"The bad thing about diesel engines is the microscopic particles they emit. This is a reality that, when analyzing the emissions of our cars, we find every day. And the fact is that beyond the nitrogen oxide or CO2 figures, there are the particles, which are […]
Even more exclusive and aimed at a diametrically opposite public, Pegaso also manufactured its own sports car, the Pegaso Z-102. In this case I can understand that many of you don't know it: it appeared on the market in 1951 with a plan to manufacture about 200 […]
It is very grateful for the effort made by Toyota and Subaru investing in the development of the GT 86, a halo car of those who do not always bring benefits, but it shows that in these brands there are people who like cars. With the GT 86 Toyota offers its particular […]
The Golf has once again turned out to be a copy of itself. Improved. With more technology. More efficient and safer. But the Golf is still exactly that: a Golf. And while you'd be able to tell its last three generations apart at a glance, it's undeniable that there's […]
The R100 was immediately prepared in 1970 to take part in some local races, but as we told you, it wasn't competitive against the Nissan Skyline GT-R, which outperformed it in cornering performance. A replacement had to be found and it had to be found fast. Although […]
What is couponing and why do it? Couponing, also called "scheduled maintenance," is nothing more than a routine check to verify that your vehicle's mechanical and electronic components are in normal condition. While not mandatory, it is advisable to do so to […]
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. […]
Off-season thunderstorms and heavy hailstorms are increasingly frequent in our country: protect your car from bad weather is therefore essential to prevent the body come accidentally damaged. Dents caused by hail could in fact require the intervention of a specialist, […]
With a fuel consumption of "only" 7.9 l/100 km, it's the most economical in its class. Considering it weighs 2.4 tonnes in running order and with that power, it's ridiculous; a 170bhp Pathfinder 2.5 dCi gets that or more. Well, I stand corrected, it's 7.9 l/100 […]
Despite its age, the Superbird retains all of its original Tor Red paint, with the exception of its distinctive nose. On the other hand, it retains the 426 Hemi engine (6,980 cc) and 425 hp, and the Torqueflite 727 three-speed automatic transmission. Even the original […]
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 […]
Its predecessor, based on the Golf VI, reached a Spanish market share of 10.7%, and of those, less than 10% were sold with the off-road package. This time, Volkswagen Spain believes that they will get up to 30% of sales of that version, and the overwhelming majority […]
Let's start with the Brazilian-made Peugeot 208. In 2014 it was tested for the first time, only with frontal collision, and got four stars and three child stars. Now, which has also been tested in side collision, it is discovered that side reinforcements have been […]
The change is particularly noticeable at the front, where the resemblance to its older siblings is now clearer. The small grille is sharper, the logo is framed in a central rib that crosses the hood. The headlights have been lengthened a bit, changing their internal […]
What are spark plugs in cars? Car spark plugs are those electrical devices that produce the spark that starts the combustion of the fuel inside the engine. Car spark plugs are, in fact, the "fuse" that allows the controlled ignition of the fuel inside the cylinders […]
Introduced at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, it had the difficult task of replacing the 156. The 159 was supposed to be a car with more technological content, bigger and with better performance than its predecessor. Today, we know that this was not the case. Italian […]
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 […]
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, […]
The seventh generation, introduced in 2012, has almost fulfilled its life cycle (yes, every year that passes people get bored before and products are renewed before) given the huge volume of sales it has. With this revision, the new Golf aims to remain the compact […]
Over time his Youtube channel has become a reference point to keep abreast of what's going on in the electric car company with almost 13,000 subscribers, even testing competing models. Considering his experience and knowledge of the brand, he deserves an interview, […]
Imagine the following situation: you're watching a car race, whether it's Formula 1, WTCC or NASCAR. One of the drivers starts to run low on fuel, so he pulls into the pit area to refuel. When he gets there, he finds no mechanic. He gets out of the car and sees […]
What to do if the car won't start and the engine won't start? Get in the car, turn the key and nothing happens. Note that the ignition and instruments do not turn on. Try turning on the headlights and they give no sign of life. This is exactly what happens […]
For Italy, the time has come to start all over again and what better way to start moving again, if not to do it in an eco-sustainable way? This will be one of the reasons that prompted the Prime Minister to introduce, in the now famous Relaunch Decree, a bonus […]
