Practically from its presentation there were doubts about the future of the Mercedes-AMG One. The most powerful model of the brand was presented in 2017 with the premise of bringing Formula 1 technology directly to the roads. Its production was delayed due to various problems during the development phase, but the first units are finally being delivered . And it is just announced that this specimen has been placed as the fastest production vehicle at the Nürburgring with tremendous weather. The Mercedes-AMG One gets a record by doing 6:35.183 minutes in the Green Hell, taking quite a few seconds from the Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR that he had treasured since 2018. And that the track conditions were not ideal. The pilot Maro Engel He was in charge of getting behind the wheel of the supercar on Oc...
Updated: Nov 12, 2022 | 06:00 Nov 12, 2022 | 12:31 Fernando Alonso wants to march in Brazil. The Asturian, in his penultimate race as a driver for the Alpine team, looks like he has pace and is confident ahead of a sprint at Interlagos in which he has no doubt that he will recover the positions that he could not achieve due to the circumstances of a crazy qualifying . Because the two-time Formula 1 world champion is aware that it was with the rubber that the single-seater was with, it was fast, and demonstrated leading during good part of Q1 and Q2 the time table of a ‘qualy’ in which it was imposed Kevin Magnussen with the Haas. But finally could not get the expected result by a Q3 in which only the Dane was right when he had to be right. “We have lost the opportunity to...
A few weeks ago we tested the Jeep Gladiator and we ran out of adjectives to define it. We are talking about the most superlative pick-up that we have in the European market, the largest, the most expensive and -almost- the most powerful. Its starting price of 73,300 euros was the biggest barrier facing the public. that made us question if it was worth it the Jeep model or if it was better to go for one of its cheaper rivals. So let’s try to answer that question. The first thing to say is that the Jeep Gladiator enters through the eyes. who looking for one imposing and sweeping aesthetics You will not be able to have a better option. It’s clear at first glance that it shares genes with the Jeep Wrangler. In fact, the front end is identical with its seven vertical slat grille an...
At a time when car prices are skyrocketing, many of us are wondering benefit that the brands get from each car What do you sell. It is logical to think that luxury manufacturers are the ones with the highest margin, in fact some of the best in this area are the Porsche 911, the Aston Martin DBX and the Ferrari F8 Tributo. But surprising data like Tesla earns eight times more than Toyota for each unit sold, which has made the American firm in the lead in terms of quarterly net profits. This is stated by Nikkei in an analysis of the past quarter (July-September) in which Tesla had obtained about net profit of 3,290 million. It surpassed Toyota for the first time, which remained at 3.15 billion dollars (434.2 billion yen), despite having sold much less. It is true that the Japanese brand has ...
talk about ferrari in this present World Cup is to talk about a team that seems to put itself sticks on their own wheels. Because the Italians, who have gone from seeing themselves fighting for the title to being in the middle of a duel with Mercedes for second place in constructors, are determined to be in the news and not precisely for something positive. the brazil thing It was, directly, one more. One that left one of its pilots knocked out again. Knocked out by his own decision in the face of a classification in which the one they messed up was not understood by his own rivals. Yes, they have already reached that point in a 2022 where It seems that the most difficult thing is to get it right. Even when getting it right is the easiest thing to do. Because sometimes you don’t even...
Some time ago we were surprised by one of those Aston Martin projects that have nothing to do with its usual activity. With the AMB 001 it happened from four to two wheels thanks to the help of Brough Superior, a British motorcycle manufacturer. It was a vehicle with a design inspired by Gaydon’s signature and quite outstanding capabilities. But, as can always be improved, now they come with the AMB 001 Proa variant only for circuit that wants to open mouths in its path. It is an authentic superbike that takes as a model to follow the excellent Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro. A new collaboration between both brands that is even more exclusive than the previous one, with a limitation to 88 units with first deliveries to take place in the fourth quarter of 2023. Your lucky customers wil...
In a turbulent moment like the one the motor world is experiencing, it is difficult to make important decisions. Many users do not dare to buy a car because of its high price, due to delivery times or simply because their needs are not clear. As this is a factor that can change, the subscription car offered by some companies like Wabi makes all the sense in the world in some cases. For example, for those who need a off-road to face the winter months in complete safety. Many drivers are concerned about weather adversities that appear at this time of year. No matter how much you follow the driving advice or take all the recommended accessories, there are always certain limitations that only a true off-roader can cover. However, it is often difficult to have a second vehicle with these charac...
The Renault Group looks to the future with the third phase of its Renaulution plan, an internal revolution with which things are going to change at all levels. In fact, the just announced news They include the launch of a new brand that focuses on electric models and also a large alliance with a well-known Chinese company to continue with combustion engines. The objective is to continue improving financially while adapting to the new era of mobility that awaits us in the coming years. The first thing has been to create five strong and independent business units, each focused on a different aspect. The big news would be Ampere, which is a purely electrical brand and focused on software technology. It will have the help of some Renault partners such as Google and Qualcomm Technologies and wi...
Pierre Gasley could miss a race with Alpine without having been released yet with Alpine. The reason, the Frenchman is at the limit as far as sanctions are concerned run out of points on your super license. “It’s an unpleasant situation,” he told the FIA press conference. at the Brazilian GP. “I’m not going to lie. I feel quite ashamed for being in this situation, for being able to stay out of a race after the season I’ve done”, he says. And it follows: “I haven’t felt particularly dangerous in these months.” “It would be very unpleasant. I want to close my stage with AlphaTauri and I want to do all races 2023 to get every opportunity with Alpine,” he says. Because he wants to score as many points as possible with hi...
The last sprint race of the Formula 1 season. The penultimate weekend of competition of the course. The Great Circus comes to an end in 2022 and it does so in Interlagos, in the Brazilian Grand Prix. This Saturday will run that sprint race that has raised so many blisters. the current champion, Max Verstappenhas been very critical with a format in which almost no one risks because there is more to lose than to win. It will be 24 laps at the José Carlos Pace Autodrome or one hour, maximum. The winner will add eight points and will score up to the eighth classified. The grid, marked by Friday’s classification. And if anyone is looked at with a magnifying glass in these formats, it has been Fernando Alonso. Both last year and the present he has always been the most active rider on these...
Enlarge Karam el Shenawy November 07, 2022 0 According to the CEO of Cupra, Wayne Griffiths, the land of muscle cars would be a propitious place to continue expanding as it is a “highly desired” firm. Since Cupra became independent from Seat four years ago, there is nothing but good news for her. The former sports brand and now an independent manufacturer of proven success has surprised locals and strangers with completely skyrocketing registration fees. The arrival of the Formentor has been a complete success, as has the establishment of electric mobility with El Born. A condition that is likely to continue to increase, as confirmed by Wayne Griffiths himself, president of both companies, by assuring that is studying the opportunity for Cupra to make the leap to the United Sta...
Fernando Alonso is the great veteran of the grill of the Formula 1. The Asturian, two-time world champion, is the driver with the most races in history and has the respect of both ‘older’ and ‘younger’… although the latter cannot avoid crack a joke This is the case of Jack Doohan, one of the great promises that Alpine has, his team for the moment until Abu Dhabi and until he sets course to Aston Martin in 2023. The 19-year-old pilot got into the French car in Free Practice 1 in Mexico instead of Esteban Ocon. In statements collected by the medium ‘Racing News 365’, the runner who currently competes in F2 released the phrase: “I think Alonso was already in F1 when I was born.” “He’s an amazing guy. He is laid back and has alw...