Reports
How does a petrol engine work?
We explain how a naturally aspirated petrol engine works. The four stages of its operation are: intake, compression, combustion and exhaust.
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Tests
Mercedes Clase A, presentación y prueba en Burgos (II)
En la primera parte de esta toma de contacto con el Mercedes Clase A os hemos contado detalles del lanzamiento, detalles del diseño y nuestras impresiones sobre el interior. Tampoco nos olvidamos de analizar el espacio para los ocupantes o la calidad percibida, en general, elevada. Pero falta lo más importante de una toma de […]
Tests
Mercedes Class A, presentation and test drive in Burgos (I)
Behind the wheel of the all-new Mercedes Class A 2012, a completely redesigned model that we tested in its A180 CDI, A200 CDI and A250 petrol variants, all near Burgos at the national presentation of the model.
Tests
Audi A5 Cabrio and BMW Serie 3 Cabrio, road test (Equipment, prices and overall assessment)
Third part of the comparison between the Audi A5 Cabrio and BMW Serie 3 Cabrio. In this part, equipment, prices and overall assessment.
Tests
Audi A5 Cabrio and BMW Serie 3 Cabrio, road test (Exterior design, interior and finishes)
Second part of the comparison between the Audi A5 Cabrio and the BMW Serie 3 Cabrio. Now we analyse the exterior design, interior and boot.
Tests
Audi A5 Cabrio and BMW Serie 3 Cabrio, put to the test (Engine and performance)
First part of this double test, of the Audi A5 Cabrio with its 204 hp 3.0 V6 TDI engine and the BMW Serie 3 with its three-litre 218 hp engine. In this section we turn to the engine, performance, handling and fuel consumption.
Tests
Audi A5 Cabrio and BMW Serie 3 Cabrio, two options to test (I)
Road test: Audi A5 Cabrio 3.0 V6 TDI with 204 CV and BMW 325i Cabrio with 218 CV. Two different concepts, same segment.
Industry
France: fuel prices capped by decree
The French government has decreed a six-cent-per-litre cut in fuel prices, thanks to an agreement it has reached with the oil companies. The price reduction will take effect today.
Curiosities
Diesel passenger cars grow 27.5% in the US market
In the first six months of the year, sales of diesel-engined passenger cars in the US have risen by 27.5%.
Curiosities
El Volkswagen Golf diésel es el usado más deseado de España
Algunas cifras interesantes de ventas de los coches usados en España; el Volkswagen Golf diésel parece ser el preferido, aunque el Renault Megane y el Audi A4 les siguen de cerca.
The seven finalists for the 2027 European Car of the Year (COTY) are exclusively electric 
Peugeot E-208 GTi: a battery-powered toy that revives the spirit of the 1980s sports cars 
New Lexus ES: luxury grows and goes electric