In the case of the X-Trail, several users have complained of vibrations at over 100 km/h, with the steering wheel turned, when there is an uphill slope. The torque distribution control unit wrongly estimates that there will be a loss of traction and sends torque […]
These filters are responsible for accumulating the particles that have a certain size, until they reach the point of frying them with a lot of heat, and thus convert them into more innocuous gases. Diesel engines tend to emit a lot of particles, but so do direct […]
One of the few data we know of its spectacular performance is the acceleration of 3.3 seconds. The Lamborghini Urus is presented at 18:00, Spanish time. And you can follow its presentation in this streaming video that we attach below. With the new product, […]
And it is undeniable that the Cinquino has a lot of personality, but also an undeniable commercial success. Of the two million units sold since July 2007, the last half million have been sold in the last two years! Not bad for a car whose platform is not exactly […]
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The new Audi RS5 incorporates numerous improvements over the previous generation despite being continuous in terms of design. Designers have been inspired by the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO for the exterior design of the car. This second generation RS5 has grown in […]
This is what company president Jurgen Stackmann said in a statement published by Autocar. He assures that now that customers have understood what SEAT is all about (if you haven't heard, reliability, good price-product ratio, safety), the company's designers […]
After his well known dialectic hook-up with Enzo Ferrari, he founded the sports car brand in 1963. The truth is that he didn't last long at the helm, in less than 10 years he had to get rid of both lines of business. Only the first models are his direct responsibility, […]
Although there were several earlier prototypes, Audi was the first to mass produce a five in line gasoline, Mercedes was ahead in diesel two years earlier. Today we will review the history of the five-cylinder engine Audi, a review of its modest beginnings, how […]
No one is unaware that the proportions of the EQA are similar to those of the compact A-Class, which leads me to wonder if the future production model could share at least part of the body with the next generation "combustion" of the German compact. Regarding its […]
Despite fighting in the conservative premium C-segment (fiefdom of Audi, BMW and Mercedes), Infiniti takes a risk with a striking design and giving the Q30 an almost crossover look. In fact, it has a ground clearance of 17 cm (similar to that of a SEAT Leon X-Perience). […]
This news comes in the midst of the jubilation caused by the double podium of the South Korean team that, in equal conditions, has beaten two of the three Volkswagen Polo WRC in their home rally. Dani's performance deserves a special mention as, penalised by a […]
I came across a video by the well-known youtuber Marchettino (over 346,000 subscribers), who has had a GT-R for four months thanks to the sponsorship of a company that sells tyres. After having done 12,000 kilometers, he tells us about his experience and the […]
The first "real" electric cars date back to the dawn of motoring more than 150 years ago, when in 1859 the Frenchman Gaston Planté invented the lead battery that allowed to transport the electricity needed to move the car. To better understand what era we […]
This concept is powered by four electric motors - one for each wheel - that deliver a combined power of 750 hp. They receive energy through a battery pack capable of achieving 500 km of autonomy according to the misleading NEDC cycle. To be somewhat more realistic, […]
But in the UK it is, and the guys at Autocar have been able to test it out on the MIRA tracks to see what it's made of. The audio quality is terrible, so we recommend you turn on the subtitles, but seeing the little thing in action is worth it. […]
Visually, the "double module" radiator grille, the two chrome exhaust outlets, an electro-hydraulic canvas hood (available in four colours) that folds and unfolds in just 17 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h, the rear diffuser and the "V12 BITURBO" badges on the […]
First seen on Friday at Goodwood This XE wants to get on the racetrack and it has some very interesting credentials. For starters, the 5.0 V8 SuperCharged (S/C) engine is squeezed to 600bhp, so it tops 200mph and hits 60mph in around 3.5 seconds. It's not just […]
Fiat has done well, has been able to correctly differentiate a product that shares with Mazda. It only reminds us that we are in front of the base of an MX-5 when we enter inside and sit down, the dimensions of habitability and some details warn us that the 124 […]
Buying exclusive cars for investment purposes has been common practice for some time now. Traditional safe havens for money are changing, either because the traditional ones are not so safe, or because of the emergence of new ones. The purchase of classic cars […]
