Yahoo Autos The 2022 Rivian R1T Launch Edition Will Cost $75,000
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Rivian R1T Launch Edition Priced at $75,000
The electric Rivian R1T truck and R1S SUV are nearing production, and with that, comes pricing. Automotive News reports that the R1T Launch Edition will be priced at $75,000 when deliveries start next summer, with the R1S Launch Edition arriving two months later, and priced slightly higher, at $77,500. Once Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory is up and running, the company will introduce cheaper and more expensive versions of its electric trucks, with the entry-level Explore variants of the R1T and R1S to start at $67,500 and $70,000, respectively. You can preorder a Rivian for $1000 now, which will give you access to a configurator to spec out your truck how you wish.
Lewis Hamilton Ponders His Future
At the Turkish Grand Prix this weekend, Lewis Hamilton has a real shot at winning his seventh Formula 1 title, equaling Michael Schumacher's record. Despite that, he doesn't have a contract in place for next year. But don't take that as a signal of him leaving Mercedes, or the sport entirely. Per Racer, Hamilton doesn't know exactly what he wants from his next contract, and he's more focused on wrapping up the title than thinking about 2021. He's happy with his current contract now, but he wants a wider role at Mercedes, helping diversify the company and develop cleaner road cars. This is reflective of the more introspective Hamilton that emerged this year, who isn't simply focused on the racing world—he wants to be an agent for change, and clearly he's thinking about how his new contract can help him in that regard.
BMW Expects to Continue Partnership With Toyota
Most Road & Track readers know the BMW-Toyota partnership via its most visible project, the new Z4 and Supra, but the two companies are working on a number of things together. Speaking to Reuters, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse expects this to continue well into this new decade. "In the next decades, we would do well to strengthen bonds," he said. Zipse didn't offer any details about future products from its tie-up with Toyota, though he did say that BMW on its own is looking to slim down its portfolio. That likely means less coupes and convertibles.
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