When the Toyota Avanza 2022At Autocosmos we pointed out that it was a vehicle that resulted in a pleasant evolution with respect to the previous generation. Since it was safer, modern, practical and even beautiful. SOnly left to duty in terms of security. Well, in Toyota Mexico they took notes and for the Avanza 2023 presents pleasant improvements, the main novelty being the incorporation of the six standard airbags and with that, it solves what it was, its biggest weak point. Also, the addition of the tire pressure monitor stands out. Let’s know all the details about the new Toyota Avanza 2023: Toyota Avanza 2023: Engine 1.5 liter four cylinder Power of 105 hp and 102 lb-ft 5-speed manual gearbox (LE MT) CVT aut...
If Elon Musk likes something, it is to put the market in a deity status, where the laws of supply and demand seem to govern every human behavior. The millionaire owner of Twitter and Tesla should realize that the constant delays and breach of his promises to launch the Cybertruck pick-up are causing his own clientele to invent their vehicles. Proof of this has been seen with this Tesla Model S heavily modified to have a cargo box and receiving the name “Teslamino”, a portmanteau of Tesla and the classic Chevy El Camino. The Tesla Model S taken as a base is version 85, which means that it sends 362 HP and 325 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Its rear end features sealed rear doors and a rear window that even has its own sliding opening. ...
The change towards the exclusive sale of electric cars in the Latin American market is going very slowly, it will take many years if not even a decade. On the other hand, in Europe it is already a reality, don’t you believe us? check the following. What’s the matter? Hyundai reveals that Starting January 1, 2023, it will only sell electric cars in Norway. This makes this country the first market in the world where Hyundai will only sell electrified units. The Korean company made this decision given the good sales results it obtained with its electric cars. Between 2020 and 2022, it sold a total of 25,000 electric cars. This represents that 92% of the models sold are 100% electric. It is also surprising that this percentage is so h...
The posh London suburb of Mayfair, next to Hyde Park, is known for its elegant Georgian townhouses. But also because it is home to some of the most exclusive hotels, restaurants and shops in the city, such as the bespoke tailors on Savile Row and the designer boutiques on Bond Street. It was there that in 2014 it was created the first Toy Room nightcluba powerful nightlife brand (in which Grupo Pachá acquired a majority stake in 2021) that today is based in cities such as Dubai, Mykonos, Istanbul, Rome, Athens, Delhi, Sao Paulo, Ibiza and, for less than one year, in Madrid. The new location is just over 150 meters from the Canalejas Gallery, the new icon of luxury and gastronomy in the capital, and practically opposite what since 2020 is its most exclusive hotel, the Four Seasons. A locati...
Ferrari begins a new stage in 2023. It leaves Mattia Binotto and arrives Fred Vasseur. The former boss resigned from his position after another season in which the team has not been able to compete for the title. It seemed so, but everything fell apart in the middle of the season. René Arnoux, who was a Ferrari driver in the 1980s, has been very hard on Binotto: “The mistakes he made are unforgivable. I have never been on Binotto’s side.” “Someone who blurts out that ‘it will be better next year’ doesn’t deserve to be in charge of Ferrari. I would have replaced him a long time ago,” he said in an interview with ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’. “An approach like this is unacceptable when you lead the best team in the world. You may...
The Dakar Rally will be held this year in Saudi Arabia, a country that is celebrating its fourth edition. From December 31 to January 15, the 45th edition of this tough test where participants from the five categories made up of: Motorcycles, Quads, Light Vehicles, Cars and Trucks pilots and co-drivers will face a most challenging route . The route day by day and stage by stage. December 31 – Prologue: Jeddah to Hail / 10 km On the Red Sea coast, west of the city of Al’Ula, there will be a bivouac during the days prior to departure. The opening ceremony is held there on New Year’s Eve. A brief prologue along the shore will establish the starting order for the first stage. The spectacular Audi RS Q e-t...
On December 31, this Saturday, the 45th edition of the dakar rally. will be held in Saudi Arabiaas has happened in the last three editions. The total route is 8,549 kilometers and both cars and motorcycles and trucks will run. The Dakar is characterized by being one of the toughest motor tests in the world: the pilots will face extreme temperaturesenormous distances to travel in the desert and even quicksand. Specifically, there will be a total of 14 stagesalong with a Foreword in Sea Camp what will it have 11 kilometers long. The rest of the stages will have the following route: Stage 1: Sea Camp – Sea Camp (368 km) Stage 2: Sea Camp – Al Ula (431 km) Stage 3: Al Ula – Ha’il (447 km) Stage 4: Ha’il – Ha’il (425 km) Stage 5: Ha’il – Ha&...
Through the Instagram account of General Motors Designthe American firm unveiled a sketch that makes us dream about the future of General Motors large pickups, since it combines a modern design with classic elements that lovers of chevrolet silverado Y Cheyenne. The lines of the designer Ben Wilkins, combine the lines of the traditional pickups, but endowed with a much more dynamic appearance. The front end is dominated by a black grille and a large black Bowtie badge right in the middle. Besides, Wilkins envisioned slimline LED daytime running lights located just below the hood latch line. Separate LED lights are then featured on either side of the grille and flow down vertically before protruding horizontally. This t...
Ferrari competed for the championship… until the middle of the year. From there max verstappen it was unreachable. Charles Leclerc, the one that had been his rival to date, ended up deflating with a Ferrari that went from more to less in this 2022 season. The Monegasque, second in the Drivers’ World Championship, is clear that he made “two very costly mistakes”. This is how ‘Racing News 365’ collects it: “I have always talked a lot about my mistakes. There were two especially this year that they were very expensive and with whom I lost points”. Of course, the Monegasque does not talk about what these two errors have been. Several committed during the year. Also the team. From the wall they carried out wrong strategies. Also, the slow pit stop...
I do not have the exact figure on the number of launches that occurred throughout the year in 2022, but what I can tell you is that it was an extremely busy year in which the number of novelties at times did not put us in trouble. All pitches are important although some impact the market more than otherss. But rarely, in my 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, have I witnessed phenomena that break all logic and surprise everyone. For me, the car that perfectly exemplifies what I’m talking about is the MG GT, a car that at the time of its launch monopolized all the reflectors in our countryand it is that it literally polarized the internet, inspired thousands of memes, separated families and broke friendships. If you Google the name of...
NIO continues with its product offensive and with the expansion into Europe. The Chinese brand specializing in electrics already has interesting models here, such as the ET5 and ET7, although things are not going to stop there. A specimen has already been announced that could be very interesting due to its characteristics. The CHILD EC7 It is a coupe SUV that could reach our continent during the second half of next year 2023, since its launch in China is confirmed for the month of May. It is a specimen that measures 4968mm long, so we could frame it in the segment of large SUVs. It shares a design language with other models of the brand, starting with a very fluid front with divided headlights that have LED technology and are capable of executing projections. On the roof it has some protru...