Formula 1 could return to Africa. At least that’s the intention Stefano Domenicali, CEO of the world championship. The chief executive of the Formula 1 He is clear that the next step in the expansion of the sport inevitably involves having a Grand Prix on the African continent. The only track with the capacity to organize a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Africa is the kyalami circuit south africa where 21 of the 33 editions of the South African Grand Prix the last century. The last one was in 1993, with the victory of Alain prost. In a conference with the shareholders of ‘Liberty Media’, the company in charge of the exploitation of the F1 World Cup, Stefano Domenicali assured that the landing of the championship in African territory is being studied. “It’s no secret ...
Enlarge CDA April 13, 2023 0 Little by little, new data is being discovered about the new large electric SUV from Porsche, which is known internally as K1. Porsche is already developing its new bet in the electric SUV segment. Its name, for now internal, is K1, will arrive in 2030 and it will become the largest vehicle of the brand. According to the German publication Auto Motor und Sport, the Porsche super SUV will not only be the largest vehicle ever made by Porsche, but it will also have an atypical design for the brand and even differential locks on both axles. It will be the biggest Porsche of the brand Evolution of the Porsche Cayenne. Enlarge The Porsche K1 will be built on the Volkswagen Group’s upcoming SSP architecture, its most advanced electrical architecture. That platfo...
“Luckily it was on Friday”, This is what was said in the Portimao paddock after seeing Alexandre Areia’s Porsche, in the Porsche Sprint Challenge competition, in full stands after flying and pass over the races. And yes, less bad. Luckily it was Friday and that there was no one because it could end in a real tragedy. One that the FIA is already investigating, in a statement they provided to ‘Autosport’: “The FIA is investigating the incident It happened in the first training session. He is gathering information, and the Circuits Commission will carry out a review. The grandstand will remain closed until further notice.” “Security improvement is an ongoing process. The findings of this incident, and others around the world, will be integrate...
Alfa Romeo is one of the manufacturers that they have more tradition in the competition. In fact, just a century ago they made their debut with one of their hallmarks at the 14th Targa Florio. The four-leaf clover or “Quadrifoglio” was present in the RL Corsa that won the race. Since then it has become an institution and to celebrate it now they launch the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary. It is a special edition loaded with specific details and is available on a very limited basis. On an aesthetic level it is easy to recognize it, since it mounts the new adaptive Full-LED matrix headlights and some striking 19-inch burnished wheels, which hide golden brake calipers. You cannot miss the emblem celebrating the 100 years of the Quadrifoglio or some exposed carbon ...
Enlarge CDA April 15, 2023 0 The employer of technical inspections of vehicles of the Community of Madrid has denounced the absenteeism of drivers to pass the ITV. The accident rate at the wheel is suffering an upward trend in the last times. The greater number of trips, inappropriate speeds or forgetfulness at the wheel due to the use of mobile phones are usually the main causes indicated for this increase in road accidents, but there is another factor, which often goes unnoticed, which also has an impact important. We talk about absenteeism in Technical Vehicle Inspections (ITV)because not having the car checked and in good condition supposes an added risk in driving. 200 euros fine for not passing it ITVs contribute to improving road safety Enlarge This has been denounced by the Associa...
The month of April has begun giving a breather to those looking for new cars, with a moderation of prices, the first we see throughout the year. But the data in our latest price report doesn’t lie: brand new vehicles are a bit cheaper. As we explained to you, do not expect demolition rates. The electrification of the ranges has made the cars more expensive, while the equipment is more complete. But after so many months of continuous increases, this small reduction is a surprise, hoping that it is a turning point. Obviously, the automobile sector was not going to escape the inflation that underlies the entire economy. But little by little, the problems that the pandemic brought about in the form of production stoppages, lack of components or bottlenecks in distribution are being overc...
For some time we have been talking about the fact that Spain is the tail of Europe in terms of electric sales. Being one of the largest producers and also an important market by volume, this type of technology is not advancing at the desired level. The main reasons are the lack of infrastructure and also the high price of these vehicles. That has been shown to be directly related to purchasing power of the people, since they are less accepted in countries with lower incomes. This has been reflected in the latest study of the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), which states that the price of electric cars remains a significant barrier for European consumers. Many cannot directly consider it and the figures are quite misleading. At a European level we see that sales of e...
Fernando Alonso has always affirmed that his great idol in Formula 1 was Ayrton senna. The Asturian’s main objective is to equalize the three world titles of the Brazilian and, hand in hand with Aston Martinthe goal does not seem as far as Alpine. There is one man that both pilots have in common: Pat Symonds. He was Senna’s first engineer in F1 and one of the architects of Alonso’s two-time championship with Renault. Now, as F1 technical director, he has remembered the figure of the late pilot, highlighting two qualities. On one hand, the adaptability: “I had tried a couple of cars and people were raving about him, we managed to sign him in Toleman, and that made me quite happy, because I thought he was good, competent, but young.” “When we put him in th...
Two weeks after the appeal that the team presentedand Repsol Honda for the incident that Márquez had in the Portuguese Grand Prixthere are news. Marc Márquezyou already know the status of your sanctioneven though the pilot of cervera is on leave after his operation on the right thumb. The Court of Appeal has communicated the suspension of the sanction imposed on the Spanish pilot. The last update on this issue was made on March 26, where the FIM Stewards Committeedecided to impose the penalty of a long double turn. “It is ordered to suspend the execution of the Notification of the FIM MotoGP Panel of Stewards of March 28, 2023 regarding the Application of the Sanction imposed on Mr. Marc Márquez issued in relation to the previous Sanction Notification of the same Panel of FIM MotoGP ...
Changan is about to celebrate 2 years in Mexico and we had not had the fortune to drive any of his car. Today the day came, we tested the Changan CS35 Plus Turbo 2024, which is sold in two versions, one for $464,900 and another for $529,900 pesos. How is this SUV perceived and is it worth buying? Let’s find out. Changan CS35 Plus Turbo 2024: Engine and safety Of the two variants that are marketed, they all use a single engine, clarified this, let’s see what it offers us in terms of mechanics and security. 1.4L Turbo Engine Power 158 Hp and 192 Lb-ft of torque Automatic transmission 7 DCT (dual clutch) Four airbags for the entry version, six for the equipped It comes with ABS brakes and stability control. ...
In 2021, Dan Fallows finished his stage in Red Bull and decided to start a new cycle in Aston Martin. Almost a year has passed and the Austrian team are still obsessed. As if it were a lovesickness, horner he showed himself to be very spiteful on ‘Sky Sports’. The Red Bull boss he thinks they are “stronger” now. “The team we have now is even stronger than the one we had two years ago.“, revealed. What Horner forgot to mention is that Aston Martin is also much more solid and has earned the most respect on the grid. It is no coincidence that last year at this point the green team was the last in the constructors’ classification, and in 2023 it is the one that has risen the most. “In the UK you have seven teams in a radius of probably 50 miles, ...
With so many SUVs, it is logical that some of these models become classics. The original Cayenne, we could consider it at this point, one as such. For the same reason, Porsche took two first-generation units on an expedition of nearly 3,500 kilometers through the beautiful, but at the same time rugged roads of the southern continent. A 2009 Cayenne and a 2010 Cayenne were the ones indicated for the tour. Before embarking on the trip along the Austral highway from Puerto Montt (Chile) to Ushuaia (Argentina), the two Porsche Cayennes were equipped with some accessories from Porsche Tequipment; including luggage racks and roof tent, rails, offroad wheels, side steps and rear underbody skid plates. Optional offroad tires were also fitted to both vehicles. The journey, n...