comply with Brussels and save your accounts

It is the first electric manufactured entirely in Spainbut the arrival of the Cupra Raval goes beyond a product launch: it is the key piece for the firm to balance its accounts with Brussels, with Volkswagen and, ultimately, with the market. Why it matters. Cupra closed 2025 with an operating profit of just one million euros and negative margins of 0.6%, according to they count from The Economist. The main culprit was the 250 million in tariffs that the European Union imposed on the Cupra Tavascan because it is made in China. Added to this are the million-dollar investments committed to the Martorell plant. For this reason, the Raval is not just a new car: it is the rescue plan. Commitments. The Volkswagen Group has allocated around 10,000 million euros to the manufacture of a new family of electric vehicles in Spain, of which 3,000 million go directly to the Martorell plant. There the Cupra Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polein addition to other Skoda and Audi models based on the same platform. The factory, with capacity for 300,000 units of this electric family per year, will operate at “maximum load”, according to Markus Haupt himselfCEO of Seat and Cupra, during the presentation of the model. Sales target. Haupt has put a figure on success: 40,000 units of the Raval in 2026. These sales should contribute to electrified vehicles represent 25% of the brand’s totala necessary threshold to comply with the CO2 emissions regulation required by the European Union. Without this percentage, Cupra is exposed to fines that would further aggravate an already tight financial situation. The goal of Volkswagen. The group demands Seat and Cupra an operating margin of 6% on sales for 2030. It is an optimistic figure, because if we review its history, the company has never reached it in its entire history. In fact, its best data is from 2024with a margin of 3.7%. To get there, the company has launched an efficiency plan that includes the elimination of 30% of senior management positions, although Haupt has pointed out which does not foresee any further staff adjustments beyond those already agreed upon. What stands out about the car. The Raval is presented with four versions in Spain. The entry level, simply called Raval, starts at 26,000 euros before aid, with a range of about 300 km, although for this we will have to wait until September. One step above we have the Dynamic version, with 210 HP and a 54 kWh battery, which reaches 444 km of autonomy and has a starting price of 32,065 euros. Then we have Dynamic Plus and the VZ Extreme, the latter with 226 HP and 384 km of autonomy, which starts at 40,265 euros. Dimensions, a sales argument. At 4.04 meters long and with a 442-litre trunk, the Raval surpasses its direct rivals such as the Renault 5which measures 3.92 meters and offers 277 liters of cargo. And here Cupra is not only looking to compete on price or autonomy, it is also betting everything on offering the cabin and capacity of a higher segment car within the body of an urban car. Rivals who set the bar. Vehicles such as the Renault 5, the KIA EV3 or the BYD Dolphin Surf They feature some of the best-selling B-segment electric cars in Spain. In terms of price and autonomy, it has difficult rivals to beat, so it makes perfect sense that Cupra also wanted to add the practicality factor as a differentiating element. We will have to wait to find out how Cupra fares after this decision. China. Haupt has acknowledged that Chinese manufacturers are on the company’s radar, although has defended that the Raval represents, in his own words, “a very strong response” to them. On the other hand, from Volkswagen, its CEO Oliver Blume has gone further with its motto “made in Europe for Europe”. Blume does not intend to resort to protectionism with his words, but he has clarified that Chinese manufacturers be required to produce on the continent instead of limiting themselves to exporting. The CEO reiterated also during the launch that the commitment to Spain and this model is “one of the largest investments” in the history of the group. We’ll see how the play goes. Cover image | CUPRA In Xataka | “We have no chance”: after visiting a Chinese factory, the CEO of Honda loudly admitted the noise of the industry

V16 beacons with associated application. Five models to comply with DGT regulations as of January 1

There is nothing left for us to have to carry a mandatory one in the car. V16 beacon. Which one to buy? There are many models, so in this article we are going to focus on five V16 beacons that come with their own smartphone application. Help Flash IoTan affordable beacon compatible with myIncidence. Help Flash IoT+a beacon with a good number of candles that is also compatible with myIncidence. LEDOnea V16 beacon that stands out for its format and is compatible with its own app. LEDOne for trucksincludes the beacon and an arrow for commercial vehicles. FlashLEDcomes with an anti-shock case and is compatible with its own app. Help Flash IoT The first V16 beacon that we have introduced in this list is from Netun Solutions: the Help Flash IoT. It has a similar design to the Help Flash IoT+, but has different characteristics: it offers visibility up to 1 km, its autonomy is approximately two hours and it offers more than 40 effective candles. Plus, it connects to the app myIncidence to be able to quickly contact the insurance company and emergency services. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Help Flash IoT+ Secondly, we have introduced the most complete version of the previous V16 beacon: the Help Flash IoT+. It has a more interesting technical sheet and its price is usually similar: it offers approximately 290 candlesits autonomy is up to 2.5 hours and it also connects to the myIncidence app. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LEDOne The LEDOne It is a particularly interesting beacon due to its format, since it incorporates a support so that it can be placed a little higher, thus improving visibility. Offers 120 effective candlesits autonomy is approximately two hours, the brand mentions that it is suitable for all vehicles and can be connected to the LEDOne app to notify insurance and emergency services. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links LEDOne for trucks An alternative to the previous V16 beacon—or rather a more complete option—we have it at Leroy Merlin. The LEDOne is available in a truck pack which, in this case, includes both the beacon that we have mentioned before and a signaling for industrial vehiclesthus improving visibility. In addition, since it is the same beacon, it is compatible with the LEDOne app. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links FlashLED Finally, PcComponentes has the V16 beacon FlashLEDwhich in this case comes along with a anti-shock hard case. It works using a single battery and is compatible with its own app SOS alert. Of course, the brand does not mention either the theoretical autonomy or the figure in candles. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Image | Netun Solutions, LEDOne, FlashLED In Xataka | Safety, organization and entertainment gadgets and accessories for cars on long trips In Xataka | Clarifying all the mess that the DGT has on its hands: the V-16 light, the V-27 signal and the emergency triangles

