Industry

Toyota anuncia nuevo sistema de infoentretenimiento trasero
Industry

Toyota anuncia nuevo sistema de infoentretenimiento trasero

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
15 November 2013
1 min.

Toyota España ha comenzado la comercialización de un nuevo sistema de infoentretenimiento trasero que Incluye una o dos pantallas TFT de 7 pulgadas con reproductor DVD y permite la fijación de un iPad. Inicialmente estará disponible para varios modelos de la gama Toyota, en el Verso, Land Cruiser y Land Cruiser 200.

The DGT's speed cameras will also detect whether the vehicle has passed its MOT (ITV)
Industry

The DGT's speed cameras will also detect whether the vehicle has passed its MOT (ITV)

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
13 November 2013
1 min.

The DGT’s speed cameras will also be able to detect whether a car is being driven with an expired ITV. Among other measures, the DGT intends to remove from our streets and roads cars that are too old or that pose a danger to traffic. And they want to do it at any cost, without paying attention to Spain’s economic reality.

Eventos

"Volante de Oro 2013" winners announced

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
13 November 2013
1 min.

The winners of the 2013 Volante de Oro awards, organised by several German publications, including Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag, were the Volkswagen Golf, the Audi A3 and the Mercedes S-Class. In the SUV category, the BMW X5 was the best, while the best coupé was the Jaguar F-Type.

Volkswagen is preparing the Spanish launch of the e-up!
Electric Cars

Volkswagen is preparing the Spanish launch of the e-up!

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
13 November 2013
2 min.

Volkswagen will showcase its next 100% electric vehicle, the e-up!, from 12 to 14 November through a media exhibition on the streets of Madrid. It will also take part in the EXPOelèctric Fórmula-e event in Barcelona. The e-up! will go on sale from mid-2014.

El Peugeot 308 R cerca de llevarse definitivamente a produccion
Curiosities

El Peugeot 308 R cerca de llevarse definitivamente a produccion

Escrito por: David Taboada
11 November 2013
1 min.

El CEO de Peugeot, Maxime Picat, ha confirmado en una entrevista realizada por Automotive News que el modelo definitivo de producción del Peugeot 208 R está a punto de confirmarse. Esta versión que se situaría por encima del 208 GTI podría ver la luz durante el año 2015.

Mercedes-Benz will once again use inline six-cylinder engines
Industry

Mercedes-Benz will once again use inline six-cylinder engines

Escrito por: Guillermo Arnal
9 November 2013
2 min.

The brand will revive this type of engine, which it abandoned in 1997, in the next generation of the E-Class, due in 2016, and in the mid-cycle update of the new C-Class planned for 2017. Its foundation will be a modular architecture that it is currently developing, and from which other three- and four-cylinder units will also be derived.

Porsche despide el año con tres primicias mundiales
Sedans

Porsche despide el año con tres primicias mundiales

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
8 November 2013
2 min.

Son varias las primicias mundiales que Porsche va a presentar en los salones de Los Ángeles, Tokio y Guangzhou. en el segmento de los SUV compactos, se presenta el Macan, además del 911 Turbo Cabriolet. En Japón harán su presentación los Panamera Turbo S2 y Turbo S Executive, mientras que el 918 Spyder será presentado en EEUU y China.

Heuliez closes its doors
Industry

Heuliez closes its doors

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
6 November 2013
2 min.

One of the most famous names in the French industry, Heuliez, has closed its doors as of 1 November. Heuliez began its activities in 1920 and manufactured cars for all French brands and for Opel. It also built concept cars, such as the WILL electric, which showcased an electric traction and suspension system patented by Heuliez.

The launch campaign for the new Peugeot 308 is extended until the end of November
Compact

The launch campaign for the new Peugeot 308 is extended until the end of November

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
6 November 2013
1 min.

Peugeot remains on the crest of the wave with the launch of the new 308. Following the initial success of pre-sales during the past month, the Lion brand now announces that the special sales promotion will also continue through November. A four-year maintenance contract and free equipment are offered for the Active and Allure trim levels.