We are going to make a brief review of all its generations, focusing on the most outstanding features. For the time interval between generations we have based ourselves on the data provided by Ford. Generation 1: 1976 to 1983 As we have analyzed, this […]
This does not mean that it has the safety of the Fiat Stilo, nor that it is more unsafe than the Fiat Bravo. The ratings make sense within the same year, because the criteria are not the same. It would possibly have scored four or five stars in the era of its […]
Fergal McGrath and Julian Warren, both from Honda's R&D department, took on the challenge of driving across Europe with the lowest fuel consumption. On average, each 50-litre tank of diesel in the 120PS Civic Tourer 1.6 i-DTEC lasted 1,491km. The average fuel […]
What is the pollen filter? The pollen filter is a device that filters the air entering the vehicle through the air vents. Without the pollen filter, any particulate matter and dust in the air and on the road surface could enter the passenger compartment, soiling […]
But they lacked an international identity. This was the beginning of the Japanese obsession in the eighties to get into any kind of international competition. It could be F1, where Honda had been participating for years, it could be Le Mans, or it could be rallying. Nissan […]
With this intention in mind, the first sketches of a new model began to be made, which would combine certain groundbreaking features of the R-4, but with a lower "waistline", more nerve in the engine and maximum habitability. In mid-1967, the engineer and designer […]
There's also no problem when it comes to which gearbox to choose, with both the ten-speed automatic and the six-speed manual, the 'Line-Lock' function will be available. It's worth remembering that this function is intended for use on the racetrack, not in urban […]
It's already in its third generation and it's clear that it has nothing to do with the Picanto launched in 2004. It will be a global model, which says a lot about the designers, as they have to make a car that appeals to the largest number of people on this planet. […]
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is named after the highest mountain pass in Italy (the second highest in Europe) and legendary for the 20-kilometre road that runs through it. It has more than 75 curves, breathtaking views and a rapid and intoxicating variation in altitude […]
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 […]
It only has 20 litres more capacity, 520 litres for the whole range except for the plug-in hybrid, which remains at 425 litres due to the space occupied by the batteries. Up to the roof, 50 litres more would be noticeable, which is not a big difference either. […]
Toyota took advantage of Fiat's non-renewal of its medium-duty van (MDV) agreement with PSA, an agreement dating back to the 1970s, to enter this segment with a much more modest investment. The French welcomed the Japanese with open arms, and the know-how of these […]
Ford relies on its own car sales to determine this. One in three Fords sold in Europe in 2014 was equipped with a parking aid (34%) and more than half were equipped with a cruise control (52%). This increase has been constant for a number of years, which is why […]
What is the starter motor? The starter motor is a component of our car whose job is to start the vehicle's main engine. We could think of the starter motor as the alarm clock that tells us to get up every day. In practice, the starter motor allows the engine […]
At Silverstone, the Williams and the Mercedes were fighting for the same amount of track time, all four cars within two seconds of each other. The first set of pit stops allowed Lewis Hamilton to move into the lead by unseating Massa and Bottas in the pits. […]
The four electric motors combine 1,360 hp, which is brutal. With such horsepower it can reach 200 km/h in just 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 313 km/h. It is undoubtedly the fastest electric car in the world. At least 10 units will be produced at a price of […]
The thing is that the previous Audi R8 took time to become a really valid car for endurance racing. It had achieved really remarkable times at the Nürburgring, taking the first places on the grid, but its electrical problems were many until Audi solved them and […]
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 […]
But the people at Mazda aren't giving up, and a small team of engineers is still working on its development, on a new generation that could be called SKYACTIV-R... but let's look at the history of the curious RX-01 Concept, and then we'll go back to the future […]
The technical solutions applied to this car were revolutionary at the time, mainly in terms of suspension and brakes. Despite the fact that it was not strongly motorized, its small horsepower was very good as it had very clean aerodynamics, especially in the initial […]
The background Since the founding of Volvo by Assar Gabrielsson together with Gustav Larson back in 1926, AB Volvo had never had a chief designer until the 1950s, when the Italians began to make their mark with their beautiful designs. At that time, Mr. Gabrielsson, […]
What are car shocks? Car shocks are part of the car's suspension system. They almost always consist of a metal cylinder filled with gas or a special oil. The main task of car shock absorbers is to slow down and compensate for the vertical movement of the suspension […]
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, […]
