2024-03-18 18:43:24
Sales of SUVs began in China Tank 330. This is the new top version of the “three hundredth”, the main feature of which is the V6 3.0 biturbo engine (354 hp) from the older Tank 500, installed instead of the standard two-liter turbo-four. The engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, and the all-wheel drive transmission has a clutch on the front axle that can be forcibly disengaged. On the Chinese market, the Tank 330 is offered in the only rich configuration with additional off-road surroundings. The price is 330 thousand yuan, that is, 46 thousand dollars, while the four-cylinder Tank 300 in a similar design costs 303 thousand yuan (42 thousand dollars).
Following the light update of the supercar Nissan GT-R acquired two new special versions for the American market. The first is called the GT-R T-spec Takumi and is dedicated to the Takumi craftsmen who assemble the VR38DETT engines almost by hand. Highlights of this coupe include exclusive Midnight Purple exterior color, Mori Green interior trim, gold 20-inch wheels and engine builder’s nameplate. The second special edition is the GT-R Skyline, and it pays tribute to the model’s legendary ancestor. It features a distinctive Bayside blue exterior color and Sora blue leather interior trim.
Chinese companies Nio and CATL intend to jointly develop traction batteries whose service life will be equal to the service life of the entire electric vehicle. As a result, the battery life should be 15 years instead of eight for the batteries of most modern electric vehicles. In addition to the environmental benefits and benefits for customers, Nio also pursues its own goals. The fact is that the company owns a network of quick battery replacement stations, which is now generating losses. One of the reasons for this is precisely the insufficient durability of replacement batteries.
The iconic 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor station wagon from the original Ghostbusters films will be replaced with a run-of-the-mill modern van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This will happen in the upcoming film “Ghostbusters: Chilling Terror”, which will be released at the end of March. Unlike the charismatic white and red Cadillac of the medical service, the new black van catches the eye only with the large “hunter” logos on the sides and rear. But the increased internal space made it possible to place retractable racks with equipment and do without a roof rack. Similar to Cadillac’s Ecto-1 license plate, the new van will have an Ecto-Z badge.
Only 9% of Americans trust autonomous driving systems, 25% are not confident in the safety of electronic autopilot, and 66% even said that they are afraid of self-driving cars! These are the results of a survey of US residents conducted by AAA. It is noteworthy that despite the general distrust of Americans towards autopilot, many of them are not averse to making their lives easier with the help of electronic assistants. Thus, 63% of respondents would like to have an autonomous braking system in their car, and 62% would not refuse a lane keeping assistant.
It would seem that modern electric cars do not need a traditional radiator grille, but the company Hyundai thinks otherwise. Its Mobis division introduced an “integrated front end module.” It includes active flaps in the fascia, hood, bumper and fenders. According to the manufacturer’s calculations, this entire set will increase the range of the electric vehicle by approximately 20 km. In addition to active aerodynamics, this module also includes special shields for lidar sensors: they are designed to protect expensive equipment while it is not in use.
Also today we talked about the Aion S Max Black Dragon sedan, the electric car efficiency record and BMW’s plans.
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