The drama in Genoa City reaches a fever pitch on Tuesday, September 16, as the Abbott family, Newman empire, and those caught in between find themselves tangled in a web of manipulation, desperation, and dangerous choices. This episode delivers everything fans crave — explosive confrontations, shifting alliances, and the haunting reminder that in Genoa City, every choice carries devastating consequences.
Kane’s Trap Tightens Around Billy Abbott
At the center of the storm stands Billy Abbott, who once again finds himself walking the razor’s edge between ambition and destruction. Kane Ashby, ever the manipulator, has returned to Genoa City with a scheme designed to destabilize Newman Enterprises. His weapon of choice? A powerful AI software capable of toppling corporate giants — and luring Billy into a game he may not survive.
Kane knows Billy’s weaknesses. He understands the aching need Billy carries to prove himself, to finally step out of Jack’s shadow, and to strike a blow against Victor Newman — the man who has tormented him for years. By dangling the software in front of him, Kane is offering Billy not just a tool, but a temptation: power, revenge, and validation. For a man as restless and wounded as Billy, it’s almost irresistible.
Yet every fan knows Billy’s history — from reckless gambles to ruinous affairs — and history has a way of repeating itself. Kane isn’t simply handing him a chance; he’s setting a trap.
Sally’s Fear for Billy Reaches a Breaking Point
Enter Sally Spectra, who finds herself torn between love and fear. Sally has come to care for Billy more deeply than she ever expected. For all his flaws, she sees the dreamer beneath the reckless façade, the man desperate to define his own destiny rather than live under Jack’s shadow. But her devotion comes with dread, because she also knows how fragile Billy’s resolve can be.
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Sally realizes Kane isn’t just tempting Billy with software; he’s offering him the illusion of control. And a man like Billy, once he tastes that kind of power, may not be able to resist using it.
Her panic drives her to the Abbott mansion, hoping to find Jack — the one person strong enough to anchor Billy. But instead, she finds Diane Jenkins Abbott, whose presence complicates matters. Diane has danced between redemption and suspicion for years, and Sally isn’t sure if she can trust her.
When Sally confides everything — Kane’s manipulations, Billy’s dangerous temptation, and the looming threat against Victor — her composure crumbles. For once, the fiercely independent Sally is shaken to her core, terrified that Billy is racing headlong toward a disaster no one can stop.
Diane’s Chilling Response
Diane listens, her expression shifting from shock to unease. At first, her reaction suggests genuine concern — even rattled fear. But then, in a moment that stuns Sally, Diane refuses to intervene.
She reminds Sally that Billy is no child. Time and again, Jack has stepped in to rescue him from ruin, only for Billy to squander the chance. “How many times must Jack save him before he learns?” Diane challenges, her tone a brutal blend of pragmatism and cold honesty.
Her refusal lands like a slap. Sally, who came seeking support, finds only indifference — or perhaps self-preservation. Diane insists Billy must face the consequences of his own choices, even if those consequences destroy him.
Sally leaves the Abbott mansion more desperate than ever, realizing that not only has her plea been rejected, but she may be the only person left fighting to save Billy from himself.
Billy’s Inner War
Meanwhile, Billy stands at a crossroads. Kane’s offer is intoxicating. For years, Billy has been dismissed, underestimated, and cast as the family screw-up. Now, with this software in hand, he has a chance to change everything — to prove his worth, to outmaneuver Victor Newman, and to rewrite the narrative that has haunted him.
But deep down, Billy knows the danger. Sally’s warnings echo in his mind, yet so does his ego. Can he truly wield this weapon without unleashing it? Or is he lying not just to Sally, but to himself?
It’s the classic Billy Abbott dilemma — caught between ambition and destruction, with his fate hanging in the balance.
Kane Smiles from the Shadows
All the while, Kane watches with cold calculation. For him, Billy’s struggle is proof that his hooks are in deep. Whether Billy succeeds in taking down Victor or fails spectacularly is almost irrelevant. In either outcome, Kane destabilizes Newman Enterprises and establishes himself as a power player.
To Kane, Billy is just another pawn in a larger game — and the beauty of it is that Billy doesn’t even realize it.
The Ripple Effects in Genoa City
Tuesday’s episode sets the stage for an explosive week:
- Sally’s Desperation: With Diane refusing to help, Sally may be forced into uneasy alliances elsewhere, perhaps even with people she has clashed with before.
- Jack’s Return: Once Jack learns what’s happening, he’ll be torn between protecting his brother and protecting the Abbott family legacy.
- Victor’s Retaliation: If word of Kane’s plot reaches Victor, his response will be swift and merciless — and Billy will be first in his crosshairs.
- Diane’s Secret Visitor: Teasers hint that Diane has already been visited by someone tied to Kane’s schemes, someone who could change the balance of power entirely.
Each thread is wound tight, promising a cascade of revelations and confrontations.
Conclusion: A Powder Keg Ready to Explode
This Tuesday, The Young and the Restless delivers classic Genoa City drama: flawed characters making impossible choices, love colliding with ambition, and power plays spiraling toward tragedy.