In its press release, BMW claims that the original X3 gave birth to the premium mid-size SUV segment when it debuted in 2003, somewhat debatable considering what the first SUVs were according to the era, but what can't be denied is that after 1.5 million examples […]
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 […]
Interestingly, the second installment of the model is, right now, the least "loved" by used car seekers. Although it is better in almost every way than the original, and it is cheaper than the recently retired NC, it seems that the community is more interested […]
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 similarities with the ZOE are obvious... on the outside, since under that bodywork, which is made of carbon fiber, they have a tubular steel chassis that looks nothing like the ZOE. The exterior color, Satin Blue, is the predominant color of the Renault e.dams […]
The i30 Wagon, designed, developed, tested and built in Europe - just like its five-door version - comes with a big fact up its sleeve. It has one of the largest boot sizes in the segment: 602 litres, which can grow to 1,650 litres with the seats folded down. The […]
The AX had to replace the Visa and the LNA, cars that were not very successful. The Visa was an excellent car for its time, but had a very unattractive aesthetic, and the LNA (which was hardly seen in our country) had a hard time to succeed, basically because […]
Nowadays, when we talk about hybrids, it is easy to think of parallel or combined hybrids, in which the internal combustion engine does transmit mechanical power to the wheels (always or part-time). However, there is a variant in which the petrol engine is not […]
On my way back home, with a bit more traffic, I had a little scare when I got to the first roundabout: I was in the right lane, the only one that allows a right turn, and when I started to drive, the car that was driving in the middle lane, reserved for those who […]
In this context, the then director of Porsche, Wendelin Wiedeking and his team had the foresight to think that the solution had to come from the hand of a new sports car more accessible and manufactured through a more efficient production process, and therefore, […]
But what is the suspension of a car? To keep it short, we could define it as everything that connects the wheels to the rest of the car. And as such, it is of vital importance as we will see below. Let's make a summary of the types of suspension and their main […]
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 […]
What are injectors? Injectors are cylindrical-shaped devices whose task is to transfer fuel from the tank to the engine, atomizing it correctly for optimal combustion. The fuel pump extracts the fuel from the tank and transports it through specific pipes to […]
It is not the first attempt, as the family was already negotiating with Warner Studios and actor Antonio Banderas was one of those mentioned to play Senna. To be honest, Banderas is a bit old to be playing a man who is not even 35 years old. Who the actors might […]
The Citroën C3 Aircross will be the model destined to replace the C3 Picasso, i.e. it moves from an MPV to a crossover. It does not copy all the design features of the conventional C4 Cactus or C3: no Airbumps. What it does have are black plastic protections, […]
What is the car thermostat? The car thermostat is a metal valve with an integrated temperature sensor. Together with the coolant, radiator and water pump, the car thermostat is part of the car's engine cooling system. The main task of the car thermostat is […]
During the following days the desire to race increased, and, for the umpteenth time, I tried to align the stars in an impossible way to return to sit "one last time" (there is never a last time) in a race car to dispute whatever it was... But when you try to gather […]
The truth is that I could teach little to a number of gurus and scholars of this technology. After all, rail transport has had regenerative braking systems for many more years than we have in the automotive world, as well as having much more legal regulation in […]
The standard Digital Edition will be the cheapest of the six possible ways to purchase the game, at 59.99 Euros. If you're keen to pre-order, Gran Turismo is also giving you incentives to do so in the form of various packs. Let's take a look at what's included […]
Compared to its predecessor, the 2017 Camaro ZL1 has slimmed down by 90 kg, while gaining 60 hp in the stable. The mechanical heart is the LT4 engine, a supercharged 6.2 V8 supercharged by supercharger that can erode a whopping 868 Nm to the transmission. As with […]
Supposedly inspired by the FSM Beskid project, although Renault has never openly acknowledged it, the first Twingo took advantage of its miniature minivan format, mixed with the versatility of a nice and simple interior, with sliding rear bench seats and a "smiling" […]
But of course, the people at Renault had become accustomed to having the record in their hands and had to give a blow to the table in terms of publicity. So the same Laurent Hurgon was called back a few months later with the mission to beat the record of the Leon. […]
The intention of this writer is not to write a test of the Wrangler, but to write the best test of the Wrangler in Spanish (to achieve it is another thing). The two units tested are automatic transmission, on the one hand the 3.6 V6 Pentastar 284 hp (petrol) and […]