This is a 1937 example, chassis number #130894, of the first units. Fifty-eight cars were built with this body variant. It was imported to the United States before the war and still has the original mechanical components. In addition, it has the long tail and […]
The RCZ, since it came out, first as a concept, then as a production car, is a car that we have always liked aesthetically. But from almost the first day we asked for a radical and cutting-edge version to pull up the range. This Gallic rival of the Audi TT was […]
We will see at the Geneva Motor Show the new Subaru XV, the second model in a new range of cars that will share a common modular platform (SGP), right now Subaru has four platforms including the one shared with Toyota for GT 86 and BRZ. Except for that one, all […]
There are two types. The most reliable is the direct TPMS, which measures the pressure in each tyre and informs the control unit, so that each wheel is monitored and a warning can be given in time for the driver to check his tyres. It can be due to an oversight […]
The first result of this operation was the first generation Logan, which was presented at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. The Logan was aimed at emerging countries and they hadn't even considered selling it in rich Europe. The surprise was that it created a great expectation […]
So before starting this article, let's take a look back to the middle of the last century, when Fiat launched the Nuova 500 -4 July 1957- and accompanied it with a strong advertising campaign aimed mainly at women. This campaign had a great impact and many women […]
Conventional car Simplifying to the maximum, any conventional car (that is not micro-hybrid, hybrid or electric) has four elements in its electrical system: Generator (Alternator) Battery Control electronics Consumers (starter motor, spark plugs, fans, windows, […]
What is the 50 license? For a long time, small commuter motorcycles could be driven by anyone without the need for a specific license. Over the years, the Highway Code has evolved and driving these vehicles now requires a licence. In fact, the so-called 50 […]
The Beetle Dune is based on the Beetle with Design trim. They feature specific bumpers, silver accents, two-tone rear spoiler, black plastic bumpers and "Dune" badges. The tracks have been widened by 7 mm at the front and 6 mm at the rear, and the body has grown […]
Let's remember that the diesel models that Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have sold in the United States, more than half a million, were advertised as "Clean Diesel". Why that name, clean diesel? For the first time in a long time, diesel engines were offered that […]
Who are the newbies? Before getting into the dense web of new licence limits, it is useful to define who the new licensees really are. According to Italian law, the term "neopatentado" refers to those who have held an A, A2, B or B1 driving licence for less […]
In the case of the community of Madrid, for some years, the sector is liberalized. This means that any person or company that meets the requirements to set up an ITV can do so, and set the price they want (lower than the recommended price). Apart from all this, […]
A new colour is added to the range, Mysterious Blue, and the 15, 16 and 17-inch wheels receive new designs. This way you can distinguish a 2013 Carens and a 2017 Carens. But inside the changes are more noticeable, as they are more relevant. There is time to think […]
Opel had the Agila, developed in collaboration with Suzuki. However, the small minivan format design did not fit with the tastes of the old continent. With the Adam, Opel was more successful and the acceptance of this model in the market is more than reasonable […]
Why it is necessary Let's start by clarifying that the differential is only necessary on the drive wheels, as they are the ones that drive the car, and therefore the ones that need torque to transmit to the ground. Let's imagine that we have a car without […]
In fact, although it is something that we all, or almost all, studied in high school physics classes, few remember shortly after the exam what the power unit represents. So as a short break, and on the occasion of a re-encounter with basic concepts of mechanics […]
The first generation Citroën C1 has sold well, with just over three quarters of a million units registered. The model is part of a joint offer of Citroën, Peugeot and Toyota, under the names C1, 107 and Aygo, respectively. In 2009 came a facelift with changes […]
It is one of the 10 novelties that Renault is going to present throughout the year worldwide. The new Koleos will also be made in China, at the Alliance's new plant, which already produces the Kadjar. Given that the X-Trail comes from Kyushu (Japan), the Koleos […]
Honestly, when I returned the 140 horsepower diesel Cherokee I didn't cry. I didn't look back. It is not a car that caused me a special feeling or left me a pleasant memory to miss it. Comfortable and comfortable to drive quietly on the road, it had good ways to […]
