BYD is set to release an electric pickup truck later this year to take on Ford and Toyota outside of China. No technical specifications have been revealed, although a prototype was spotted at NIO headquarters in Shanghai, which means the truck could be using the latter’s battery swapping technology.
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There’s the slammed version, and then this Tesla Cybertruck sitting on 30-inch Forgiato wheels. For those wanting their own set, it’s the Parlante design by Forgiato wrapped in Versatyre tires.
It’s official, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 robotaxi has passed its driver’s license test in Nevada after completing a series of public-level driving tests, including road driving on the world famous Las Vegas Strip. The autonomous system allowed the robotaxi to safely maintain speed control, lane changes and maneuvering.
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Elon Musk is set to officially reveal the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous ‘Highland’ some time this month, and here are a few spy shots taken in Malibu, California this past weekend. Technical specifications have not yet been confirmed, although one analyst claims it can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds.
Police in some states (Texas, New Jersey, New York, etc.) have begun using GPS darts to track vehicles during dangerous pursuits. These projectiles are fired using compressed air, so it won’t cause injury or damage to vehicles. Dispatch can then track the darts for hours after they’re shot and even if the suspects stop.
For those who would rather not drive a van, like the ABT XNH, there’s the Kimberly Kube off-road luxury camper that can be towed anywhere. This 17-foot-long teardrop camper can be equipped with a Merlin Space Solar system (up to 540W), diesel hot water / heating, Bluetooth lithium batteries and an easy access fridge.
There are NASCAR V8-powered BMWs, and then this insane BMW M240i that does the quarter-mile in a mere 7.9 seconds at 175 mph. Its 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine has been modified with new camshafts, ported heads, a heavy-duty fuel system, and most importantly, a 74mm Precision turbocharger running 49 pounds of boost.
Can the all-electric Lotus Eletre R beat the Lamborghini Urus Performante super SUV in a drag race? Mat Watson of CarWow teamed up with Yianni to find out at an empty air field.