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A model with the focus on the family that offers seven seats if necessary and has a more off-road aesthetic. "Today, one in three cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz is an SUV, and one in four belongs to the compact family. Therefore, a compact SUV like the GLB combines the winning genes of our two segments with higher sales volume, "said Britta Seeger, a member of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG and responsible for Sales. But the truth is that the new Mercedes-Benz GLB, which has a length of 4,634 meters, can hardly be called compact, which makes it stand out a few centimeters from a normal parking space. A Class C, the base of the GLC that is the upper echelon in the SUV range, leaves the measuring tape at an almost identical figure: 4,686 m, while its compact brother, Class B, measures just 4,419 meters and its battle is lower in ten centimeters to that of the new GLB which is 2,829 m. That wheelbase was the only way to locate a third row of two individual and retractable seats, in which two people with a maximum height of 1.68 meters can travel and at the same time provide the cabin of the GLB with a spacious feeling. Perhaps for that reason the new Mercedes has been equipped with a body design of robust proportions, more 'quad-drives', which remind us of the classic style of the first designs of off-road vehicles, with an erect front and short front and rear overhangs. In this way, the height to the ceiling in the first row of seats amounts to 1,069 millimeters, an unprecedented level in the segment. Only an ascending line of the mount line at the height of the C-pillar breaks that lateral monotony in its design. The boot capacity is now 570 liters with the five seats and the rear in its most delayed position The trunk of the GLB also benefits from these proportions, whose capacity is now 570 liters with the five seats and the rear in its most delayed position, surpassing the 455 liters of the Class B from which it comes and even the 500 liters of its older brother , the Mercedes-Benz GLC. If we move forward the second row of seats adjustable lengthwise 14 cm, which is standard in the Spanish market; the volume increases up to 760 liters and only if we drive with the seven seats occupied the boot capacity is reduced to 150 liters with load up to the roof. The new Mercedes-Benz GLB offers the well-known diesel and gasoline engines of four cylinders renewed thoroughly for greater efficiency with the passage of the different re-sterilizations, deepening in an increase of power and in the reduction of emissions. Two are petrol the GLB 200 with the 1.33 liter engine of Renault origin with 163 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque and the GLB 250 4MATIC with a two-liter engine displacement and 224 hp and a torque of 350 Nm . The gasoline models are three that have the same two-liter engine with three power stages: 150 hp and 320 Nm of torque for the GLB 200 d, 150 hp and 320 Nm for the GLB 200 d 4MATIC and 190 hp and 400 Nm for the GLB 220 d 4 MATIC. The two-liter diesel engine (OM 654q) is equipped with an expanded version of the exhaust gas treatment system that is Euro 6d certified. The basic model, the GLB 200 can optionally equip the 4MATIC system as standard in the upper ones, an all-wheel drive system on which the Dynamic Select switch can be operated for a 'Eco / Comfort' driving program with a distribution of the 80% torque on the front axle and 20% on the rear; relationship that in 'Sport' mode goes to 70/30 and in 'Off-Road' mode it distributes equally on both axes assuming the disc clutch the blocking function. If we want to make intensive, non-abusive use, outside the asphalt there is a technical package with a tilt and attack angle display and the DSR to descend steep slopes that automatically maintains a preselected speed between 2 and 18 km / h. This model is available with three finishes in our country: Progressive, Night and Edition 1 The interior design does not depart from the already known models of the German brand. The high definition floating screen is generously sized and you can choose between four display modes: Modern Classic, Sport, Progressive and Discreet where information is minimized. Externally, there are three finishes available in our country: the Progressive series as standard and the AMG Line option, with 19 "alloy wheels, diamond grille and specific front and rear skirts and the Night package with various black inserts such as mirror housings or the lath in the waistline; in addition to Edition 1, an exclusive model on the occasion of the launch of the GLB, with 20 "wheels. AT THE WHEEL We tried three versions on the Malaga roads of the Guadalhorce valley. The first is the Mercedes AMG GLB 35 4 MATIC that stands out both for its appearance and its performance with a two-liter engine supercharged by two turbochargers that provide 306 hp of power and 50 