What is the winter car checkup? As mentioned before, the winter car check is a list of tests and checks that will be performed on your car to make sure it's ready for winter. Let's just say that cars are a bit like us humans. Many issues that may go unnoticed […]
You don't need so much horsepower when there's so much radar on the road, to do 120 km/h in Castilla it's enough. The alternative is the 1.6 TDI, which at least has its four cylinders, and yields the same power. The Tiguan will offer a 2.0 TDI with the same power […]
Why is car seat cleaning important? Before we get into car seat cleaning procedures, it's important to remember why car seats are worth cleaning regularly. Just as we perform bodywork washing and car interior cleaning, car seat cleaning is a fundamental part […]
However, as we're so engrossed in the possibility of the Ferrari looking to tickle the Mercedes in the race, it seems that we are not giving the importance it deserves to the dominance -I would say overwhelming- of Lewis Hamilton over his teammate Nico Rosberg. The […]
The classic approach to motor shows is changing fast. We are no longer talking about unavoidable appointments where not being present means that there is no media coverage. We don't need specialized journalists for that, social networks can do that job at a very […]
After my recent return to the academic world, I've surrounded myself again with people in that age group, 18-20 years old on average. Just like when I was that age, and when others were, we can basically distinguish three types of students: a) the nerd, who is […]
The step forward in the placement and visual finish of the elements is appreciated. The infotainment system screen grows in size and the steering wheel is modernized. We are surprised, in any case, the presence of countless buttons on the center console at a […]
The Sheepo scale has been reduced to 1:10 to reduce the "parts cost", which has forced the design to be more compact, but this has not prevented the introduction of technical details in industrial quantities. There is room for a hybrid propulsion system with various […]
Now that we are a couple of long weeks to meet the new Giulia, the D-segment sedan that will serve as the starting signal for the refounded Alfa Romeo FCA, worthy rival of BMW, Fiat promises, we have been able to see, thanks to a slip of Alfa Romeo italia computer, […]
We should also mention the Honda Clarity and the Hyundai Tucson FCEV, all three of which are very expensive cars - at around 60,000 euros - that are produced in drip-feed production and are hardly in the hands of private individuals. These problems, coupled with […]
Still above in price is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, auctioned last year at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Our protagonist has been sold in Paris, at the Artcurial del Rétromobile auction. It had been in the hands of the same person for 46 years, the collector […]
Using current components and fuel with today's qualities, older models pollute less than when they were new - assuming the mechanics are OK - and have a slightly higher level of safety. For example, the diesel has much less sulphur, the brake pads fit perfectly […]
In early 2018 we will know the Golf VIII, and Jurgen Stackman, member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen and responsible for sales and marketing (reliable source, go) told Drive. An interesting development, there will be no more versions of the e-Golf, because […]
With the arrival of the 991 generation and its innovative soft top (it's actually a coupé-cabrio with a series of magnesium sheets covered in canvas), Porsche engineers saw an opportunity to resurrect the 911 Targa without having to invest huge sums of money. […]
And that's it. No generalist has such powerful engines, moreover, above 200 hp in this segment there is nothing unless we value premium brands. The Infiniti Q30, BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes GLA and Range Rover Evoque have more to choose from. It's quite a small […]
There's no room for any surprises. The aesthetics are as expected from a Wraith with a folding roof. The car drinks from the design genetics of the latest models of the firm, although it is true that I am one of those who prefer the aesthetic solutions applied […]
Mini Remastered by David Brown is made from scratch with handcrafted procedures and new sheet steel. The original four-cylinder, 1275cc engines have been reconditioned to give 50% more power, although they retain the eight valves and emissions are not up to date. […]
Shortly before Nuccio Bertone died at the age of 82, on February 26, 1997, Ermelinda "Lilli" Bertone swore to her husband, son of founder Giovanni Bertone (1884-1972), that she would carry on the family business until 2012, when the Bertone company would have turned […]
Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know to import a car from another EU country and register it in the Community of Madrid. It is necessary to differentiate between a registered vehicle and an unregistered vehicle when it comes to passing the […]
