione by Tailor Made
Ferrari additionally revealed a one-off 812 Competizione that can be bought for charity. The distinctive touches to the automobile have been dealt with by Ferrari’s Tailor Made personalization staff and have been designed by Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni.
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf
Mercedes-Benz was out testing an electrical compact crossover that can possible function the successor to the EQC. It is resulting from launch round 2025 and can experience on Mercedes’ new MMA platform designed for compact electrical automobiles and hybrids.
2025 Genesis GV90 spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf
One other automobile out testing this week was an electrical full-size SUV from Genesis. The brand new SUV is predicted to be referred to as a GV90 and enter manufacturing in early 2025, probably at a plant within the U.S.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB
And at last, Mercedes-Benz revealed an up to date model of its EQB electrical compact crossover. It options new styling and expertise however the identical powertrains as the present mannequin.