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Michelin X Energy SaverGreen tyre of the year
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Michelin X Energy SaverGreen tyre of the year

Escrito por: Eduardo Fortes
4 March 2010
1 min.

The magazine Neumáticos y Mecánica Rápida awards this prize every year, and once again Michelin has been honoured with the Tyre of the Year award. The innovation technology Michelin Durable Technologies, a set of manufacturing processes for truck tyres that reduce fuel consumption while maintaining a high level of grip and mileage, is responsible for […]

Audi A8 hybrid en el Salón de Ginebra
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Audi A8 hybrid en el Salón de Ginebra

Escrito por: David Taboada
4 March 2010
2 min.

Además del A1 e-tron Audi aprovecha el Salón de Ginebra para presentar un nuevo concept car diseñado sobre la base del nuevo A8, se trata de un modelo híbrido. El Audi A8 Hybrid cuenta con un motor 2.0 TFSI y otro totalmente eléctrico que conjuntamente desarrollan unos 245 CV y 480 Nm de par motor. […]

Nissan lanza un microsite sobre movilidad eléctrica
Electric Cars

Nissan lanza un microsite sobre movilidad eléctrica

Escrito por: Eduardo Fortes
4 March 2010
1 min.

Nissan ya ha anunciado que lanzará una web oficial para concienciar al público de sus vehículos de los beneficios que tiene abandonar la movilidad vía combustible tradicional. Se centrará en los conocimientos básicos del vehículo, conducción, costes y asuntos medioambientales. La web estará enlazada al sitio web de Nissan en Europa y con los sitios […]

El Corvette se venderá en los concesionarios de Chevrolet Europa
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El Corvette se venderá en los concesionarios de Chevrolet Europa

Escrito por: David Taboada
3 March 2010
1 min.

Una de las principales novedades que ha anunciado el vicepresidente de GM, Bob Lutz, durante la conferencia ofrecida en el Salón de Ginebra ha sido que el legendario deportivo Corvette seguirá a la venta en Europa y se podrá comprar en los concesionarios de Chevrolet Europa. El Chevrolet Corvette hizo su llegada al mercado en […]

Auris Híbrido en Ginebra 2010
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Auris Híbrido en Ginebra 2010

Escrito por: Eduardo Fortes
2 March 2010
1 min.

Toyota ha presentado en Ginebra el nuevo Auris con la tecnología Hybrid Sinergy Drive (HSD) con la cual pretende acercas la tecnología híbrida al gran público. Además es el primer paso en la carrera de Toyota por conseguir tener en 2020 toda su gama motorizada con vehículos híbridos. El Auris ha sido el primero en […]

SEAT leads the market so far this year
Industry

SEAT leads the market so far this year

Escrito por: Eduardo Fortes
2 March 2010
1 min.

The Spanish brand has good reason to celebrate, as its Ibiza model is the best-selling car in February, helping the company, which is part of the VW group, reach first place in sales in our country so far this year. One of its main rivals, the Renault Mégane, is the best-selling car to date. The […]

Renault expands the operational capacity of its Moscow plant
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Renault expands the operational capacity of its Moscow plant

Escrito por: Eduardo Fortes
2 March 2010
1 min.

The French brand Renault inaugurated yesterday the second phase of its Moscow plant, in Avtoframos, in the presence of the company’s executives and the mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov. The plant was opened in 2005 following a substantial investment of more than €235 million and had an operational capacity of 60,000 cars a year. This […]

The Ford Mustang 2011 exceeds all sales forecasts
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The Ford Mustang 2011 exceeds all sales forecasts

Escrito por: Christian
1 March 2010
1 min.

Ford appears to be overwhelmed. The new Mustang 2011 has been a true revolution, and with a few months still to go before it reaches the market, more than 11,000 orders have already arrived at the American brand in just over a month. The order period opened on last 18 January and has already tripled […]

Mercedes-Benz presented the G350 Bluetec
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Mercedes-Benz presented the G350 Bluetec

Escrito por: Fernando Alvarez
1 March 2010
2 min.

Daimler AG has presented a new version of its legendary Class G off-roader, the G350 with BlueTec technology, completing the range alongside the 350CDI. What sets this new model apart is that it adopts the injection of a urea solution into the exhaust gases, improving emissions through the “purification” of the exhaust gases, as we […]

Volkswagen T5 with 4Motion all-wheel drive
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Volkswagen T5 with 4Motion all-wheel drive

Escrito por: David Taboada
1 March 2010
1 min.

The new Volkswagen T5 has decided to introduce Volkswagen4Motion all-wheel drive across its entire range, which can only be combined with a diesel engine. The entry-level option is a 2.0 TDI with 140 CV, while the 180 CV turbocharged version will also be available for those who need better performance. This new option will be […]