We moved to South Africa to see the duel between the American and the British, in both cases in the long versions (Wrangler Unlimited and Defender 110) and with the same tires, BF Goodrich brand. The tyres are ideal for off-roading, not for cruising down the […]
Leonardo Fioravanti was born in 1938, and is the author of some of the most beautiful, important and innovative cars and concept cars in history. He studied aerodynamics and body design in Milan, and joined Pininfarina at the age of 26 in 1964. He worked for the […]
This 130 hp engine is not the same as the one in the Civic despite its similar power -the Civic's engine is a 1.0 three-cylinder- but the same as the one found in the HR-V, without turbo. We can choose with this engine the continuously variable CVT gearbox, whose […]
This great novelty is the Aston Martin Vantage, its front is inspired by the Vulcan and at the same time in other models from the world of competition as the Vantage V600, the DBR1 and to some extent in the DB10 designed for the James Bond saga. Its proportions […]
The Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster is a completely new version in this range's product portfolio, sitting midway between the GT S and GT R. This cabrio version of the German sports car comes in two different flavors. While the GT Roadster has the same 476 hp as […]
Once the gases leave the exhaust manifold, before being expelled to the outside, manufacturers have two methods to reduce NOx: Lean NOx trap (LNT), NOx trap or NOx catalyst: a device that captures these gases and, under high temperature conditions, dissociates […]
The South Korean brand, which has fortunately passed a big bump with the crisis, now has a more versatile range. It is one of the few manufacturers that offer all-wheel drive throughout its range. There are competitors that only offer this option to those who buy […]
NEVS will supply electric versions of the Saab 9-3 (prototypes of which were first shown in 2014) for a car-sharing program in the Chinese city of Tianjin starting next year, which also happens to be the location of the factory. Along with the announcement of […]
At the Dubai Motor Show, Mark Reuss, the brand's Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, introduced it to us with the following words: "No one has ever driven a Corvette like this before, because there's never been one like […]
SUVs are cars that offer greater perceived safety, mainly for two reasons. On the one hand, they appear to be more protective because of a larger and higher body, where it is more difficult - in theory - to get hurt in case of a collision. As we saw in a previous […]
Despite being a good vehicle its sales figures are really low, and that some models of this same brand have even lower sales figures. In our country, in the first six months of 2017 only 26 units of this model were registered in our country, a figure well below […]
Where does the name Phideon come from? Its name is an artificial word that is synonymous with elegance and reliability. Phonetically and symbolically it derives from the term "Fides", the name of the Roman goddess of fidelity. Don't expect to see it in Europe. It […]
What is the registration of a foreign car? Foreign car registration is the process of receiving the Italian license plate and registration book of a car originally registered in a foreign country. It is no coincidence that the registration of foreign cars is […]
According to the German publication Focus, the Taigun would be too small for Volkswagen's pretensions. They would need a B-SUV with great versatility and habitability to face the current competition. Recall that Volkswagen currently has no vehicle to compete […]
These engines are part of the new family of petrol engines, with the well-known VTEC variable valve system, direct petrol injection and turbocharging. They are made "from scratch", and we can estimate their power outputs at around 100bhp and 140bhp respectively. […]
The optimization of the platform allows much better use of space. According to Volkswagen it becomes the most spacious model in its class, and they give us the trunk data: 351 liters, a lot if compared to the 280 of the outgoing model. As the programmed deformation […]
This limited edition trim will be offered on the 349bhp Ghibli, 411bhp Ghibli S and Ghibli S Q4. All Nerissimos come with a sports package that includes a sports steering wheel, adjustable dampers, twelve-way power front seats, blind spot detector, front and […]
And yet the Aventador SV Roadster exists, and it has its clientele. Because that's what Lamborghini is based on in many cases: creating jewels that exceed expectations and reason. The new beast from Sant'Agata inherits the same V12 as the "closed" […]
The world is crazy right now with the GT86 and Subaru BRZ, telling how "wonderful they are to drive" and "how cheap they are". But let's wake up for a moment from the dream and face reality: They cost £30,000, and applying our magic "buying advice" formula, this […]
The 2019 eco-tax applies from 1 March 2019 to any petrol or diesel powered vehicle with CO2 emissions above 160 g/km. Initially the threshold was set at 110 g/km but, as this level would have affected the price of most small cars, it was decided to increase […]