As usual in BMW, the 3 Series offers various exterior designs depending on the finish line is chosen (normal, Sport Line, M Line or Luxury Line), which makes the same car can carry different bumpers, as you see in the attached images. What is common to all […]
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 […]
Honda is gradually returning to where it never left off, among the leaders in electric mobility, taking advantage of the fact that it is the world's leading manufacturer of internal combustion engines. The place chosen to show us its plans will be the Frankfurt […]
SEAT itself now speaks highly of its change of direction with a product more and better aimed "towards families" and abandoning its dynamic focus. But fifteen years ago things were not like that. SEAT made cars for a different, younger age group and made money […]
Like its predecessor, the Portofino is a convertible with a retractable hardtop, even though this solution is being abandoned by almost everyone. It is 1.6 centimeters longer and 2.8 centimeters wider than the California T, while maintaining perfect grand touring […]
Since then, little by little, the idea of buying a muscular family car has been gaining ground in my heart until I was determined to want one as soon as I became a parent. That time came this year, and the RS4 was the first choice. The problem? Well, my wife was […]
Why is the engine misfire light on? The misfire warning light is one of the most general of all car warning lights. There are many anomalies or problems in the car that cause it to come on. Before understanding how to turn off the engine misfire warning light, […]
According to the NEDC homologation, it is capable of 400 kilometers in mixed cycle, but there must be very favorable conditions, such as having dinner with Angelina Jolie and she pays the bill. In a more realistic use we are talking about 300 kilometers of range […]
In the range there were two categories: racing cars and street cars, although being the constructor Ferrari, the street models were not far from the tracks. In addition, there were models that belonged to both categories at the same time. The chassis of this series […]
What is the car water pump? The car water pump is a fundamental component of every car. Its task is to circulate the coolant, often simple water, within its circuit. The car engine reaches very high temperatures, often around 90° C, during daily operation. […]
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 […]
The new Abarth is also embellished with a double aquamarine line running 360° across the bodywork, satin chrome finish on the door handles and satin chrome trim on the rear door. Various aesthetic elements inspired by the Riva 56 Rivale yachts and the "695 Rivale" […]
How does the parking ticket work? Parking ticket is perhaps one of the most common offenses among motorists. Very often the offence is committed simply because you didn't know you were on a parking ticket or because, as is often the case in Italy, the signage […]
Rudolf Diesel worked for MAN AG, owned by the Krupp group of companies, which at that time was engaged in the development of high-capacity engines that would improve the timid thermodynamic ratio of the engines used until then. The first prototypes used palm […]
Too much or too little? Considering that the Audi A3 is leading with almost 200,000 units a year, the BMW 1 Series is around 130,000 units, and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is at 120,000 units, the result is a joke. Even the Alfa Romeo Giulietta sells four times as […]
The video lasts just over 13 minutes and explains everything you need to know about the Abarth 595 Competizione, the most piston-powered version of the nice Italian utility car (with permission of the 695 Biposto). Guille takes us for a drive along one of those […]
What is the battery light? The battery light is perhaps one of the easiest to recognize. Unlike many other car lights often represented with strange shapes, the battery light is the one represented by a simple battery. From a graphical point of view, the battery […]
However, the news regarding CarPlay has been rather scarce in comparison. CarPlay didn't get much play during the opening ceremony of the WWDC, or Worldwide Developer's Conference, either. And in the developer sessions, they didn't really dig into the announced […]
The car is owned by Angel, one of the partners of Full Gas Garage. This is a garage where you can rent a box with everything you need to work on your own car, and when I say everything you need, I mean from the tools to the paint booth. They can also advise or […]
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. […]
Ni-Mh battery designs used in hybrids are not suitable for long autonomies Lithium-ion is the technology that almost all manufacturers are betting on for electric cars, but not all batteries are the same. It would be necessary to get into more or less complicated […]
Renault España offers this model, which is manufactured in Palencia, for prices starting at just under 18,000 euros and not reaching 30,000 euros even at the top of the range (excluding extras). The range of engines covers quite a lot, from the timid 90 hp diesel […]
