Rumore rumore: The new Citroën C3 will be fitted with airbags

Well, everything indicates that the brand of the double gear has decided to give it that personality that it lost in the second generation. And what better way than including one of the elements that have made us write more these last two years, the airbumps. […]

Dog in the car? Here are 5 tips to get rid of hair and odors

Tip 0: Keep the dog in the same place It may seem like a trivial tip, but keeping our dog in the same place as the car greatly simplifies the cleaning procedure. By restricting the area that the dog soils to, say, the front passenger seat, the space to be cleaned […]

The first outright victory in a 24 Hours race: Spa 1981

Today's story takes us back to 1981, to Mazda's return to the 24 Hours of Spa Francorchamps, where the Cosmo Sport and R100 had already shone and came close to victory in 1970, but where the Japanese brand had an unfinished business. The story takes us to […]

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, facelift to keep selling like hotcakes

With all that on the table, the A-Class renews its offer with subtle changes that suit him well, although to me, personally, I still fails me in some aesthetic issue (I can not with such a front overhang and big head with respect to the short rear). For tastes, […]

Ford Fiesta: a look back at its pedigree

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 […]

Mazda CX-3 prices for Spain are now available.

As you may well know by now, the CX-3 aspires to rub shoulders with premium B-SUVs, cars like the recently launched 500X, the MINI Countryman and other "expensive" models. With this in mind, and despite sharing platform and cabin elements with the Mazda2, the Japanese […]

Which are the provinces where more cars are sold in relation to their population?

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 […]

Test drive: Hyundai i30 Turbo

A few years ago, when a car had the "Turbo" badge or designation, it was seen with a little more respect. Today that has already lost much value, as now even the 1.0 go with turbo, and it is no longer such a differential character. This time, I present the Hyundai […]

Renault Clio R.S. 16, a surprise for Monaco

The Sirius yellow color has been put on with full intention, as has the rear spoiler. In addition, the bodywork has been widened by 60 mm due to the widening of the tracks, the wheel arch is also larger, to accommodate tyres more suited to the car's approach. […]

New Mitsubishi Montero Sport introduced

The Thai market will welcome it with open arms. Aesthetically, it shares its front end genetics with the facelifted Outlander. Inside it shows its L200 origin. It measures 4,785 millimeters long, and has a ground clearance of 218 millimeters. It is powered by […]

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic

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. […]

95% of Spanish drivers say they drive better than average

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 […]

Mercedes-Benz announces new engines, including inline sixes

Like BMW, Mercedes-Benz has sought to maximize the similarities between different engines to save costs, only the three-cylinder engines are not part of the plan. Not only that, semi-hybrid components have been added to reduce the consumption of some engines […]

Volkswagen presents the Golf TSI Bluemotion

The Volkswagen Golf 1.0 TSI Bluemotion has a turbocharged three-cylinder engine, delivers 115 hp of power and 200 Nm of maximum torque. Announces a consumption of 4.3 l/100 km in the best case, will be offered with compact bodywork, family (Variant) and minivan […]

Renault Kadjar dCi 130 4×4: Road and mountain contact

The concept didn't work, as I say. The market, always sovereign in these things, said that what they wanted were asphaltic crossovers, versatile as MPVs instead of SUVs closer to the TT. At Renault they've learned their lesson and have corrected the shot. As the […]

Michelin CrossClimate, long-lasting test (part 2)

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 […]

Renault doubts the validity of the gas analysis of the Espace dCi carried out by DUH

This is one of three headings in a telegraphic press release issued by Renault in response to the results announced by Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), which stands for German Environmental Aid Association. The NGO has once again called on the services of the Bern University […]

Honda to unveil hybrid and electric plans in Frankfurt

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 […]

Renault Kwid? No thanks, not even for free

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 […]

Burnt head gasket: here are 7 definitive symptoms

What is the head gasket? The engine head gasket is a component located between the engine block and the engine head. Its purpose is to perfectly seal the combustion chamber allowing the car to generate proper compression and contain the exhaust gases, ensuring […]

A 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Alfa Romeo turns up after decades of loss

Born to win The Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 is the work of what is considered to be the most gifted and prolific of all Alfa Romeo engineers: Vittorio Jano, responsible for other mythical models such as the Alfa Romeo P2, winner of the first Automobile World Championship […]

Transferring ownership of a car in common: this is how it's done!

