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The U.S. government is ordering 10 special SUVs for $ 36.4 million

The U.S. government has decided to start changing the existing fleet of vehicles with 10 special Chevrolet SUVs.

If you think these Suburban are too expensive, things are somewhat clarified by GM Defense. Due to increased load requirements and total weight as a result of numerous modifications, the vehicles get a new, firmer separate chassis, just as real SUVs and Heavy Duty vehicles. Also, cars will be equipped with special components, from the engine and brakes, all the way to the interior elements.

According to GM Defense President Steve duMont, GM will deliver Heavy Duty Suburban for Diplomatic Security Services with advanced mobility solutions to meet their needs.

This is only part of the continuation of further cooperation. Over the course of nine years, beginning in 2023, GM Defense will deliver 200 special Suburban to the U.S. government.

The biggest unknown is the power of the car. The current administration is committed to electrifying state-owned vehicles, and GM Defense already has adequate electric drives, including hydrogen ones. We can assume that these 10 vehicles will be electrified, otherwise they could use a 6.2 V8 engine with 420 hp (309 kW) and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque.

The price of these 10 cars is a staggering $ 36.4 million.

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BMW M3 Estate made of stolen parts

The lack of a BMW M3 Estate, did not stop one of the BMW fans to make its own version. He made his own M3, based on a standard 3 Series station wagon. Unfortunately the story does not have a happy ending.

The car appeared at one event, and after a police check, it was found that they did not match the existing car. The license plates, used by the new M3 station wagon, were registered to the diesel car, which caused suspicion. After the car was found and inspected, it was discovered that the stolen parts of four other 3 Series models were used in the construction of the car. Two cars whose parts were used were stolen in the area where the owner lives. One car was stolen in 2018 and another a year later.

“We were patrolling around the ring road area when we’ve seen this car. It’s a distinctive car, it’s bright green, and the number plates on it were misrepresented. We put that through our system and it’s come back as a two- liter diesel car, ”said Traffic Officer Will Wright.

The Police Association for Central Highways said that the car has a bad construction design, with technologically badly done welding. The amateur business, obviously, had a bad result, because only the number of the chassis and the stickers were pretty well hidden. This, however, was not enough to prevent the police from uncovering the crime.

After solving the case, the car was thrown into a shredder and destroyed.

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Elektron Motors Truva with 1,400 hp

Like Rimac Automobili, Elektron Motors is working to develop a new electric car. The company recently released a teaser of its upcoming supercar called the Truva with 1,400 hp.

Elektron Motors previously unveiled its hypercar called the Quasar, which develops 2,300 hp. He is now preparing for an equally exciting car called the Truva.

The front of the Truva is similar in design to the Lotus Evia, as is the Acure Type R. The glass parts are reminiscent of a McLaren, but the overall design isn’t bad at all.

The company’s Facebook profile reads:

“Every car we develop at Elektron Motors will be designed to be victorious. And yet they will also be graceful. ”

The Truva is powered by three electric motors, two of which deliver power to the rear and one to the front wheels. Elektron says that the engines deliver 1,400 hp, that the car has an innovative composite chassis and excellent handling. It will use a 100 kWh battery, and the range is unknown at this time.

The car can be expected in 2023 at a price of about $ 700,000.