Sally’s heartbreak, Billy’s temptation, Diane’s refusal, and Kane’s manipulation all collide in a powder keg that could destroy lives and reshape loyalties. As the walls close in, fans are left to wonder:
Will Billy finally rise to the occasion — or fall once again into the abyss of his own reckless ambition?
One thing is certain: the fallout will shake Genoa City to its core.
The Most Expensive Cars on the Market
You may never see any of the following vehicles on the street. They’re the priciest cars you can buy.
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These Cars Are the Pinnacle of Automotive Excellence and Have Prices to Match
For many, shopping for a new car involves getting the most for your budget. But what if your budget is unlimited? If you are among those who do not have to ask how much something costs, there is a rarified selection of automobiles that are the pinnacle of performance and luxury.
Whether it is an ultra-rare Rolls-Royce or a purebred track machine, the top 0.1% of the automobile world is driven by an arms race among owners to flex their wealth. The result is that the world gets treated to some of the most absurd vehicles on the planet. In the following slides, we showcase the most expensive cars in the world, including their planned or completed production numbers, which are often under 50. This list does not include collector cars, which may be a “1 of 1” such as a Mercedes, Porsche or Ferrari race car that competed in Europe in the 1960s.
You may never see any of the following vehicles on the street. It’s more likely the next time you see one will be at a Concours (an extremely upscale car show) or a museum. But when you do, you’ll be able to impress others by knowing just how much money such a machine costs.
Read on to learn about the priciest production cars for 2025. If you’re looking for a high-performance vehicle with more accessible pricing, be sure to check out our slideshow on affordable supercars.
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2025 Ferrari SF90 XX
$890,000 (Est.) | Units Produced: 1,398 (799 Stradale + 599 Spider)
A Ferrari is a rare and specialized machine, even their “higher-volume” supercars. The brand also makes more rarified hypercars, such as the hybrid SF90. Among these limited-run machines, there are variants with the “XX” designation. These are extremely limited-run cars designed to wring every ounce of potential from the SF90 on the track. It is offered in the hardtop “Stradale” and open-top “Spider” models.
The SF90 XX features a twin-turbo V8 and three electric motors. This setup makes a combined 1,036 horsepower, which is 30 more horsepower than the conventional SF90. The extra power and lighter weight allow the SF90 XX to sprint from zero to 60 in just 2.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 211 mph. It also has aggressive aerodynamics that will take the capabilities of this hypercar to its limits.
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2025 Gordon Murray Automotive T.33
$1.72 million | Units Produced: 100
The T.33 is more of an “entry-level” supercar from Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA), though that’s not to say it’s anything less than a world-class performance machine. It features the same powertrain as the T.50, though it does not make as much power (607 horsepower in the T.33 to 654 horsepower in the T.50).
In addition to its potent naturally aspirated V12 engine, the T.33 actually has a six-speed manual, which is getting harder and harder to find these days. The T.33 does not have the fan downforce system of the T.50, and it has a conventional two-seat roadster layout (compared to the three-seat, center-driver setup in the T.50).
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2025 Koenigsegg Gemera
$1.7 Million (Est.) | Units Produced: 300
All of these cars feature world-class engineering, but for automaker Christian Von Koenigsegg, that excellence is an obsession. The Gemera is unique for a hypercar in that it has a four-seat cockpit, accessed via its unique dihedral doors. It has a unique powertrain that allows it to run on gas power, electric power or both.
The Gemera was introduced in 2020 and has received a number of updates in the form of incredible powertrain choices. The standard setup produces 1,381 horsepower. You can also get a V8 engine that works with an electric motor to produce an astonishing 2,269 horsepower.
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2026 McLaren W1
$2.1 million | Units Planned: 399
Every so often, McLaren produces a hypercar that stands out even among its lineup of supercars. Following the F1 and P1, the W1 is a limited-production vehicle and all 399 units have been spoken for. It is a hybrid hypercar with lessons learned from exclusive models like the McLaren Senna.
The W1 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, paired with an electric motor to produce a staggering 1,258 horsepower and 988 pound-feet of torque. It is capable of sprinting from zero to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph. It’s a plug-in hybrid with a range of just two miles. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain helps with acceleration, as well as leaving your garage silently, which your neighbors will appreciate.
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2025 Rimac Nevera R
$2.5 Million, | Units Produced: 40
If you find that the blistering performance of a Tesla Model S Plaid just isn’t enough, Rimac will quench your all-electric need for speed. The Nevera is the follow-up to the C_Two from the low-volume Croatian EV hypercar company. It features a 120 kWh Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide battery, providing power to electric motors mounted at all four wheels. The motors are good for 1,813 total system horsepower and 1,741 pound-feet of torque. For the 2025 model year, the Nevera R joins the lineup, with output cranked up to an astonishing 2,107 horsepower.
That kind of power and torque will have you constantly shredding through tires. The Nevera can rocket from zero to 60 mph in an absurd 1.85 seconds and execute the quarter-mile in 8.6 seconds. The upgraded Nevera R will do the same zero-to-60-mph run in a scant 1.74 seconds. The battery-pack system provides 350-kWh fast-charging capability that allows it to go from 20% to 80% charge in 18 minutes. On a full charge, the Nevera has a range of 205 miles, and your range may vary following multiple rapid acceleration runs.
