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In Singapore, luxury is not having a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. True luxury is simply driving

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Singaporethat little city/country-state between Malaysia and Indonesia where they barely exceed five million inhabitants, is a Place of contrasts. While the enclave has a high degree of government control and certain practices that can be described as repressive, on the other they embrace new technologies to the point of being A world reference in the public sphere towards AI. There, having a car is not a practical need, it is a statement of status. Drive in Singapore. The story was told this week The New York Times. In Singapore, possessing a car is not something practical, it is rather a statement comparable to dressing a designer suit or wearing a luxury watch. The reason? He Property Certificates System (introduced in 1990 to control congestion and pollution) imposes on citizens the payment of Astronomical sums Only for the right to buy a vehicle. These certificates, known as Certificates of Entitlement (COE), can reach up to $ 84,000raising the total price of common cars to Exorbitant figures more typical of a supercar. As the newspaper of Insurance agent Andre Lee told the newspaper, which in 2020 paid $ 24,000 for a kia forte Second hand, having a car was simply part of its professional image, although it later acknowledged that the expense was not justified and chose to sell it. An unnecessary luxury. It is also explained on the other hand. With a public transport network affordable and effective, Few residents They really need a car to move around the city. Long routes cost less than two dollars and transport apps such as Grab are widely available. Despite this, twice a month they are celebrated COE auctionswith limited quotas set by the government. This policy has been very effective: Singapore has only 11 cars per 100 inhabitants, well below countries like the United States or Italy, where the figure exceeds 75. Other cities have adopted by measures against congestion, such as urban tolls In LondonStockholm or New Yorkbut no charge both for having a car and Singapore. The car and social classes. For the richest in the country, acquiring a vehicle with all associated costs does not represent a problem. Su-Sanne Ching, businesswoman, said paid $ 150,000 by A Mercedes-Benzincluding a coe of $ 60,000. On the other hand, for the middle class, especially families with children, the car becomes a luxury difficult to sustain. Joy Fang and her husband told the Times that they bought in 2022 a used Hyundai for $ 58,000 to take their two children. Every month they allocate More than 10% of their family budget to keep the vehicle, which has forced them to reduce departures and trips. Even so, they consider that the alternative (moving with young children and bags in public transport) is unfeasible. Sometimes not even symbolism. There are more extreme cases. Even for those who acquire a car for symbolic or professional reasons, Like Andre Leecumulative expenses can make The decision loses meaning. Maintenance, gasoline, parking and insurance end up exceeding the initial expectations. Read, for example, sold his car three years after buying it and now moves in public transport, or borrows his father’s vehicle when he needs to meet with customers. In his opinion, there are other priorities that ended up despite more than the image that projected to have their own car. Rational choice against chaos. Singapore’s restrictive model contrasts with that of other Southeast Asia cities Like Yakarta or Bangkokwhere extreme traffic converts displacements into an odyssey. For many Singapurenses, giving up the personal car is a reasonable price for enjoying more clear streets and fast journeys. In this regard and According to sociologist Chua Beng Huatthe choice is cultural and practical: the population prefers to avoid long hours behind the wheel. The man himself, despite having a SUV byd to move his grandchildren, says he turns to the subway when he goes to the center. Ultimately, the car in Singapore seems to have become a more than functional aspirational good, one reserved for those who can afford it without compromising their economy. Unlike other parts of the world where the vehicle represents an almost imperative need for mobility or independence, on the island-state it is, for many, A luxury compared With the most ostentatious objects. There is like having a rolex, or almost. Image | William Cho In Xataka | Guide to know if your car can circulate through the Zbe of Madrid in 2025: labels, registered and areas In Xataka | How to make an appointment at the IMSS online in Mexico

That the DGT is going to fine you with 135 euros for driving only in your car sounds bad. The only problem is that it is false

