As Volkswagen announces, this increase of 21 extra centimeters is preceded by an increase in its wheelbase of 11 extra centimeters. Taking into account these data, not only should we notice that the company offers, as they themselves argue, a more spacious or usable […]
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 […]
What is the parking brake light? The parking brake warning light is almost always identified by a P inside a circle with two brackets on the outside. This circle with brackets is, in fact, the reference symbol for many warning lights in the car's brake system. We […]
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 […]
As life would have it, Giugiaro left Bertone two years later, and Bertone didn't hesitate to hire Gandini for its design team. Marcelo's evolution at Bertone was noticeable, even though he was just "one more". His first great known work would be the Miura. In 1966, […]
In the late 1990s, Toyota realised that its typical customer base was over fifty, and that it needed to attract younger customers. It was decided to create a dedicated brand, in the same way that General Motors created the Geo and Saturn brands. It was basically […]
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 […]
And how has it earned such respect? Thanks in part to a racing simulator called Gran Turismo. A simulator that has sold over 75 million copies across all of its installments, and of which we would like to introduce you to the latest: Gran Turismo Sport. It's important […]
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 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 project to manufacture what we know today as Simca 1000 was born in the mid-fifties of the last century, when the French brand was the second French car manufacturer, just behind Renault, despite having such a limited range. But when the Sinai war broke out […]
In January 1992, Alfa Romeo unveils in a special event in Barcelona its new model, the 155 (although its official debut would not be until the Geneva Motor Show in March of the same year). It is the second model of the brand with front-wheel drive and transverse […]
If you like the Kuro, based on the imminent retractable hardtop version, maybe you'll see your wishes come true and you'll be able to buy an MX-5 with that semi-matte metallic paint. Personally I'd advise against it, as it's almost impossible to keep that kind […]
The look is raw, but discreet, very much in the style of the M5 E39. Its differentiating elements are noticeable in its large wheels, its large air intakes at the front, the rear diffuser, its widened tracks or in the four exhaust outlets. Let's move on to the […]
But in this profession to which I dedicate myself, if there is a maxim that one must always apply oneself, it is not to pay attention to prejudices, in the same way that one must not pay attention to pressures from the environment and brands. Otherwise, what's […]
Let's take a look at some advertisements in the written press. In Spain it had the slogan "Yugo, the surprise", in which it also highlighted its strong points: assistance throughout Spain and compatible technology, and, above all, emphasizing its very low price. […]
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 […]
The car gains speed with desire and the sound, although not orgasmic like the 458 Italia, impresses you with its depth, while the wind begins to be heard too, massaging the fine bodywork of Italian design. I kiss the 210 per hour marker while I slightly hollow […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 3008 GT is quickly distinguished by the specific wheel arches and 235/50 R19 tyres as standard, with two-tone Boston diamond rims. This and the engine is the only thing that changes dynamically, and Peugeot does not detail changes in suspension, chassis or […]
It is in 1982 that appears for the first time in the range of the German manufacturer a "compact" sedan, according to the terminology of the brand. And it is that the W201, as it is known internally, is the smallest car to date of the brand of the star. One […]
The difference of 2,500 euros is much more than a simple "repro" of the engine to get 20 hp more. The available colours: Ultimate red, Magnetic blue, Perla Nera black, Artense grey, Nacré white and Hurricane grey. The most powerful can opt for a two-tone paint […]
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 […]
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 […]
The project Back in 2007, a restless 19-year-old Croatian from a wealthy family, Mate Rimac, was fascinated by the world of electricity applied to the automobile as a means of propulsion. So much so that he started his personal project in his own garage. He wanted […]
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 […]
What are the oil and filter used for? Before discussing the cost of changing the oil and filter, it is essential to understand what the engine oil and filter are for. Engine oil is essential to ensure constant lubrication of the engine's internal components. […]
More than 700 hp for a passenger car is a lot of horsepower, however you look at it. It is a beastly amount of power, and excessive no matter how you look at it for legal driving. I can't think of many situations in which so many mechanical steeds are justifiable […]
