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Used Car of the Day: 1996 Volkswagen Derby

The Truth About Cars

Basically, the car was built in Mexico using parts from Spain. liter engine (some Googling shows that there are different versions of that engine, and indeed one version does make 90 hp). Which was basically a rebadged SEAT Cordoba. This particular example has about 82,000 miles on it and a five-speed manual.

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How Do Automakers Handle Politics?

The Truth About Cars

It's not as fun to read about as a well-written car review of some sexy sports car being tested in Spain, but it matters a lot. In order to make a bit more sense of how automakers navigate this part of the business, we spoke with James Bell, the head of corporate communications for Kia. As well as here. Thanks for listening!

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Renault Rafale midsize SUV to have as much as 300 hp, four wheel drive

Baua Electric

Just like the Austral and Espace, it is going to be inbuilt Palencia, Spain. Its 4 settings – together with the power to darken best a part of it — will also be voice-controlled by way of Google Colleague. It is going to achieve the marketplace in spring 2024. The bottom front-wheel force style produces 200 hp from a 1.2

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MIT team develops semi-autonomous system as ‘intelligent co-pilot’ for cars

Green Car Congress

The group presented details of the safety system recently at the Intelligent Vehicles Symposium in Spain. For the most part, such systems operate along preprogrammed paths—self-parking cars, for example. For the most part, the system has successfully helped drivers avoid collisions.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

It’s not due to reach Australia until late 2023, but I drove it at its international media launch in Spain in early 2022. Powered by Google’s Android Automotive operating system, its responsiveness is superior to just about anything else on the market today. Including much more expensive EVs.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

Wallbox

For instance, in Spain, SEAT’s recommended list price for its Mii electric is just €17.900 and the Nissan Leaf, one of the most popular EV models on the market, is available for €25.900. With traditional fuel cars, the power also has to go through more moving parts, like the gearbox, making them less efficient.

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My journey to and on the Mauritanian Iron Ore Train

Plug Me In

The journey to Mauritania also attracted me because it went through Southern Spain and Morocco, where I had never been before. After a good night’s sleep, I continued my journey through Spain. This was the toughest part of the trip but the people I met along the way and the stops for some delicious food made it worthwhile.