What is a joint transfer of ownership of an automobile? Joint transfer of ownership is nothing more than the official transfer of ownership of a vehicle from one person to another. One or both persons involved may also be legal persons if the ownership is a […]

The Grand Tour: we review Episode 3

Brief synopsis Before we get into the nitty gritty, let's very quickly review what we've seen. This third episode, once again, fills its virtual space with cars, specifically three (well, two) perfect examples of 'piston-powered' vehicles: an Aston Martin DB11, […]

Porsche 928

The engine was a boxer four-cylinder with fan forced ventilation coupled to the crankshaft, i.e. air-cooled. The luggage compartment was in the front compartment and had two full rows of seats. Ferdinand Porsche was involved in the design and development of the […]

Test drive: Citroën C1 Airscape 1.2

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 […]

Contact: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

The RAV4 Hybrid is the only SUV in its category that is not plug-in, and from a mainstream manufacturer. For a higher price, we have the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which is a plug-in hybrid. If we add more thousands of euros to the equation, we can consider the […]

How much do you think a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX costs?

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 […]

Covid-19 and license renewal, new extensions and deadlines

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, […]

Video: Ariel Nomad in action

But in the UK it is, and the guys at Autocar have been able to test it out on the MIRA tracks to see what it's made of. The audio quality is terrible, so we recommend you turn on the subtitles, but seeing the little thing in action is worth it. […]

Mazda6 MPS (USPI)

So interesting it is and so many good memories it brings back, especially thinking that Mazda hasn't associated "MPS" with a "six" since then, that we've decided to bring it to Pistonudos to star in this week's USPI. Let's go with it. The 2002 Mazda6 was an […]

Volkswagen I.D., VAG's electric redemption

Unlike the e-Golf, the electric version of the compact, is not based on a conventional car, nor on a conventional platform to accommodate electric propulsion; it is based on a specific platform for electric cars, the MEB. That way the space is used to the maximum, […]

How to design a suspension

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 […]

It's official: PSA Group buys Opel and Vauxhall

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, […]

Tesla overtakes General Motors (on the stock market)

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 […]

Are cars more expensive now than they were thirty years ago?

The evolution of the automobile industry mixed with the competitiveness between manufacturers has meant that we have bigger and bigger cars, safer, more fuel efficient and equipped with much more technology, and they cost us less to buy. Or at least that was my […]

Renault Mégane IV

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 […]

Honda CR-Z says goodbye this year

The last example will leave the factory this year. For the American market there will be no 2017 model, and in Japan the Final Label Edition says it all. The CR-Z was launched in 2010 as the only "sporty" hybrid, with a six-speed manual transmission, decent power, […]

Volkswagen starts rectifying 1.6 TDI CR (EA189) engines in Europe

While the 1.2 TDI CR and 2.0 TDI CR engines only needed a reprogramming of the control unit, the 1.6 TDI CR also needs a filter that is placed in the intake. This filter corrects the flow so that the air mass sensor works more precisely. The operation takes […]

Car seat cleaning: here's how it's done for leather and fabrics

Why is car seat cleaning important? Before we get into car seat cleaning procedures, it's important to remember why car seats are worth cleaning regularly. Just as we perform bodywork washing and car interior cleaning, car seat cleaning is a fundamental part […]

BMW E30 restomod, "the next big thing".

The whole 911-based restomod thing has gotten out of hand. While nine eleven's were never cheap, 964's have never been as well priced as they are now, with the obsession of many to create their project car with retro aesthetics but slightly more modern technology. Singer […]

The Bristol Fighter, portrayed by XCar on video

On the occasion of the imminent resurrection of the firm, XCar wanted to pay tribute to the Fighter, and has dedicated a video to it. If you don't know this British car with "gull-wing style" opening doors, this is your moment. […]

Car bearings: What are they and how much does it cost to change them?

What are car bearings? Car bearings are devices that are usually mounted between the wheel hub and the brake disc, the purpose of which is to minimize friction between a fixed component, the hub, and a moving component, the wheel. The bearings mounted in cars […]

Audi RS3 Sportback 2017

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 […]

Gumpert brand is rescued by Chinese investors

World Car Fans reports that they have received an email from Consolidated Ideal TeamVenture, an investment fund based in Hong Kong. This fund has acquired the brand, but renamed as Apollo Automobil GmbH, without the name "Gumpert". We know that on January 11, […]

Unique LaFerrari Aperta sets new auction price record

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 […]

New Opel Mokka X, the lightning brand's B-SUV gets a facelift

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 […]

Ferruccio Lamborghini's life is coming to the cinema

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 Rocket Bunny logo is that of a condom brand.