Adversities can incite to surrender, or to the last attack that decides an unexpected victory. Pistonudos continues as a project, whatever it takes, and whatever it costs me. Fortunately I'm not alone after the demise of the original team, and many of you […]
This engine uses two turbochargers sequentially, i.e. a low-inertia turbine operates at low revs, and a higher-flow, fixed-blade turbine feeds the cylinders at higher revs. Although the displacement sounds small for such a large car, it should be noted that the […]
High-performance-loving Australians will notice it the most. Rear-wheel drive and V8s will move to - at best - V6s and all-wheel drive. More mainstream versions will use front-wheel drive and four-cylinder engines. It's already the norm in these parts, but it […]
The author of the feat is Masao Kawabata, the current DK of Japan. With just three attempts to set the new Guinness record for drifting, the figure to beat is 304.96 km/h. The previous record is from 2013, when Polish driver Jakub Przygoński managed to drift […]
We say, mega auction because traditionally an auction is held over two days. On the first day you can see live the cars and objects that will be on sale and on the second day you bid for what you are interested in. Not here, the auction started on the 12th of January […]
Cars, through the passion for engineering and the urban culture of modifications, are one of those great hobbies reinforced by the Japanese patriotic spirit. In Japan, respect for local brands is at its highest. That's why they dominate the local market as they […]
No matter your occupation, if you have Gran Turismo 6, you have a date with the next two virtual releases for Sony's video game. SRT has announced a video teaser for its Tomahawk, a "hybrid" prototype with active aerodynamics that promises to be as beastly as everything […]
Why? Well, for starters, there's one issue that, to this day, is still unfeasible to solve for the conventional home user: The aforementioned "G-forces". When you've been a driver, or you've been out on the road consistently many times, your body gets used to various […]
If we take into account the sales figures for Europe, including the EFTA free trade area, the 2 Series Active/Gran Tourer is the most successful premium MPV in the C-segment. But if we also consider the generalists, only the Volkswagen Touran and the Citroën C4 […]
With the Mercedes 190E EVO2 the opposite is true. Everyone knows that this is a special version and not just any 190E. To begin with, only 502 units were produced and they were used for the homologation of the car in the DTM championship. Then, and above all, […]
It is not the first time we can choose an Audi TT with diesel engine and all-wheel drive, the second generation that went on sale in 2006 could equip this traction system with the TDI engine 170 hp. Approximately 50% of the TT sold in the world have quattro drive […]
What is the 2020 winter tyre change? Now that summer is over and the good days are gone, the obligation to change your winter tyres is back. The winter tyre change is the annual appointment at the tyre shop where summer tyres are replaced with snow or winter […]
But let's not get carried away. The purpose of this Italian bull is not to star in spectacular chases through the country, but will serve for urgent organ transport tasks or interventions that require maximum speed as well as patrol work. With so much power under […]
After direct injection, turbochargers and intercoolers, the next step will be to use the compression of the gasoline, and not the spark provided by a spark plug, to ignite the gasoline in the combustion chamber. This is a topic we've visited a couple of times in […]
Pablo confirmed his suspicions with the video camera, the car lifted off the ground. Initially it was thought to be an isolated problem, and from the press department of FCA the response was that it was a pre-series car, had had a failure in the brake system, and […]
Considering this, and after that earthquake called Dieselgate that has shaken the foundations of the automotive industry, a few manufacturers, such as PSA, have set to work to regain the credibility of consumers in the data they offer. The French group felt dejected […]
Today, we propose a little walk through these oddities, curiosities, through this Tokyo salon that is little talked about. In short, a walk through creativity. Ken Okuyama Kode9 Ken Okuyama is not a famous designer, although his works are. He worked for General […]
So, cooking for me is an ordeal, because no matter how good the food is, I have this horrible and disgusting habit of taking out some but. That if a little oregano wouldn't have been bad for it. I wonder if I should try adding avocado. That if raw, that if cold... […]
LEGO is a manufacturer of plastic toys, but one of the most sought after in the world. Not only do they sell toys for small children, but their parents also buy them, either because they were children once, or because they want to be children again with the excuse […]