A bit of history Toyota's origin comes from the manufacture of trucks and military vehicles, and before that, from the manufacture of looms. In 1933 it began to manufacture passenger cars for civilian use, but they were too conventional and did not arouse any […]
What is the A3 license? The A3 license is the most comprehensive among motorcycle licenses, as it allows you to ride any motorcycle on the market without any limitations. For this reason, it is often referred to as the unlimited A license. If you look at the […]
Why is the paint of our car important? Let's start by saying that the paint of our car, besides giving it a nice color, is the first level of protection for the steel of the body underneath. If exposed directly to the elements, the steel will rust in a short […]
It was a pure car. Its engine vibrated, its steering was harsh, as was the clutch. When you drove it, it bounced and even became a bit uncomfortable, but it brought out the best in you, it got you involved in the driving, it became addictive, it made you smile […]
Both versions will only be available with the S tronic seven-speed automatic transmission. How could it be otherwise, to transmit all that power to the asphalt Audi has resorted to the quattro all-wheel drive system. With a new dynamic driving software on the […]
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 […]
Nowadays, the most sporty front-wheel drive vehicles have elements such as self-locking differentials and complex electronics that allow a considerable increase in their performance. However, brands still have to deal with one of the biggest handicaps of front-wheel […]
The Seven is the purest expression of the modern sports roadster. It lays the foundations on which every roadster with sporty aspirations is based: lightness, longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive and seats almost on the rear axle. Many roadsters have followed […]
We already tested the Active Tourer at the end of last year, with good sensations and good results (you can re-capture it here), but we had to pass the same test with the large version, with the Gran Tourer, which offers more trunk space, or the possibility of […]
What is the Swiss vignette for? The Swiss vignette is the means of payment required to drive on Swiss motorways and dual carriageways since 1985. It is a square sticker about 6 cm by 6 cm showing the motorway symbol, the year of validity and the serial number. […]
The generalist mid-size sedan segment has been "upside down" for a few years now. On the one hand, pressure from premium brands, and on the other, mid-size SUVs are eclipsing the prominence that generalist brands once enjoyed. The huge increase in sales of models […]
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 […]
The Z coupe, has always been a special car for Nissan, and it is the model that with the Nissan became in the 70s in an important brand in the U.S. market. More than forty years after its launch and with the rebound of notoriety that gives Nismo to the current […]
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 Audi Quattro and its later evolution, the Sport Quattro, won 23 world championship rallies (between 1981 and 1985), winning two manufacturer's world titles for Audi (1982 and 1984) and giving the world championship to Hannu Mikola (1983) and Stig Blomqvist […]
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 […]
As with the previous models in this series (MINI and Volkswagen T1), the Ferrari is created with all sorts of details, with a completely detachable engine that reveals its eight cylinders, intercoolers and exhaust system, and with retractable headlights at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 most important parts of the car. Its task is to connect the flywheel to the crankshaft. Therefore, it acts as a separator between the engine and the wheels. In this way the engine can stay on and turn […]
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, […]
- Forgive me father, for Toyota has sinned - My son, confess your sins - You see father, although in the 80's and 90's we gained prestige as manufacturers of sports cars, we decided to discontinue them all and focus on hybrids, diesels and pure and simple […]
If we talk about sporty versions, the Nissan Juke is a unique option in the B SUV market, including crossovers. None of its rivals offer so much power. First they brought out a 190 hp version with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, all in the same package, […]
On the other hand, the equipment aspect has been reinforced, as BMW wants to reduce the perception that their cars are poorly equipped, especially in relation to their price. Elements such as the 6.5″ screen with iDrive, xenon headlights, emergency call, BMW […]
It existed in two different versions. The first phase was marketed with the 1.3 four-cylinder TU2J2 with 100 horsepower extracted with electronic injection. In its second phase changed this engine by the 1.6 TU5J2 of 103 hp, also "injected", with eight valves in […]
