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Watch: 1,000-horsepower GMC Hummer makes its debut in Super Bowl ads

Chad Kirchner
Jan 30, 2020, 11:08 am

It's been a long time coming. Now, GMC has confirmed the Hummer is back.

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GMC is taking the opportunity at this year's Super Bowl to tease an upcoming new product. That product, with a staggering 1,000 horsepower, will be the brand's first 100-percent electric vehicle. It'll be a pickup. It'll also be branded as a Hummer.

As we previously reported, the GMC Hummer EV truck is coming. Teaser commercials (see below) during the Super Bowl highlight the quietness and performance. The truck will have an anticipated 1,000 horsepower and a staggering 11,500 lb-ft of torque. That'll be good for a 0-60 in 3 seconds. For a pickup truck.

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Obvious comparisons will be made to Tesla's upcoming Cybertruck. Its performance version should deliver similar metrics, assuming that the truck's final form is close to what they are currently taking reservations for. We can also assume that the GMC Hummer will have things like mirrors, and bumpers and other requirements for vehicles to actually go on sale in the United States.

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"GMC builds premium and capable trucks and SUVs and the GMC Hummer EV takes this to new heights," said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global Buick and GMC. "We are excited to debut our revolutionary zero-emissions truck during the biggest night in TV advertising."

The Hummer will be built at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant and will be revealed in its entirety at an event on May 20th, 2020.

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Earlier this year, AutomotiiveMap speculated that Hummer was making a resurgence. Click here to take a trip down memory lane.

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'One-Shot' film details the creation of three Fiat 500 one-offs

The Fiat 500 made a snazzy debut earlier this year and a new film documented the one-off models designed to celebrate the new generation of Italian design.

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There's so much more to the auto business than getting a vehicle to a dealership. One of the sides rarely captured in newsreels, but drooled over by fans are restored and modified creations. Heck, SEMA has built an entire convention around it. The MotorTrend network is almost entirely devoted to the cause.

Those mods are usually on existing cars, however. A new film released by Fiat takes a look at how three Fiat 500s were modified before they debuted.

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"One-Shot" is the first docufilm by the automaker. It covers a six month journey to create a unique one-off ahead of the debut of the redesigned Fiat 500 earlier this year. The new model is an all-electric car that retains much of the classic Fiat looks but with a completely modern powertrain.

"You never get a second chance to make a good first impression." These words, from Olivier François – President, Fiat Brand Global and FCA Chief Marketing Officer – open the film, explaining how the debut of the New 500 should be considered as a milestone in the brand's history.

The documentary is dedicated to the three cars designed by high-end brands - Armani, Bvlgari, and Kartell. Armani is a fashion house, Bvlgari is a jewelry company, and Kartell sells contemporary furniture.

Filmmakers take the viewer on a journey from the moment the company representatives first met with Fiat in Turin through the launch of the three exclusive cars in Milan earlier this year.

Fiat 500 "One Shot" docufilm still shots

Fiat 500 "One Shot" docufilm still shots

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The new 500 has a more aggressive exterior that's less bulbous but still retains many fo the design characteristics of the 500 of years past. It has a range of approximately 199 miles (WLTP). Fiat has given the car three drive modes: Normal, Range and Sherpa. The Range drive mode allows for one-pedal driving.

The 500 is the first Fiat to receive FCA's new UConnect 5 system, which is compatible with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless communication. It comes equipped with a 10.25-inch touch screen.

Officially, the decision on whether or not to bring the new Fiat 500 to U.S. shores is still up in the air.

You can watch the film below.

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New Batmobile revealed by model creator in concept photos

A Hollywood model creator put pictures on his portfolio website reportedly showing the new Batmobile.

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Model maker Jeff Frost posted images of models reportedly showing the the new Batmobile from the forthcoming film "The Batman". There's a lot of reason to believe that they reveal the real design vision of the Batmobile and aren't just some models from an enthusiast.

Frost is a model maker and sculptor with experience on a wide variety of films over the last two decades including "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", "Star Trek: Beyond", "Thor", and "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice". He's created landscapes and animals, and vehicles as part of his work, as displayed on his portfolio website.

After the images leaked, one page of his website became unable to be found - the one that was originally designated for "The Batman". Then suddenly the whole website was made private. That likely means that the studio asked Frost to remove the images, which lends more credence to their credibility.

'The Batman' Batmobile Concept Model

'The Batman' Batmobile Concept Model

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Luckily, ComicBookMovie.com saved the images so they could be shared.

This isn't the first time we've seen the Batmobile. Director Matt Reeves teased the vehicle in a tweet. Those images were enough for AutomotiveMap to speculate on what the design origins and and capability of the new Batmobile are.

Much of the speculation based on the tweet holds up as the new model images have been shown. Its illuminated back end is more apparent in the new images, showing a design with direct lineage to previous Batmobiles. The car appears to be the right blend of throwback and new age.

And, if you look closely at the model photos, you can see a miniature Batman sitting inside the car, confirming that it's left-hand drive.

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