Nissan's in the midst of a massive update of its product portfolio with the latest being the 2022 Pathfinder. With a nod to the original, the new model improves its on- and off-road capability, TheDetroitBureau reports in its First Drive.
• Hyundai has recently launched its upgraded version of its fourth-gen Sante Fe SUV
• There s a new 2.2-litre turbo engine in the range, along with a new eight-speed auto transmission.
• The seven-seater Sante Fe rivals several models with competitive pricing.
Have you taken a look at Hyundai cars of late? Really stopped and taken a closer look?
Over the last decade, if not a bit longer, Hyundai and Kia have changed their design and improved their quality. It s only been going good for the two sister brands.
Hyundai Sante Fe
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While Hyundai s sales numbers have been hitting it out of the park, the automaker has not been resting on its laurels. We saw it with the new Venue a couple of years ago, and that was already a sign where Hyundai was taking their design and product strategy.
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“In 2019 Nissan Philippines boldly claimed that it would herald the start of the Philippine EV age by officially announcing that its Leaf will be launched here. A global pandemic delayed that plan a bit, but here we are finally. Continue reading below ↓
“Like in any emerging market, electric vehicles in the Philippines have suffered from a chicken-and-egg dilemma. Car brands were reluctant to bring in EVs because there were no chargers and due to low market interest. No company wanted to invest in building a charging network because there were no electric cars. Who will make the first move?
GMC HUMMER EV Off-road Testing on Legendary Moab Trails
MOAB, Utah – The quiet revolution continues as the GMC HUMMER EV Pickup goes through its rigorous off-road testing in the lead-up to its production debut this fall. Watch as the GMC HUMMER EV team puts the world’s first all-electric supertruck through its paces on challenging trails near Moab, Utah, proving its off-road capability.
Traversing legendary trails across Moab, the team’s testing and calibration included Adaptive Air Suspension hardware, Extract Mode
1, Terrain Mode, One-Pedal Driving
2 control, e4WD and torque distribution, eLockers, stability control, rear steering, CrabWalk
3 and more.
 
GMC Hummer EV Undergoes Testing on Moab Trails
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GMC recently put the new Hummer EV Pickup to the test in Moab, Utah. The world’s first all-electric supertruck was pushed to the limits to make sure its off-road features could endure harsh terrains.
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What did GMC test?
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GMC looked at a wide variety of the Hummer EV Pickup’s features, including e4WD and torque distribution, rear steering, stability control, and eLockers. The Hummer EV also tested out the available Extract Mode, which activates Adaptive Air Ride Suspension to lift the truck about 6 inches. This makes it easier for the truck to ford streams and clear boulders.