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It has become a small classic. From time to time, the news about the DGT points to new fines, sanctions or restrictions (each one more rare or unexpected) that, of course, does not exist. The last bulus points to the obligation to circulate with more than one person in the car. And if not … fine? Of course not. It is the first thing that has made us clear the DGT. To questions from Xatakafrom the organism they tell us that the DGT “will never fine to go alone in the car.” Because, indeed, that has been the last rumor that has been popularized in social networks and of which some media echoed dropping that this measure is being valued. What do we talk about? In recent days, The voice has run that the DGT works to carry out a regulation that forces us to circulate with more than one person inside the car. It has even been said that there will be fines of 135 euros if this supposed new regulation is breached. Where does all this come from? The last bulus that involves the DGT is born from a few words expressed by Pere Navarro, director of the agency, last November during the Global Mobility Call. In him he affirmed that “The future will be shared or will not be”. With this, the director of the DGT wanted to make clear the importance of sharing vehicle to save in resources and consume and pollute less. However, “one thing is to foster and another fine,” they tell us from the DGT. And the words of the director of the DGT seem to go along this line unless they want to strangle to generate noise and clicks. There is a reason. And for the DGT that reason is that, according to their data, 85% of the displacements carried out every day in Spanish cities between home and work are done with a single occupant in a vehicle. This way of moving is obviously not very efficient. “We must make a collective change of mentality that allows us to encourage the high occupation of the vehicles, because we cannot afford 1,500 kg every day to displace a single person. Increasing the occupation of the vehicles is a challenge and a necessity,” Navarro said in his speech. The “case” of France. And we could use many, but many quotes. To ensure that the fine for breaching this alleged DGT standard will be 135 euros, some media have come to say that this measure is already applied in France and that heat cameras are used to warn if there is more than one person on board. But this is not true. Vao. What has been launched in some French cities is A high occupation lane. That is, a lane like the Spanish bus-life by which only vehicles with more than one person can circulate inside. Lanes that in the Spanish case are already controlled with the use of traffic cameras and whose Fine for using it improperly is 200 euros. For the control of these lanes, indeed, In France thermal radars are being used. The objective is to prevent some stratagems from being used that deceive the cameras. In Spain, for example, cases of using dolls in the passenger seat so that, disguised, pass a companion. And one last detail. To all of the above we must add that the DGT has no competences to regulate traffic in cities. Regulate the functioning of low emissions areas (ZBE) falls on the side of the municipalities. In fact, it is something that has been complaining for a long time and using as endorsement not to establish these zbe which are mandatory since 2023 in the municipalities of more than 50,000 inhabitants. Photo | Kindel Media and DGT In Xataka | The DGT wants to generalize the airbag on motorcycles. Your shortcut: make it mandatory to get the card to

If it seemed to us that time was driving crazy, we now have a new phenomenon: “The ghost girl”

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We have spent months Waiting for the arrival of the girl. Countries, agencies and universities have dedicated hours and hours to try to find out how to prepare for what was coming and the truth is that there was not necessary to prepare too much: the girl is being very weak and moderate. Good show of this is that, despite being the great refrigerator of the world, January has been the warmest January of registration. Is it strange? It is not unheard of, of course; But it is not normal. In fact, the NOA “He has expressed his surprise Seeing a strong atmospheric component of the girl without the corresponding colder surface temperature than the average of the tropical Pacific. “ We could say that the phenomenon has been playing with us for weeks. It is as if it were, but without being completely. What will happen to the girl? As Martín León explains“The average of the dynamic IRI model and several models of the Multi-Model set of North America predict an earlier transition to enso-neutral in January-March of 2025”. A priori, the most likely scan is this, but “There is a 41% probability that Emerge Emerge Emerge in this season.” This means that, in aggregate terms, it is expected that “the girls of the girl persist in the short term, with a probable transition to enso-neutral during March-May of 2025 (66% probability).” And then? The international climate community is nervous because we must not forget that the 2023-2024 child was The fifth strongest Since we have records and the fact that the girl is so soft raises many doubts: is it that the Enso is moving towards a structure much warmer What is accustomed to us? It is not clear and is more than a fear than a prediction. But it is clear that what are good news (Few impacts due to a weak girl) It is becoming a source of uncertainty. No one knows if we will end the year in another the child, but the possibility is on the table. Image | NOAA In Xataka | The boy has not yet left and meteorologists are already preparing for the girl: thus influences our climate

