Almost a year ago, we told you about the all-electric Mercedes EQC. It’s a step toward zero-emissions from the luxury automaker. As of now, it’s set to arrive in 2022 but has now been seen on the roads for testing.

All-Electric Mercedes EQC Specs

The electric Mercedes features a new platform that is the basis of all future EQ cars from the company. It’s a modified version of the GLC and resembles an Audi e-Tron.

It comes complete with an 80kWh battery and two electric motors. One drives the front axle while the other runs the rear. In total, this SUV features 403 horsepower. It also contains dual-display infotainment plus the digital dial setup. It’s the same one found in the MBUX infotainment system on modern Mercedes models.

The interior highlights over 17 cubic feet of cargo space, new vents and copper accents. It’s all that a family needs for a leisurely trip and more. Drivers also take notice of the quiet cabin. With a single charge range of 232 to 259 miles, this SUV is quite capable. It’s competing against the Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X.

The Maximum Range mode utilizes the on-board cameras and navigation system. It sees the road ahead to provide assistance to the battery pack. Drivers in the UK receive a free one-year subscription to the IONTY network.

Waiting for Updates

EQ stands for electric intelligence and we think Mercedes hits the nail on the head. They’ve done a fabulous job of creating an electric SUV that appeals to the masses. We can’t wait to see this electric crossover in person.

What are your thoughts on the new EQC? Do you think it will hold up against the rivals or be an overpriced SUV? If you plan on purchasing an electric vehicle, let us know what model you’re looking at.

Have you heard about the new Netflix Hyperdrive show yet? We’ve heard from the executive producer that it’s set to be “America Ninja Warrior meets Fast and Furious.” We can’t wait to see it for ourselves, but for now, we have to settle for the trailer.

Netflix Hyperdrive Coming Soon

When we heard that Netflix was launching another automotive series to go with Fastest Car, we couldn’t wait to find out more. That docuseries caught our eye as we watched to find out who the best sleeper car drivers would be. While there were moments of slow times, it was still exciting enough to keep our attention.

That’s not what Hyperdrive will be like at all. In fact, we plan to see pure action, all the time.

For those that are fans of American Ninja Warrior, you’ll enjoy the setup. 28 racers come forward to take on various obstacle courses in their cars. In the end, one person becomes the champion.

Hyperdrive Details

We don’t have all the details yet, but we’ve seen a few of the cars in the trailer. Some that caught our eye include a BMW 3-Series, 1969 Dodge Charger, Nissan Silvia, Lamborghini Huracan and a Ford Interceptor.

The people are just as varied as the vehicles. We see a model, mom, truck driver, millionaire and student.

From the trailer, we see that Charlize Theron (the producer) interviews contestants. Through the remainder of the show, the cars take to the obstacles courses. The hosts include former MMA fighter Michael Bisping, Fox Sports broadcasters Mike Hill and Lindsay Czarniak as well as former Top Gear host Rutledge Wood.

The creators turned a 100-acre business park into an obstacle course. It’s located in Rochester, New York and resembles something seen in Need for Speed.

If you haven’t checked out the crazy trailer yet, now is the time. We know what we will be watching on August 21st, how about you?

Ford is at it yet again. This time, the automaker trademarked two new names for future vehicles. We expect that Adrenaline and Badlands might be named for a pair of trims – possibly one for on-road use and another to hit the trails. Here’s what we know so far.

Adrenaline & Badlands

The first name might look familiar to you. It seems Ford used Adrenalin once before, for a Ford Explorer Sport Trac. It was a sporty package for this vehicle. We haven’t seen the Badlands name before, but it hints at being designed for off-road usage.

Both trademarks were filed on July 17th by the automaker and labeled for “land motor vehicles.” Still, there’s not much more information than that, so all we can do is speculate.

What We Think

Badlands sounds like an off-road name. That would put it with a pickup truck or SUV. Since Ford doesn’t make much else, it could be apart of any of the current lineup. Maybe something similar to the Tremor package. It wouldn’t make sense for it to be a part of the F-Series, but possible on the Escape, Edge or Explorer.

On the other hand, the Adrenalin already has a history with the company. It was a high-performance aspect of the Sport Trac back in the late 2000s. The vehicle featured a 4.6-liter V8 that pumped out 390 horsepower. It also featured roll bars, massive 21-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension. Of course, it didn’t have an ‘E’ then, but we can’t tell you why.

With this in mind, the new trademark might make its way to the SUV lineup. Maybe it comes on the new Explorer with a supercharged V8. That could be exciting and become a competitor for the Jeep Trackhawk.

Still, as with any new trademark, it might never come to pass at all. Time will tell.