After the arrival of batteries in the world of full size pickups, automakers are already targeting electric midsize trucks; However, until they officially arrive, there is already someone in Australia dedicated to their conversion. Roev puts the batteries in your Ranger, Hilux and more The Australian specialist is preferably dedicated to preparing Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, the two best-selling pickups in that marketespecially those produced between 2016 and 2022. Especially aimed at fleets that need electric vehicles, Roev plans to convert around 1,000 pickups over the next year. The electric conversion of the Ranger and Hilux is offered in two variants, depending on battery capacity and range: 64 kWh for 240 km 96...
A simple phrase from the CEO of the Renault Group, Luca de Meo, has sparked a series of rumors around the Alpine Formula 1 team: “Alpine can capitalize on the financial valuation of the Formula 1 team’s assets.” Our presence in Formula 1 has helped boost brand recognition worldwide. Our team now has a value at the level of the best.” For analysts, these definitions of the Italian executive do not say anything other than that the team is for sale, and it would be one of the many restructurings that De Meo is carrying out within the group, which includes the recent sale of 50% of its combustion engine division to the Geely Group. It is known that despite the results obtained by the team (fourth in the constructors’...
“It’s good that Fernando Alonso is going to Aston Martin, I did 98% of the work“: thus, openly, he has spoken Esteban Ocon of the double world champion of Formula 1 once the season is over. The Frenchman, in statements published by ‘Nextgen-Auto’, does not cover up when he shows his happiness at beating the Asturian. “Yes, It is a satisfaction to finish ahead of Fernando at the end of the year, a legend like him and a two-time world champion,” he explains. Of course, he recognizes that these two years have been continuous learning from Fernando’s hand… although he does not leave a point without a thread and affirms that he hopes that Alonso has also learned from him. “It made me progress because you always learn from a partner, an...
How annoying -and dangerous- it is when the door, trunk or hood of the car “returns”, squeaks or gets stuck, TRUE? Well, the reason is as simple as dedicating 15 minutes to its quick maintenance. The cause The typical case in which it is assumed that the car is for our service and it will last until it can no longer. Suddenly the “creaking” starts or the doors start to stick or come back on their own due to the dirt accumulated during all the kilometers traveled. You probably think that with washing “the dirt falls off” but what about the respective lubrication? Read on to learn how to extend the life of these components. maintenance and tool Most cars, SUVs, or SUVs have a total of up to eight hinges (two per moving p...
Updated Monday, November 28, 2022 – 10:35 a.m. They could suffer ‘smishing’ or ‘vishing’ attacks, among others The WhatsApp app on a mobile.MS technology Cybercriminals put almost 11 million Spanish WhatsApp numbers up for sale to use them in ‘smishing’ attacks Data Some hackers managed to deceive Apple and Meta by posing as security forces and stealing information from their users. The database leak It can lead to numerous consequences of varying severity, including the free access from cybercriminals to information susceptible to being stolen, as well as the origin of malicious campaigns that can endanger the security of users and organizations. CyberNews recently broke the news that a group of cybercriminals has allegedly stolen and put up for s...
Two years ago, just when Fernando Alonso returned to Formula 1, Renault announced that his team Formula 1 would be renamed Alpine to try to broaden the influence of the brand. However, after two years in which the Asturian has had an infinity of problems unrelated to him and that have ended with his signing for Aston MartinIt seems that the French team is for sale. The group Renault has made a restructuring of properties in which the Formula 1 is not at the top of the list, which would have caused the French group to want to sell its team Formula 1. It doesn’t look like the sale will happen anytime soon, but what is certain is that there will be no shortage of buyers. names like Lotus, Andretti or Porsche apply as potential buyers. to announce that Alpine is for sale, the Renault gro...
It is confirmed: FIAT’s most important launch for the South American region in 2023 will be a medium-sized pick-upwhich by the way, will be a clone of the Peugeot Landtrek that is manufactured in China. The information began to circulate in the middle of this 2022, when Stellantis would have decided to position the product under the FIAT brand, however, the concept is the same: manufacturing in China by Changan, although it is not ruled out that it can also be manufactured in one of the Stellantis plants in South America. Spy photos: AutosSegredos. Some Brazilian media have already published photos of the prototypes hanging around the Betim plant (Belo Horizonte), all with the Peugeot aesthetic that we know. But no one dares to name it ...
At this season’s Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate Formula 1 race, max verstappen he refused to let his partner pass, Sergio Perezto stay in the fight for the runner-up. “I’ve already given you my reasons, guys”he responded by radio when they asked him for explanations. lewis hamilton He has remembered that scene and has compared it to the Las Kardashian show. “To be honest, what happened with Red Bull in Brazil reminded me a bit of the ‘reality show’ of ‘The Kardashians'”comments the seven-time Formula 1 champion. “It was quite funny, a lot of the stuff I heard over the next few days was very entertaining and for sure it will be seen in the documentary of the season. It’s going to be great for the fans,” Hamilton ...
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75 years ago, Ferrari began its glorious history in the world of racing with the 125 S. And 25 years ago, the historic Gran Turismo video game franchise for PlayStation was born. To celebrate this event, both brands developed the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo. Gran Turismo often boasts a very long list of selectable real-world vehicles, but is also known for inviting brands to develop virtual concepts. They only exist in this world of pixels and algorithms. Several manufacturers have already developed their “Vision” models, such as Mercedes-Benz, Alpine, Porsche, Jaguar, BMW, Toyota and many more. Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo, Design The aesthetics of this concept is inspired by the new Ferrari 499Pthe vehicle with which the Italian marque will ...
6 photos Enlarge CDA November 28, 2022 0 You have a peculiar Toppola motorhome for sale on eBay that can be attached to the Saab 900 and is fully integrated. Campervan fashion is a reality. Since the start of the pandemic, the success of this type of vehicle is unquestionable, which has led to automotive brands that were not present in the segment gradually disembarking. But, as camper experts well know, the motorhome phenomenon has an earlier history, full of models not so luxurious or usable or multiconfigurable like current models. In fact, there are some designs that we can kindly define as “peculiar”. For sale, only the caravan, for 12,500 euros 6 photos Saab 900 with Toppola camper body Enlarge One of these examples is a Saab 900 with Toppola motorhome bodywork, which, although it ma...
Many users have doubts about whether keep your old car or buy a new one. It is normal, because we are facing one of the moments with the greatest uncertainty in recent times. With the shortage of new vehicles due to the microchip crisis, second-hand cars have experienced a price increase considerable. If we add to this that the electrical transition is still not feasible for many, it leaves us with this peculiar situation in which indecision reigns. However, a senior official from a leading company in the sector has given advice that could be differential. Monika Dernai, who is BMW’s head of sustainability, encouraged extending the life of the vehicle rather than trading it in for a new one. The reason for these statements is that search to reduce waste. In fact, it opened the doors ...