But what I hadn't noticed, and maybe you haven't either, is that their logo is... it's that of a condom brand. While documenting for the Mazda special, we came across several photos of the RX-3 and other heavy artillery of the Japanese touring car championship, […]

Geely aims to sell a compact SUV in Spain in 2018

Now we know that the company is developing a compact SUV on the new compact modular platform (CMA) co-developed with Volvo, and that will lead to the next-generation V40. This small SUV will debut in China in 2017, and will arrive on our continent in 2018. […]

Brief history of Alfa Romeo

Among its contributions to the four-wheel industry was the manufacture with stamped sheet steel and semi-automated processes. Their cars were both electric and with combustion engines with rotating cylinders. Darracq 12HP The success was almost immediate, […]

DS's strategy to position itself as a luxury brand is annoying at Citroën

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 […]

The first Quedadacia, the meeting of Dacia owners in Spain, has been convened.

The first result of this operation was the first generation Logan, which was presented at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. The Logan was aimed at emerging countries and they hadn't even considered selling it in rich Europe. The surprise was that it created a great expectation […]

Spirit of Montjuïc 2015

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, […]

Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R, the ultimate expression of the traditional Aussie saloon

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 […]

The state thinks it owns the sun

Those who opt for an electric car tomorrow, have the advantage that they can amortize part of the extra cost of the vehicle in fuel savings. But let's not fool ourselves, if we all switched tomorrow to buy electric cars because the logistical and charging problems […]

Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition

But they will not be the only ones. At the Frankfurt Motor Show, next Tuesday, the firm will present a limited series, under the name Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition, which will use a similar blue and white livery on the 180-horsepower 595 Competizione. At […]

Rara avis: Lancia Stratos HF Stradale

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. […]

Nissan e-power hybrids are a good alternative to diesels

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 […]

520hp for the brutal Porsche 991.2 GT3 RS and its flat-six naturally aspirated engine

Available to order now ahead of a public debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show, the 991.2 model receives an additional 20 horsepower from a slightly modified version of Porsche's 4.0L "Flatsix" 6-cylinder increasing its engine to 520hp. This is the highest power […]

Kia Picanto 2017

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. […]

Oil light on: what to do to protect the engine?

What does the red oil light mean? The red engine oil warning light is perhaps one of the most important lights in the entire car. This is due to the fact that without proper lubrication the engine tends to destroy itself due to the friction generated by the […]

This Volkswagen Derby was marked by a visit to its birthplace.

Our protagonist is a simple two-door Volkswagen Polo of the second generation, specifically called Derby. Let's dive into a bit of history for a moment. The first generation of the Derby was in production between 1977 and 1980, formerly known as the Audi 50. During […]

Audi presents its new two-liter engine TFSI

But there's a trick to it. Audi boasts that in an automotive world where downsizing seems to prevail, they have been able to stay with a displacement of two liters for 190 horsepower thanks to an "innovative combustion method". What is it about? Well, as you […]

The Guide to check the car in the ITV

What is servicing and why do it? Servicing is a mandatory statutory inspection that must be carried out with fixed deadlines, whenever the car is on the road. It is often confused with the coupon, which is mainly a check that is carried out as part of the […]

Volkswagen Up! GTI, a reality by the end of 2017

For the baby of the range there will not only be an upgraded electric version, but also a GTI. Power and technical data are unknown, but it is quite reasonable to think of a 1.0 TSI squeezed to at least 110 hp. Given that it already uses one-litre, three-cylinder […]

Nissan prepares a solution for X-Trail Allmode 4x4i vibrations

In the case of the X-Trail, several users have complained of vibrations at over 100 km/h, with the steering wheel turned, when there is an uphill slope. The torque distribution control unit wrongly estimates that there will be a loss of traction and sends torque […]

France to deliver another blow to the diesel engine in the medium term

Right now the taxation of diesel is very favourable over petrol, but that is going to change. The French Minister of Ecological Transition, Nicolas Hulot, has announced in an interview to France Info that in four years the taxation between fuels will be equalized, […]

Interview with Saúl López: "get into a Tesla, put the "Ludicrous" mode on and put the pedal to the metal".

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, […]

The Sporting History of the GT-R: From PGC10 to R32

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 […]

Polestar adds its touch to the Volvo XC60 T8 and boosts power to 421bhp

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. […]

How dangerous are the Dodge SRT Hellcat?

