Although it was initially said that Toyota was late with the electric by having focused too much on its hybrids, the Japanese brand disagrees. With the Toyota bZ4X they claimed arrive at an ideal timeBecause it is now when sales of this type of model are beginning to take off. And things do not stop there, because in the remainder of the decade its “beyond Zero” range will continue to grow by leaps and bounds. They show it with Toyota bZ Compact SUV Concept. It is a prototype that has been presented at the Los Angeles Motor Show and is a first look at a future production compact SUV. It could fit in the range just below the bZ4X by dimensions, even the name of Toyota bZ3x is already valued to be exemplary. However, there are still no details about it and we will have to settle ...
Fernando Alonso already think about Aston Martin. He has one race left in Alpine, the one in Abu Dhabi this weekend, but his head is largely in that green car that he will test in a few days. And again she has returned to launch a very ambitious message. “Winning the title is what motivates me every day. I still think that the third World Cup will be possible at some point”, the Asturian commented at a press conference. And the reason why he continues in the Great Circus is that “motivation”: “I would not continue if I do not feel that we can have a chanceeither one or ten percent. I’m going because I think we’ll have a chance.” Assumes that in 2023 will not be easybut does not rule out anything from then on: “It may not be next year. W...
Do you have a memory of a Korean convertible? One comes to mind, but it’s a rarity: the Kia Elan, based on the Lotus Elan M100. Hyundai has not had any convertibles in its history, except for two concept versions of the Hyundai Coupé (or Tiburon) and a cutaway Santa Fe used for a photo shoot, but discovered by an Australian media outlet and decided to test drive it as a joke. It would have been amazing to see a first-generation Hyundai Genesis or a topless Veloster. ANow it’s Genesis’ turn to dazzle us with the X Convertiblea four-passenger model that we’d love to see make it to production. “Genesis began life building sedans primarily aimed at a more executive profile customer. As we created a new and distinctive design DNA, we gradually inc...
In the automotive world we are so used to talking about records that are being overcome that don’t even surprise us anymore. So many categories have been invented and there are so many brands claiming to be the best in so many aspects that some interest has been lost. And this current seems to increase with the electric car. It’s still a technology in its infancy, so it has a lot of potential for improvement and manufacturers will outperform themselves. A record is now set for top speed for electric at 412 km/h. The person in charge of achieving this surprising mark has been none other than the Rimac Fridge. The company of Croatian origin, which is now owned by Porsche under the Bugatti-Rimac brand, has always been very focused on making high-performance electric vehicles. They...
Updated: 17 Nov 2022 | 11:18 17 Nov 2022 | 11:13 First thing in the morning this Thursday, the rumors about the partner of Kevin Magnussen in Haas in 2023. Finally, Nico Hulkenberg will sit in Mick Schumacher’s seat next year. The son of the ‘Kaiser’ is thus left without a seat for the next season, except for a miracle. The new couple of Haas in 2023 they will have the obligation to get along if they do not want sparks to fly in the team. And it is that both pilots had a clash in the ‘playpen‘ five years ago after the Hungarian GP in 2017. It all happened as a result of a fight between the two pilots to be 11th. In turn 2, Magnussen took Hulkenberg off the track and German I do not hesitate to reproach him for the action after the race. In fact, Magnussen rece...
Recently the Stuttgart firm revealed the Porsche 911 T to us, of which we already gave you all the details. Now the German brand surprises us again with something out of the ordinary, in the versions of the 911. What’s happening? At the 2022 Los Angeles Motor Show, Porsche unveils the new Porsche 911 Dakar, a sports car with truly amazing off-road capabilities and which has a very important heritage. Porsche 911 Dakar 2023: Why is it named after Dakar? The model name pays homage to the first victory of Porsche in the Paris-Dakar Rally, which took place in 1984, where with a modified 911 he won. The model is also very relevant for the German brand, because it was the first to carry an all-wheel drive system. Porsc...
Updated Thursday, November 17, 2022 – 11:36 The 35-year-old veteran driver had not been a starter since his departure from Renault at the end of 2019. The son of the legend loses his place in F1 after two years. Nico Hulkenberg, during a press conference this season.PA opinion Verstappen’s biggest mistake The American Squire Haas F1 Team announced this Thursday that the German driver Mick Schumacher will not continue with the team in 2023after two full seasons in which he scored 12 points, and that the veteran Nico Hlkenberg, 35, will be his second driver alongside Kevin Magnussen. “Haas F1 Team and Mick Schumacher will part ways at the conclusion of the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Haas F1 Team has signed German Nico Hlkenberg to contest the 2023 FIA Formula 1 ...
There is only one appointment left on the calendar of Formula 1 in 2022, but there is almost more expectation for what comes next season than for what remains to be decided in the present. One of the highlights of 2023 will be the arrival of Fernando Alonso a Aston Martin after two years in Alpine with multiple problems of reliability and treatment -the famous passport- that have precipitated his departure. In the garage of those from Silverstone, he will take the baton from Sebastian Vettel to accompany Lance Strollrecognized follower of the Asturian. In statements collected by ‘Motorsport’, the Canadian has praised the figure of the two-time world champion in Formula 1stressing that he is “looking forward to working with him”. “I think the arrival of Fernand...
Last July, Volkswagen announced the recovery of the denomination scoutwhich used to be an American off-road firm, for a new group of electric models. The idea that VW has for scout is that it is a sub-brand dedicated to the production of electric pickups and SUVs oriented to the world of off road. And that’s what he’s doing, as she demonstrated in the last few hours, by unveil a teaser of your future vehicle. VW Scout: What was seen? The new advance was released by Volkswagen through a brand new website, made by the brand itself to show the progress of the electric family, but also to interact with its followers. About, Scott Keogh, CEO of Scout commented: “We want to have an open dialogue with our community, to know what they exp...
In the fourth installment of results of the year of the New Vehicle Assessment Program for Latin America and the Caribbean, Latin NCAP has just tested the chevrolet trackerwhich is manufactured in Brazil and Argentina. tracker It has six airbags, plus ESP. His evaluation was positive, with five stars but “with a warning note in reference to a fire incident”, clarifies Latin NCAP. security measures 91.07% in Adult Occupant 91.84% in Child Occupant 54.14% in Protection of Pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users 83.18% in Security Assistance. The model was evaluated in frontal impact, side impact, pole side impact, whiplash, pedestrian protection, city and high-speed Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Speed Assist,...
british company radical motorsportone of the world leaders in the development and production of race cars, has shown images of a new closed-cockpit track car, codenamed the ‘Project 25’. The model, which will be a tribute to the company’s 25-year history, will go into production in the last quarter of 2023, with the first deliveries scheduled for the end of that year. And be careful, you have to run, because only 25 units will be produced. ‘Project 25’ will use the company’s signature space frame chassis and will be powered by the V6 twin-turbo engine from Radical Performance Enginewith an expected power of 850 Hp. The Radical Motorsport team will confirm further details in early 2023. The last new model th...