“Eye of God” is your autonomous driving system and will be free in all your cars

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Do we want our cars to drive alone? It is one of the great questions about which the automotive market seems to turn. Companies, of course, seem to be clear about the answer: yes. Beyond the obligations of the European Union in security matters (which already forces to ride assistants such as emergency braking or lane change alert), it is clear that efforts for Offer highly assisted systems in driving They are there. The manufacturers have been highlighting the functions for an automated vehicle parking for some time. From Online parking lotsuntil they square the car in a minimum space Based on burning wheelthrough vehicles that Remember the path they have circulated and thus save really narrow spaces or cars that They function like a robb In a parking lot. But it is Tesla and especially Chinese manufacturers who seem to be more interested in demonstrating to what extent they have the best semi -automatic driving systems. They believe there is a huge business to explode and Byd has just knew an important blow to Tesla. Autonomous driving as a differential value From Tesla they have tired of selling us autonomous driving as the great business of the future for the company. His Tesla Cybercabthe attempt to put a completely autonomous robotaxi on the street that lacks flyers and pedals, is the most obvious attempt. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. The company has been selling its semi -automated driving functions for years with promiseseven that now they see very complicated to fulfill and that They will cost Tesla a good money. Elon Musk has made his Autopilot and the Full self driving Be a sufficient value to opt for Tesla rather than for the competition. In the United States, promoting the system is key because they aspire to make vehicles themselves in automatic mode (under supervision) help them improve the system they are developing for their robotaxis. They believe that they can get a huge database to which Cruise or Waymo never arrived. But where there really is a really bloody battle in economic terms it is in China. In fact, Musk himself has made all possible efforts For Tesla to be allowed to map the streets to develop their autonomous driving systems. They are aware that in a market where the price is being differential and Chinese brands continue to tighten stronglya good performance of these systems is differential to sell as a key incentive before a future purchase. Obviously, they are not the only ones who believe it. During the presentation of Xiaomi Su7the Chinese company focused an important part of its efforts on demonstrating the autonomous capabilities of its car. Not only taught how the car reads the environment, they came to demonstrate how the vehicle It worked with absolute autonomy within a public parking lotI found a space where to park and maneuver between different obstacles. That same demonstration of strength (or higher) is what has made byd with the presentation of its “Eye of God”. The most surprising thing has not been that they sell the automated driving functions of their cars, they have also made an important announcement: incorporate it for free to all their vehicles. A missile in Tesla’s flotation line that sought to make these systems a business added to its vehicles, A way to profitable with permanent subscriptions or purchases at high prices these services. Until now, Byd only had this service in its middle and high -end vehicles but The company has announced which will be available for free in all its electric cars, from the economic Byd Seagullone of the electric models best selling in the country. During the announcement, Wang Chuanfu, founder of Byd, mentioned That automated driving functions have become basic safety equipment, at the seat belt or airbag level. The Chinese company also confirmed that it was integrating models of Deepseek in its functions controlled by artificial intelligence to improve the autonomous capacity of vehicles. The announcement is A bomb within the Chinese market. The local market is leaving aside the classic characteristics that have attracted cars to focus on advanced functions such as deeper infotainment systems or autonomous driving. Xpeng either Child They have tried to position their products as advanced vehicles in this regard without achieving profitability. Xiaomi, as we said, He showed these functions in the presentation of its first electric car. Incorporating these services in an electric car that, at direct change, is sold for less than 10,000 euros in China is a declaration of intentions and can be an important impulse to sales, something that the Chinese state seeks that has continued to expand the aid to the purchase of these cars with the aim of keeping alive an industry that is manufacturing much more of the vehicles you can buy while trying to continue promoting the consumption of citizens Faced with the slowdown in growth. Photo | Byd In Xataka | Byd’s growth is unstoppable. Now he is at the gates of overcoming annual sales to Ford and Honda

Elon Musk made his nth promise on autonomous driving and Tesla will pay him expensive (already stockings)