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 […]

This is how the dream of the rotary engine was kept alive

The wait is getting more excruciating than Duke Nukem Forever. The RX-Vision Concept prototype has cleared up any lingering doubts, and Mazda no longer has to answer to a larger manufacturer. For the past eight years, the rotary engine has survived thanks to the […]

Citroën presents the C5 Aircross to the Chinese public

As logic dictates, any company that aims to have benefits must adapt to what the public wants, and in the automotive world, what the public wants are models of the SUV segment, therefore, business-wise, the decision of this launch by Citroën is totally right. If […]

Contact: ICON Bronco

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 […]

SEAT 600 BMS, a restoration with Iberian flavour

SEAT didn't want to do just another restoration of this 600, the occasion deserved something really special, and the SEAT team decided to make a kind of respectful tribute to the mythical utility car. Probably never has such a modest car received so much pampering […]

Contact: SsangYong XLV D16T

It is an alternative to the C-segment minivans, such as a Renault Scénic or a Ford C-MAX, despite being derived from a B-SUV segment car. By qualities, habitability, size and other parameters is fully comparable. It also has the added bonus of being a little more […]

Koenigsegg prepares camshaftless engine

Freevalve is a company that is part of the Koenigsegg conglomerate, and has a vision of an engine that dispenses with camshafts for crankshaft to valve timing. Electronic controllers replace the belt/chain and the camshaft itself. So there are fewer parts to […]

A Ferrari 335 S has been auctioned for 32 million euros.

Still above in price is the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, auctioned last year at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Our protagonist has been sold in Paris, at the Artcurial del Rétromobile auction. It had been in the hands of the same person for 46 years, the collector […]

Mazda intends to sell gasoline engines with 18:1 compression ratio

The new century arrived, and the concern for the environment and the prices of fossil fuels made us react. On the one hand appeared the electric obsession, and on the other, the evolution of combustion engines and hybridization. The "good" thing about electric […]

Defective car thermostat: how much does it cost to replace?

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 […]

Mazda MX-5 NA (USPI)

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 […]

Mazda MX-5 RF, the Retractable Hardtop Version

The car adopts a fastback style when the roof is on, and a faux targa style when the roof is folded down. The height of the car grows by 5 mm, but all other dimensions remain unchanged. The opening and closing operation can be done on the move, but at a slower […]

The 'Climbkhana' arrives, Ken Block's latest madness

It's the same Ken Block we're used to seeing, with his donuts, drifts, and handbrake pulls, but this time with a little more danger. Pikes Peak is one of those competitions that barely allows for driver error. The 20km course is about as close as you can get […]

Broken timing belt: symptoms, noises and what to do

What are the symptoms of a broken timing belt? The timing belt is one of the most crucial components for the proper functioning of the engine of our machine. If the timing belt is worn or damaged, it becomes impossible to coordinate the internal components of […]

There are no more rear-wheel drive sports cars because people won't buy them.

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 […]

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde

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 […]

First car voucher: how many kilometres do you have to do, do you pay?

The first car coupon, what does it consist of? The coupon for the car is one of the regular maintenance interventions that guarantee the perfect functioning of the car over time. Unlike the following ones, the first coupon also aims to check that there are no […]

Volkswagen proposes solution for #Dieselgate TDI CR (EA189) engines

Volkswagen engineers have determined that the air sensor, between the filter and the intake manifold, was not correctly registering the mass of air it was sucking in, due to the formation of turbulence. To eliminate this turbulence, a small filter will be installed, […]

SEAT will have its "Kodiaq", but is looking for a Spanish town name

Therefore, it will be unlikely to see a SEAT Carranque, Guarromán, Entrepenes, Pis, Mula or Purgatorio. We are sure that Forocoches will do its bit to give headaches to the neiming experts. On September 12th, in the middle of the Frankfurt Motor Show, we will […]

Audi TT RS Coupé and TT RS Roadster, now with 400 hp

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 […]

Datsun 240Z

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 […]

"Monsieur, your limousine is advanced."

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 […]

Subaru Levorg: 29.900€.

The only downside we see to this compact family car is that it will be offered exclusively with a mechanical and a gearbox: The four-cylinder boxer 170 hp petrol, with CVT gearbox and traction, obviously, all-wheel drive. Homologates an average consumption of […]

Cheap Electric Scooters | The best of 2021

The mobility bonus has practically cleared customs definitively electric scooters economic and not in almost all Italian cities, making urban transport less congested, especially at peak times such as that of workers entering and exiting. Although there is […]

A prototype to atone for Volkswagen's sins in Paris

The German manufacturer wants to turn the page with the smoke raised by its Euro 5 TDI engines around the world, and convince us that the future lies in a massive support for electromobility. In less than a decade they intend to sell one in four cars with electric […]

Who wants a Tiguan or a CX-5 when you can buy a Leon Cupra ST for the same money?

The typical buyer is usually a parent who wants the car for the daily commute to work, but also wants a car with plenty of interior space for the kids at home and for luggage for when they go on holiday. He is also encouraged by the fact that there is plenty of […]

How does a flywheel work to recover kinetic energy?

