Update 0.6 brings both new hardware and a public debate about how the sim handles one of its most fundamental systems. Three cars you can’t name yet The third community Q&A for Assetto Corsa Rally, hosted by Supernova Games Studios on their official Discord and streamed by Canard on July 16, 2026, dropped two pieces of news that deserve separate attention: three new four-wheel-drive cars coming in Update 0.6, and a public exchange with Niels Heusinkveld about the game’s throttle model. Zonca confirmed that Update 0.6 will add three new AWD vehicles spanning different decades of rallying history. The lineup includes one French car and two German cars. He was explicit about why he couldn’t name them: until official manufacturer approval is secured, he’s not allowed to say what’s coming. This is standard industry practice, but it also means the community has been operating on speculation for weeks. A French car and two German cars in rally — that’s a solid geographic spread. The French contribution is expected, given the sport’s heritage. The German duo is more interesting, as Germany’s rally presence has historically been more niche than Ittis’s or Fiat’s. If these are real manufacturers and real models, the car roster is taking shape. The car creation pipeline Zonca said each car takes roughly six calendar months from start to finish, involving license acquisition, physical vehicle sourcing, laser scanning, workshop measurements, 3D modeling, damage system development, in-game integration, and final manufacturer approval. Multiple teams are involved across the studio. Six months per car is not fast, but it’s not unreasonable for a sim racing title aiming for accuracy. What’s notable is the emphasis on the approval step — Supernova can’t just model a car and ship it. They need the manufacturer to sign off, which adds a layer of