This small French car had everything to succeed among young people who could enjoy it with little investment (it cost less than two million pesetas), and offered an excellent basis for learning to drive spiritedly, or even start in the rallies. The history of […]
The history of the Giulia began with a mixture of needs. The commercial success of the 1900, whose history we told you about in previous instalments, encouraged the company to launch the Giulietta in 1955. It was a compact sedan, four metres long, with a 1.5-litre […]
We already know, unfortunately, that safety in the Indian market leaves a lot to be desired, and is at the same level (or worse) than that offered by normal cars in the 90s in Europe. And it's been 20 years. The latest batch of Global NCAP results is a real […]
According to the manufacturer, the McLaren P1 - plain and simple - is under 7 minutes per lap, but there is no official time for it. The German rival left the record at 6:57, that would be the figure to beat. The feat has already been tested through simulations, […]
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 […]
On the other hand, in the United States the Streamline style was becoming increasingly fashionable, a design trend evolved from the Art Deco style, which was applied to all kinds of objects and architecture. It was a style characterised by horizontal shapes with […]
They also loaded it with equipment and technology, but took away the aesthetics of the car and its dynamic behavior. The engines were no wonder either, and to make matters worse, many of the optional equipment ended up failing, with reliability problems too present, […]
With an average temperature of less than 7 degrees the winter compounds are better, and above that the summer ones. Most Spaniards normally use summer tyres, a few weirdos consider using winter tyres seasonally, and another minority use "all-season" tyres because […]
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 […]
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... […]
Sit back and let yourself be carried away on a trip along the French Opal Coast (near Belgium and opposite England) to the rhythm of the 450 hp 4.7 litre V8 and celestial music. Yes, the Tesla Model S is the future (or not), but nothing can ever replace the […]
In the late 1960s, Shin Kato, a Toyota engineer, had set up the "seventh engineering division of Toyota Motor Company", dedicated to creating racing cars. But the Japanese firm's exit from the world of racing left him composed and out of work, so he decided to […]
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 […]
The idea, with no other alternative, was clear: to reuse the platform and the propulsion systems of the well-known Giulietta, and to modify the external stamps, the plastic elements and the headlights to create a vehicle with a new look. In order to save even more […]
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 first thing to understand is what lag is. In supercharged engines, when the rider presses the throttle hard, the engine does not respond in a linear fashion to his demand for "more power". Instead, what it does is gain some torque as the exhaust gas flows accelerate. […]
Even so, we all have in mind that Cadillac or Lincoln as long as a day without bread, almost always black. And it was in the United States that they became fashionable. Of course, Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Mercedes also produced their own limousines, when they were […]
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. […]
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, […]
The reason? The roof and doors of the Roadster Coupe were leaking and letting water into the cabin. The problem was not with the roof or the doors themselves, but with the structure of the chassis itself, which meant that repairs to the vehicle cost the brand €3,000 […]
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 […]
We know that the Polo will have a 1.5 TSI version with 150 hp that will not reach the Spanish market, and there will not be an equivalent diesel engine to fill the gap. In the Ibiza we will have that version in the FR, and at the moment it is the most powerful […]
This Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX, with only 14.5km on the odometer and no registered owners, attracted an amazing and completely unexpected bidding war. The car dates from 2006, being a unit without any specific equipment or having experienced any historic […]
On the other hand, the new 2.0 diesel has been tested by Dani in the Jaguar XE, so some of his conclusions are hopefully valid to extend to this Discovery Sport. What is the Discovery Sport? It's a D-segment SUV, with the possibility of seven seats, which occupies […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
What is the car interior filter? The car passenger compartment filter is a device that purifies the air entering the passenger compartment. The passenger compartment filter traps smog, noxious fumes, dust, pollen and all kinds of unwanted material on the road. The […]
Did you know that the Crossland X is the first model developed in conjunction with PSA? It is a model that is of special importance for the German brand not only for this reason, but also for the sales potential it can represent in all European markets, Spain included. […]
