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Maserati’s new supercar, the MC20, is expected by 2021 and is expected to charge around $200,000. Here’s what’s in the automotive world:
A few weeks ago, I might have surprised Hyundai by announcing that the so-called Ioniq will no longer appear in a single vehicle, but in a global logo consisting of a series of electric cars engaged in a new compromised platform. Electric Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP, and is expected to present 3 Ioniq EVs in the coming years: a medium-sized crossover called Ioniq five in the fall of 2021, the Ioniq 6 in 2022 and the Ioniq 7 in early 2024. Ioniq offers no pluggable hybrids or hybrids, and Hyundai’s ambition is not lacking.
To be more informed, I contacted the company’s product strategy manager, Yuval Steiman.
He said that while those compromised electric cars will visually constitute Ioniq in the first place, “it’s bigger than that. It is meant to symbolize the company’s global goals for electrification progression,” he told Autoweek. “It’s a symbol of the company’s long history. -progress of the term “.
Steiman said Ioniq’s diversity will be presented at competitive costs and will be sold in the same showrooms as other Hyundai products. “This is a line more committed to the Hyundai brand, so they will separate in the sense that they will be single. platform and will be one hundred percent EV. “
Explaining the range, Steiman stated that all Ioniq were designed and manufactured as electric cars from scratch. The Ioniq five will be “approximately the length of our Tucson” and will have “taste signs” of Hyundai’s forty-five concept presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show. He said the Ioniq 6 will be a very sporty ”EV sedán with elements of taste encouraged through a concept we had earlier this year called Prophecy” . (Personally, I think the Prophecy is beautiful!) Ioniq 7 will be an SUV. “There’s no sign of taste right now, ” he told us.
Steiman said it’s too early to tell how many states all five will have when they leave next year. “It will be a global product and we will get our fair share, and we will distribute it where we see the maximum demand. “”
He said the company expected a policy in all 50 states, but as he said, “some of the country’s portfolios have a larger electric vehicle market,” so Hyundai will focus on that first. “In the long run, we hope to have our electric cars all over the country. Electric cars will be suitable for a safe segment of the population and ultimately we think this segment will grow. But only time will tell how much of the aggregate will be EV compared to internal combustion engines. At the end of the day, we have to satisfy the wishes of our consumers in the long term».
Hyundai Motor Group said its purpose, to add Kia, is to sell one million electric cars until 2025. “This is just the beginning, ” said Steiman. ” The company is there in the long term in terms of electrification and vehicle choice strategy. it’s just the beginning. “
There’s so much more to report from now until the launch of the first Ioniq next year, and we’ll be watching closely.
In Quick Spin No. 8, Patrick Carone slides the Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s steering wheel to put it to the test on his road trip. Carone gives a review of the Stelvio’s road functionality on the car’s steering wheel, then elaborates on those studio reflections. with Wesley Wren. The guys also talk about the essence of the Stelvio and talk about what separates it from the fleet of other high-end crossovers. Connect to Apple, Spotify, or podcasts anywhere podcasts are played.
Maserati’s bold MC20 center engine caused serious changes this week, from the V6 3. 0-liter biturbo that generates 621 horsepower and 538 pound-feet of torque driving the car to the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 2. 9 seconds and 0-124 mph only 8. 8 seconds. A convertible edition arrives next year and an electric car in 2022. Maserati gave a price, but we’re thinking of $200,000 to begin with.
Speaking of EV, Lucid Motors introduced its first production car, the Dream Edition of the Lucid Air EV, which offers a combined force of 1,080 hp of two compact electric motors and a diversity of up to 503 miles. The Dream Edition reaches 60 in 2. 5 seconds and makes the quarter mile in 9. 9 seconds. The value is $162,000 to begin with. Cars are being built at Lucid’s production facility in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Jimmie Johnson in IndyCar? Seven-time NASCAR champion Johnson signed a two-year contract to compete in the NTT Series IndyCar for Chip Ganassi Racing. Johnson, 44, is in his last full-time NASCAR season. He finished an IndyCar event in Indianapolis. Motor Speedway Road Course with Ganassi and plans to compete in at least 15 races consistent with the season, this includes the full schedule of roads and streets, although Johnson says he would also compete in the Indianapolis 500.
Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is also expanding his network, so to speak, forming a team that will compete in the Extreme E Off-road electric series that begins in 2021. It’s an opportunity, says Hamilton, to mix two. of yours. Passions: running and saving the planet. He doesn’t plan to drive in the series (heck!) With his new team, the X44. X44 will pay tribute to Hamilton’s car number for Mercedes in Formula 1. Extreme E CEO and founder Alejandro Agag also founded the series Formula E. The new series is designed to raise awareness about electric vehicles, as well as about climate issues.
After spending time sitting in the GMC Sierra, Jake Lingeman believes it is the most beautiful of General Motors’ two large pickup trucks, especially the AT4 off-road version. Lingeman reports that the AT4 package adds a 2-inch factory suspension lift, popular 4-wheel drive with two-speed motion box, lockable rear differential, protective plates, Rancho single-tube surprise shock absorbers and more. He also says the multifunctional back door is the biggest star in the van.
Discover the ability of our former colleague Al Pearce in our friend Tom Cotter. If it works, Cotter likes: new cars. Old cars Racing cars. Passenger cars. Cars restored Cars that want to be restored . . . you see the idea, everything from the inventory Pinto Cotter handled on his honeymoon 44 years ago to an iconic Cunningham C-3 and the 1964 Corvette he drives just for fun. Cotter and Pearce are two of the wonderful boys in the world and, like Pearce, it’s a wonderful read you probably wouldn’t want to miss.
This week’s Autoweek podcast, No. 125, is a Pikes Peak Spectacular. When launching the show, Mark Vaughn talks to this year’s fastest man, Clint Vahsholtz, about the car that transported Vasholtz faster than the others. Later on the show, Robin Warner talks to Robb Holland, a double-time guest on the Autoweek podcast, about his festival adventure in climbing. Connect here, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or anywhere podcasts play.
“Chip Ganassi on his hiring of several-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson. A very attractive decision, shall we say. This Ganassi, think.
That’s it for this week, as always, we’re on the case all weekend, tracking and reporting the latest occasions from automakers and sanctioning agencies. We will continuously update the site, of course. You’ll know what happens when we do. Come back often!
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