And, mind you, for a driving geek like me, that's inspiring and motivating. In a market where all manufacturers seem extremely fearful of launching anything that might cause the slightest criticism or fear on the part of press and customers, Abarth has put two... […]
Interestingly, in the comments of that post, one brave person said that "toe-tapping is for freaks, who are the ones who cause accidents". Not only were we shocked by the statement, but we realized that many people didn't really realize the benefits and objectives […]
While the Spanish Authi kept its model in force until 1975 by combining the different trim levels with several different engine blocks, the Italians at Innocenti began to develop a new vehicle to replace the classic Mini at the end of the 60s, which would lead […]
The Biscuter or the Isetta were immediate successes that mobilized entire countries, before the growing purchasing muscle of the working classes allowed them to move up the ladder and begin to mobilize on a massive scale with the Volkswagen Beetle, Renault 4/4, […]
The XC60 Polestar combines the 2.0 Turbo (T8) engine, also used in other models of the brand, with an electric motor, achieving a total combined power of 421 hp. It is the most powerful Volvo in history next to the XC90 T8 also prepared by this sports division. […]
Since Ferdinand Piech left the presidency of the supervisory board of VAG, immediately the rumors of Audi's entry into F1, rumors that were, logically, cut soon after. Now they reappear with force, after a statement made to the sensationalist (to the extreme) […]
According to Johan van Zyl, director of European operations at Toyota, the three joint projects are progressing according to plan, meeting deadlines and targets. However, neither brand has decided whether or not to manufacture the sports car resulting from the […]
If we go back to the early days of electric cars, when they were a means of transport for upper class people, they lost the competition against thermals (petrol) because of Henry Ford's assembly line production and the invention of the electric starter a few years […]
Aware that it has made many of its customers wait and has, in short, lost a lot of ground in the traditional sedan segment (which is no longer as buoyant as it once was), Ford is betting on a wide range of engines, including a hybrid version, full standard equipment […]
The figure "540" comes, as usual in the brand, from the power of the engine. It's 540 hp at 7,500 rpm - and 540 Nm of maximum torque - from the 3.8 V8 biturbo engine. That's enough horsepower to reach 320 km/h, or 200 km/h in just 10.5 seconds. Again, this is its […]
And no. It was not the first time. Lucky couple suffered the scalextric cars, the Game Boy or the computer. The passion of the gadget surgeon always ends up like this, with a disaster, the fear that they will discover what you've messed up, and a pile of leftover […]
One model seems to buck the trend, and that's the BMW 2 Series Active/Gran Tourer. BMW's seemingly worst idea - a front-wheel drive MPV - is doing better commercially than the segment's heavyweights. Only the Volkswagen Touran - which benefits from the novelty […]
But it's when engineering solutions are reduced to the interpretation of a single phrase that things start to go wrong. Many "tuners" and "neighborhood" "tuners" will sell you on the wonders of fitting "the shortest and stiffest springs possible" for your car. Worse: […]
With the SUV market in full swing, the idea of offering a car of this type at a reasonable price and with striking aesthetics seems a strategic move that should serve to raise awareness of the brand in Europe, where it has long wandered among the complete unknown […]
But, when one stops to compare formats and designs, the Audi model has nothing to do with its NSU ancestor. Then, when we start digging into the history of Ingolstadt we discover that, in fact, the TT name has a very different origin, although in the end it coincided […]
But soon all that came to nothing. The platform has little or nothing to do with the one used by Maserati in its models, being a practically new work created from scratch. And the engine... Well, the engine is another story entirely. Maserati's Ghibli uses a three-litre […]
What are brake pads and how do they work? Brake pads are metal pads on which a layer of abrasive materialcalled "friction" is applied. When they are pressed by the brake shoes or calipers against the disc, they generate a great frictional force. This force is […]
Maybe it was the too-classic design or the obvious kinship with the Mondeo or both, but it wasn't a bad car, on the contrary. Despite the failure of the X-Type, Jaguar tries again, changing the recipe, and offers us the XE. For Jaguar, it's a luxurious yet sporty […]
Ghosn explained that the Kwid was born by and for India, and that only when the demand in that market is met will they consider exporting it to other emerging BRIC markets. He also added that "the car will only be sold as Renault". Honestly, we don't see Renault […]