One of those names is James Kellison. This American, not very well known, was the founder of one of the kit car companies in the United States in the 60's. The term kit car is loved and hated in equal parts by car enthusiasts. The term kit car is loved and hated […]
At that time Ben Bowlby was the technical director of the Chip Ganassi team, and he had a mental clairvoyance. He imagined a car radically different to anything known, a car without spoilers, that would generate all its downforce in its underbody, through ground […]
My love for Mazda is well known to all of you, but the rotary era came to an end with the demise of the RX-8 from the market. The general public lost interest in coupes, and added to that was the Wankel's perpetual reputation for being complicated, chugging engines. […]
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, […]
There's no denying that the car is a technological marvel and an incredible machine. Its Yamaha-developed 4.8 V10 engine produces 560 horsepower, 480 Nm and screams up to 9,000 RPM. The structure is carbon fiber, which led to a not inconsiderable price of 375,000 […]
This 1956 Aston Martin DBR1 is the equivalent of the Ferrari 250 GTO and Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, and only five were built between 1956 and 1958. This one you see on the screen is chassis number one, a model built and developed specifically by chief racing designer […]
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. […]
One such car is the 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus. That year, only 5 units of the 375 Plus were produced and four have survived to this day. Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Perfetti (owner of Perfetti Van Melle which manufactures among others Mentos, Smint and Chupa Chups) have […]
Often, when we talk about a restyling we call it a facelift. In the case of the Q3 could not be more true, as almost all aesthetic changes focus on the front of the car. The bumper has new (fake) air intakes on each side of the "single frame" grille. […]
We have to have our vehicle in the best conditions always (we do not have to worry about our car only when we go to the ITV). It is the duty of the user and owner of the vehicle to keep it in the best possible conditions. As an introduction, and so that we all […]
Since the Audi A1 was launched, its direct rival, the MINI, has grown and now compete in the same segment. In addition, we must not lose sight of the DS 3 (formerly Citroën DS3) and Alfa Romeo MiTo, also derived from generalist platform, but with premium aspirations. […]
After the 2008 and 3008, the 5008 is the third new crossover from Peugeot in the European market. In the official statement Peugeot comes to say that gives the market what it is asking. It has five spacious seats and another two for children and occasional hardship. […]
One of the Golf Vs I had was the Bluemotion 1.9 TDI, which was rated at 4.5 l/100 km and allowed me to break the psychological barrier of 1,000 km without having to refuel. This one has the same rating, but you know that the figures associated with three-cylinder […]
The market, the commercial reality, has time and again thrown out any "objective" attempt to qualify cars and put them in a particular segment by specific size issues. In the end, segmental grouping, which in the United States is done by cabin volume (measured […]
Maximum torque is the "ugly cousin" of power. Unknown to a large part of the population, misunderstood by others, it is an extremely important value, not only because of its specific amount at a given point, but also because of its variability throughout the revolutions […]
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 Ignis is an interesting model because it doesn't replace any other model, i.e. it won't lose the Jimny, which in its next generation will still have a gearbox with a reduction gearbox. The Ignis can be either a front-wheel drive city car or a pocket-sized all-wheel […]
Now, a year and a bit later, we can tell you that we spent a memorable week with the JCW, with its 231 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque, to see if BMW has really made the most of the ingredients it had on the table, or there's still some way to go. Design I'll […]
Would you like to review its history with me? Ellerbeck, the grandfather of the Convertible Coupés Although quite unknown, the prototypes designed and patented by Ben B. Ellerbeck in the early 1920s are probably the first CCs in history. Ellerbeck in the early […]
During the last 25 years the popularity of these cars increased among urban drivers, especially in the last decade. And since we are not going to stop seeing them in the near future, let's talk in this article a little bit about them. First of all, what is an […]
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 […]
It's a simple concept, but with more cache. If we see the Fiat Tipo on the street, we won't think it's an economical car. By economical I don't mean spartan, it's quite surprising the quality/price ratio, Fiat has made an effort to make a really competitive product. […]
