That brands are striving to be more sustainable is no secret. All car manufacturers are reducing their emissions throughout the production cycle and that starts with making factories more efficient. Also for betting on renewable energies as is the case of Ford. The oval firm has chosen the best possible location to carry out an action that will help to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. And it is going to create a solar plant in Valenciaprecisely in its well-known facilities in Almussafes. If Spain is known for something, it is for its good weather and number of hours of sunshine a year, especially the Levante area where the factory is located. This makes it the perfect location for a photovoltaic plant that is already working, but has a much greater projection. The initiative bega...
Ford announces the arrival in Mexico of the Lobo Raptor R 2023, the most powerful version of its high-performance off-road pickup looking to keep its title how “Beast of Beasts”, thanks to its new dynamic characteristics. Suffice it to say that under the hood we find the same engine as the Shelby GT500. Let’s get to know all the details of this amazing truck. Ford Lobo Raptor R 2023: Engine The heart of Lobo Raptor R is the supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine that generates up to 700 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque, taken directly from the Shelby GT500. To maintain off-road capability, the Ford Performance team replaced the stock engine’s exhaust manifolds with cast stainless steel ones, which include a unique oil cooler and ...
In January 2018, Chery Automobile announced the formation of Jetour as a new brand within its orbitwhich, at least in theory, would be intended to create SUVs and crossovers with a trend approach “premium”. The name of the brand comes from the word “jietu”, which can be translated as the path of victory. as you will see Jetour is a very young brand, which, surprisingly, I confirm that it will soon reach the Mexican market. The interesting thing is that everything indicates that he will not do it under the shelter of Chirey, but that he will take his own path. In fact, through their social networks, they have begun to share very brief information, highlighting the appointment of Víctor Villanueva as CEO, who has more than 30 years of experienc...
Nissan Mexicana has announced the start of sales of the new Versa 2023, a mid-life update, which is accompanied by interesting improvements in technology, comfort and safety. All this to remain in the taste of the public. We must not forget that in 2022 it was placed as the best-selling car in our country. Nissan Versa 2023: Design The 2023 Nissan Versa is produced in Mexico at the Aguascalientes 1 manufacturing plant. Aesthetically it has a new grill design, headlights, fenders, wheels and a new logo. In general, it takes elements and seen in the Altima 2023. In addition, the new SR grade stands out with elements of a sporty character both outside and inside. 2023 Nissan Versa: Safety It has technologies such as the I...
Sometimes, the complexities involved in industrial associations between car manufacturers are not so understandable by global users and buyers, and what we are going to present to you now is one of them that involves many parties. In China, General Motors, the SAIC Group and Wuling have a partnership to produce vehicles of the brands wuling Y baojunoriginally for the domestic market, and then for export by different partners. This is how the new chevrolet captivaderived from Baojun 530, and then the chevrolet groovewhich is none other than the Baojun 510. For Chevrolet, Baojun has been a very generous supplier of successful products throughout Latin America. Baojun 530, Chevrolet Captiva and the new MG Hector. But SAIC also wanted...
Aston Martin has changed strategy. The signings of important technical engineers are over. At least for now. The reason is the budget limit of the next season. Has been Rom McCullough in charge of explaining this new strategy. In statements collected by ‘SoyMotor’, McCullough has detailed the “learning” they’ve done on the team: “We’ve learned a lot about the regulation and the way the process works.” “So we wanted to reserve a significant development budget, knowing that this year we will have to spend more to evolve the car”explains the engineer of the green team. “I think that at the moment we have the right size as a company. It is true that there are some signings in process, but the process of recruiting new personnel ...
Mexican Nissan starts sales of Altima 2023which, despite being a mid-life renovation, comes with significant improvements in sections such as design, safety, technology and comfort. This car is imported into Mexico from the company’s manufacturing plant located in Smyrna, Tennessee, United States. Let’s get to know all the details of this midsize sedan. 2023 Nissan Altima: Design As for its exterior, the new grille and its new “black chrome” finish stand out, as well as the 17 or 19-inch wheels or the headlights with LED daytime running lights. Everything gives it an elegant and dynamic look. These changes had been advanced since its international unveiling in the middle of last year. 2023 Nissan Altima: Safety &...
5 photos Enlarge CDA January 16, 2023 0 The Batmobile and some replica cars from “The Monster Family”, “Fast & Furious 5” “Back to the Future” go up for auction at the end of January. We all have a certain nostalgia for the movie and TV cars we grew up with. Now, the Barrett-Jackson auction house is putting up for sale a lot of iconic vehicle designs made famous on TV and the big screen during their annual Scottsdale auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 21-29, 2023. It is a series of recreations of cars among which highlights the only existing recreation of the turbine-powered Batmobile from the movie “Batman” from 1989, a recreation of a Ford Galaxie driven in the movie “Fast Five” and a recreation of the Pontiac “Munster K...
Can Marc Márquez be a contender for the MotoGP title in 2023? It is the big question that is asked in the competition, if the eight times world champion can be champion again. His injuries and the problems with the bike seem like two very important impediments. But his rivals are not confident. Unlike. In the paddock the thought continues to exist that Márquez will return. This has been stated enea bastianinithird classified in the 2022 MotoGP world championship. In statements to the newspaper ‘La Repubblica’, he has detailed it: “Marc is the one who has won the most, he will be the great protagonist. He’s the big favourite.” “For sure we will see a champion in top form again and it will be a pleasure to challenge him”, says Bastianini. Much has be...
2 photos Enlarge CDA January 18, 2023 0 Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is going to develop its own charging network for its electric cars with more than 10,000 chargers. To date, Tesla has been the only automaker to have developed its own charging network exclusive, known as Superchargers, for vehicles of its own brand (which a few months ago opened for everyone). Now you won’t be the only one. Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will also develop its own “high-end global charging network”, which will be made up of more than 10,000 high-power chargers all over the world, including North America, Europe, China and other major markets. Some 10,000 high-power chargers are expected 2 photos Mercedes charging network Enlarge As reported, drivers of models of the German br...
The FIA completely changes the managers of Formula 1 starting next season. The most important change is that of the sports director, who becomes Steve Nielsen after various adventures on some gridiron teams. Nielsen had worked on teams like Lotus, Tyrrell, Honda, Benetton, Arrows, Renault or Williams. It was in 2017 when he officially joined the Formula 1 squad. “I have spent my professional life working for many teams and organizations in Formula 1, and I cannot wait to start another new chapter with the FIA. I would like to thank both the President and Stefano Domenicali their trust in me, and I understand and appreciate the unique challenges that come with being the regulator,” he said in a statement. He highlights the “great moment” that the Great Circus is expe...
4 photos Enlarge Author: Autocasión January 18, 2023 2 Just as important as having the chains in the car is knowing how to install them correctly. Incorrectly mounting the chains, in addition to not avoiding the problem of adhesion, can cause serious breakdowns in the car. We give you the keys to mount them correctly. The snowfalls do not let up even at low levels, so, before you need them, you should learn very well each step that must be followed when it comes to put on snow chains on the wheels of your car. Even if you think you know, we recommend that you watch the following video once again because the fact that it is something that we do not do frequently can influence us to forget it. In addition, the cold and snow will make the process uncomfortable, so the sooner you know how to g...