BMW He presented the new M2 racing (Photo). Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of Polo (photo). And more.
Selfhistory: New edition of the Digital Magazine
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You can already enjoy a new edition of Autohistory, the digital magazine of Argentine historical cars. In number 56 we offer you: History: Fiat Regatta. Anniversaries: 70 years of the Santa Isabel factory. Argentine buses: Detail O 104. Stories with cars: the legacy. Visits: Suarez workshop. Event I: Auto Argentino Expo 2025. Today’s Classics: Peugeot 2008. You can see the content by clicking on this link:
CHEVROLET: “Pickup Experience”
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To maximize the qualities inside and outside the asphalt of its Pickup line, Chevrolet summons the general public to a management day to test its full range of utility vehicles, composed of the Montana, Nueva S10 and Silverado models. Within the framework of the Chevrolet Pickup Experience, the three pickups of the bun brand will be available to perform Drives Off-road tests on the Arawak property (Route 4, Antonio Berni corner-Campana, Prov. Of Buenos Aires) on May 10 and 11, with turn, from 9:00 to 4:30. “The Chevrolet Pickup Experience is an activity that we start up so that consumers of this type of vehicle, as suitable for work as for recreation, check for themselves the quality and off-road capacity of our Montana, S10 and Silverado models, with real tests in a demanding off-road circuit,” said Florencia Savignone, marketing leader of General Motors Argentina.
The Chevrolet Pickup Experience staff will have commercial advisors to guide those interested in conditions to acquire a 0KM unit and its corresponding after -sales service in the Chevrolet dealers network. The requirements are: current driver’s license and, only in the case of testing the Full Size Silverado, the interested party must exhibit the green or blue card of a pickup. The activity will begin with a clinical talk to explain the characteristics and differences between the products to be tested, and highlight the safety standards that govern this type of activity, before performing the corresponding tests on the complex tracks. Users interested in trying the Pickup Chevrolet line must register and obtain their day and turn through the link: http://www.chevroletpickupexperience.com.ar/buenosaires/ The quota is limited.
Pirelli: Alliance with the TC2000 SUV
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Pirelli, an official and exclusive provider of tires of the TC2000, accompanies the transformation of the category that incorporates 500 hp SUV vehicles, once again equipping cars with tires developed with avant -garde technology and special specifications to ensure the best performance in this new stage. The new P zero DH tire, developed for dry track, will debut on May 3 and 4 at the Ciudad de Oberá Autodrome, in Misiones. It has a new compound of the latest generation bearing band and internal materials, which allowed to reduce 2 seconds per lap in the preliminary tests carried out in the Buenos Aires Autodrome. This advance reflects the constant evolution of Pirelli and its commitment to the national Motorsport.
With a new compound material, the P zero Slick DH tire improves the performance in acceleration, braking and tip speed. To these innovations, changes in the internal structure of the tire that ensure the resistance necessary to respond to the power of the 500 hp of the new SUVs are added, offering high performance and the greatest security within the category, which will present its engines with the greatest power within Argentina. For its part, the rain belt stands out for allowing the bearing band to drain the water efficiently and maintain a high level of grip in wet conditions, guaranteeing the best possible performance in rain. Both tires maintain measures 285/645-18 used in the last season. “The development of engines that characterize this deep reconversion of the TC2000, with a new generation of cars that reach the 500 horsepower, represents an important technological advance. Committed to accompanying the national sport with the highest level of performance, we will equip all vehicles with tires that were specially developed for the competition,” said Daniel Dable, Marketing Manager of Pirelli Argentina, in prior to competition. The next date of the TC2000 will take place on May 3 and 4 in Oberá, Misiones.
Audi: A3 sedan test
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Audi Argentina invites you to live a unique experience. From May 5 to June 4, you can do urban drives from the new Audi A3 from Audi Lounge Buenos Aires, the innovative brand of the brand. The Drives tests, which will tour the exclusive park of the city of Buenos Aires, will be available from Monday to Friday, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and will be guided by specialized instructors of the brand. Those interested can reserve a shift by entering this link or via WhatsApp at 11 53284043.