In January 1995 the new R33 finally went into production. Under its front hood was an evolution of the familiar RB26DETT debuted in the R32. It retained virtually all the features of the R32 engine, such as its six-cylinder, 26-litre, twin-supercharged engine. […]
What I am going to explain next can be done with the rigour of physics formulas and explanatory graphs, but I prefer to do it in everyday language, something that anyone can understand, even if they have never touched a physics book in their life. I start with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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" […]
The car was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1961. And it turned out to be a milestone in automotive history. In addition to approaching one million visitors (960,000, to be exact), the show was notable for the introduction of the seat belt to the public. […]
The VIN consists, in the case of modern vehicles, of 17 digits, where through some codes we can know the country where the vehicle was manufactured, the brand, the manufacturer (do not have to match brand and manufacturer), the type, the production number, etc.. […]
AdBlue: What is it? AdBlue is an essential fluid for the operation of Euro 6 diesel cars equipped with the Scr catalytic converter. The AdBlue fluid brand, also known as Def (Diesel Exhaust Fluid), is registered by the VDA, Verband der Automobilindustrie, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
But I'm going to start with the final conclusion before providing the reasoning behind the whys and wherefores. If you want to design a very powerful engine, it's better to use as many cylinders as possible. If you want an efficient engine, it's best to use […]
How important is brake pad replacement? Brakes are one of the most important components of our car. We always focus on top speed or engine power, forgetting that all this power is useless without a good braking system. Contrary to what many people think, the […]
In addition to the changes in design, the Japanese compact renews some of its mechanical and improves in quality of finishes and safety equipment. It is still available in five-door version and family bodywork, called Touring Sports. In both cases has […]
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 […]
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 […]
The new front bumper has more prominent air intakes in black lacquer, with the lion in the centre, the letters "Peugeot" just above, and a more vertical grille. The headlights are LED for all functions. At the rear, the visual differences are minimal. The 250 […]
What is the clutch of the car? The clutch is one of the most important parts of our car. Its role is to connect the flywheel with the crankshaft which rotates at different speeds, thus acting as a separator between the engine and the wheels. In this way the […]
What is the car alternator? The car alternator is a device that uses the physical law of electromagnetic induction (Faraday Neumann's law for those of you fresh out of high school) to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. In the first cars where […]
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 […]
Today we take a look at the history of the GT-R, from its origin until 1993. As we told you in the second installment of this special, Nissan started in racing with Datsun, and later converged with the sporting history of Prince, the firm acquired in 1966. From […]
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, […]
Earlier this month, the Maranello-based company announced its intention to auction a unique LaFerrari Aperta on Saturday 9 September to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding. With the collaboration of RM Sotheby's, the auction would take place during the "Leggenda […]
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 […]
Now, as part of the motorcycle brand's future, its bikes will be sold at Mercedes-Benz car dealerships alongside them. And is that Giovanni Castiglioni, president of MV Agusta, has revealed part of the future plans of the company during the launch of the new Brutale […]
So when Matsumoto-san started working on the design of the MX5-ND hardtop, he knew it was going to be difficult, and although he says that the first idea was to design a roof similar to that of the previous NC-RC (RC for Roadster Coupé), they soon had to abandon […]
Despite this, I think we have to thank Ferrari - and the wealthy patrons who are going to buy the J50 - for treating us to one of the most beautiful, creatively designed cars we've seen in recent years. A work of art? Some say that a car will never be a work of […]
It was 1995 when PSA's president at the time, Jacques Calvet, decided it was time to replace the Xantia, which had delivered somewhat mixed sales results: very good in some countries, such as the UK, and not so good in others. At the time, the legendary Robert […]
What is the timing belt and what is it for? The timing belt is one of the most important components of the engine of cars, motorcycles and scooters. The belt, as its name suggests, is a toothed belt of elastic or rubberized material, reinforced by metal parts, […]
