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Your Daily Automobile updates From Around The World [img]  [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [img]( [The Automobile News]( [GMC introduces new 2022 Hummer EV]( After a long wait of almost more than one year, the American automaker company GMC debuts its 2022 Hummer EV. The company recently notified that the production of this electric truck will start next year and will be launched in late 2021 followed by three variants. Hummer EV is considered to be one of the huge projects of General Motors as the vehicle is promised to be fully electric with zero emissions pickup. This will make GM step closer to the EV future. 2022 GMC Hummer EV is now open to order for U.S. customers and will be launched at a price of $112,595 (around Rs.83 Lakh). Along with other major EV makers like Tesla, GMC is about to hit a strong competition by introducing Hummer 3rd generation in the EV market. Ultium battery The Ultium battery is a unique invention of General motors which ranges from 50 to 200 kWh. The purpose of using this battery in the new Hummer EV is to make the performance of the car efficient. Hummer gives an efficiency of 350 miles in a single charge. Ultium battery also serves 800-volt of fast charging. G.M. claims that the new Hummer EV can make a sprint of 0-60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds with this double-stacked Ultium battery. It is a real cherry on the cake in the new Hummer EV. While reviewing the basic performance of the car, customers seem to have higher expectations as GM has equipped the car with advanced technology and is a pure innovation from the company end. This electric pickup offers power up to 1000 bhp (i.e. magnificently fast and powerful) and torque of 1000+ pound-feet. It clearly states the power of this vehicle. General Motors has promised capability, efficiency and performance in the car and Hummer EV would surely prove itself to be a true muscle. Body and design The body and features of the car are designed precisely to match the requirements. Hummer EV has an excellent off-roading capability. On the matter of looks, the new Hummer looks more stunning with the LEDs that connect headlights, the interior isn’t a luxurious one as it is a truck not a sedan or SUV, a ground clearance of 11.9 inches is sufficient for the vehicle to roll off-road. Hummer has had big, powerful and extremely reliable tyres since the Hummer h1 but this 3rd generation will come with increased tyres size, that has been upgraded to 35 inches and can be increased to 37 inches aftermarket. Features and specifications Company has given a very convenient feature for pickups called crab mode. Crab mode allows the vehicle to roll diagonally. This mode allows your car to turn all four wheels in the same angle hence the off-roading can be made comfortable. Adaptive air suspension is provided that is the most important and safety feature for powerful and high-speed cars. Hummer EV also has a feature called “extract mode” which lifts the suspensions as needed. This feature plays a crucial role to maintain aerodynamics of the car. GMC has given multi pro tailgates in the new Hummer EV. It is generally not seen in base models and is very useful. Hummer will be equipped with it. 18 camera views are visible to the driver on the infotainment system to provide you with a clear view of the surroundings. Even the beneath view of the car is visible to avoid collision with rocks while off-riding. Its supercruise not only sets speed limits but also helps in lane changing. It also monitors whether the driver is paying attention to the road with the help of sensors and gives alerts. It has a big and advanced 13.4-inch infotainment system and does multiple functions and produces technical information about the car. 12.3-inch driver info display is also given in the centre. “We had one goal for Hummer EV: Build the most capable factory truck – ever,” said Al Oppenheiser, GMC Hummer EV chief engineer. GMC has also planned three consecutive launches in three years, Hummer EV3x in 2022, Hummer EV2x in 2023 and Hummer EV2 in 2024. The post [GMC introduces new 2022 Hummer EV]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [New and glamorous design of the new Hyundai i20 2020 : Updates, reviews and specifications]( The Korean automaker Hyundai motor company all set to make a boom in hatchbacks with the all-new i20 2020. Already performing very nice and driving a high sales digits the new model will be launched with upgraded design and reformed interior. Hyundai Motor India has notified that the new i20 will be stepping into Indian markets next month