The offer on this V16 beacon arrives at El Corte Inglés that will help you comply with the DGT regulations from January 1

From January 1 it will be mandatory to carry a V16 beacon to comply with the DGT regulations. These beacons are not particularly cheap, so some stores have gotten to work to launch the occasional offer. And if you have not yet purchased a V16 beacon, El Corte Inglés has the Onexus-Geo by 39.99 euros instead of 49.99 euros. Onexus-Geo (V16 approved beacon) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links A V16 beacon that lights up when the base rotates The Onexus-Geo is a V16 beacon that meets the DGT requirements, which are not few. This type of beacon replaces the triangles and this particular model, in accordance with the law, incorporates a GPS module at its top, offering prepaid connectivity until January 1, 2039, so it has a duration of 12 years. Includes a battery charge level indicator and To turn it on, just rotate its basean interesting point, and one that differs from the typical power button, to prevent us from accidentally activating it. It is capable of emitting a powerful light and connects directly to the DGT. It works with a battery that is included and has a magnetic fixation so that it can be easily placed on the top of the car. Furthermore, depending on the brand, it offers up to 2 hours of autonomyit is resistant to rain, snow and dust, it is visible from 1 kilometer and the battery can be changed without tools. You may also be interested in these other V16 beacons El Corte Inglés also has other V16 beacons at the same price, as is the case with the Help Flash IoT by 39.99 euroswhich is also a model manufactured in Spain by Netun Solutions. Amazon also has many V16 beacons, such as the Help Flash IoT+ by 34.95 euros wave Isse Safety by 34.54 euros. Even PcComponentes, which now has the Nk DP-EL2024-C1 on offer for 29.99 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links help flash IoT+, V16 Emergency Light with Geolocation and more than 250 candela power, Required from 2026, Connected with DGT 3.0, V-16 Signal for Cars, data plan included The price could vary. We earn commission from these links ISSE SAFETY Beacon v16 Approved DGT SIM and Data Included until 2038 – Car Emergency Light Approved DGT 3.0 – v16 ​​With Mandatory Geolocation January 2026 v16 Approved DGT The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Image | El Corte Inglés and Compradicción (header), Onexus In Xataka | V-16 emergency light for the car. Purchasing guide, regulations and when they come into force, characteristics and approvals In Xataka | Clarifying all the mess that the DGT has on its hands: the V-16 light, the V-27 signal and the emergency triangles

