Your favourite car event is heading back to the States: Pistons & Pretzels California, here we come!
Engine? On. Paint? Polished to perfection. That can only mean one thing: Pistons & Pretzels is on its way!
Last year, the weather got in the way of our plans with Rivian. But this year, we’re back at their headquarters under the California sun – picking up right where we left off. A relaxed Sunday with friends, good energy, and machines that make your heart race at 100 mph. Sounds good? We think so, too.
Mark July 19 in your calendar for another Pistons & Pretzels, and stay tuned for more info!
And before we kick off the next round, why not refresh your memory? Take a look at some impressions from 2023 and 2024.
Rivian believes there’s an adventurous spirit inside everyone – curious, active, passionate and positive – and exists to keep that spirit alive. Not just for all of us, but for our kids’ kids’ kids too.
Rivian is an American automotive manufacturer and technology company that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles, software and services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle. Designed for both work and play, Rivian’s innovative products seek to accelerate the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy – assembled in the United States, and sold directly to consumer and commercial customers.
From bringing families on new adventures to electrifying entire fleets at scale, every Rivian vehicle is made with our common goals in mind – empowering people to explore and preserving our natural world for generations to come.
R1S is the boundary-pushing SUV that launched the Rivian Adventure Department at the FAT Ice Race. Sporting its custom event livery and packing 1,025 hp with a specialised RAD Tuner, this Quad-Motor powerhouse redefines electric performance.
R1T is the record-breaking truck that conquered the infamous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. This powerhouse proves just how far Rivian pushes electric performance.
Say yes
R2 is built for the adventurous, with everything you need to say yes to new things.
Big adventures, small package
R3 is the crossover taking big steps forward.
Let the thrills begin
R3X is the performance-oriented crossover for your inner wild child.
Aptera Motors Corp. (Nasdaq: SEV) is a solar mobility company driven by a mission to advance the future of efficient transportation. Its flagship vehicle is conceived to be a paradigm-shifting solar electric vehicle that leverages breakthroughs in aerodynamics, material science, and solar technology to pursue new levels of efficiency. As a public benefit corporation, Aptera is committed to building a sustainable business that positively impacts its stakeholders and the environment. Aptera is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
The Aptera is built around three simple principles:
Go Free. Go Fast. Go Far.
The result is the first vehicle designed to eliminate the need for fuel for most daily driving by (in addition to the option of plugging it in like a traditional EV) charging up to 40 miles a day through its solar panels, all while being capable of traveling up to 400 miles on one charge and reaching 60 mph in under 6 seconds.
Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is a technology company creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software defined vehicle architectures, the company’s lineup of award-winning vehicles brings Lucid’s “Compromise Nothing™” approach to premium segments of the global automotive market. Lucid designs and engineers its products in-house and assembles at its vertically integrated facilities in Arizona and Saudi Arabia, enabling continuous innovation across vehicles, software, and advanced driver assistance and autonomy-ready capabilities.
The Lucid Gravity X is an electric SUV built to take on everything from the Big Sur coastline to the Sierras, and even Death Valley.
Our favourite part? The West Coast’s landscape isn’t just where it’s meant to drive, it’s etched right into its hood. 100% worth a close look.
The Lucid Air Sapphire is the world’s first fully electric luxury super-sports sedan.
Over 1,200 horsepower, 0–60 mph in just 1.89 seconds, a top speed of 205 mph, and Lucid’s first-ever three-motor powertrain at its core.
ADRO specialises in aerospace and Formula 1 aerodynamics, pushing the boundaries of speed and style.
They don’t simply optimise a vehicle’s aerodynamics. They refine its entire design to sharpen its identity and unlock performance others can’t reach. Through their experience of carbon fiber, every piece they create is both functional and striking, embodying the essence of precision engineering.
ADRO isn’t only about carbon fiber parts. They’re about reimagining what’s possible in automotive design. Whether it’s enhancing efficiency or designing the entire vehicle from the ground up. They utilise cutting-edge methods and technologies that others can’t match. For ADRO, anything that moves is an opportunity for innovation.
Their team brings together aerospace engineers, Formula 1 aerodynamicists, and OEM automotive designers united by an unwavering passion for all things that move.
Together, they push boundaries and turn precision into performance.
Parked directly at their Headquarters, we’re welcoming you right at the threshold of Rivian’s creative hub for Pistons & Pretzels. Close enough to feel where the ideas take shape and design moves from sketch to reality.
Bring yourself and your car, and join us for a relaxed Sunday of cars & chit chat with the Automotive Design community.
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