Varni explains how the Miura "put Lamborghini on the map", and it's true, the Miura was a breakthrough model, the first true production mid-engined supercar to make a name for itself. Gandini's visual work, the sound of the transverse mid-mounted V12... everything […]
The new Q2 inaugurates a segment within the current large Premium brands, some might point out that the Mini Countryman by price and positioning was the first to make the leap to this segment. With its 4.10 meters in length, the Mini crossover would be the pioneer […]
Rumors coming out of Ingolstadt claim that the new RS4 could be ready in 2016. Horst Glasser, head of chassis development, told Autocar: "Our customers want the RS version earlier in the car's life cycle, when the car is still new". Also, as with the second-generation […]
After much searching, he would end up working designing landing gear for various fighter aircraft for Kawanishi Aircraft. The most striking of his works would be the Kawanishi Baika project, an aircraft powered by a pulsejet engine, itself a flying bomb, designed […]
What is a driver's license history certificate? A certificate of medical history is nothing more than a medical certificate that confirms a person's fitness to drive. In the particular case of a driver's license, the certificate certifies that the person in […]
Like its predecessor, it will be equipped with a soft top and will be based on the coupé model, adapting its features to those of a convertible model. In terms of equipment, the Coupé and Convertible will be closely matched. Both come with LED High Performance […]
The project had mutated, and had become a self-developed, own-brand sports car, the Furia. Its heart was to be a rotary engine powered by ethanol, through a collaboration with Abengoa, and created with a lot of OEM parts from various automotive groups, to reduce […]
The German manufacturer wants to turn the page with the smoke raised by its Euro 5 TDI engines around the world, and convince us that the future lies in a massive support for electromobility. In less than a decade they intend to sell one in four cars with electric […]
BMW, with its M5 (E34) reigned almost as absolute master of the segment. Maserati had run out of Quattroporte (we would have to wait until 1994 for the new delivery) and was "satisfied" with a 4-door variant of the 1983 Biturbo, while Audi only had the first S4 […]
The design of the front grille we will start to see from now on in the new cars of the brand. At the front we find LED lights for daytime running, low beam, high beam and turn signals. The fog lights are integrated into the active grille, which modifies the airflow […]
The new Audi RS6 Performance and RS7 Performance have the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 as the RS6 and RS7 "base", but offer more power. In this case, the power rises to 605 hp instead of 560 hp. Torque, meanwhile, tops out at 750 Nm available between 2,500 and […]
And it is of the latter, and more specifically of its second phase, produced between 1987 and 1991. Icon among the icons of the sport utility vehicles of its time, it also earned, like all its relatives, a bad reputation as a "dangerous car", mainly undeserved […]
Internal sources say that the document is good, although there may be changes between now and the actual launch of the model. In fact, the launch of the Giulia has already been delayed by a few months. So everything can change. Three engines will make up the range. […]
Its 5.0 V8 M119 engine produces 326 hp, it doesn't seem much for the nonsense you see nowadays (the A 45 AMG gives more power with a 2.0) but it has the character and charm of an old V8, no turbo, a beautiful sound and a brutal consumption. We don't know if that […]
The basic problem is that Alfa Romeo had among its facilities a huge factory, that of Portello, which during the war years had grown to accommodate the production of war material. Keeping the workers busy and taking advantage of the installed industrial capacity […]
There are almost as many website approaches as there are manufacturers; regardless of the creativity used, the objectives are different for generalist, premium and luxury brands. However, there are a number of common characteristics and features that make it possible […]
The preparation is not exactly extreme, but it is very different from what is usually done to the 350Z. The suspension is raised, has a significant protection in the front, special off-road tires, additional lighting, rear spoiler, exhaust line, etc.. It has […]
In a climate of cost-cutting and range variety, it seems unlikely that Volkswagen is going to come up with such a product, but it seems that things are moving. During the New York Motor Show a company official told us that there will be a new concept that will […]
What is the 125 license? If we talk about licenses, the 125 license is the next step after the 50 license in chronological order. In fact, it is the last license before the ever coveted B license (which authorizes you to drive a car). The official name for […]
The Italian firm's idea is for the Quadrifoglio to be equivalent to BMW's "eme", and it's clear that the Giulietta QV isn't equivalent, or even close, to the future M2, or the king of our best cars tested table, the M235i. But does that impending loss of name […]
