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Pistons & Pretzels - California

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We're heading over the pond to sunny California!

A casual gathering of mobility designers to chat, exchange ideas, and connect over their shared passion for extraordinary design – that’s what we had in mind when we launched Pistons & Pretzels in Munich back in 2019. And it turned out to be exactly what the community was looking for. 

Since then, Pistons & Pretzels has grown into an international celebration of mobility design with editions in Germany, Sweden, Italy, the UK, and the US – but has stayed true to its roots: a laid-back atmosphere, an intimate charm, and a space where creativity thrives.

We're excited to take this celebration to California for the third time, teaming up with another fantastic partner: Rivian! 

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. As an American automotive manufacturer and technology company, Rivian develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles, software and services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle. Designed for both work and play, their innovative products seek to accelerate the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. From bringing families on new adventures to electrifying entire fleets at scale, every Rivian vehicle is made with one goal in mind – empowering people to explore while preserving our natural world for generations to come.

Join us for a relaxed Sunday discovering Rivian's standout collection, showcasing your own cars and motorcycles, or simply having a great time with like-minded people.

Date: November 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Rivian HQ, 14600 Myford Road, Irvine, CA 92606

Please note that this is a closed event for members of the Car Design Community or invited guests and we cannot allow anybody to enter the event without registration.

Entry is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

 

The Vehicles: Rivian

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  • R2 – Rivian’s all-new midsize SUV delivering a combination of performance, capability and utility in a five-seat package optimized for big adventures and everyday use
  • R3 – A midsize crossover that is tidy on dimensions but delivers big in terms of performance, off-road capability, passenger comfort, and storage
  • R3X – A performance variant of R3, offering even more dynamic abilities both on and off road
  • R1T – The record-breaking Quad-Motor production EV truck that demonstrated its power at the infamous Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

The Vehicles: Lucid

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Lucid is a Silicon Valley-based technology company focused on creating the most advanced EVs in the world. The award-winning Lucid Air and new Lucid Gravity deliver best-in-class performance, sophisticated design, expansive interior space and unrivalled energy efficiency. Through its industry-leading technology and innovations, Lucid is advancing the state-of-the-art of EV technology for the benefit of all.  

The recently unveiled Gravity X Concept, an electric SUV that pushes the boundaries of adventure, perfectly embodies Lucid's talent for performance and design. Expect some seriously stunning details when you explore it up close!

The Vehicles: Lexus

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For Lexus, there's no such thing as kind of amazing. It either is, or it isn't. That's why they don't just build cars. They craft moods. Engineer emotion. Fine-tune passion. Excite the senses. The greatest measure of an automobile is how it makes you feel. That's the Standard of Amazing.

And with the LS Coupe Concept – just unveiled to the world at the Japan Mobility Show – amazing is exactly what Lexus is showcasing at Pistons & Pretzels California. Get ready to be among the first to Discover Duality!