Automakers are packing their upcoming electric pickup trucks with all kinds of useful and unexpected features, like the Hummer’s Crabwalk and the Ford F-150 Lightning’s offboard power setup.In a new Twitter video, Rivian’s CEO reminds us that the upcoming R1T will feature a Camp Kitchen in the vehicle’s modifiable Gear Tunnel.Two cooking elements, a four-gallon sink, and a 30-piece equipment set are part of the deal. And, really, when was the last time you bought a new car that came with a teakettle?

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The electric-truck wars have started, and now we’re in the phase where automakers highlight the unusual features their plug-in pickups offer as a way to stand out from the competition. Ford spent plenty of time during the recent launch of the F-150 Lightning talking about the EV’s ability to power a construction site’s worth of tools for three days. GM’s upcoming GMC Hummer EV can drive diagonally using a feature called Crabwalk. And Tesla has made all sorts of claims about its angular Cybertruck, including multiple pull-out tables in the rear that can be used as a mobile kitchen.
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Not to be outdone, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe tweeted this video of his company’s Camp Kitchen feature, which was already announced way back in 2019. This small countertop includes a two-burner induction cooktop and a collapsible sink with a spray faucet and a four-gallon water tank. Everything slides in and out of the R1T truck’s body in a so-called Gear Tunnel that’s located just behind the rear seats.The Camp Kitchen is one of many available accessories for the 11-cubic-foot side-access Gear Tunnel. The 1440-watt induction stovetop draws power from the R1T’s 135.0-kWh “large pack” traction battery.

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The Camp Kitchen isn’t cheap—the package costs $5000 on top of the R1T’s nearly $70,000 starting price—but it comes with more than just the burner and the sink. The built-in mini-kitchen’s drawers come with custom molded insets that have a place for every fork, knife and spoon of the included 30-piece kitchen set from Snow Peak. Spatulas, tongs, a can opener, titanium cutlery, a water kettle, and more are all part of the package. Rivian says the inserts are so well designed you won’t hear a rattle when you drive all of these utensils around town.

The Gear Tunnel could become a popular way for Rivian R1T owners to customize their rides. As designed, the Camp Kitchen is made up of three main parts, each of which installs onto the R1T’s “shuttle system” that allows the components to slide into and out of the body. Rivian has said the shuttle system platform was “developed to support a range of future Gear Tunnel accessories,” and, based on the responses to Scaringe’s tweet, a standard workbench would be a popular options, as would two turntables and a microphone.

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For overnight outdoor adventures, Rivian will offer a separate package that includes a three-person tent that mounts onto the top of the bed for $2650. The Skyrise HD Medium Rooftop Tent has a 56-by-96-inch footprint, is 48 inches tall, and comes from Rivian’s partnership with Yakima. Opting for the tent package brings with it a set of Rivian Cargo Crossbars that sit across the truck bed. You can find it all on the Rivian configurator.Rivian says will start deliveries of the R1T (and the similar R1S electric SUV) in January 2022.
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Ferrari has revealed its 296 GT3 racer, which features a 24-valve V-6 like the roadgoing 296GTB but without the accompanying electric motor, to comply with technical regulations.According to Ferrari, the 296 GT3 produces 20 percent more downforce than the previous 488 GT3.The 296 GT3 will make its racing debut at the Daytona 24 Hours in January 2023.The prancing-horse brand has shown off its new competitor in GT racing, the 296 GT3. The sheet was lifted Friday morning in the paddock of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium ahead of the 24 hours of Spa, which takes place this weekend. Based on photos, the 296 looks like one hell of a race car. Photos of the car show similarities with the 296 GTB it is based on, though with a much racier presence. Pictures of the front of the car show off two layers of louvers set above the already aggressive front splitter. Seen head-on, this thing looks like an incredible aero machine. The numbers seem to tell the same story, according to Ferrari, the 296 GT3 produces 20 percent greater downforce than the 488 GT3. According to Ferrari, “The 296 GT3 lives in symbiosis with the air around it, exploiting it to maximize grip and handling, benefiting gentleman drivers and professionals alike.”

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Power figures are down from the roadgoing model due to the absence of the hybrid powertrain. Ferrari had to forgo the electric motor to meet technical regulations in the GT championship, bringing power down from a combined 819 horsepower to an estimated 600. The engine is positioned farther forward and lower, in a 120-degree configuration with the turbos inside the V, to lower the center of gravity and improve torsional stiffness compared to the 488 GT3.

