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The HUMVEE 4-CT is a new combat vehicle

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The American company AM General has presented the HUMVEE 4-CT. It is a concept based on the HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) military vehicle that brings greater safety, ergonomics and adaptation to modern threats on the battlefield.

The vehicle is equipped with the Kongsberg Protector SR4 combat module and the Axon Dedrone OnTheMove anti-drone system, which increases the chances of survival in the event of an attack, as drones are gaining an increasing role in combat. Some body changes have also been made, such as a new hood, front bumper and headlights.

The HUMVEE 4-CT has received the MARS (MBrace and RollTek System), a special seat that minimizes the risk of injury in the event of a mine explosion or vehicle rollover. MARS works in such a way that at the moment of an attack, it tightens the seat belts and activates the side airbags.

It is powered by a 6.5-liter turbocharged V8 diesel engine with 190 hp and 515 Nm of torque at 1,700 rpm, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case (high: 1:1, low: 2.72:1). The drivetrain includes front and rear hypoid differentials with a 3.08:1 ratio, ensuring effective power distribution and optimized traction on rough terrain.

The company has not announced whether this vehicle is a completely new model or an improved version of the HMMWV. Either way, it is certain that it will soon enter service because the demand for combat equipment around the world is very high.

Source: AM General

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Nissan revealed a few details about the Micra EV

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Nissan has officially revealed the appearance of the new generation Micra, which will be offered as an EV for the first time. With this car, the Japanese brand is trying to capitalize on the current popularity of small city cars, and the new Micra EV is intended for European customers.

The Micra EV will be built on the same platform as the all-electric Renault 5 E-Tech. The design of the car was created in Nissan’s center in London, but the project was actually developed in cooperation with Renault. The company’s chief designer, Alfonso Albaisa, said that this was the closest collaboration with the French company in history. Design-wise, it will be similar to the 20-23 concept and the K12 model, with round front and rear lights.

It will be offered with 40 kWh and 52 kWh batteries that provide a range of up to 410 kilometers on a single charge. Nissan has not yet revealed the technical details, but we can expect a single electric motor with 120 and 150 hp.

Speaking of the price, Nissan said that the Micra EV will be the most affordable car of this brand, which would mean a price of around 32,000 euros.

Source: Nissan

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Lancia Ypsilon celebrates its 40th birthday

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In 1985, Lancia launched the small city car Ypsilon, which for years attracted a large number of customers. It was produced in five generations and over 3 million units left the production lines. He is celebrating his 40th birthday this year.

This model is currently the only one in the offer of the Italian manufacturer which, as part of one of the largest automotive conglomerates, Stellantis, intends to return some of the glory it had a few decades ago.

The first model was called the Y10 and it quickly became recognizable for its unusual shape for that time, but also for the fact that all cars had black tailgates. The second generation arrived on the market in 1995, and eight years later the third generation was launched, which also brought certain changes.

The fourth generation Ypsilon was launched in 2011, which was offered for the first time with five doors. In 2024, the fifth generation of Ypslilon arrived on the market, which brought many novelties and hope for a better future for the Italian brand.

The current Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with Level 2 autonomous driving technology, and buyers can also opt for a purely electric version with a 51 kWh battery that allows a range of up to 403 kilometers, and 156 horsepower.

Source: Lancia

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Lancia Ypsilon celebrates its 40th birthday