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 birth of the Ronda In 1979 a pre-agreement was signed for Fiat to acquire SEAT in 1980, but Fiat decided not to go ahead with the agreement, and it was then that Juan Miguel de Antoñanzas (head of SEAT), aware that they were losing their technological partner […]
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 […]
Who in their right mind would give up on such a sweet-toothed segment? As much as it is a segment hated by many - and by extension any SUV segment - we have to understand the reasons that have led to this change in tastes, even if we don't share them. When there […]
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 […]
It may seem crazy, but the 145 participants from all over Europe (some come from Holland, Italy or Romania) who are going to enjoy this wonderful adventure, suitable only for real pistonheads, passionate people who think that classic cars have to be driven and […]
Toyota has already shown that electric motor technology has matured a lot and can offer clear advantages. Having a hybrid in the B-segment may seem like a risky bet, mainly because such systems raise the price of the car. However, the Yaris Hybrid seeks to bring […]
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The first thing we have to remember that this model is being manufactured in the plant that Opel has in Figueruelas, Zaragoza. After bringing the original production that was located in South Korea. This renewed model will continue to be manufactured in the same […]
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 […]
Twenty-five of the first series have been located around the world and will be restored from top to bottom, after being "sponsored" by deep pockets. The new owners will be able to choose the body colour from five shades - Light Green, Bronze Green, RAF Blue, Dove […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Selling the First Successful Automatic Transmission: GM's Hydra-Matic. […]
We also already knew that the Infiniti Q30 has a lot in common with the current Mercedes A-Class, so much so that they share the same platform. Interestingly, that linkage is seen in the interior as well. To reduce costs, the Infiniti Q30 recovers a number of […]
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 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? […]
And with the Audi TT operation was not going to be different. Although in 1995 was still preparing the presentation of the concept model of the coupe, the American design department and the Ingolstadt Audi were already working on possible derivatives of the compact […]
What is the utility belt? The utility belt is a belt, a full rubber belt, which transmits the movement of the drive shaft pulley to the pulleys of pumps, components and other equipment of the car. The service belt is composed of an artificial rubber often reinforced […]
It retains most of the styling solutions of the BMW Concept Compact Sedan debuted at last year's Canton (Guangzhou) Motor Show. The press release doesn't specify whether it's front-wheel-drive or propulsion, but it's most likely to be the former. BMW's Chinese […]
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 […]
De Silva began his career in 1972, at the age of 21, at Fiat's Centro Stile. In 1977, he left Fiat to work at the I.DE.A. studio under the orders of the architect Renzo Piano. Nine years later, he returned to the Fiat Group to become Alfa Romeo's design director […]
What is the clutch of the car? To understand what is meant by a slipping clutch, you must first explain what actually is the clutch. The clutch is one of the main components of the car, responsible for the separation between the engine and transmission. In […]
The Audi A1 three-door will not be available in the second generation, already with MQB platform and manufactured in Spain. In 2015 were sold 32.479 units of this variant. The same will happen with the future Audi A3, for every three-door sold 10 A3 Sportback. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a torque vectoring limited slip differential, meaning the wheel with more grip gets more torque. So much muscle allows it to do a 0-60 mph time of just 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 mph. The braking system consists […]
Yesterday the Unified Association of Civil Guards (AUGC) gave a press conference in Barcelona, in which they denounced that some senior officers were using the following vehicles: Lieutenant Colonel head of the Barcelona Command - BMW X6 Commander of El Prat […]
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, […]
An engine backfire occurs whenever the air-fuel mixture in your […]
The DGT has just joined the Board of Trustees of the Gómez Planche Foundation, then administrator of the museum, and as a full member. Both entities have been collaborating since 2011, when the Bilateral Road Safety Agreement was signed. The vehicles will be on […]
M135i and M235i go to make way for M140i and M240i The turbocharged 3.0-litre engine is new, from the B58 family, and replaces the single-turbo N55. In practice, it gains 14 bhp and delivers a maximum torque of 500 Nm between 1,500 and 4,500 RPM. It matches the […]