The new Audi A3 represents Audi’s commitment to evolution and technological avant -garde. It is available in our country in Sportback and Sedan versions. It has a redefined design, a lot of sportsmanship and equipment news that the brand offers to experience through urban drives tests from Audi Lounge Buenos Aires. Audi Lounge is located at Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3009 and is the perfect place to experience everything Audi has to offer its customers and followers. From the brand they claim to be excited to offer customers, prospects and followers the opportunity to test the new Audi A3 in such a special environment.
Ford: New concessionaire in Necochea
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Ford Argentina announces the inauguration of the eleventh concessionaire under the Ford Signature Dealer program, reinforcing its commitment to be closer to customers throughout the country. In this case it is a new comprehensive concessionaire in the city of Necochea, belonging to the Balcarce Autos SA dealership, a member of the Ford network for 43 years and with a strong presence in the southern part of the province of Buenos Aires. This investment represents a sample of the confidence of the company Balcarce Cars – and the Ford dealers network – in the automotive business model in Argentina.
Necochea is among the 10 most important districts in the province of Buenos Aires in the sale of zero kilometer vehicles. Its economic activity is based on agriculture, fishing and trade through the port of Quequén and every summer its beaches receive thousands of tourists from all over the country. Pick-ups are key tools the development of the economy, representing 40% of the total sales of vehicles in Necochea and its surroundings. The pick-ups are also for decades the Ford emblem product in Argentina, and that is why Balcarce Cars made the decision to double its bet and invest in a new integral concessionaire. The objective of expanding its presence in the city of Necochea – where Balcarce cars has been present since 2014 – has not only to deliver the most desirable products in the market, but also with continuing to provide memorable experiences for its customers, thus generating long -term ties. The new installation is located on 55th Street No. 1129 of the city of Necochea, province of Buenos Aires, and is intended for the commercialization of 0KM vehicles through the traditional sales channel, corporate sales afloats – through Ford Pro -and Oval Plan. In addition, this new integral branch will have workshop to provide after -sales service. The commercial care schedule is from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The after -sales service will attend from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BMW: M2 Racing
From the 2026 season, BMW M Motorsport will offer private teams around the world the new access vehicle to the competition: the BMW M2 Racing. Development and tests are in its final phase this year, and the new BMW M2 Racing officially presented to the public just before launching to the market during the start of the DTM season in Oschereben (Germany). “With the incorporation of the BMW M2 Racing, we continue a proud tradition,” said Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH. “Like its predecessors, the BMW M235i Racing, the BMW M240i Racing and the BMW M2 CS Racing, the new BMW M2 Racing will redefine the access segment to the range in BMW Motorpsort. The car is affordable, while offering the racing equipment and pilots a performance without concessions, durability and pure driving pleasure. BMW M Motorsport, support for customer racing with cars that are easy to maintain, profitable and exciting to drive is a priority. ”
The new BMW M2 Racing delivers 313 hp on the track and reaches a maximum speed of more than 270 km/h. It is based on the chassis of the current M2 generation, improved with numerous competition components. The base version of the BMW M2 Racing is priced at € 98,000 (net) in the European Union and is distributed through selected BMW M Motorsport dealers. “With the BMW M2 Racing, we have managed to take a racing model for basic level customers that combines driving, performance and particularly intuitive dynamism,” said Björn Lellmann, head of Customer Racing in BMW M Motorsport. “Development was carried out in close collaboration between BMW M Motorsport and serial production experts. The result is a powerful racing car that combines fun with low operating costs. This efficiency makes the BMW M2 Racing particularly attractive to base motor racing and makes the races even more accessible to customers.”
Volkswagen: 50 years of the pole
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For years, the “Miniatur Wunderland” in the Speicherstadt (former Hamburg neighborhood has been one of the most popular attractions, not only in the city, but of all Germany. From now on, visitors can admire a very special cars train at 1:87 in the recreations of the “magical worlds.” This is part of the Volkswagen anniversary campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the pole. A total of more than 70 pole models circulate in 12 wagons. The car train with the anniversary brand circulates through the miniature area of the “city of Hamburg”, passing through places of interest such as the Elba Philharmonic, the bridges of Elba and the port. Even stations are decorated with advertising fences with the “50 years of the pole” logo.
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