El fenómeno SUV en España: ¿Realmente vale la pena ‘accesorizar’ tu vehículo para rutas y ocio familiar?
El auge de los SUV en España refleja un cambio en el estilo de vida familiar y en las escapadas rurales. Descubre cómo accesorios como portaequipajes, suspensiones o neumáticos adecuados pueden transformar tu SUV en un verdadero compañero de viaje, combinando seguridad, comodidad y versatilidad en cada ruta.
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Coches y sostenibilidad: qué está haciendo el sector para mejorar la huella ecológica en España
España avanza hacia una movilidad más sostenible con planes ambiciosos para 2030. La bajada del precio de las baterías, programas como MOVES y las zonas de bajas emisiones están impulsando los coches eléctricos e híbridos. Además, el sector explora alternativas como biocombustibles e hidrógeno, mientras conductores y talleres aportan con cambios prácticos. Aunque quedan retos, la transición hacia un parque automotor más limpio ya es una realidad en marcha.
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Coches de película: Curiosidades, recambios y trucos de los vehículos que hicieron historia en el cine español.
Descubre cómo los coches han sido protagonistas en el cine español, desde el entrañable SEAT 600 hasta deportivos que marcaron generaciones. Un recorrido cultural lleno de anécdotas de rodaje, curiosidades de diseño y detalles sobre cómo se restauran y mantienen estos vehículos icónicos. Un viaje visual y nostálgico para amantes del motor y del séptimo arte.
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Coches eléctricos: tendencias y novedades que no te puedes perder
Tendencias y novedades de los coches eléctricos en 2025. Modelos, tecnología, carga rápida y movilidad sostenible en España y Europa
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Recambios de suspensión para mejorar el rendimiento de tu coche
Mejora el rendimiento y la seguridad de tu coche con nuestra guía de recambios de suspensión. Aprende a identificar problemas y elige amortiguadores y muelles adecuados para tu vehículo
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Cómo elegir el motor completo adecuado para tu coche: Guía de compra 2025
Cómo elegir el motor completo perfecto para tu coche en nuestra guía de compra 2025. Compara motores nuevos, de segunda mano y reconstruidos.
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The new Porsche Panamera is already warming up its engines for 2024.
Although its future is largely electric in the medium term, Porsche remains committed to combustion with the launch of what is considered the third generation of its flagship sedan. The new Porsche Panamera is about to see the light of day. After several road tests on cities around the world, the time has come to announce its world debut. November 24th is the expected date for the car manufacturer to unveil its newest creation, packed with striking details and features, such as the vast amount of technology and the unbridled luxury of the interior. Porsche is synonymous with power and quality , as evidenced by the models the brand is launching and the movements of our necks when we look at them. The new Porsche Panamera is loaded with new features and features , with details that will delight lovers of motoring and comfort. Although today we'll only give you a glimpse of what's inside, it's worth it. But let's not get ahead of ourselves; join us as we show you one of the most beautiful wonders on the road and some of its main features. Luxury and technology in the new Porsche Panamera The new design is a departure from the Sport Turismo's bodywork , as it is now more robust to provide greater space and comfort for occupants inside. To begin delighting in its technological details, its dashboard includes three screens , with the driver's screen taking center stage with a curved style, three fully customizable 12.6-inch display zones. We'll continue with the center console and the front passenger's screen, another monitor that keeps the " Porsche Driver Experience " electric sedan concept alive. To further enhance the desire to see it, its transmission tunnel connects directly to the center console via a touchpad dedicated to the automatic climate control . The gear lever has been moved from its previous version and is also reduced in size, allowing for more space in the center armrest. And if that weren't enough, the new Porsche Panamera features a new ambient lighting concept that extends to the doors themselves. Power remains key in the Porsche Panamera The new model we expect to see on sale next year offers a much more refined chassis that offers precision, sportiness, and comfort , elements that allow us to enjoy driving at its best. The new Porsche Panamera offers different adaptive chassis settings, several driving modes, and customizable air suspension. These parameters are a perfect match for those who want to experience the brutality of its engines when they press the accelerator. Its performance will continue to impress, allowing us to choose between a 3-liter V6 and a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine . In addition, at least two PHEV (plug-in hybrid) versions will be included, with up to 700 hp and a range of up to 100 kilometers. We can already tell you that during the first few days of driving, the weight of the accelerator pedal will significantly reduce this range. Or so we hope!