Citroën's strategy is the same, but different from that of the other automotive groups. Today, the market is made up of cloned cars, with shared platforms and sometimes overlapping approaches. Citroën, despite following the same course, does so with an unconventional […]
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 […]
But Dieter Zetsche, the CEO of Daimler, is not the only one to envy the other two figures. The challenge Zetsche faced when he took the reins at Daimler in 2006 was enormous. Mercedes-Benz had lost its global premium market leadership, customers were complaining […]
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 […]
Marc Gené's name started to ring in our heads, and we asked him, in fact, at that moment if there was any chance of seeing him sitting in the car. He didn't clarify anything, but it seemed like it was going to happen. Finally, Darren Cox and company confirmed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The movement comes from far away, things as they are. Anyone who has been in the United States or lived its culture knows well that the sandwich trucks and assimilated come from far away. But it is in recent times "pro-hipster" when they have become fashionable, […]
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 […]
The history of Almussafes It must have sounded strange to someone that this is the second Ford plant in Spain. Back in 1907, Ford already had a dealership in Cadiz, where it sold the Ford T in a wide range of colours... as long as it was black. As sales were going […]
Initially built to demonstrate Porsche's technological superiority, the 959 used all the brains available in the R&D department at the time. This high-tech achievement influenced the entire 911 lineage for the next 20 years, allowing the timeless 911 to remain […]
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 […]
The Camaro ZL1 1LE is specially prepared to run on straights and curves, unlike FCA's demon. Although the power output of the LT4 6.2 V8 engine is still 640 hp, it has several aerodynamic upgrades to have even more power hitting the asphalt. The takeoff thing […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the car battery and what is it for? The car battery is a device for storing electrical energy through a chemical reaction. The part visible from the outside is in fact a container filled with electrolytic liquid, usually sulphuric acid, in which two […]
- 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 […]
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 […]
It does so with a somewhat shorter than usual delivery, and that is because we already told you the complete history of the model here yesterday, so we can skip that part. Design Simple and with a retro touch, trying to be similar to the Lotus Elan. We told […]
Certainly, the design of the device is not "rapturous", but it does represent a breath of fresh air in an industry where the main players have been the same for a long time. The firm, reborn with a new headquarters in Stuttgart, still does not explain in detail […]
It has a suspension raised 18 mm and 15″ alloy wheels in two-tone finish. The nice German utility car will be able to manage in this way better by the historic centers, where it is almost impossible to park on the street without filling the car with scratches. […]
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What is a car coupon? A car coupon is a periodic inspection in which the condition of all the car's components subject to wear and tear is examined. Over time and as the number of kilometres driven increases, the different parts of the car tend to wear down […]
Based on current data, General Motors' share price on the NYSE is $51.20 billion. Tesla is already worth $51.93 billion, and Ford is already far behind. Recently a Piper Jaffray analyst changed his recommendation from neutral ($223) to overweight ($368). In other […]
Tastes change and evolve, no doubt, but just when it might seem that after this crisis some customers might change their way of thinking and become buyers of more logical and sensible products, the SUV craze exploded. In the United States this obsession with buying […]
This year we won't be broadcasting 24 Hours uninterrupted (we need to convince a sponsor for 2016), but that doesn't mean we won't be giving it the attention it requires. Besides offering you a "proper" report next Monday, today we invite you to enjoy the race, […]
Sally is a beautiful baby blue Porsche who fell in love with small […]
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 […]
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 […]
In order to solve this curiosity, we have spent some time compiling data in a table and making mathematical combinations to meet two criteria before drawing conclusions (some of them obvious, others not so intuitive at first). The first table I want to show […]
But let's start at the beginning: To create this BMW M4 rival, the guys at AMG have resorted to a complete redesign of the bodywork. Only the outer door panels are shared. The rest of the body panels that you can see and touch on the outside of the car are specific […]
