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Xpeng flying car

South Korean company Hyundai estimates that flying cars will become a reality by 2030. The Chinese brand Xpeng is trying to do that even earlier, in 2024.

Xpeng has introduced a flying car that will be delivered to the market through HT Aero. The company, which focuses exclusively on Urban Air Mobility (UAM), has so far performed more than 15,000 test flights with various prototypes of flying drones and cars. The electric vehicle is similar in dimensions to a standard car, but with propellers that can be folded into the body when the car is moving on the ground.

“Our exploration of more efficient, safer, carbon-neutral mobility solutions goes far beyond just smart EVs, and is the cornerstone of our long-term competitive advantages,” said Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO of XPeng.

Tesla also plans to have a flying car. Back in 2019, CEO Elon Musk announced that Roadset would be able to fly. Since then, there has been no evidence to substantiate his claims, but one thing is for sure, whichever company comes first will definitely attract a lot of attention.

Like it or not, China can really produce different types of vehicles. Also, it could place a flying car on the market before everyone else.

Source: Xpeng

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BMW i4 production model

The all-electric BMW i4 production model has joined several other models produced by the Bavarian car company in its production facilities.

The electric BMW i4 thus becomes part of a diverse society of models produced at BMW’s parent plant. The management structures of the Bavarian car company emphasize that by 2023, more than half of the cars produced in Munich will be hybrids or fully electrified.

The BMW i4 will be offered in two versions, the eDrive40 and the M50. The BMW i4 eDrive40 is powered by an electric motor with 340 hp (250 kW) and 317 lb-ft (430 Nm) of torque. With rear-wheel drive, it reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds. It is equipped with an 80.7-kWh battery pack that provides a range of 300 miles (483 kilometers).

The more powerful version of the M50 is powered by two electric motors with a total of 544 hp (397 kW) and 586 lb-ft (795 Nm) of torque. With all-wheel drive, it reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with a maximum electronically limited speed of 140 mph (225 km / h). It is equipped with an 80.7-kWh battery pack that provides a range of 245 miles (394 kilometers).

BMW has already invested more than 200 million euros to modernize the plant, in which, in addition to the existing conventional models powered by internal combustion engines, electric-powered models will also be produced. It has already been announced that the production of four-cylinder engines will move to production plants in Great Britain and Austria by the end of the year.

Source: BMW

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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series was recently sold at auction. It is the most powerful version of the R230SL model that was produced in the period from 2001 to 2011.

The SL65 AMG Black Series is in good condition with a few minor scratches. It is equipped with a carbon body kit that includes ultra-wide fenders, sports bumpers, a bonnet with a vent, an active rear spoiler, a diffuser and a fixed roof in Iridium silver.

The interior is upholstered in black leather. There is a COMAND infotainment system from the last era, a new starting system, as well as dual-zone air conditioning.

The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series is powered by an AMG 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine with 661 hp (486 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a five-speed automatic transmission that transmits power to the rear wheels. It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 199 mph (320 km / h).

The auction model is one of 350 units produced, with only 11,000 miles (18,000 kilometers). The new owner bought it for $ 405,000. Last year, one such 2009 SL65 AMG Black Series model with 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometers) was sold for $ 185,000.

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