Lotus final week launched a monitor automotive based mostly on a design that was conceived greater than 50 years in the past. The design was initially crafted for a race automotive to compete within the 1970 Can-Am Collection, however due to restricted sources it was by no means used—till now.

Ferrari seems to be within the early phases 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 automotive.

One other Ferrari within the headlines was the uber-rare 1967 412P, an endurance racer of which simply 4 had been constructed. Certainly one of them was simply bought at public sale for greater than $30 million.

Individuals 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 price over $25 million apiece.

Ferrari additionally revealed a one-off 812 Competizione that will likely be bought for charity. The distinctive touches to the automotive had been dealt with by Ferrari’s Tailor Made personalization group and had been designed by Ferrari design chief Flavio Manzoni.

Mercedes-Benz was out testing an electrical compact crossover that can possible function the successor to the EQC. It is as a consequence of launch round 2025 and can trip on Mercedes’ new MMA platform designed for compact electrical autos and hybrids.

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, almost definitely at a plant within the U.S.

And at last, Mercedes-Benz revealed an up to date model of its EQB electrical compact crossover. It options new styling and know-how however the identical powertrains as the present mannequin.