I was able to test both the six-speed manual version and the seven-speed automatic (S tronic). Later I'll get my hands on more interesting versions, although less commercial. In fact, the Audi A4 is one of the few sedans in its segment that opt for V6 engines, […]
The charging cycle in a car battery causes highly flammable and […]
The few I could find were sky high in price, but just when it seemed that the obsession had subsided, today Jay Leno gave us a dose of "mazdadicción" again with a restomod RX-3 that you can't miss. Join our cause. […]
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 […]
On its public debut in the French capital, the 275 was greeted with universal praise for both its styling and dynamic character. This particular example was purchased by a Sir Gordon Walker of Northbrook, Illinois, who brought it to the U.S. It remained in […]
The BMW M2 has 370 hp and the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG 381 hp, the latter has only two liters and four cylinders. Its maximum torque goes to 485 Nm and its acceleration from 0-100 km/h decreases by two tenths of a second, staying at 4.1 sec. The maximum torque delivery […]
It is manufactured by Conley Precision and they have named it Stinger 609. According to the manufacturer, this engine has less than one hundred cubic centimeters, offers 5.5 hp of power and climbs to over 10,000 rpm. A true work of precision and craftsmanship. […]
Let's say, to create the best possible unit without going out of the proposed script, a bit in the same line of Singer and his work with Porsche. We love this kind of projects, and they always result in interesting products, with not so interesting invoices. A […]
What is the red coolant sight glass? The red coolant sight glass is represented by a thermometer immersed in a liquid, symbolized as a wave. The more imaginative may also describe the water temperature warning light as a "sailboat in the sea" or a "buoy in […]
Such is the addiction created by these machines that great drivers like Colin McRae could not help but create their own piece inspired by the Escort MK2 prepared for the Monte, with fins and many, many atmospheric horsepower. The latest to join this trend is […]
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 […]
It's called 488 Spider (quite predictable, isn't it?) and keeps the convertible hardtop already seen in the 458 Spider, adding the body design of the revamped 488, and its supercharged engine with turbochargers (two), delivering 670 horsepower to the rear wheels. Curiously, […]
Later came the Cayman GT4 equipped exclusively with a manual gearbox. This limited series was intended primarily for North America and Asia, where there is not so much snobbery with the Cayman or Boxster (unlike Europe) and where they prefer their sports cars with […]
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 […]
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 […]
AMG has redefined the parameters of the compact sedan segment, because with class A45 S has created an extreme product, in every sense. Its “small” 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine has been brought to the disarming power of 421 Cv per 500 Nm of maximum […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
I remember that it was really hot on that asphalt esplanade, and I was practicing several things, from simple parking maneuvers to get a slalom in reverse. Every time I pulled a cone I had to put it in place, which made me wake up. There I was able to practise […]
The "plus" adds power, to reach 605 hp, with a monstrous 750 Nm of peak torque, after improving the performance of the supercharged four-litre V8 through more pressure in the turbochargers, new exhaust valves and tweaks to the electronic control unit. The performance, […]
In theory, the ideal line for a curve is to reduce speed, reach the tangential point while maintaining speed, and then accelerate smoothly. In this way, the centrifugal force disturbs the car's balance less. The GVC takes care of just that, transparently to […]
In the field of aesthetics has also been heavily influenced by maintaining an elegant discretion, a taste of "quality car". But you know: "Something is changing at Mercedes-Benz", and not only with the appearance of the compact range, but it is spreading to the […]
Now, a French brand is once again entering the premium segments. DS, born from Citroën, is now the luxury brand of the group and is betting on a totally different image to carve out a niche for itself. The brand's aim is to associate DS with French luxury, especially […]
After having driven the family Talisman, I think there's still a chance, and that it can be a successful model. A year ago Guille gave us the first notes that explain why the Renault Talisman is an interesting option for the D-segment. Back in August we got the […]
The MINI E was a conventional three-door MINI adapted for an electric drive system. The set took up so much space that the rear seats had to be removed. The brand produced a total of 600 units, which were leased to various companies in the United States and subsequently […]