How to do the overhaul in 2019? Ministerial revision is a biennial inspection of each new, used or vintage car without which it cannot be driven. The overhaul cannot be carried out by any mechanic, but must be carried out exclusively at the overhaul centers […]
Let's start with its impressive engine, the M840T, one of the world's tightest 4.0 V8s: 720 hp and 770 Nm of peak torque. It has 41% new parts compared to the previous 3.8 V8, its two turbos allow it to get 180 hp/litre, which is a savage per se. The cooling of […]
A truck like the one in the picture, an IVECO Stralis XP, comes fitted with various systems to reduce as far as possible the poison coming out of the exhaust pipes. For truckers, that comes at a cost in terms of urea or AdBlue. We are not talking about a few litres […]
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 […]
What is car brake fluid? Brake oil, also known as brake fluid, is a particular incompressible fluid with which the hydraulic brake system of our cars is filled. Thanks to brake oil, the force we exert on the brake pedal is amplified and transmitted directly […]
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. […]
A little history of the company The company "La Hispano-Suiza, Fábrica de Automóviles, S. A." was founded on June 14, 1904. The president of the company was Damián Mateu, Francisco Seix the vice-president and Marc Birkigt (the Swiss part of the company) the […]
I approached an import dealer, who at the time had a 225 hp TT for 25.000€ (years ago, yes...), and we went for a lively drive with it on one of the favourite curvy roads in the area. While the car ran, a lot, I quickly encountered several basic problems. The […]
In two years the brand has refreshed its entire range, but with nuances. Only the Crafter is a 100% new model, the rest of the range is based on platforms that are already a few years old, and the most obvious case is the Caddy, which takes almost half of sales. […]
The Toyota Supra A70 lost the name Celica, as the two previous generations were the top of the range Celica. In 1986 the range was split in two, leaving on the one hand the front-wheel drive Celica, and on the other hand the Supra with rear-wheel drive and longitudinal […]
Everything changes when he starts discussing possibilities with Performance Technic owner Joey Gaffey, who suggests transplanting the M3 E9X V8 under the hood into the 1 Series. That's when the madness of transforming the 135i into a 1M Coupe by using the suspension […]
And the reality can be very harsh. Look at what is happening with cars in recent years. Many sports cars are disappearing, downsizing, SUVs, speed limits backed by helicopters with military technology, semi-autonomous driving... Fewer and fewer manufacturers support […]
ADV has published a short note to show us how their ADV5.0 MV2 CS rims look on this great compact coupe. And indeed, in its 20-inch size and matte finish, they look superb. Enough to make us fall even more in love with the car in question, one of the best machines […]
In 1984, when the first generation of the Renault Espace appeared (although it was originally a Matra project), the car was a revolution. To venture into the path of such an avant-garde architecture had its risks, but the success was such that it conquered […]
The fourth generation Kia Rio adopts a more attractive design, which adopts the proportions that are becoming more popular: it is lower, wider and longer, and the wheelbase has been lengthened. The result is a more spacious car - among the best in its class - with […]
Anyone who understands a modicum of vehicle safety will be convinced that the seat belt is the best life saver there is, both front and rear - ahem, you get my drift - for any type of passenger. Infants and children under 12 have their equivalent, child restraint […]
As I have already told you on another occasion, before the end of the year the Fiat 500 will receive its last major renovation of the current generation. New front and rear light clusters plus small detail tweaks on the bumpers will serve to update an aesthetic […]
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Dacia itself has in its range of an SUV, the Duster, however, in 2010 presented the first vehicle of the Stepway family, this type of bodywork provides a crossover image, but it is just that, image. They derive directly from pure and simple passenger cars, something […]
What is induction charging? I'm sure more than one of you has a phone with wireless charging: just leave it on the charger and it will start its battery charging cycle. The principle used for charging vehicles is the same, but with higher power. But what are the […]
If we take a closer look, of those Toyotas that are sold with the D-4D badge, a minority use engines that are actually designed by the manufacturer. When Euro 6 arrived, Toyota decided not to invest more money in developing diesel engines that could not meet […]
When it comes to renewing its best-seller, Renault has followed the trend and proposes a more conservative model that has nothing to do with the tortured shapes of the second and third generation Mégane. Even so, it retains that little bit of disconcerting […]
As an engineer, if you gave me a blank sheet of paper and asked me to draw a front-wheel drive racing car with a utility body, I would make many choices in line with those that a multifaceted and famed model from a few decades ago already counted on. But before […]