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If something has characterized the direction of Elon Musk in front of Tesla, they have been his grandiloquent phrases and his promises of doubtful credibility. One of them is a classic that can now cost Caro: all its cars can be updated to their most advanced autonomous driving system for free. Musk already admits that they will have to take a hard cost. A key business. Autonomous driving is, for Tesla, one of its key businesses for the future. The company already said in 2023 that it could make money exclusively with the software of its cars and that they could make their cars profitable without winning a single euro with the vehicle itself. Since then, Elon Musk has been selling the benefits of its autonomous driving systems. Similarly, the company has been sliding that it is In conversations with third parties to act as suppliers of your driving aid systems. And to this we must add the promise that from next year we will see the Tesla Robotaxis in the streets. The FSD. That autonomous driving has a name and surname within Tesla. Full Self Driving (FSD). A driving aid system that, for the moment, continues to force the driver to be at all times aware of what happens around him in case he has to intervene. The name has been a reason for controversy, DECEÑIOUS ADVERTISING FACKING Because he implies that he has more capacities than he really offers. In fact, Ford with Bluecruisewhich allows you to remove your hands from the steering wheel although keeping your attention, and Mercedes, which does not force you to maintain attention In very specific circumstancesThey seem to have come further. In the specific case of Tesla, their cars are sold with Three well -differentiated packages. Basic assists includes adaptive cruise control and lane change. The improved autopilot package adds functions such as automatic lane or parking (and exit) without human intervention. Finally, the FSD or “Total Autonomous Driving”, as Tesla sells in Spain, adds the stops and torn in the traffic lights and, “in the future, self -admitted in urban areas. The eternal promise. The FSD has been one of Tesla’s great promises in recent years. The price of buying a car with active FSD or “total autonomous driving”, as sold in Spain, adds 7,500 euros to the price of the car. Another option is to activate it in the coming years when we consider it appropriate from our website. That future option is what seems to be complicating Tesla. On its website the following is read in the frequently asked questions section: As of April 2019, all new Tesla vehicles come standard with the autopilot*, which includes cruise control adapted to traffic and autogyro. Some exceptions can be applied. For vehicles without the autopilot software, but equipped with the necessary hardware, you can buy the autopilot, the improved autopilot or the total autonomous driving capacity at any time through its Tesla account; The necessary autopilot software will be added to your car.A necessary update . Since 2016, Tesla has been promising that all their cars would have the necessary hardware to support the functions of total autonomous driving, including those of“Level 5” . That is, the car can move without human intervention, as if it were a robotaxi. In 2019, however, the company had to confirm that the autonomous driving system would require greater computer power. SoThey presented the HW3 a computer designed to allow these functions. Given the promise that cars sold since 2016 could have these functions, cars already sold for free to interested drivers were updated. In 2023, again Tesla has to expand the computer capabilities of its cars with a new hardware. The long -awaited HW4 arrives That now, yes (it is supposed) it will allow a completely autonomous driving. But from the company the message is launched that drivers whose cars use the HW3 should not worry because the new software will refine to make it compatible with their vehicles.They are not valid . A year later, in October 2024, Elon Musk begins to slide the idea that cars with HW3 will not be able to count on the latest advances in autonomous driving and, therefore, they will not be able to enjoy their FSD program. We are not 100% safe. HW4 has HW3’s capacity several times. It is easier to make things work in HW4 and a lot of effort is needed to put that in HW3. There is the possibility that HW3 does not reach the level of security that allows non -supervised FSD. Words pick them upElectrek where, in addition, they explain the difficulties that the company would have to update its cars at the technical level. According to the medium, it is almost impossible due to the limitations of the hardware The Tesla Model and should be the change of paradigm in Europe. It has been destroyed as a best selling car by Dacia SanderoFree . At that time, Elon Musk already warned that if the company did not find a way to make the HW3 compatible with the total autonomous driving would launch a free update campaign of the hardware of the vehicle for all those who had acquired the car with these functions. Months after these first statements, Elon Musk has confirmed that all cars that were bought with the FSD package already active will be updated for free. “We will have to replace all HW3 computers in vehicles where FSD was bought,” Musk said At the last meeting with shareholders.Half fulfilling . In his statements, Musk made it clear that they would only be the cars that acquired the FSD package when buying it the cars that will receive this update for free. This leaves out, therefore, those who did not do first and chose to subscribe to the functions of driving aid. Therefore, Tesla would be halfway. In their day they promised that all cars bought from 2016 would be completely autonomous. This is only possible, … Read more