Elon Musk’s ambitions were impossible to comply

Tesla has presented results. And they have been so bad in this first quarter of 2025 that it would be necessary to travel four years ago to find similar figures. There are various reasons but Elon Musk’s ambitions and promises are having their direct consequences on the company. An entire life. Four years for Tesla is a whole life. The company has been growing at a devilish pace until last year. But 2024 already closed it with sales lower than the previous year despite do everything possible to avoid it. In the first quarter of 2025, the benefits have fallen to just over 400 million euros, 71% less that in the same period a year ago. You have to go back to 2021 to find such a low figure. The problem for the company is that, then, it sold one less car (the Cybertruck was just a promise) and still did not reach one million units sold. That is, going back four years for Tesla is to go back a long time because the company was very different. A 2025 to shake. The first three months of the company have been really bad. To the point that They would have lost money If not for the Sale of regulatory credits (The payment made by other companies to meet in the average emissions by submitting to the regulators under the same group). In the absence of knowing to what the update of Tesla Model and is directly affecting its sales, the truth is that the company is leaving huge falls in countries like Germany or Francethe ones that sell the most electric cars in Europe. In the German country, in fact, they reach 60% fall. At the same time, their actions have collapsed and right now they cost half that in December 2024. This future of the actions must be taken prudence since they are intimately linked to the figure of Elon Musk. In fact, despite the bad results, the confirmation of the company’s CEO to abandon part of its governmental tasks to focus on Tesla has raised its price by more than 10%. Musk. Will reduce your work in the United States government “significantly”. This has been the word used by Elon Musk to quantify the amount of hours he will stop using in front of Doge (the department that leads within the State) to dedicate it to Tesla. This task has been, for some investors, the reason why the company has shipwrecked in recent months. For others, such as The New York Timesit is evident that there is damage to the company’s image with the statements and gestures of Elon Musk. The anger of those who have promoted BYcots to the Company They have focused, above all, to highlight the attitude of their greatest shareholder. A low profile in the government can be understood as a longer time dedicated to Tesla or as a lower public exposure and, therefore, a less worn image. The first interested, in fact, It is Musk itself whose fortune depends largely on the future of Tesla. But not everything is political. It seems unquestionable that Tesla’s image is irremediably associated with the figure of Elon Musk. He Financial Times He came to qualify the owner of the company as “demolition ball.” But there are other edges that deserves to stand before accusing Musk’s political drift as the only guilty of the bad results. The model hangover and. Something that explains the low sales of Tesla is that Tesla Model and has been renewed in the first weeks of 2025. Several factors must be taken into account: The lines have had to be renewed, so production has been reduced. Until in a few months we will not know how many possible buyers were waiting for the update before formalizing the purchase. To sell the Tesla Model and in stock, great discounts and very attractive financing have been applied, greatly reducing the profit margin. In the coming months we will begin to see how much the update of Tesla Model is interested and in front of the competition. In 2024, Tesla sold 1.77 million cars in the sum of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. of them, 1.09 million were represented by the electric SUV despite the fact that it was already known that the car was going to be renewed. Any mishap that hurts Tesla Model sales and is, right now, a problem for the company since half of sales are from this car. A cybertruck that is failing. Another of Tesla’s great problems and, probably, its greatest commercial failure. He Tesla Cybertruck He promised to be a supervent. The volume of reservations I encouraged to think about the car in these terms. But After the first feversales have collapsed to the point that analysts talk about the company will only produce 55,000 units a yearcompared to 250,000 promised units. Tesla had the opportunity to Make your cybertruck an aspirational vehicleof low production and great benefit that will report benefits in brand image. However, he has starred Memes on social networks And above all, Review calls have been continuous for all kinds of reasons, damaging its value. To the point that the company already seeks a solution to place thousands of them in markets outside the United States. The car that never comes. At the same time, Tesla and Musk have been promising for years An electric car of $ 25,000. One that has been impossible for the company to sell. If we do not have an electric car of $ 25,000, it is simply because the company has not found a way to make it profitable. In recent months we have known that the alternative will be a kind of Tesla Model and in miniature. But the car should arrive as a more affordable option than the current SUV as it would touch $ 40,000, according to The Wall Street Journal. In the same terms it was expressed Reuters Recently and in … Read more

Huntington Beach was declared “non-sanctuary” and its authorities will comply with federal policies

The coastal city of Huntington Beachin Californiasharpened his confrontation with the state when The local government adopted a resolution declaring the city “a non-sanctuary city for illegal immigration in order to prevent crime.” Huntington Beach has an ongoing lawsuit against California sanctuary state lawwhich limits cooperation with federal immigration authorities, citing a high recidivism rate of illegal immigrants with active detentions by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials that are supposed to result in transfers and deportations. In a statementMayor Pat Burns’ office confirmed that the city council voted unanimously to approve his initiative to declare the city a “Non-Sanctuary City” and that that provision took effect immediately. The resolution, according to Burns’ office, “deliberately circumvents the governor’s efforts to subvert the good work of federal immigration authorities and trumpet the city’s cooperation with the federal government, the Trump administration and the work of border czar Tom Homan ”according to the statement. “City officials have a duty to comply with all laws, including federal immigration laws, and neither the Governor nor the State will interfere with that.” Criticism of the Huntington Beach decision The Harbor Institute for Immigrant & Economic Justice published the following statement in response to the Huntington Beach City Council’s declaration of a “non-sanctuary city” and the lawsuit filed by the local government against the state’s sanctuary law, the California Securities Act (SB 54, 2017). “Federal and California courts have already ruled that the state’s sanctuary law is constitutional and that Huntington Beach must respect the rule of law. In 2020, the United States Supreme Court also refused to hear challenges against him. The Huntington Beach City Council’s challenge to state law is purely performative and will be defeated again. The hate circus led by Huntington Beach politicians does nothing to improve the quality of life or public safety in the city.” And he goes on to say that instead of confronting the day-to-day problems that city government must solve, “politicians are wasting their energy blaming immigrant and refugee neighbors, undermining sanctuary policies that have been shown to reduce crime, and attacking protections.” constitutional due process provisions in our sanctuary state law, which have withstood numerous legal challenges in recent years.” Keep reading:‘ Huntington Beach defines its position as a “non-sanctuary city”· David Chiu, San Francisco prosecutor, will confront Trump to defend the Sanctuary city· Councilors approve that Los Angeles be a Sanctuary City

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