diff --git a/RELEASES.md b/RELEASES.md
index 12a90fba6..d4d579cfc 100644
--- a/RELEASES.md
+++ b/RELEASES.md
@@ -1,3 +1,7 @@
+Version 0.8.12 (2021-12-XX)
+========================
+ * Lexus RC 2020 support thanks to ErichMoraga!
+
 Version 0.8.11 (2021-11-29)
 ========================
  * Support for CAN FD on the red panda
diff --git a/selfdrive/common/version.h b/selfdrive/common/version.h
index 9f00fac4f..aa786903c 100644
--- a/selfdrive/common/version.h
+++ b/selfdrive/common/version.h
@@ -1 +1 @@
-#define COMMA_VERSION "0.8.11"
+#define COMMA_VERSION "0.8.12"