Jim Rowan, the CEO of Volvo approaches with a forklift and a small white box. As she steps towards the camera, she opens the video with this sentence: “Small. It’s a great word but with a lousy reputation, often mistaken for insignificant or little. But at Volvo we believe that small can be a great philosophy.” This sentence summarizes everything that we are about to see in the next five minutes, the presentation of the EX30, the smallest of the electrical products of the Swedish brand, but proving every second that the small can generate big impacts, it can be big in details and that in the long run, the small can achieve as much as the big, with efficiency and intelligence, which are the values that Volvo always emphasizes in its cars. ...
Mercedes took an important leap forward in the Spanish Grand Prix. Its two pilots Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, on the podium. ahead of the Aston Martin, Ferrari and Red Bull of Sergio Perez. The revolution in the car has already begun to have an effect on the results. And Russell, third behind his partner, talks about how the new floor has become a key element. “It’s not the sidepods that make the difference. The magic was done under the car, on the ground“, has expressed in ‘Sky sports’. “I’m sure Red Bull couldn’t put some new sidepods on their car and still be fastest. It’s more complex than that“, has expressed the young British pilot. Russell is convinced that they are going in the right direction: “I am happy wit...
As has been known for a couple of years, The French brand Alpine will compete again in the major series of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2024 with its new hypercar Developed in conjunction with Signatech. But the brand has a very good track record on Circuit de Le Sarthe, It has participated in endurance races since the 1960s and the legendary A442 triumphed in the 1978 edition. And for the same reason, it wants to honor the centenary edition of the mythical race with the launch of a special edition of the A110 R simply called Le Mans, and of which only 100 units will be produced. The A110 R Le Mans is based on the A110 R version and incorporates carbon parts on the roof, deflectors and wheels, as well as Sabe...
with the announcement of Honda joining Aston Martin As of the year 2026, a question appeared in the Formula 1 environment: Would Fernando Alonso continue that season as a team driver? The Spaniard is now 41 years old, although he is riding at an incredible level. And from Aston Martin they celebrate that Alonso is considering continuing until then. he has said it Mike Krack in ‘Motorsport’. “It’s good to hear that, many years, and we would be happy with that. I think the main thing is his desire to be up front and his motivation, and I think he is young”, comments the head of the English team. “To be honest, we don’t think much about it, we take it race by race, trying to do well at every grand prix, but we don’t think about it too much,̶...
After the success obtained with the series Carbon EditionMazda takes advantage of the launch of its 2024 models to repeat the dose with the new special finish Carbon Turbowhich will be available in the Mazda 3, CX-30 and CX-5 models. This new series Carbon Turboit will only be available in versions powered by the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G Turbo four-cylindermated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and AWD drive. The main differentiator lies in the beige bodywork, which contrasts with black elements such as the grill, lower lip of the defense, rear-view mirrors and wheels. indoors, the Mazda 3, CX-30 and CX-5 Carbon Turbo, have specific details such as black suede with terracotta and bronze inserts. Obviously, the finishes are very good. Something...
Red Bull is so superior with max verstappen, which could be proclaimed drivers’ and constructors’ champion even after the summer. Above all, the Dutchman has shown that nobody can cough him up, placing a difference of almost 30 seconds on his pursuer, whoever he is. lewis hamilton, who finished second in the Spanish Grand Prix, is pessimistic about his chances of becoming world champion again. Not this year, of course, nor next year. Go to Red Bull very favorite. “With the car we have now, I don’t think we can match his performance. We are working to keep improving and with the current package, we are limited to the pace we had in Barcelona. I am more focused on making sure that in 2024 We are going to have a car to fight with Red Bull from day one,” said the ...
Canada is suffering these days one of the worst waves of fires in its history. They are currently active around 400 and only half are controlled, according to the Canadian Inter-Agency Wildland Fire Center. This apocalyptic situation puts in serious jeopardy the organization of theCanadian Grand Prix. More of 26,000 Canadians have had to be evacuated from their homes and the country has established a respiratory alert due to smoke from the fire. Canadian authorities recommend that “people with respiratory problems, such as children with asthma, avoid vigorous outdoor physical activity until the advisory is lifted.” Much of the smoke from these fires spreads quickly through the city of Montreal, location where in less than three weeks It is planned to hold the Formula 1 Canadian...
The Toyota Prius is a model that will go down in history for being the true promoter of hybrid technology that is so present today. It was in 1997 when the Japanese model surprised with that electrification to achieve a refined operation and really low consumption. What could never be said is that it had precisely a sporting focus. At least until now, when the Toyota Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Editiona prototype with an eye on competition. This copy serves to celebrate the centenary of one of the most popular tests in the motor sector, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in a somewhat surprising way. Toyota’s participation in the Circuit de a Sarthe over time has been very outstanding and that includes five consecutive victories in recent editions. While it remains to be seen if they win t...
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell they got on the podium at the Spanish Grand Prix. Second and third, behind max verstappen. A very important leap in quality for Mercedes… which the team has related to the work that the young man does Mick Schumacher as third pilot. Mick had tested all these improvements that the team brought to Montmeló previously. AND the data was very good. So much so that later they were confirmed on the track, slipping ahead of the Aston Martin, the Ferrari and the Red Bull of Checo Pérez. Hamilton made it very clear, praising the son of Michael Schumacher: “We’ve got a great team, with Mick back on the simulator on Friday night, and he did a great job, helping us get on the right track from Saturday.” Russell also talked about everything Mick ...
The Citroën Ami, since its launch, has boasted of being a mobility solution. It has never been classified as a car for use, in fact, it is a light quadricycle that can be driven without a type B license (with the AM license it would do). And what better than being able to improve the mobility of those people who have it more conditioned. He Citroën Ami for All It is a project of the French brand that has been carried out so that people with some physical disabilities do not see their autonomy reduced for any reason. Very focused on those wheelchair users, the Ami “for everyone” is a prototype very close to production with really interesting solutions. To carry it out, the French firm had the collaboration of the specialist PIMAS, who helped them make notable modifications. It s...