What does the timing belt do and what is it for? The timing belt is one of the most important parts of any engine. It is used to synchronize the crankshaft with the cam shaft. Simply put, the timing belt allows the different parts of the engine to work in sync, […]
There, the public will be able to see live how a car is created with designers working in situ. SEAT, which collaborates in the exhibition, as it has its design and development centre in Martorell, near Barcelona, shows scale 1 models in clay that were used in […]
To tell the truth, those engines were already designed to be able to meet Euro 6 with minimal modifications, so why not do it that way from the start? It would be the most ecological thing for them to do, not to wait for the law to force them to do so, but we are […]
You will remember from yesterday's text that Nissan had decided to dispense with its Datsun brand, and to call its cars under its own brand name from the mid-eighties onwards. The decision was taken in 1981, and while in the United States the GTP ZX-T project was […]
The French brand and its subsidiary Nissan have been betting on electric cars for years, and now that everyone is going electric, either with prototypes or street cars, it seems that Renault does not want to miss the opportunity to remind us that they are the ones […]
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 […]
The emergence of new information has allowed me to solve a huge puzzle, when this car turned up in a pumpkin warehouse in 2009, in a sorry state. Now, fully restored, it will be on display at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance at the end of the month. In the […]
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 […]
The Avista Concept is a design study that reignites the debate. Four seats, a grand tourer of the flagship, powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0 V6 engine with 400 hp of power. The eight-speed automatic gearbox delivers power to the rear wheels. The Magnetic Ride […]
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 […]
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 […]
These new engine regulations had been approved in 1989, with the idea of putting them into effect in 1991. De facto, the Wankel engine would be banned from the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the 1991 season. Mazda was in an extremely difficult situation: After years of […]
The origins of the Fiat 500 For younger people born in the digital age and the "everything and now" it is difficult to imagine the setting in which was born what is, like the Colosseum and the canals of Venice, a symbol of Italy in the world. While monuments […]
The automatic gearbox allows sequential operation with the lever, but lacks paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. It has an "S" mode that speeds up the revs and a "W" mode that reduces the chances of skidding in snow or ice. In our test drive it was clear […]
The truth is that I wouldn't know which one to choose if I had to pick just one of his designs, and I'm sure that -probably without knowing it- you've dreamt of more than one of his designs... Did you know that Gandini invented the "scissor" doors of the Lamborghini, […]
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 […]
The Alfa 147 GTA shared a lot with the 156 GTA (engine, suspension elements...) but it also had important differences, not only in obvious aspects (shorter and more agile car), but also in equipment, as it now had stability control, not available in the sedan. The […]
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, […]
The problem for Alfa Romeo was enormous. It wanted to give a worthy successor to the Giulia by the early seventies, but the traditional Italian clientele was evolving, as was the market. At the same time, the 1750/2000, whose aesthetics were strongly inspired by […]
But that ended in a sort of "coitus interruptus". The car, Dani said, had a very good compromise between absorption capacity and body movement control, and its engine was muscular in the mid-range to offer good recoveries. But attacking the corners at 100% was […]
It all starts, like so many other German automotive stories, in the hands of Ferdinand Porsche and a request from a certain Adolf Hitler that you may know from watching him on the History Channel (he must have a subscription...). The year was 1934, […]
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 […]
To do so, ABT has lent a hand to the current generation Audi RS3 and presented a few days ago the RS3 ABT with the ABT Power R kit, which results in the imposing figure of 500 hp power and improved driving dynamics. Thanks to this kit the performance of the RS3 […]
There are versions of the Polo for almost every taste, from the humble basic 60 hp and Edition finish, to the 192 hp GTI. I'll be analysing it from the point of view of a young man who uses this car for his regular journeys, a circumstance I've simulated with great […]
Three unique men were behind its design, Gordon Murray, Peter Stevens and Ron Dennis. The project began to take shape in 1989 and was McLaren Cars' first car. Many hours of racing experience had been accumulated, and the McLaren F1 was innovative in multiple […]