Giugiaro, a long-time friend of Ferdinand Piech, seemed to have every intention of extending his stay at ID for many more years, collaborating with VAG in whatever they asked of him, such as the creation of concept cars, the development of surfaces, or consultancy […]
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 […]
The thing is that getting overall production figures for the BRZ-GT86 pairing is extremely complicated, even asking "whose turn it is" for it, getting the figures is almost mission impossible. We have had to dive into the accumulated production figures of the GT86 […]
It's clear that not all drivers need the same thing, and all-wheel drive is certainly not always essential. For most people it has more disadvantages than advantages: an extra 3,000 euros (or more), more weight, more fuel consumption and an element more susceptible […]
With Ken Block as the new owner of this rally legend, you might be thinking that it might have undergone some modifications. Yes, you're right. https://www.facebook.com/FordPerformance/videos/10155714760103820/ The RS200's turbocharged 4-cylinder engine now […]
The car mixed in a single recipe all the necessary ingredients of a typical British sports car: lightness, a big engine taken from a saloon, a rear-wheel drive, dynamic driving feel, and a purchase price that, at the time, was not a big deterrent either. It would […]
After failed conversations with Jaguar or Mercedes-Benz, among others, the final agreement came from the hands of the American Chrysler that acquired in 1964 35% of Barreiros Diésel, S.A. in exchange for manufacturing in Spain vehicles already clearly discontinued […]
After the good results of Nismo with the GT-R, in spite of its limitations, the Japanese company decided to bet again to try to win Le Mans, with a project with a big budget for two years, 1997 and 1998. This is how the brilliant R390 GT1 was born. TWR created […]
What is the clutch of the car? The clutch is one of the crucial parts of our car. Its main task is to connect the flywheel to the crankshaft which rotates at different speeds, thus acting as a separator between the engine and the wheels. In this way, the engine […]
The only version available has a 3.8 V6 engine with 315 hp, obviously gasoline, with an all-wheel drive system. It is almost 5 metres long. It has everything to succeed... or to fail. For starters it's a powerful petrol, 270 grams of CO2 per kilometer, so it […]
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 […]
In honor of the 1967 Porsche 911 R, the new R is positioned as a racing car homologated for road use. Under its belly we find the 4.0 naturally aspirated boxer six-cylinder GT3 RS, developing 500 hp at 8,250 RPM and 460 Nm at 6,250 RPM. All this power is transmitted […]
Over an area of 1,500 m² spread over three floors, you will find more than 80 historic vehicles from the United States, Europe and former Soviet countries. The museum is specialised in missing brands, and has cars as interesting and rare as Le Zebre, Delahaye, […]
Ultimately, that promise from 2013 hasn't come true. The "GPS data grabber" is only useful for watching "virtual replays" of your exploits on tracks that are already mapped in Gran Turismo 6 "stock". But the "Track Editor" has finally arrived. It's taken the […]
Through a circular from the Ministry of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility, one arrives new extension for the expiry of driving licenses and pink papers, as a consequence of the state of emergency for the Covid-19 set until 31 December 2021. Specifically, […]
But that would have been an extremely expensive toll for the company, which didn't want to lose the money it had invested in research or its differentiating value. The key decision was to use the Wankel engine for what it was best suited to: sports cars. Mazda […]
When can you remove body scratches yourself? If you're reading this article, you've probably noticed a nasty scratch on the body of your car. You probably scratched it during a parking maneuver or someone ruined your car while it was on the road. Unfortunately, […]
What are the coded car keys? Maybe you've never noticed, but the car keys, side by side, all look the same. The key slot looks so similar, you'd think you could open several cars with the same key. But is that really the case? Of course not! The coded car keys […]
The PSA Group expects Opel to deliver profits in 2020, with a margin of 2%, while with General Motors a return was expected by 2018. In 2026 Opel would already yield 6%. The Americans keep the technical center in Turin (GM Powertrain), but the French keep Rüsselsheim, […]
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 […]
How do I pay car tax in Lombardy?How do I pay car tax online in Lombardy? To pay your car tag online, all you have to do is access the PagoPa platform. You can access the PagoPa service in two ways:via the link that will be sent to your email address after you […]
And for that what better than borrowing from its "brother" the Dodge Charger AWD all-wheel drive system, using the same BorgWarner Torque On Demand intelligent transfer case. Under normal conditions, it sends 100% of the torque to the rear axle, behaving like a […]
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 […]
As it could not be otherwise, Land Rover sued LandWind for making such a blatant use of its design. The competent authorities, in a decision as Solomonic as it is absurd, have denied the patent of the design to the original as well as to the copy. The reason? […]
