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2024 GAC Aion Hyper HT SUV

GAC Aion is a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer founded in 2018, which presented its new electric car, the Hyper HT SUV. The car resembles the Tesla Model X, and the third model is the Hyper sub-brand, and all three were launched within one year.

The development of this model started in 2022, and before it, the Hyper GT and then the sporty Hyper SSR arrived on the market, which began to be delivered to the local market at the beginning of this month. The car is adorned with Gullwing doors and a minimalist design with a panoramic roof.

Inside, a touchscreen that controls most of the car’s functions, two wireless chargers and a floating center console, folding rear seats and a flat-bottomed steering wheel in front of a digital instrument cluster.

The car is built on the 400V platform and is offered in four powertrain variants. The entry-level Hyper HT SUV is powered by a single electric engine with 241 hp (177 kW) and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.8 seconds. The company claims the car has a range of 600 kilometers (CLTC). The capacity of the battery is not known, but it is reported that a 10-minute charge provides a range of 140 kilometers.

The other three versions come with the 800V architecture and are powered by a single electric motor with 335 hp (246 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. The top version of the Hyper HT has a range of 770 kilometers, while the other two have a range of 670 kilometers, and a 15-minute charge enables a range of 415 kilometers.

When it comes to price, the GAC Aion Hyper HT will cost around US$30,000.

Source: GAC Aion

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2024 GAC Aion Hyper HT SUV
Auctions

Queen Elizabeth’s Range Rover is up for auction

In 1926, the longest reign of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female head of state in history, Her Majesty Elizabeth II, was born. She ruled Britain for 70 years, until she passed away in 2022. During her lifetime, she was loved and respected among the people, and everything related to her and the royal family is considered collectible. Soon, Queen Elizabeth’s 2004 Range Rover will be auctioned.

This vehicle was designed by Special Vehicle Operations for Queen Elizabeth II, and differs from the standard model in several features. It is finished in Epsom Green over Sand Hide. It is equipped with handles and a step which make it easy to get in and out of the car, and the rear doors have two window switches so that the rear seat passenger can control both from one place. The seats are covered with protection and the luggage compartment is adapted for dogs and is separated from the rest of the cabin by the mandatory dog guard.

The Range Rover is powered by a 4.4-liter engine with 282 hp (207 kW), and has just under 180,000 kilometers (109,675 miles) on the odometer.

The auction will take place on 7 November and the guided price is £50,000 – £60,000.

Source: Iconic Auctioneers

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Queen Elizabeth's Range Rover is up for auction
Auctions

1968 Chevrolet Corvette sold for $27,211

In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the first mass-produced American sports car in the post-war period, the Chevrolet Corvette. So far, eight generations of this model have been produced, each offered as a coupe and a roadster. Some of them have been transformed over time into elegant shooting brakes, and this one, a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, was sold at auction a few days ago for USD $27,211.

This Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 572ci 9.4L General Motors ZZ572 V8 engine with 707 hp (520 kW) and 679 lb-ft (921 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Hurst-shifted Richmond Gear five-speed manual transmission with a Ram Clutches Powergrip HD clutch set. It’s mounted on Series 32 Keystone 15″ wheels wrapped in 245/60 front and 295/50 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A white-letter tires.

The car is finished in metallic maroon and underwent a Sportwagon conversion which included the installation of a removable roof panel as well as rear fender flares and a high-rise cowl-induction hood, dual fixed headlamps, front fender vents, push-button door handles, chrome ribbed side-exit exhaust pipe covers, a short antenna, a chrome split rear bumper, and 572 badging.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black vinyl that also covers the door panels and dash, while the carpets are covered with embroidered floor mats. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is hidden a five-digit odometer showing 85,454 miles.

The car is offered with build records, parts literature, period publications, and a clean New Jersey title.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1968 Chevrolet Corvette sold for $27,211