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Car control unit: What it is and what it's for
Also known as the electronic control unit (ECU ), it appears in a multitude of spare parts catalogs, workshop conversations, and even car-related breakdowns. But do you really know what it means and what it's used for? Today we focus on the car's ECU , its main features, and the reasons why it's currently one of the key components. Technology is increasingly present in every field, allowing us to increase performance and optimize resources for any task or need we may have. In the automotive world, the creation and improvement of the car's control unit has revolutionized aspects such as the way we drive, the fuel we consume, and the use and calibration of many of the car's parameters. What is the car's control unit? Going a little deeper, the car's ECU is the equivalent of the human brain, but applied to cars. It's a small computer capable of controlling, balancing, and adjusting countless car functions and parameters, such as optimal fuel consumption, adaptive suspension, lane departure, braking, rain, and even accident prevention sensors. The ECU was created to manage fuel consumption during combustion and thus optimize road performance, but over time, its capabilities have increased in proportion to its importance. The modern car's ECU allows the vehicle's various sensors to send precise information to the microprocessor , which can then be interpreted to apply the appropriate adjustments. All in real time! And if the information received cannot be interpreted, is null, or is considered defective, the ECU itself will use preprogrammed standard values as a reference to allow the car to continue operating. However, we will receive a warning recommending an immediate visit to the workshop to analyze the problem and detect possible malfunctions. What does a car's ECU control? Following the thread from the previous point, the control unit is designed to manage and adjust a multitude of parameters. Depending on its quality, price, and performance , it will offer one set of features or another. However, here we've compiled some of the most common ones to give you an idea of its level of responsibility: Atmospheric pressure. Turbo pressure. Tire pressure. Servomotor position and control. Spark plug and relay control. EGR valve control. Throttle control. Temperature and fuel control. Control of electric fans. Electromagnetic valve control. Breakdowns and possible solutions If your car's ECU is experiencing errors or problems, they will most likely manifest themselves in various ways: increased fuel consumption, thick smoke, difficulty starting the engine, or loss of power when accelerating. The ECU is most likely damaged for some reason: water, excess voltage, or even sudden temperature changes. In these situations, it's best to analyze each case individually, but it's very likely that the cost of replacing a new unit could easily exceed €1,500. If you don't want to lose all your money, we recommend taking a look at our catalog and seeing if you can find the right one. Our car dismantling and spare parts sales allow us to have a large number of references for your car.
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New BMW X2, a compact, elegant and sporty SUV
The time has finally come to announce with great fanfare the next generation of the German firm's X2. Although the wait has been longer than initially planned, the new BMW X2 is practically ready to go on sale and stand out from its main competitors. Its transformation has been remarkable, with a host of new features and several engine types to debut next spring. If we compare the previous model with this one, we'd say that the only thing they've maintained is the series and the unmistakable features that characterize any BMW. Otherwise, we're looking at a completely renewed and very striking BMW X2 . The new coupé format is similar to that of its older siblings, the X4 and X6 series, so the aesthetic aspect has already been considerably improved in terms of elegance and proportionality. The new BMW X2 grows in proportions and sportiness This new generation of SUVs is slightly larger than previous models, although it may not seem so at first glance. BMW has increased the length by 194 millimeters, the height by 64 millimeters, and the width by 21 millimeters , which allows the axles to be separated even further and gives it a much more sporty and aggressive look on the road. Its gigantic double ovoid grille has a more hexagonal shape, separating the two adaptive Full LED headlights and allowing us to even illuminate the edges of the grille. Since this is an SUV Coupé , the roofline drops more steeply from the rear doors, a detail they've used to create more voluminous wheel arches and thus form more pronounced shoulders, ideal for accommodating wheels up to 20 inches . As if that weren't enough, the rear finish includes a slim yet elegant spoiler over the trunk, which also features modern and intense horizontal pilots. Luxury interior, cutting-edge technology and sporty essence If we go inside the new BMW X2, we'll see several elements inherited from some of its siblings, such as the curved screen, touch section on the console, and the iDrive9 system . Beyond its technology on the dashboard, we'll see that even the renewed floating center armrest also has another integrated control system that facilitates interaction with the vehicle and all its settings. And, if we look at what's under the hood, the new BMW X2 will be available in both diesel and gasoline, with the possibility of enjoying up to 170 hp in the gasoline version and 150 hp in the diesel . Whichever option is chosen, we will enjoy technology developed to obtain the best performance with the lowest possible consumption, so there are no more excuses to take a closer look and test it as soon as it comes out on the market. In Spain, its launch is scheduled for March 2024 , so there is nothing left until we see it on the roads.
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