The Nissan GT-R LM Nismo is the latest example of how a purely mechanical system can be developed to accomplish the task of hybridizing a car without involving electricity. But before we get into the pros and cons of a purely mechanical system, how does a flywheel […]

Ford Scorpio, or the failure of the generalists in the premium segment.

The Ford Scorpio arrived two years after the Ford Sierra. This D-segment sedan designed by Patrick Le Quément (who years later would continue experimenting at Renault) exhibited a very aerodynamic style that had already been announced with the Probe III concept […]

Toyota Supra 3.0i and 3.0i Turbo A70 (USPI)

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 […]

What if you run out of battery in a vehicle with Start/Stop?

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 […]

How to import a vehicle into Spain from the European Union

Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know to import a car from another EU country and register it in the Community of Madrid. It is necessary to differentiate between a registered vehicle and an unregistered vehicle when it comes to passing the […]

Contact: Fiat Tipo 1.6 MultiJet

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. […]

Toyota FJ Cruiser bids farewell in August

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. […]

The restyled Fiat 500 is driving around the surroundings of Alcalá de Henares

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 […]

What will future motor shows be like?

The classic approach to motor shows is changing fast. We are no longer talking about unavoidable appointments where not being present means that there is no media coverage. We don't need specialized journalists for that, social networks can do that job at a very […]

Test drive: Ford Ka+ 1.2 Ti-VCT

At first it was a model that was not going to be sold in the old continent, but seeing the rise of the A-segment, Ford changed its mind. And it did the right thing The first detail we notice is that it's no longer called Ka "a secas", now it's Ka+. And why Ka+? […]

The generation of appliances on wheels

There are people who will have no contact with car technology beyond what is in the driving school book. At the slightest problem, they will contact roadside assistance or a technical service. What's more, many cars already give direct access to an official service […]

Test drive: Ford Fiesta ST

Every brand has its pluses and minuses, but in the case of Ford, I love the feel of the sporty Fiesta. It's been 10 years since I had the sixth generation Fiesta S, with "only" 100 rabid horsepower from a 1.6 naturally aspirated, and I remember driving it like […]

MINI Cooper S (F56)

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 […]

How about an MX-5 Coupe as a Mazda Sports Car Concept?

The presence of the Cosmo Sport on the Mazda stand makes one think logically of a concept car powered by a rotary engine. Mazda, which hasn't had a Wankel engine in its lineup since the RX-8, is still working to make the rotary piston engine a relevant proposal […]

Test drive: BMW i8

The BMW designers didn't fall asleep on their graphics tablets. On the contrary, they must have been smoking A few weeks ago BMW let us for a few (very) few days a unit of this spaceship that they sell under the name of BMW i8 (of which 2,135 have been sold […]

Why does the new Mazda MX-5 RF have a targa design?

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 […]

What about the SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDI 4×2?

SEAT initially communicated that demand for this model could not be met, which is completely absurd, given the Volkswagen Group's production of 2.0 TDI engines. The reason in reality is that this version could not be homologated, possibly because it does not meet […]

This is how PSA measures the real fuel consumption of its cars.

Considering this, and after that earthquake called Dieselgate that has shaken the foundations of the automotive industry, a few manufacturers, such as PSA, have set to work to regain the credibility of consumers in the data they offer. The French group felt dejected […]

Vignette Slovenia 2020: cost, duration and where to buy

What is the Slovenia cartoon? The Slovenian vignette is the toll payment system on the Slovenian network. In practice, you pay to be able to travel on the motorway network for a certain period of time rather than for a certain route. The Slovenian 2020 vignette […]

Contact: Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI

The Touran has grown and modified its proportions, using the new MQB platform. It is 130 mm longer, 36 mm wider and 6 mm shorter, resulting in 4,527 mm high, 1,829 mm wide and 1,628 mm high. The wheelbase has grown almost as much as the length, 113 mm. According […]

Tiler is a Lego car cracker.

The first of them, the one that crowns these lines, is a typical yankee hot-rod, made in a reduced scale, but at the same time with great effect, despite the small amount of parts used for it. Beyond the Hot Rod, another work that has impacted us […]

BMW 1 Series Sedan unveiled in China

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 […]

This is the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

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 […]

BMW and Toyota will decide by the end of the year whether there will be a joint sports car or not

According to Johan van Zyl, director of European operations at Toyota, the three joint projects are progressing according to plan, meeting deadlines and targets. However, neither brand has decided whether or not to manufacture the sports car resulting from the […]

The EGR valve - what is it and how does it work? Simply explained!