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In a move away from the GTB, with its lightning quick eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, Ferrari’s engineers designed a unique gearbox for the GT3. Now using a single disc clutch and six gears in a sequential pattern. Like other cars in the GT championship, the 296 the clutch is controlled on the steering wheel rather than with a foot pedal. The chassis is based on the road car, but the car uses an entirely new aluminum frame. The wheelbase of the car increases slightly over the road car, from 102.4 to 104.7 inches, to account for regulatory restrictions. The braking system has also been redesigned for the GT3, now 400 mm for the front.

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Ferrari stresses the ease of use of the GT3, noting that “Ferrari’s engineers focused on speeding up track operations on the car during the race and pre-race . . . it is easier to modify the 296 GT3’s setup than the previous model due to more accessible mechanical and elastic components.” It will also be easier (and likely pricey) to replace portions of the car should you need to. The front and rear of the car are designed to be replaced in seconds, to keep time in the pit lane to a minimum. Ferrari have developed this car with two main focuses: first and foremost, for “extreme use” typical of pro classes, but also for customers who are more focused on enjoying their car.
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The Koenigsegg CC850 celebrates 20 years since the delivery of the first Koenigsegg, the CC8S, and pays tribute with a faithful modernization of the sleek design.The CC850 features a unique new transmission that can act as both a nine-speed automatic and a gated six-speed manual operated with a real clutch pedal.The twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8 can produce 1385 horsepower on E85 ethanol and 1020 pound-feet of torque.Since delivering its first production car in 2002, Koenigsegg has become a leader in combining sleek and stylish hypercar designs with ambitious and ground-breaking engineering triumphs. To honor the twentieth anniversary of its first model, the CC8S, Koenigsegg has created the limited edition CC850, which faithfully modernizes the clean design of the CC8S while introducing a radical new gearbox, the Engage Shift System.

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A twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V-8—likely closely related to the same unit found in the Jesko—powers the CC850 with a whopping 1185 horsepower, which increases to an even more ludicrous 1385 ponies when you fill the tank with E85. Koenigsegg claims a curb weight of 1385 kilograms, or about 3053 pounds, replicating the one-to-one power-to-weight ratio claimed by the 2014 Koenigsegg One:1. The V-8 also churns out 1020 pound-feet of torque, and while the Swedish automaker didn’t reveal performance statistics, the CC850 should be plenty quick.

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The main attraction of the CC850, however, is the new Engage Shift System (ESS), which is based on the Light Speed Transmission (LST) from the Jesko. Like the LST, the ESS is a multi-clutch nine-speed automatic that can fire off ultra-rapid shifts. Unlike the Jesko’s LST, however, the CC850’s ESS is fitted with an old-school clutch pedal next to the brake and a gated shifter, allowing the driver to operate the ESS like a traditional six-speed manual transmission. The manual shifter is not mechanically changing the gears, instead shifting entirely by wire, which also allows the ESS to adjust the gear ratios depending on the driving mode. Koenigsegg says this makes it the first manual that can change its gear ratios, although whether this gearbox can truly be considered a manual is up for debate. Founder von Koenigsegg did confirm to Road & Track that it is possible to stall the car in manual mode if you let off the clutch too quickly.

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Visually, the car adheres closely to the design of its CC8S ancestor. The bodywork is smooth and features similar proportions to the CC8S, and the CC850 even has a similar scoop carved out of the side of the car. The headlights and taillights have been brought up to date with a minimalist LED design, but otherwise the CC850 remains true to its heritage. The same is true inside, which is symmetrical and stays in line with Koenigsegg’s current design language, but the CC850 does get analog gauges instead of a digital instrument cluster. As on all Koenigseggs, the CC850’s hardtop roof is removable and the “synchrohelix” doors rotate out and up.