At that time, the managers of Citroën, which was also owned by French Michelin, already had in mind the development of a small car but markedly practical and urban character that would not compete with the aforementioned Citroën 2CV and Dyane, but the economic […]
The homologations are made as the regulation says, in laboratory, equal conditions, roller bench and a requirement alien to any realism. Nobody drives like in the NEDC measurement cycle, cities would collapse with the slow accelerations that have been foreseen […]
The Proceed Concept shows us an elongated compact, with five conventionally opening doors, a seductive roof drop, very short overhangs and a seemingly suppressed B-pillar. The windows are covered by a line that lights up when the hypothetical traffic approaches […]
Now let's analyse what happened. The truth is that it matters little or nothing that the Prius has 136 hp combined or that the Brabus G500 4×4² puts out 500 hp; it's as relevant a detail as the color of their bodies. What is relevant is the physics behind […]
Stephan Winkelmann has told Autocar that while the manufacturer is not eternally tied to naturally aspirated engines, they will keep them longer as a differentiating factor. Winkelmann is referring to the two-seater, not the Urus SUV, which will have a supercharged […]
Classifying the Swift is a bit complicated by its dimensions. Only measures 3.84 meters long (1 cm less than the previous generation Swift), is very small to be a B, but in habitability is above average and in that length no one offers more trunk: 265 liters (55 […]
What is the EGR valve? The EGR valve is an engine component whose purpose is to reduce the level of emissions from modern vehicles. This valve reintroduces 5-15% of exhaust gases back into the engine. This ensures complete combustion of the fuel and a reduction […]
It was equipped with a 4.4-litre engine with twelve cylinders in V at 60 degrees derived from the one fitted in the Ferrari 330. The engine was placed in front position and the traction was to the rear wheels. It reached a speed of 280 km / h and accelerated from […]
Freevalve is a company that is part of the Koenigsegg conglomerate, and has a vision of an engine that dispenses with camshafts for crankshaft to valve timing. Electronic controllers replace the belt/chain and the camshaft itself. So there are fewer parts to […]
This evolution of the well-known and much-loved M4 that we liked so much when we tested it gives a further twist to an excellent technical base. The result, summarized in a time, is that the new M4 GTS promises to be able to complete the lap of the Nordschleife […]
This version is designed for amateur drivers and Audi promises low maintenance and acquisition costs (comparatively, it is understood). The debut of this model will be in the 24 hours of Nürburgring to be held between 25 and 28 May. The presentation of this model, […]
One such system is selective catalytic reduction (SCR), which uses an additive injected into the exhaust to neutralize nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 90% or more. That additive is a 32.5% solution of urea in demineralized water, a bit purer chemically than the product […]
Recall that when work began on the GT86 project was promised a price of $ 25,000 once put on sale, but when it came to market we found 30,000 €, too much for many potential customers. The S-FR is a two plus two, longitudinal front engine located behind […]
Speaking of design, the Phantom VIII changes, but it is immediately recognizable as a Phantom. At the front, the typical Rolls-Royce grille is integrated into the bodywork for the first time along with the light clusters, whose light beams give visibility of […]
The concept behind Formula Student is that a fictitious company hires a team of engineers to develop a formula-style racing car for non-professional drivers who would participate in single-make races. Each team of students designs and builds the prototype within […]
What was Talbot? We have to go back to the end of the 19th century and the town of North Kensington (England) to highlight the figure of Charles Henry John Chetwynd-Talbot, a restless young man who at the age of 16 inherited from his father an immense fortune, […]
The I.D. CROZZ anticipates a small saga of electric models that will start from a dedicated platform. Based on this, the proportions are more permissive and designers have more freedom. The batteries are in the floor of the car, with an optimized distribution, […]
Born in spite of everything With a design from another planet and the only Ferrari-powered car that was in its element covered in mud and criss-crossing at every turn in the heart of a forest, at base it was a car that should never have seen the light of day. […]
Jaguar, which relies heavily on the US market (as does Porsche), realised that a significant proportion of the American sports car clientele preferred manual gearboxes. And if a model wants to have some sporting credentials, on the other side of the pond, it must […]