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2025 Pininfarina Battista
$2.4 Million | Units Produced: 150
Pininfarina is yet another Italian design firm, and arguably the most iconic. It is responsible for decades of head-turning Ferrari designs, and its first-ever standalone production car is named for Pininfarina’s founder, Battista “Pinin” Farina. It is built in the same factory as the Rimac Nevera and uses the same EV powertrain, but great lengths have been taken to ensure the chassis and underpinnings are thoroughly unique.
The electric Pininfarina Battista is built with a full carbon fiber monocoque and carbon fiber body panels for lightweight strength. It features four electric motors — one at each wheel. Together, they deliver a staggering 1,900 horsepower, enabling a blistering zero-to-60-mph sprint of just 1.8 seconds. It also features speakers built into the car that replicate engine noise.
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2025 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut
$3.4 Million | Units Produced: 125
Like Gordon Murray, Christian Von Koenigsegg is a visionary car designer. The Jesko is the latest in a line of chart-topping hypercars from the Swedish carmaker. The Jesko features a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 that puts out 1,280 horsepower with premium gas. When filled with E85 biofuel, it is capable of 1,600 horsepower. It routes power through a nine-speed multi-clutch transmission. Koenigsegg claims that, with E85 fuel in use, the Jesko has a theoretical top speed of 300+ mph.
The Jesko features dramatic yet functional styling touches, such as the center-mounted spoiler and active aerodynamics. Along with the potent powertrain and large brakes, these features helped the Jesko Absolut achieve four world records, including 0-250 mph, 0-400 km/h, 0-250-0 mph, and 0-400-0 km/h. The Absolut also achieved a top speed of 256 mph.
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2025 Gordon Murray T.50
$3.2 Million | Units Produced: 100
When it comes to auto racing, Gordon Murray is one of the most significant designers of all time. He designed cars that have won endurance races and Formula One championships. He now has a car company that bears his name, and the T.50 is one of his new creations. It calls upon lessons learned from the road and the track.
In a time of hybrid and all-electric supercars, the T.50 features a gas-only, naturally aspirated (no turbos or supercharger) 3.9-liter V12 that makes 661 horsepower and a wonderfully old-fashioned six-speed manual transmission. The T.50 boasts a unique integrated fan system, which helps channel air through the bodywork and muster downforce for both high-speed runs and cornering. Murray promises the T.50 to be one of the most connected driving experiences money can buy.
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2025 Aston Martin Valkyrie Spider
$4 Million | Units Produced: 85
The Aston Martin brand certainly has a fascination with Norse mythology. Its hypercar is called the Valhalla, and its more expensive predecessor is dubbed the Valkyrie. Following the fixed-roof version, Aston Martin debuted the Spider variant at the 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It has a single removable roof panel rather than a retractable top.
The Valkyrie features a hybrid powertrain with a Cosworth-developed 6.5-liter V12 engine, making a combined 1,139 horsepower. This is such a high-performance machine that Aston Martin plans on taking this vehicle to the track. It will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the IMSA racing series.
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Pininfarina B95
$4.8 million | Units Produced: 10
Believe it or not, the Battista is Pininfarina’s “volume” car and is more conventional compared to the B95. Pininfarina calls it an “open-ski” hypercar, bringing race-ready technology to a minimalist road car.
As you can clearly see, the B95 does not have a windshield, as the occupants are expected to wear head and eye protection. Most models feature a jet-like yellow-and-graphite paint scheme, though the one pictured here is the “Gotham” variant from Pininfarina’s collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery. With four electric motors making nearly 1,900 horsepower and a zero-to-60-mph time of under 2 seconds, the B95 can move like a fighter plane as well.
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Red Bull RB17
$6.8 million | Units Produced: 50
Red Bull — yes, the same dominant Formula One team — is building a track car. Designed by Adrian Newey (F1 engineer and former Red Bull chief technical officer), it features F1-inspired aerodynamics, including active aero and ground effects. Red Bull is working with Michelin to create tires designed specifically to handle the incredible tolerances.
This hypercar features a 1,000-horsepower V10 that works with an electric motor to make a combined 1,200 horsepower. With a curb weight of just 1,984 pounds, the RB17 is expected to cover tracks as fast as F1 cars and blast to a top speed of 217 mph.
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Rolls-Royce Droptail
$32 Million | Units Produced: 4
The Rolls-Royce Droptail is part of the brand’s exclusive Coachbuild series. Only four of these roadsters will ever be made and each is uniquely tailored to its owner’s desires. The first model from this series is the La Rose Noire Droptail, pictured here. The name is inspired by the Black Baccara rose, and the car features a color-shifting paint called “True Love” that mimics the rose’s deep red hues in different lights.
Inside, this limited-run Rolls has incredible craftsmanship, with 1,603 wood veneer pieces resembling rose petals. It also features a removable Audemars Piguet timepiece, which adds a touch of elegance. The level of detail is incredible including gemstone controls and other customized elements.
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