The Rapid and Spaceback are located in the range of the Czech firm between the successful Fabia and Octavia. Tight exterior dimensions but with a very spacious cabin and "simply clever" solutions, two typical Skoda features that appear in all its products. The […]
The German compact resorts to the same trick as the Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R, dispensing with the rear bench, as well as numerous insulating material. The tyres are 19-inch semi-slick, signed by Michelin. This record is less meritorious than Honda's, as this […]
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 […]
From there, you know the story, he jumped to Formula 1, where his cars won two constructors' and two drivers' titles, establishing the mid-engine as the "must have" option for racing cars. It would be unfair to describe the Cooper as the first mid-engined racing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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... […]
Pop.Up can help decongest big cities by physically removing vehicles from the road, or to be more precise, removing them from the roads. Pop.Up consists of three modules: ground, capsule and air. It is a multimodal transport system, and according to the press […]
We have been able to know it in a static presentation It is a five-seater of 4.83 meters long and a wheelbase of 2.9 meters. Based on the Genesis platform -the premium brand of the group- it will be offered with three engines in the European market. In gasoline […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is a peculiar car: simple in appearance, but complex if you analyze it closely. It is a car of small size, but not minimal; three-cylinder naturally aspirated, but with 80 hp with which it is able to reach 180 km / h; very affordable price, but very equipped […]
To begin with, FCA will create a Dutch-based holding company with a primary listing on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) to manage Ferrari, although the firm will continue to settle its taxes as a manufacturer in Italy. A parallel secondary listing on the Milan […]
The new SUV of the Czech brand shares a platform with the Volkswagen Tiguan and Seat Ateca, however, the Kodiaq has a larger size, as it reaches 4.7 m and can have seven seats. It has a wide range of variants, to which two new ones are now added. They will be unveiled […]
And although the engine wasn't a shot nor its behavior was that of a GTI, it was one of those cars with which one likes to flow through the curves at a lively pace, with a high cornering and with very good composure. Two years later, I've come across another BMW […]
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 […]
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 […]
A car "for everything" and "for all budgets". The concept was imported as is to Spain, where SEAT produced it for more than a decade, first as the Panda, then as the Marbella. Re-discovering the promotional video of the car in its origins was a pleasant surprise […]
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) […]
Volkswagen did not officially comment on what Sueddeutsche Zeitung had said. Again, as I stressed days ago, it is impossible for them not to know whether this was the case or not. Volkswagen, for all its talk of transparency, is still not saying a word about […]
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, […]
In recent months, the announcements of hydrogen investment projects: these involve various areas, including the transport sector. Several car manufacturers are focusing on hydrogen and have decided to invest resources in the development of these car models; while […]
Although many unknowns surround this SUV, such as its name, we can officialize its design. In it we find a slightly larger size than the CX-5, which if it is based on the concept that we already knew, would present a length of about 4.6 meters. In addition, it […]
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 […]
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 […]
The new BMW X1 makes use of BMW's UKL1 platform, the same one used by the 2 Series Active Tourer, the MINI F56, and the future 1 Series. So yes, it moves to transverse engines and front-wheel drive (or all-wheel drive, depending on versions). But while fans may […]
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. […]
In short, it is home to the world's largest international collection of Citroën vehicles and the world's largest Citroën documentary centre. The Citroën Conservatory is located on the outskirts of Paris. Citroën, a brand with a difference Among the generalist […]
Allow me to digress a little. I was watching "El Comidista", a space of EL PAÍS, in which several cases of having sneaked low-end or reduced-price products to alleged gourmets as if they were high-end (La prueba del postureo) are discussed, and the results are […]
Now the penalty is much higher, amounting to 171 million euros, to be distributed among a lot of manufacturers and distributors, as well as consulting firms that facilitated the operation of the infringement through the exchange of sensitive strategic information. It […]
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. […]