It all began in 1955, when Pierre Dreyfus took over the reins of the state-owned company Régie Renault. He succeeded Pierre Lefaucheux, who died in a car accident. Dreyfus is not an engineer, he is a lawyer and brings with him a new vision of the company. Dreyfus […]
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 […]
Yes, its defenders have come to the fore. In an industry that is too aesthetically conformist, for once someone dares to do something different, we go and charge against it. But maybe the problem is not in doing something different, but in having done something […]
The Vanquish Zagato has virtually the same design as the prototype, and is powered by a 6.0 V12 with 600 bhp (572 bhp for the regular Vanquish), which allows it to reach 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds. The chassis is mainly carbon fibre, and the body panels have […]
Most of them have disappeared and the few that are still active knew how to adapt to the times. AMG was bought by Mercedes, Brabus has commercial agreements with Smart and has reached the status of manufacturer and Rinspeed stopped preparing Porsche in Switzerland […]
Why is tyre pressure so important? Of all the hundreds of components in a car, the only ones that are always in contact with the ground are the tyres. The way a car's tyres touch the ground has a big influence on fuel consumption, tyre life and driving safety. […]
Mazda's mid-size SUV accounts for 25% of its worldwide sales, and no less than 40% of sales in our market -this difference deserves to be studied-. The competition is tight, and it is clear that the Hiroshima did not want to be left behind, and have chosen to improve […]
The Honda EV Urban Concept is 100 mm shorter than the Honda Jazz, so it will stand at around 3.9 metres, larger than the early 1970s Civic. Being all-electric, it can play with classic proportions while maintaining an adequate level of occupant protection. On […]
Much lower in the product catalogue was the Alfasud, manufactured near Naples, and occupying the C segment. But from the Alfasud to the Alfetta there was too big a gap, and the Giulia had to be discontinued due to its old age. Alfa Romeo's decision, squeezed […]
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 […]
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, […]
I'm not referring to the purchase price, but to all that is lost with respect to other cars in terms of safety, consumption, comfort, economy of use... Well, maybe there are those who buy an SUV "in case I ever need to go on a bad road", but that would be like […]
The success of the event is undoubted, as evidenced by the attendance figures of the public, which has increased by 8% compared to the last edition: 33,818 people have lived live, over the three days, this leap into the past with a very extensive program of races, […]
In China, foreign manufacturers have a better reputation than local ones. The Range Rover Evoque was introduced in 2011, it's clear who got there first. In China the X7 was unveiled at the same time as the domestically produced Evoque, in collaboration with Chery, […]
Unfortunately, a little more than two years later, the product is out of stock, due to the wild demand it had at the time by Lego and movie geeks. But don't cry. If you want to celebrate your Back to the Future day in style and with Lego, you can still get […]
NEVS has a production plant under construction in China that should be capable of making 200,000 cars a year, while still relying on what's left of Saab's sales and distribution network. But does this give us hope of seeing cars with the Saab logo on the grille […]
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 […]
Km. 0: What are they? To understand what 0 km cars are, we have to make a premise. Car dealers receive, as the name suggests, a concession to sell products from the parent company. These products are cars and, according to the contract, dealers are obliged […]
The Swedes at Teknikens Varld, famous lately for sometimes performing tests of dubious veracity, have subjected the Mercedes C350e (the plug-in hybrid version of the C-Class) to the famous moose test. The Mercedes didn't roll over, but it couldn't stay on course […]
A few hours ago the Alpine Vision Show Car was presented in the Principality of Monaco. If we remember, this brand was born in 1955 and was present in the market until 1995, with real sports cars that made us sigh. Even in Spain, the FASA Renault factory produced […]
The protagonist of these lines is a SEAT Leon (5F) in FR finish, with 1.4 litre TSI mechanics, without cylinder disconnection or ACT, to which my father and I have done more than 44,000 kilometers in 2 years and 8 months, which comes out to about 1,375 kilometers […]
A few months after the scandal broke, Volkswagen, in collaboration with the Federal Transport Authority (KBA), prepared updates for the 2.0 TDI CR, 1.2 TDI CR and 1.6 TDI CR engines, in that order. These are the EA189 family, the first of less than six cylinders […]
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 […]
Kia has no competitive diesels with this petrol engine Many are the new exclusive features that presents the GT finish of the Kia Optima, a clear example we have on the outside of the vehicle, where we find details such as a new front bumper sportier, rear bumper, […]
