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 type a mere week after the extra pedestrian Q9 prototypes broke cowl. Sporting the identical physique at this early stage in improvement (proper all the way 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 Components 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 swimsuit up within the pink uniform beginning with the 2025 season.

Rivian filed a patent for a mattress rack system that might be plug-and-play for homeowners. Most aftermarket options are tailor-made to suit numerous vans with clamps and bolts, however this method would slide instantly into Rivian’s proprietary mounts on the R1T pickup truck. When not in use the system might be stowed.

Stellantis’ CEO claimed that electrical autos’ fast acceleration is a security function. The manager touted the flexibility for a fast EV to overhaul gradual shifting site visitors on a two-lane street. The automotive big is ready to debut a number of EVs in 2024, a few of which might 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 working lights. Chunkier wheel designs are coming together with revised LED taillights. Inside, anticipate buttons and knobs to search out their manner onto the dashboard.