It all started with a contact with the range of Volkswagen Commercials, for the first time I was driving the van of this brand. In other occasions I have driven Citroën Jumpy/Fiat Scudo, Ford Transit and Renault Trafic, so I have something to compare with in the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Before the end of the year, the Logan, Logan MCV, Sandero and Sandero Stepway will be available with the new Easy-R automated manual transmission. Initially it will only be available with the 90bhp TCe petrol engine and will be priced around 600 euros more […]
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 […]
It's based on the short Land Cruiser and is 4.67 metres long. Unlike most of the SUV fauna that swarm around, we are talking about a real off-roader, like the Jeep Wrangler. It shares with it the retro design feature, as the FJ Cruiser is based on the FJ40. […]
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, […]
First of all, the scandal of the falsified CO2 emissions and consumption homologated with cheating has not been that big a deal. First there was talk of some 800,000 units, and they are very many, but in the end the thing has remained at 36,000 (at least, for now). […]
Il Green car market, with zero emissions, is growing strongly and during the year we will see a real one wave of novelty. The diffusion of electric mobility is thrust da several factors of various kinds, such as the environmental issues, a charging network increasingly […]
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 […]
Renault launches its Mégane range with a promotional discount of 2,200 euros. The range is structured in four finishes called Life, Intens, Zen and Bose. These can equip a variety of engines ranging from 100 hp to 205 available in the GT version for gasoline engines […]
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. […]
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 […]
Hyundai Motor Group decided to purchase the auto company in 1998 […]
The Stelvio belongs to the D-SUV segment and has a certainly sporty approach, within this segment will have to fight with models like the BMW X3 and X4, the Mercedes-Benz GLC, the Range Rover Evoque, the Jaguar F-Pace or the Porsche Macan, so it will not have a […]
Copenhagen now has more bikes than cars for the first time since […]
What is car polish? Car polish is a chemical product that is used to polish and remove small imperfections on the surface of the car body. These imperfections are usually light scratches, polish marks, oxidation marks or stubborn dirt that needs to be removed. The […]
Will its turbocharged engine be a worthy successor to the naturally aspirated one with its delicious feel and thunderous sound? It's far from the first Ferrari Turbo in history, but where beasts like the F40 or 288 GTO were scary with their concentrated kick […]
What is the egr valve? To understand what the egr valve is, first of all it is necessary to explain that egr is an acronym that stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. This acronym already suggests what the egr valve is for. The egr valve is a mechanical component […]
Until September we sit at the controls and make a comparison to use with the BMW 3 Series, the king of the category, at least under our criteria and current judgment, we have no choice but to trust what they write and say our colleagues. Actually, the first […]
For example, the customer agrees not to use the racing functions on public roads. The agreement also informs about the limitations of the Nitto NT05R front drag tires, which are very sensitive to wear on the highway, rain or low temperatures. You have to have […]
What is car disinfection? The interior of the car is a closed environment in which dirt and bacteria accumulate and, if not removed, continue to proliferate. If this situation is already critical in normal conditions, in Covid19 times the sanitization of your […]
The million-dollar punishment (you can re-read it here) is already assigned, but the "problem" for the brands is that this has established case law, and now the OCU, the consumer organization, is going to seek to pull it for the benefit of consumers who bought […]
Interestingly, just a week ago, this Lincoln Indianapolis was back in the spotlight: it was one of the star models (along with a 1962 Ferrari 400 GT Superamerica SWB Cabrio) in the Andrews Collection that RM Auctions/Sothby's put up for auction in Fort Worth, Texas. […]
Electric bicycles, or e-bike, they are a vehicle not yet widespread, but at the same time they are a valid alternative for short city trips and their use leads to many advantages: the first is that from environmental side fewer cars are used and air quality in […]
From there we bring you the Golf GTE Sport, a concept that serves as a preview for several key aspects of the Golf's immediate future. On the one hand, aesthetically, although it has a lot to do with the Vision GTI and other prototypes derived from the "Golf" essence, […]
Kia is betting that by 2020 the juiciest segment in Europe will be the B-SUV, and that it will overtake the C-SUV. In other words, they intend to attract the traditional B-segment customer, those who move down from the C-segment, and those who want something more […]