Nm of torque that allow it to stop the clock at acceleration 0-100 km / h in just 5.2 seconds thanks to the AMG Performance 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive from the front-wheel drive to the power distribution between both axles and the 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT. It has five driving programs, including one for slippery surfaces where power, torque and change are softened. It goes without saying that its driving is convincing, although many of the regional roads of the route were limited to 50, despite its breadth and little turning. So fast you can go with the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 4 MATIC and more relaxed, especially if you opt for the adjustable damping system adjustable on the oil flow of the shock absorbers electronically that allows the driver to choose the most satisfactory suspension either on roads with bad signs to overcome the thousand and one types of urban speed reducers. 224 hp that provide us with 236 km / h of maximum speed and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / in 6.9 seconds but without having to pay so much attention to driving and sweat less than with the AMG GLB 35 4 MATIC. More reasonable is the Mercedes-Benz GLB 220 d 4MATIC, less abrupt when stepping on the accelerator and just as blunt that it stays at 217 km / h and 7.6 seconds in acceleration. When it's time to make a decision and knowing the prices of the Mercedes-Benz GLB that is already on sale, they start with the 42,675 euros of the GLB 200 d, going through the 47,350 of the GLB 220 d 4 MATIC, the 55,000 of the GLB 250 4 MATIC gasoline without knowing date and price of the AMG variant. If we take our favorite the 220 d 4 MATIC compared to its older brother the GLC 220 d 4MATIC, it means a saving of nine thousand euros less for benefits and somewhat better consumptions (thanks to a lower weight), greater boot volume and possibility of Seven occupants Each one has to dilute between rationality (GLB) and heart (GLC) for its harmony of lines, but for tastes colors.

In the first event of 2019 the classic event has returned with original novelties, but the same cozy and exclusive atmosphere as always The first Cava Sound of 2019 followed the line of the previous ones -exclusivity, originality, live music and excellent cava- and also met the expectations of new surprises. And is that as Judith Manero, the ‘spokeswoman’ for this DO Cava event, “one of them is cava and ice, another way to taste the cava and that the young public find a new way to taste it”. Cava Sound fulfilled its promise and mediated the evening in the form of afterwork held in the gardens of the singular Font del Gat, in Montjuïc, at the 'Brazilian' rhythm, the original formula of cava infused with citrus and mint was served in a ball glass with ice. A result that pleased and surprised the guests. It is because of these edtails that Cava Sound continues to fill without losing its essence. “It is a total success,‘ sold out ’practically from day one and a great reception. People want to repeat, they come forward, they like the surprise factor, that the site is an original place, different from the city and this year we start in Barcelona, we will go to Madrid and we will finish again in Barcelona, ”explained Manero. The appointment has already become a classic also in the Spanish capital. “The reception in Madrid was very good and this year there are people who before saying when we would do the Cava Sound in Madrid already asked us for details and they had expectations of when it would be repeated. We hope to welcome about 300 people, ”continued Manero, who highlighted the introduction of cava as the main drink in more and more areas. "Every time we get better, the cava is very gastronomic, paired with all kinds of dishes and then it is easy, once you try it, find the point and adapt it to all meals," he said.

Juan Ramón Quintana was until just over two weeks ago part of the "hard wing" of the Evo Morales government. Now, the new Bolivian authorities are searching for sedition and terrorism. The State Prosecutor General's Office issued an arrest warrant against Quintana, former Minister of the Presidency, also accused of financing terrorism and public instigation to commit crimes. The interim government believes that Quintana, who returned to the government earlier this year after spending less than two years as an ambassador to Cuba, took refuge at the Mexican embassy in La Paz. Jeanine Áñez promulgates the law to call new elections in Bolivia without Evo Morales as a candidate Arturo Murillo, the current Minister of Government (Interior), points him as responsible for the "insurrection process" which, according to him, is the protests of Morales supporters against the interim government. The arrest warrant against Quintana was preceded by controversial statements by Murillo, who barely took office on November 13 announced "the hunt for Juan Ramón Quintana."