What is the EGR valve? The EGR valve is designed to reduce the emission level of most modern vehicles. This valve reintroduces a part of the exhaust gases into the engine (between 5% and 15%). This mechanism allows complete combustion of the fuel and a reduction […]

Sketch Car Design at the Barcelona show

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 […]

The SEAT 600 turns 60!

We have collected historical and recent press photos from the SEAT Museum. Eleven years after the end of the Spanish Civil War - and five years after the end of the Second World War - the industry and the economy were only capable of manufacturing and selling […]

SEAT to base its profitability on its new SUVs

It has been hard, yes, but the key has been to get it right with the new Leon, and to focus resources where they were needed. SEAT had had good times at the beginning of the century, no doubt, but the crisis and the change in tastes and ages in the automotive sector […]

Skoda presents the Vision E Concept

Undoubtedly, this electric concept looks better in "flesh and blood" than in the sketches we saw a few weeks ago. As we can see, it is an elegant crossover with angular lines, in line with the latest models of the Czech firm (and the VAG group), with alloy wheels […]

It will be possible to buy 25 units of the 1948 Land Rover Series I, as new.

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 […]

Mercedes-Benz Concept EQA

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 […]

Beyond carbon fibre

To begin with, we call the whole by one of its parts. We say carbon fiber when we mean carbon fiber composite. To differentiate the composite product from its raw material, I will call them carbon fiber and carbon fibers, respectively. The first time carbon fibers […]

MINI presents its first plug-in hybrid

It is a model that will be very similar technically (and possibly also in price) to its German cousin the BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer. The MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 hybrid system consists of a three-cylinder petrol engine - with a maximum output […]

A brief introduction to Nissan's history at Le Mans

Cars, through the passion for engineering and the urban culture of modifications, are one of those great hobbies reinforced by the Japanese patriotic spirit. In Japan, respect for local brands is at its highest. That's why they dominate the local market as they […]

Latin NCAP takes Peugeot 208 and Kia Picanto out of the spotlight

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 […]

Kellison, a dream come true

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 […]

Great designers: Leonardo Fioravanti

Leonardo Fioravanti was born in 1938, and is the author of some of the most beautiful, important and innovative cars and concept cars in history. He studied aerodynamics and body design in Milan, and joined Pininfarina at the age of 26 in 1964. He worked for the […]

From oblivion to auction: a unique abandoned Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

It was equipped with a 4.4-litre engine with twelve cylinders in V at 60 degrees derived from the one fitted in the Ferrari 330. The engine was placed in front position and the traction was to the rear wheels. It reached a speed of 280 km / h and accelerated from […]

Video: BMW M3 versus Mercedes-AMG 63S

The question is whether the Merche is really capable of surpassing what has been, at least until now, the leader in its category in terms of sensations and behaviour. EVO comes to the rescue with a head-to-head video between these two models to draw their own […]

Opel Crossland X in detail

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-by-one analysis of all the LMP1s at Le Mans

But before we get down to the nitty-gritty to tell you what happens on each day and at each moment, I thought it would be a good idea, within the super special that Nissan has allowed us to do on this 24 Hours race, to give you a virtual tour of all the LMP1-H […]

Porsche 911 R

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 […]

It all fits, Land Rover confirms Velar SVR

SVR is the high performance department within the SVO (Special Vehicle Operations) division. In fact, we have already seen what they are capable of both in two-seater sports cars like the F-type or other SUVs like the Range Rover Sport (Note that both Jaguar […]

Volkswagen withdraws from the World Rally Championship (WRC)

"This has been the most successful chapter in the history of the Volkswagen brand in the automotive world" - says Sven Smeets, head of Volkswagen Motorsport. "We want our realignment to contribute to the success of the Volkswagen brand. From now on we will focus […]

Enjoy your Sunday playing Turbo OutRun

So digging a little bit we have found one of its sequels as a playable demo directly in the browser. It's Turbo OutRun, inspired by the "coast to coast" races in the United States, started with the one known as Cannonball Run and held illegally for the first […]

Battery light on: here are all the causes and how to react!

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 […]

Ferrari J50

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 […]

You can now create your own tracks for Gran Turismo 6

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 […]

Vintage cars, classics, junk heaps or all at once?

