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Its crazy fast and insanely heavy. That could be a problem. Earlier this month, we reported the GMC Hummer EV has a hefty curb weight of 9,046 pounds. To put that into perspective, a Ford F-150 Regular Cab 4x4 V6 tips the scale at 4,275 pounds. In the US, vehicles that weigh below 10,000 pounds can be driven with a regular license, but the Hummers weight is awfully close to that of commercial vehicles which have additional licensing requirements. Also think of it like this: the Hummers weight i...

Two of the biggest names in the world, General Motors and Lockheed Martin, are teaming up to create the nex...

Its another area where the Hummer shines. Much of the excitement surrounding the upcoming GMC Hummer EV pickup has focused on the sensational performance provided by its fully electric powertrain. Its also made headlines for its off-road capability, insane weight when fully loaded with options, and butch styling. Besides these attributes, an often overlooked aspect of the Hummer is its use of advanced technology within the stylish cabin, making it even easier for drivers to interact with the ve...

This is the one weve been waiting for. Audi surprised just about everyone last month when it revealed the A6 e-tron concept. Riding on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture, the concept looks relatively close to being production-ready. Audi says the first PPE-based EV will debut next year, but were not convinced itll be the production-spec A6 e-tron. Theres a greater chance itll be the Q6 e-tron crossover. In any case, the A6 e-tron will arrive sooner or later, but some are still...

But what is it based on underneath? Numerous leaked images recently emerged, revealing a new limited edition version of the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Initially rumored to be called the 812 Versione Speciale, we now know the car will go by 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A. While Ferrari fans wait for the Competiziones official reveal, yet another big leak just emerged from The Supercar Blog, this time showing the next Ferrari one-off car. This single image shows the Ferrari F125 TDE, which s...

EVs are the future, but theres more. Only a decade ago no-one would have believed that automakers like General Motors, Honda, Volvo, and Jaguar would commit to phasing out internal combustion in favor of pure electric vehicles. Other major carmakers like Volkswagen Group, Ford, and Toyota will eventually follow suit. Its happening and theres no turning back. And yes, Tesla deserves fair credit for spearheading the battery-electric revolution. Now that its the worlds most valuable automaker, riv...

Modmafiallc/Instagram Perhaps realizing they are being filmed, the test driver activates the Hummer EVs Crab Mode and starts dancing for the camera, using all four wheels to move into the next lane. The Crab Mode is designed primarily for use off-road as it allows the Hummer EV to maneuver around obstacles more easily. But, as this video shared on Instagram shows, it can also come in handy on the highway when you need to change lanes. This could become a common sight on highways when delive...

A fully electric powertrain in the full-size luxury sedan class would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. This is a segment much more associated with large-capacity V8 and V12 engines; these gas-guzzling powerplants were always as much about their power and performance as they were a status symbol. Thats all changed with the arrival of the new Mercedes-Benz EQS, essentially a fully electric version of the S-Class. Mercedes has given it an identity all of its own, a remarkably high-tech ...

Sexier Exterior Styling Although it rides on the same CMA platform as the XC40 Recharge, the C40 has a completely unique exterior. Its coupe-like styling comes by way of a lower roofline that tapers more directly into the rear end. The taillights are integrated into the sides of the tailgate and a small spoiler has been added for both aesthetic and aerodynamic purposes. The front-end design is new and different from that of the XC40. In fact, the C40 introduces a new face for fully electrified ...

The Audi e-tron GT is the latest addition to the electric e-tron family, but it certainly won't be the last...