Torrential rains disrupted the reconnaissance (in addition to obviously affecting the locals), but also gullied the rally tracks. This muddy condition on the Acropolis is exceptional whereas usually it is dust that awaits the competitors. In the end, the rally became tougher with dug holes and ruts which tired the machines. The start of the…
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30 years already: the FIAT Punto redefines the city car
She could have worn the diamond logo In 1993, the Fiat Uno celebrated its 10th anniversary, and the time had come to replace this icon which had been manufactured in more than 6 million copies in Italy, and even 11 million if we include the versions produced in Italy. abroad, especially in Eastern Europe! The…
An even greater success for the GP Explorer 2
The 2022 edition beaten The crazy bet of Squeezie, one of the most famous French YouTubers, consisting of having the cream of the French “youtube game” compete in a real Formula 4 race, had already been a success in 2022, with 40,000 spectators. The GP Explorer 2 organized this Saturday September 9, 2023 beat the…
Lancia reestablishes itself in France
France for recovery Lancia thus confirmed its return to the French market during the European presentation of the Pu+Ra HPE concept at the Italian Embassy in Paris. France is one of the 6 countries selected by the brand, apart from Italy, to reestablish the manufacturer. The return of Lancia will take place as part of…
Kimera Automobili: two new projects for 2024
We talked a lot on the Kimera Automobili website, a new manufacturer which released the EVO37 in 2021, a modernized reinterpretation of the Lancia 037 Rally, with a Volumex compressor engine inspired by the Delta S4 with more than 500 horsepower. This year they released the EVO37 Matini 7, boosted to 550 horsepower with a…
WEC 2023 6H Fuji Qualifying: Toyota locks the front row
Kamui Kobayashi placed the No. 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 Hybrid in pole position during the 6 Hours of Fuji, the penultimate round of the 2023 WEC championship. In slightly wet conditions, Kobayashi posted a best time of 1:27.794 to lead the No. 8 sister Toyota driven by Brendon Hartley by 0.624 seconds. A rain…
Podcast 268: the essentials of the automotive week
Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy reacts to the surge in fuel prices. Prices frequently exceed 2 euros per liter, with the exception of those of TotalEnergies. The minister asks the giant to maintain its fuel cap at €1.99 beyond December 31. Pouyanné thinks and Le Maire dismisses the idea of a reduction in…
What if Alpine F1 Team was sold to Andretti?
Andretti has announced for several seasons its intention to enter Formula 1. And the engine partner has already been found: Renault. Except that since then, things have been slipping and the other teams don’t necessarily want an 11th team. This would require dividing the financial pie into a little more slice. And even if the…