Using current components and fuel with today's qualities, older models pollute less than when they were new - assuming the mechanics are OK - and have a slightly higher level of safety. For example, the diesel has much less sulphur, the brake pads fit perfectly […]

The hard take-off of the Diesel engine (I): from Rudolf Diesel to Eduardo Barreiros

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 […]

A Crazy Night with the Razor Crazy Cart at Toys R Us

The British already marked a race for their offices with the Crazy Cart of Razor last Christmas. Now they are at Toys R Us to repeat the feat, obviously paid for by the manufacturer of the device in question, and with the approval of the toy distributor. Yes, […]

Global NCAP does not like Renault Mégane advertising in Uruguay

For a start, the Mégane is advertised as having five EuroNCAP stars under the 2015 protocol, and that's flatly untrue. The third-generation Mégane wasn't tested in 2015, but the fourth-generation Mégane, which is way ahead in engineering over its predecessor. […]

Engine oil change: How often? Here are the details!

Why do you need an engine oil change? Many motorists wonder what an engine oil change is and why it is so important. Well, oil change is a simple maintenance procedure in which the lubricating oil is removed from the engine and replaced with the same type of […]

Parking ticket: how much does it cost? 30% discount?

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 […]

Ford Almussafes, the engine of Valencia since 1976

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 […]

Gestamp's IPO opens with losses

What started as a family-owned sheet metal company is now a giant that works with most car manufacturers. Some 3.2 billion euros in shares have been placed on the stock market. At the time of closing this information the intraday losses are more than 7%, although […]

Chrysler Portal Concept

In the US, the generation born in the 80s and 90s is called "millennials", and they represent the bulk of car buyers in the coming years. Although motley, it is a generation fond of new technologies, a generation that does not waste, and increasingly sensitive […]

Shelby Mustang Super Snake, the genesis of the snake

But how is a myth formed? I'm sure you've never stopped to think about it. Think of a mythical model, a car that is considered a legend, an icon in history. It wouldn't be surprising that names like Volkswagen Golf GTi, Ferrari F40, Porsche 911, Ford Escort RS […]

SEAT Ibiza 2017, here it is

Will only be available with five-door bodywork. New tastes have put an end to the sporty three-door (SC) and estate (ST) options. In return, SEAT is proposing a sportier, more sporty design, with proportions that are more in keeping with that purpose. It has […]

Hyundai renews Dani Sordo's contract until 2018

This news comes in the midst of the jubilation caused by the double podium of the South Korean team that, in equal conditions, has beaten two of the three Volkswagen Polo WRC in their home rally. Dani's performance deserves a special mention as, penalised by a […]

SEAT already has 9 possible names for its new SUV

The nominated names are Abrera, Alborán, Arán, Aranda, Ávila, Donosti, Tarifa, Tarraco and Teide. These names bring together the richness and heritage of our toponymy, with Basque, Arabic, Roman, etc. roots. These names have fulfilled the following conditions: They […]

What did the original Aston Martin DB4 G.T. lightweight look like?

You can hear a symphony, worthy of the London Philharmonic, but on six cylinders. An exhaust sound that enamors along a short ride with an unmistakable English style. You can hardly compose something so beautiful with so few shots, as it doesn't feel like it's […]

First official images and data of the Infiniti Q30

Despite fighting in the conservative premium C-segment (fiefdom of Audi, BMW and Mercedes), Infiniti takes a risk with a striking design and giving the Q30 an almost crossover look. In fact, it has a ground clearance of 17 cm (similar to that of a SEAT Leon X-Perience). […]

Consumer Reports Tests Two Volkswagen Jetta TDi in "homologation" Mode

In the case of dieselgate, they weren't going to stand still. To shed some light (or more uncertainty) on how Volkswagen will fix cars with affected engines with the software of discord, Consumer Reports road-tested two Volkswagens with, according to them, the […]

How much does it cost to change the clutch of the car?

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 […]

2017 Subaru Impreza

The 2017 Subaru Impreza will be the first model to use the new Subaru Global Platform (SGP), on which future models of the brand will be mounted, including SUVs, and that can accommodate both combustion engines and hybrid and electric. With the new platform has […]

Follow the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring live here.

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, […]

Contact: Nissan X-Trail 2.0 dCi 4×4

It's a top-selling model, within the seven-seater SUV segment (5+2 to be more precise), and if there's one thing it needed it was higher-powered diesel versions. It's not that the 130bhp dCi engine is always insufficient, but for certain uses it was just a bit […]

Contact: Seat Leon Cupra ST

The Leon is the centerpiece of SEAT's new era and therefore needs an image vector car: the Cupra. As you know, the Leon CUPRA is one of our favourite compacts, offering sportiness and the ability to be an all-rounder, like the VW Golf, but with more sportiness […]

Speed and nostalgia in the Spirit of Jarama

After the success of similar events such as the Espírito de Montjüic, this new event organized in the Madrid circuit wants to provide the fans with a new element to enjoy a mythical track such as Jarama. Espiritu del Jarama will bring together the Formula […]