i.e. November 2020 with an expected starting price of Rs.6.50 Lakh (ex-showroom). Everyone remembers how the i20 elite gave a solid competition after its first launch itself to Volkswagen Polo that was already existing in the market for a long time with a high reputation. New i20 2020 launch date in India has made the auto industry curious about what Hyundai is about to come up with. Hyundai i20 2020 interior and body Hyundai India has stated that the main focus on the new model is based on Proportion, Architecture, Styling and Technology. The all-new sporty design that you cannot resist to see is very striking. Hyundai Creta and Hyundai Venue are already considered under premium high performing machines of Hyundai but the new i20 is like getting much more out of hatchback class and is a definition of a new term called “premium hatchback”. The model picture that Hyundai has revealed until now clearly expresses the class of this car! It has got sleek headlights to give aggressive looks, even new Z-shaped tail lights are seen after a long time since i20 was launched, very sporty! The car looks spacious, provided with a very charismatic black interior that gives luxurious and sporty feel together. The dashboard is customised broader than before and a floating infotainment system is given in between. Did anyone pay attention to the new grills? It is something that would catch your eyes first when you look at the car, it is somewhat like the new Hyundai Elantra that will be launched in 2021. No doubt Hyundai is breaking its own limit in the matter of design and looks and presenting stunning designs back to back in their cars. Not only by the technology but this company is really serving a royal feel through design and interior. Who thought that hatchbacks would also be considered under the premium segment? Hyundai did !! Hyundai i20 2020 Variants Variants, models and their on-road price of i20 2020 is not completely revealed right now and will be released at the time of launching. The car will be BS6 compliant and would be improved with other features too. I20 2020 is basically an updated version of the old i20 elite in various aspects. The new models may have the powerful turbo engine that would shoot up the power standard to a next level. Even if the turbo is not served in i20, it will serve you diesel powertrain which will provide you with the experience of power anyway. It will be launched in mainly three variants: 1.2 Litre petrol engine, 1.5 Litre diesel engine and 1.0 Litre petrol turbo engine. The diesel price of i20 would be hiked up than petrol variants and the new I20 BS6 engine would result to be very beneficial for the environment too. Three types of transmission are offered in the car: manual, automatic and iMT. iMT technology is not widely seen in Indian cars but Hyundai knows it well because the first iMT technology was introduced in Hyundai Venue in India. Other than technical specifications, four-spoke steering wheel and digital MID are also likely to be there in the car. Overall the car comprises all the upgraded and attractive features. Reviews of the upcoming premium compact car are splendid and expected to be the King of hatchbacks. Competition is still not less, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, Tata Altroz and Honda Jazz are the major rivals of i20 in the market but it will prove to be a different class. “The all-new i20 is designed to evoke an emotional human-machine interface representing the persona of modern tech-savvy, ambitious and sophisticated customers. Set to recreate benchmarks of the premium hatchback segment, the all-new i20 showcases an energetic new avatar and a serene ambience on the inside,” said Hyundai India. This shows the confidence and quality of Hyundai motors. The post [New and glamorous design of the new Hyundai i20 2020 : Updates, reviews and specifications]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. [Read Full Story]( [These Classic European Cars Are Way Cheaper Than They Look]( Despite being gorgeous remnants of European automotive history, depreciation wasn’t kind to these cars, and they are now sold for surprisingly cheap. Though they may be buried in the shadows of the popular classic cars, these vintage European cars look expensive and are guaranteed not to break the bank. With a little hunting, these cars go for around $40,000 or less. It has been perceived that all discovered classic cars have skyrocketed in value. But despite depreciating heavily, these cars will still excite every serious car enthusiast with a love for automotive history. These tidy, affordable, and classy cars are usually harder to find, but managing to get your hands on one is well worth it given their surprisingly low price tags. Here are 10 European classic cars that deliver a cool and vintage look on a budget. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Before, The VW Karmann Ghia was just known for its bizarre but stylish body from the past, designed by Carrozzeria Ghia, Luigi Segre, and Felice Mario Boano. Prices had spiked by almost double virtually overnight. Earlier models produced between the 1960s and 1974 still cost on average $20,000. The vehicle combines the VW Beetle’s mechanics along with the Karmann built body, hence the three names. Do think twice about the term ‘sports’ car when it comes with this vehicle. The Karmann Ghia can really be considered the world’s slowest sports car ever. The initial power output was somewhere in the range of 30 to 60 horsepower close to the end of production. Fiat Bertone X1/9 $5,000 is all that is needed when it comes to securing an X1/9. The Fiat Bertone X1/9 was designed by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini and remains one of the most appealing classic cars one can afford. Bertone’s X1/9 brings in some of the high-spec Italian performance pieces out to the public. The Fiat Bertone X1/9 may be far from powerful, but its compact, light-weight body which measures around 1,940 pounds compensates for the lack of power under the hood. The amenities as well, including air conditioning and power windows. It is a quick, fun, and easy way to get into mid-engine cars without costing too much. Volvo 1800ES This evocative ’60s sports car was like no ordinary Volvo. Manufactured and marketed between 1961 and 1973, the P1800 was originally a stylish coupe rather than a sports car. Gaining popularity when driven by Future James Bond actor Roger Moore in The Saint. Later on, the final product of the P1800 series, known as the 1800ES, was manufactured. Improvements in road performance were visible despite the engine being downgraded to 125bhp. When it comes to buying, go for the safer option of buying at lower mileage. Buying at a lower price may mean these cars have been extensively driven. BMW E3 Bavaria With a 100mph in no time. The E3 – Bavaria was a line of cars manufactured from Europe for the US only from 1968 to 1977 (all E3 models internationally). Known as the E3 among gearheads, it shares many similarities with the E9 Coupe, which many agree as BMW’s most beautiful design. This rare gem costs 7,800 dollars approximately as a base Bavaria. It costs around 10,000 dollars, including the AC, auto, radio and leather. Reviewed to be a “sensationally good buy” compared to its peers from Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz W115 A lot of people are familiar with the W124, but you have to reach back further with this one. The W124s may have put the Mercedes-Benz S0Class on the map, with 0 to 62mph in 13.70 seconds, around 110 horsepower, and a maximum speed of 84 mph. The W115 serves the inherent classic and expensive look on a budget, and models start from 2,300 dollars. It was designed by French auto designer Paul Bracq and sold new between 1972 and 1976. Volkswagen Corrado Fast-forwarding a couple of decades and into the ’90s, the Corrado impacted Volkswagen’s performance to a new level. It was marketed as VW’s “first-full-blooded sports car”. The Corrado, whose name comes from the Spanish word “to run” reaches a top speed of 135mph and will do 60 mph in 7.7 seconds. The Golf-based car runs on a wider wheelbase, a typical sporty, comprehensive, and clear framework, and instrumentation. The Volkswagen Corrado exceeded the 45mph speed compared to the Golf/Jetta line cars. Also offering four-wheel disc brakes with an optional lock capability for the average price of $2,500. If you would be willing to do what it takes to maintain the car, you would be rewarded with an original sporting coupe that has a fantastic performance. Jaguar XJ Series 3 Once a common car to see on British roads, the XJ is an under-swept car series from the ’70s to the late ’90s. It has a skillful mix of early, well-proven concepts and components from past series combined into this body. By the ’80s, the V12 models’ cylinder heads were upgraded to “fireball” high compression, resulting in the high efficiency (HE) models. The Jaguar XJ Series 3 reaches around 285 horsepower and goes on sale for roughly $15,000. Sadly, the XJ Series was a project that kept getting put on hold, with no window improvements and the seal against wind noise. [Read More]( The post [These Classic European Cars Are Way Cheaper Than They Look]( first appeared on [TheAutomobileNews.com](. 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