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2009 Ripsaw from Fate of the Furious goes up for auction

The tank-like 2009 Howe & Howe Ripsaw tracked vehicle “ ferocious destiny It will be up for auction at Mecum’s Indianapolis auction on May 20th. Flocks of remotely controlled cars, Soviet submarines, and even films that include their silver screen debuts 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon , Ripsaw stood out. This is his one in a series of small tracked vehicles developed by brothers Mike Howe and Jeff Howe. In addition to appearing in the eighth Fast & Furious movie, the Ripsaw was also used in the movie GI Joe, produced by Universal Studios, the same studio that produced the ‘Fast’ franchise. Power is supplied by a General Motors Duramax LBZ 6.6-liter turbodiesel V-8 to rev the truck via an Allison transmission. Top speed is estimated at around 60 mph, not bad for a track car. Ripsaw from 2009 According to Mecum, the Ripsaw will cost more than $750,000 to manufacture, but auction houses are only expecting a hammer price of $150,000 to $180,000. So if you have your eye on

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mercedes is Give the G-Wagen the Ford Bronco treatment , branching out ‘G’ into sub-brands like AMG with multiple vehicles. The first new ‘G’ car will reportedly be a compact crossover version. Here’s what we know so far. The new G SUV will be a unibody crossover The new G-Class vehicle will be one-piece rather than body-on-frame like the G-Wagen.according to auto car , It runs on CLA’s new MMA (Mercedes Modular Architecture) platform. That underpins the new CLA. The G-Class crossover visually borrows from the G-Class, but rides low to the ground. It should be less capable than the G-Wagen, but likely more off-road focused than the typical Mercedes crossover. New G SUV could get both internal combustion and all-electric versions Here the reports are a little contradictory. auto car reports that the new G crossover will be launched in internal combustion and all-electric versions.german outlet handle brat (via motor trends ) It suggests that it will be a fully electric car offer

2024 Hyundai Kona, Buick Envista Top New Cars Of The Week

We are less than a third of the way to 2023, and the new car models of 2024 are rolling off the runway and onto the driveway. We tested the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV this week and were most impressed with its plug-in hybrid he powertrain. New models debuting this week and arriving in the US by summer include Buick’s latest crossover SUV, the new Hyundai Kona led by Electricity Charge, and the latest in his Lincoln Nautilus. Here are the top Car Connection news stories of the week: 2024 Buick Envista Preview The 2024 Buick Envista is a compact crossover sandwiched between the smaller Encore GX and the larger Envision in Buick’s lineup. 2024 Hyundai Kona Preview Affordability, edgy looks and a plethora of powertrains lift the 2024 Hyundai Kona above other smaller crossovers. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Review The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV pampers passengers, has great power and is packed with technology. 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Preview Lincoln loses For

Waymo’s self-driving car makes headlines

Screenshots of trending videos on TikTok driverless car Passengers reacting to the guidance of police officers. TikTok/@johnnyromano3 Video of a self-driving car reacting to a police officer generated It has about 14 million views on TikTok. In the video Waymo A passenger is heard telling the police that there is no human driving. A company spokesperson said the car responded to the police officer’s instructions within 90 seconds. A video of a self-driving car reacting to a police officer is trending on TikTok. In a TikTok video that has nearly 14 million views, a police officer can be seen trying to steer a self-driving Waymo vehicle to the side of the road. Meanwhile, the passengers are heard laughing and trying to explain to the police that no one is behind the wheel. “Sir, I can’t move,” TikTok user @johnnyromano3 can be heard saying in the video. “Sorry. This car can’t travel. We’re not driving.” Johnny Romano told an insider that this was his first time self-dr

Auto Shanghai 2023 – Gasgoo

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Shanghai (Gasgou)- Chinese new energy vehicle startup Li Auto unveiled an 800-volt ultra-fast charging system at the Shanghai Motor Show 2023. Photo courtesy of Li Motor The 800 Volt super fast charging solution adopts 3rd generation power semiconductor technology, with 4C charging compatible battery, wide temperature range thermal management system and 4C super fast charging network. This solution can charge a range of 400 km in just 10 minutes. Li Auto plans to continuously improve its ultra-fast charging network over the next three years, with the goal of reaching a maximum output power of 480 kW for 4C ultra-fast charging stations. By the end of this year, the company aims to complete the construction of over 300 super-fast charging stations along highways in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Greater Bay Area and Chengdu-Chongqing regions. By 2025, Li Auto aims to install his 3,000 super-fast charging stations, covering 90% of China’s highways and major cities.

New 3X trim on 2023 GMC Hummer EV delivers even better range

The new 355 miles of range is a significant step up from the current Edition 1’s 329 miles of range. The SUV achieves an EPA-estimated range of 314 miles. These numbers are achieved with 3X’s standard 22-inch tire and 3-motor setup. Edition 1 comes with this off-road package that accounts for its lack of range. However, once the SUV debuts, the off-road package’s range will drop even further, with estimates dropping to 298 miles. What makes the Extreme Off-Road package so detrimental to the range comes down to the 18-inch wheels and 35-inch mud terrain tires. The rest of the package consists of an underbody camera, additional skid plates, and rocker protection, but I doubt this adds too much to the vehicle’s already astronomical 9,000-pound curb weight. not. A number that only increases on SUVs. https://ift.tt/eYli6Ua New 3X trim on 2023 GMC Hummer EV delivers even better range Auto Updates

2024 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Teases Fox Racing Shocks And Disc Brakes

Toyota releases two teaser photos to Instagram This week, we’re giving you more details on the upcoming 2024 Tacoma TRD Pro and giving you an idea of ​​what kinds of updates to expect from the popular midsize pickup refresh. The first image is a close-up shot of the rear wheel, which features a rugged black paint design with the TRD badge and is wrapped in an all-terrain tire. The most interesting thing in this photo is the brake setup behind the wheel. Tacoma TRD Pro’s first disc brake. Prior to this, the TRD Pro required rear drum placement. It seems no more. The image below is a close-up of the Tacoma TRD Pro’s front suspension setup. Specifically, you can see the Fox QS3 coilovers with Toyota’s signature red springs. According to Fox’s website, the QS3 design is not currently used on any production vehicles. Currently only available for off-road vehicles like side-by-side. This could mean a big improvement over his current TRD Pro setup for 2024. Toyota has yet to announce a d