Along with marking two decades since Koenigsegg’s first production car, 2022 also saw its founder, Christian von Koenigsegg, turn 50 years old, and as a result only 50 units of the CC850 will be built. The CC850 will likely cost many millions of dollars for the few lucky individuals to get their hands on one.
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Ford has announced pricing for the 2023 F-150 pickup’s new Rattler and Heritage Edition packages. The Rattler is an off-road upgrade for the base XL trim level, and it costs $1810. The Heritage Edition has a two-tone paint scheme and costs $5645 on top of the XLT.The Ford F-150’s new electric Lightning variant may be getting all the attention, but the conventional pickup lineup is getting some additional options for 2023, too. We now know how much the Rattler off-road package and the Heritage Edition cost on top of the 2023 F-150’s bottom line.The Rattler is pitched as a budget version of the Tremor and FX4 off-road packages, and its price of $1810 fits with that mission. It’s offered only on four-wheel-drive versions of the base XL trim level, although not with the regular cab. The package itself is $1495 but it requires the addition of a $315 trailer hitch. It includes an electronic locking rear differential, hill descent control, skid plates, all-terrain tires, and different suspension tuning.

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The Heritage Edition is more of an appearance package, and it requires a $5645 outlay on top of the XLT trim level. A two-tone paint scheme is offered in five color combinations, and there are some commemorative graphics inside for the truck’s 75th anniversary. The package alone is $1975 but it also comes with the 302A High equipment package, which adds all manner of equipment including a larger touchscreen and power-adjustable front seats. Standalone options such as the fold-out work surface, an extra power outlet, and a trailer hitch also come onboard when you choose the Heritage Edition.Orders are open now for both versions of the F-150, and they should arrive at dealerships starting this fall.
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Here are a few of the highlights that will be on display next month at the Tokyo Auto Salon, which can be reasonably compared to the U.S. SEMA show because of its friendliness to those ready to full-on enjoy some of the wilder aspects of car culture.Tuner VeilSide will bring a modification kit for the Toyota A90 Supra, and Subaru is going to present a vision of electrified racing with the STI E-RA concept.Kei cars—Japan’s famous regulatory-driven small cars—will be present in force, including a tiny overland camper from Daihatsu and an all-electric concept from Mitsubishi.Omicron or not, the Tokyo Auto Salon is gearing up to take place in mid-January. It was virtual in 2021, but for 2022 there’s a live event again, with a slew of modified, tiny kei cars, gussied-up hybrids, and sports cars that have been put through a tuner’s wringer all gearing up for their turns on the show’s stages. Alongside the already announced debut of the Honda Civic Type R, here are some of the highlights.

Subaru STI E-RA concept.
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Let’s start with Subaru, which is combining the Salon’s traditional tuner culture with all-electric power in the STI E-RA concept. This performance concept shows one way to engage with carbon-neutral motorsports, as the E stands for electrification and the RA stands for “record attempt” and is used for track-destined vehicles. Subaru will also showcase new Levorg STI and WRX S4 STI concepts to highlight new performance parts created for these models as well as possibly previewing production-bound special editions for Japan.

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Daihatsu will bring two tricked-out kei cars: the Atrai Deck Camper with its tiny rooftop tent, perfect for overlanding where parking is tight, and the Atrai Premium van, which takes the wheel-to-grille size ratio to a place most automotive designers fear to tread. Daihatsu will also bring standard-size cars to the show with two versions of the Rocky e-Smart Hybrid subcompact SUV. One is a luxury version called the Premium while the other is called Crossfield, a fitting name for the light off-roading this thing looks capable of.
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The tuner company VeilSide Toyota Supra will be on hand with a kit for the A90 Supra and has already posted video via social media showing off some of the changes. Action movie fans outside Japan are might know VeilSide’s work from the Fast & Furious franchise, and that association also gives us a hint at what founder Hironao Yokomaku is working on for the show. The kit’s modifications include plenty of front-end work, from the front lip spoiler to the new nose cone. A new hood, modified rear spoiler, and VeilSide-branded wheels are also part of the package.

Mitsubishi kei-car EVconcept.
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Mitsubishi Motors will bring out two new concept vehicles, including an all-electric kei car and a new Ralliart concept. The Tokyo Auto Salon is unsurprisingly focused on the Japan market; the last Mitsubishi to wear the Ralliart name in the U.S. was the turbocharged Ralliart version of the Lancer, which was available here from 2009 to 2014. But the Ralliart performance subbrand name was revived this past May, and whatever this new concept turns out to be, it certainly hints at something worth getting excited about. Mitsu offers two somethings if you add in the all-electric kei car concept, as we do, since small and electrified sit dead center in this writer’s enthusiasm wheelhouse.The 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon is scheduled to take place from January 14 to 16 at the Makuhari Messe.
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