Lexus Rx 2025: Hybrid driving innovation

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Since its launch in 1998, The Lexus RX has represented a turning point in the automotive industry. As a pioneer in the adoption of hybrid motorizations in the luxury SUVs segment, this model not only marked the beginning of a new era, but also redefined the expectations of performance, efficiency and comfort. Read also: Toyota 4Runner 2025: Characteristics and Management Test Now, with its update by 2025, the Lexus RX promises to further raise the bar with an irresistible combination of technological innovation, refinement and environmental commitment. You can read: They deny Tesla: Robotaxi in 2026, it is a distant dream With a length of 4.89 meters, THE LEXUS RX 2025 Face a fierce competition in the luxury SUV segment, competing with heavyweights such as the BMW X5, the Mercedes-Benz Gle and the Volvo XC90. However, Lexus has demonstrated once again that his unique approach, focused on the quality and experience of the driver, distinguishes him from the rest. A quieter and refined driving experience One of the most prominent advances in the Lexus RX 2025 is the improvement in acoustic isolation. The brand has incorporated latest generation phonabsorbent materials and pads designed to minimize noise and vibrations from abroad. These improvements affect key areas, such as the air conditioning system, the front bulbaro, the rear crystals and the back of the body. The experience at the wheel is now more serene than ever, with a cabin that reflects Lexus’s commitment to the tranquility and comfort of the occupants. This focus on isolation not only increases luxury sensation, but also makes RX an ideal space for long crossings and urban traffic. Vanguard Technology: Digital Cockpit and Digital Key The Lexus RX 2025 presents a completely digital instrument picture called Lexus Digital Cockpit. This high -definition TFT screen, with 12.3 inches of diagonal, offers multiple views and customizable options. It changes its visualization according to the selected driving mode, using blue tones for echo, gray for normal and red for Sport, adding a dynamic touch to the handling experience. Another relevant incorporation is the digital key, which allows the owner to access and control the vehicle from their mobile phone through application Lexus link+. This advance underlines the brand’s commitment to the connectivity and comfort of the user. Lexus Rx 2025. Credit: Lexus.Credit: courtesy In addition, the multimedia system is now compatible with Android Auto and Apple Carplay Wirelessly, eliminating the need for cables and facilitating interaction with mobile devices. Hybrid mechanics that combine power and sustainability In the heart of Lexus Rx 2025 we find two hybrid motorization options: RX 450H+ (plug -in hybrid): Combined power: 309 hp. Electric autonomy: up to 65 miles. Zero environmental label thanks to its ability to operate in completely electric mode during short and medium paths. RX 500H (conventional hybrid): Combined power: 371 HP. Approved consumption: 8.1 l/100 km. Eco label, ideal for those looking for a balance between performance and efficiency. Both versions stand out for an optimized power delivery and specific lighting patterns that improve driving experience and highlight their sophisticated character. New Executive+Finish: Detail luxury The Executive+ finish is one of the great novelties of this update. This level of equipment raises comfort with characteristics such as: Heating leather steering wheel. Ventilated and heated rear seats. Radiant heating system with air exits at knee, designed to heat quickly and efficiently, optimizing energy consumption. These improvements reinforce the Lexus approach in providing an integral luxury experience that combines functionality with carefully designed details. Design that combines audacity and elegance The exterior of RX 2025 maintains the dynamic and modern lines that characterize Lexus, with a more refined frontal grill and aerodynamic elements that improve its efficiency. The angular design LED headlights and the sculpted lines give it an imposing presence, while the metal finishes enhance their premium appearance. The Lexus RX 2025 is not only presented as a renewal, but as a firm step towards the future of sustainable mobility. With a constant approach to innovation, luxury and efficiency, this model reinforces its position as one of the referents of the hybrid luxury SUV segment. Although the market is increasingly oriented towards complete electrical options, Lexus demonstrates with the RX that hybrid technologies still have a relevant place, offering a perfect transition between traditional combustion and total electrification. The Lexus RX 2025 combines the best of Japanese engineering, advanced technology and first level comfort, establishing a new standard in its segment. This SUV continues to be an ideal choice for those who seek a balance between luxury, sustainability and performance. Continue reading: (Tagstotranslate) Lexus

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