Mini we meet in the circuit of Monteblanco, in Huelva, to test its latest model, the most powerful in the history of the brand and that leaves no one indifferent. There were two models to try the John Cooper Works, the Clubman and the Countryman, but it had a common denominator in its gut, an engine that provides 306 hp and an ideal ground to squeeze it. The car obviously has all the news in terms of design, safety and technology, but the purpose of the meeting was to test its behavior at its best and with that objective the chosen location is understood. In the city and on the road it is practically impossible to collect the sensations that it gives off, projecting sportsmanship everywhere. With the pilot Lucas Ordonez as a luxury instructor, the test of the car, which became very short, consisted of acceleration tests, braking, skill and, above all, the staging on the asphalt of this circuit, in one of its variants of almost 4 kilometers. I must confess, first of all, that I was surprised by the potential of this Mini, both for its truly impressive performance, and for its adherence on an asphalt flooded by rain. The new Mini John Cooper Works The new Mini John Cooper Works | Photo: Mini GREAT PERFORMANCE These new versions of the brand's most prominent sports models, both the six-door model with its dynamic driving and the solid and versatile Countryman, operate a brutal experience. The latest generation of the 4-cylinder engine developed for John Cooper Works models with Mini TwinPower Turbo technology improves the power of the previous engine by 55 kW (75 hp) at full power. The maximum torque has increased 100 Nm to reach 450 Nm, and the acceleration performance has also increased considerably. The JCW Clubman goes from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds and the JCW Countryman, in 5.1 seconds, that is, 1.4 and 1.5 seconds faster than the previous models, respectively. The 4-cylinder turbocharged engine and 225 kW (306 hp) of the JCW Clubman (average fuel consumption: 7.1-7.4-l / 100 km; average CO2 temperature level: 161–169 g / km) and the JCW Countryman (average fuel consumption: 6.9-7.3 l / 100 km; average level of CO2 emissions: 156-166 g / km) offers extraordinary performance. The new Mini Cooper Works Countryman The new Mini Cooper Works Countryman | Photo: Mini SPORT SPIRIT The engine is combined as standard in both models with a new 8-speed Steptronic sports gearbox, which includes mechanical locking of the differential on the front axle, a four-wheel drive system ALL4, a specially designed chassis and additional reinforcement modifications for body structure, motor connection and chassis fasteners. This makes sports sensations spectacular. The acceleration maneuvers are accompanied by the spectacular sound of the new exhaust system. The extreme power of the engine is felt more intensely than ever, with an emotional acoustic design that adapts to the needs of the vehicle and enhances its high performance character. Just put the car in Sport mode you feel it is not just any car. In any case, when driving a relaxed pace with optimized consumption and low revolutions, the sound produced is more restrained and loud. The new Mini John Cooper Works The new Mini John Cooper Works | Photo: Mini The automatic transmission incorporates an integrated differential lock that works transversely to reduce speed compensation between the front wheels and is interconnected with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), which helps traction on loose terrain or in adverse weather conditions . We also improve the dynamism of the vehicle by negotiating the curves with a sporty driving style, providing greater agility when making rapid direction changes or accelerating a background when exiting a curve. The sports brake system has also been redesigned and now features disc brakes with 4-piston calipers on the rear wheels to control constant braking values even in heavy use conditions. EXCLUSIVE EQUIPMENT The dynamism, agility and precision of John Cooper Works are complemented by specific design features on the outside, which can adapt the aerodynamic properties and design of the vehicle's air conductors, such as large front air intakes , the specific roof spoilers for each model and aerodynamically optimized mirror covers. Other specific details include the optional red contrast paint for the ceiling and the mirror housings, an individual design for the side entry moldings with the turn signals and the John Cooper Wo logo

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