SEAT Ibiza, five generations of design

But the moment of separation with Fiat came, and so first the Ronda and the Malaga were born. To be honest, they were models that were actually evolutions of the SEAT Ritmo (identical to the Fiat Ritmo) and later, the Ibiza, a very important model for the Spanish […]

Audi celebrates the 40th anniversary of its five-cylinder engine

Although there were several earlier prototypes, Audi was the first to mass produce a five in line gasoline, Mercedes was ahead in diesel two years earlier. Today we will review the history of the five-cylinder engine Audi, a review of its modest beginnings, how […]

Electricity on board, from the alternator to the electric car (I)

We will try to describe in some depth the electrical system of a conventional car, micro-hybrids, hybrids and electric cars. But before we get into the subject, we are going to explain in a summarized way some concepts that are necessary for the understanding of […]

Alfa Romeo 155 (1992-1997)

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 […]

Will 2016 be the year of the convertible SUV?

SUVs are the new luxury cars, and convertibles have always been. The fusion of both concepts, although rare at first glance, can make sense to the right customer. Like when Paco Roncero surprises with his cocido with the same taste as always, but using syringes, […]

Final teaser of Mazzanti Evantra Millecavalli, the new king of Italy

Its mechanical heart is a twin-turbocharged 7.2 V8 that has been suitably tightened, just look at the maximum torque figure it announces: 1,200 Nm (and it could be self-limiting). Top speed is unknown, but it reaches 100 km/h in under three seconds. It differs […]

Advertisement with a vintage flavour: SEAT 124D

This is the television advertising of the 124d, after its restyling, which shows us the car "made in Spain" covering the 0 to 100 in 13 seconds and more. How times change. But hey, we miss that exhaust tone, that rear-wheel drive behaviour, that short front […]

Abarth 124 Spider, vs. Mazda MX-5 and Fiat 124 Spider

Taking advantage of the fact that last weekend I had the opportunity to drive the new Abarth 124 Spider at the Navarra circuit, and since the first units are already being delivered in Spain, I thought it was worth analyzing the differences with its Mazda and Fiat […]

Test drive: Peugeot RCZ-R

The RCZ, since it came out, first as a concept, then as a production car, is a car that we have always liked aesthetically. But from almost the first day we asked for a radical and cutting-edge version to pull up the range. This Gallic rival of the Audi TT was […]

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo 2017

At 4.82 metres long, the 3 Series Gran Turismo is 20 centimetres larger than the rest of the 3 Series family, placing it close to the E-segment. Both the front and rear have been redesigned for a more dynamic look. The headlights, both rear and front, acquire a […]

BMW is deciding on the shape of its new i5

Apparently a member of BMW's board of directors in sales and marketing, Ian Robertson, has told Autocar that these are on the way and that the German manufacturer is deciding on the type of its third "i" model. Rumors suggest that it will be the i5 (still unconfirmed), […]

Volkswagen outlines the lines of the I.D. CROZZ for Frankfurt

The I.D. CROZZ anticipates a small saga of electric models that will start from a dedicated platform. Based on this, the proportions are more permissive and designers have more freedom. The batteries are in the floor of the car, with an optimized distribution, […]

Test: Volkswagen Polo 1.0 MPI 75

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 […]

Official details of the new Volvo S90

In terms of engines, the new Volvo will have two diesel engines for the D4 and D5 versions with 190 and 235 hp respectively. Also available will be a petrol engine T6 320hp and all-wheel drive. In addition, the top of the range will be the plug-in hybrid version […]

41 million euro fine for 95 Volkswagen, Audi and SEAT dealers

The total fine amounts to 41.13 million euros to be distributed among all the offenders. The CNMC considers it proven that all the dealers involved agreed on maximum discounts, exchanged strategic information and imposed internal sanctions for those who did […]

Hydrogen cars: how it works and what to expect

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 […]

10 reasons why we miss retractable headlamps

If we see a car with retractable headlights, it is surely a classic or on its way to becoming one. It was 2004 the last year in which cars with this technology were on sale, like the Corvette C5 that heads these lines. Pedestrian protection regulations and efficiency […]

Mazda relies on alliance with Toyota and HCCI gasoline engines

The highlight of recent announcements is that lean mixture compression ignition (HCCI) engines will arrive in a year and a half. This technology allows gasoline engines to not need spark plugs, the air-fuel mixture burns spontaneously by high compression, the same […]

Driver's license on the first try: top 5 tips

Top 5 tips on how to pass your driving license the first time. The driving license is the administrative authorization required to drive motor vehicles in Italy and in all countries of the European Union. Apart from certain types of regulations that may differ […]