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El Lado No Negociable de los Autos: Seguridad, Récords de Honda y el Nuevo Jetta 2026

El Lado No Negociable de los Autos: Seguridad, Récords de Honda y el Nuevo Jetta 2026

Autos Y Más Jul 15, 2026 89 min
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About this episode

Entre noticias y anécdotas, el programa se centra en dos frentes: por un lado, historia y marcas (SEAT y CUPRA) y un repaso de ofertas de Peugeot en México con ediciones “Black Edition” para 3008 y 5008, incluyendo detalles de asientos, iluminación y confort. Por otro, cambia el enfoque a seguridad y privacidad en autos conectados: sensores/cámaras, riesgos de ciberataques y qué borrar antes de vender. También tocan cifras de emisiones y el rol de la tecnología en la conducción.

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Brand

seat

"“...talking and connecting this great moment of Spain with the motor, the Spanish brand Seat...”"

SEAT is a Spanish car brand. The host explains how SEAT helped build Spain’s modern car industry after World War II, and how some of its famous models became big sellers.

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Seat 600
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Car

Seat 600

"“In 1957, Seat 600, which was a madness, madness of sales...”"

The SEAT 600 was one of SEAT’s most important early cars. It became extremely popular and helped put cars within reach for many people in Spain.

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Car

Seat Ibiza

"“...in 1984 the famous Seat Ibiza was born, after they ended a relationship with Fiat...”"

The SEAT Ibiza is SEAT’s popular small car line. In this episode, they describe its launch as a major moment in SEAT’s history.

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Fiat

"“...after they ended a relationship with Fiat... because Seat at first was allied with Fiat...”"

Fiat is an Italian automaker that historically partnered with SEAT. Here, the host says SEAT initially allied with Fiat, then later ended that relationship before launching the Ibiza.

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Giorgetto Giullaro

"“...they launched the Ibiza developed by Giorgetto Giullaro...”"

Giorgetto Giugiaro (spoken here as “Giorgetto Giullaro”) is a famous Italian car designer credited with shaping the look of many production vehicles. The host attributes the SEAT Ibiza’s development/design to him, emphasizing the car’s design pedigree.

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Porsche

"“...they launched the Ibiza developed by Giorgetto Giullaro... in collaboration with Porsche...”"

Porsche is a German sports-car brand that the host connects to the SEAT Ibiza’s development. The segment claims the Ibiza was developed with collaboration involving Porsche, positioning it as a design/engineering influence rather than a purely local SEAT project.

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Volkswagen Group

"“...then in 1986 they joined the Volkswagen group...”"

The Volkswagen Group is the large German automotive conglomerate that owns multiple brands. The host says SEAT joined the Volkswagen group in 1986, which is a major corporate shift that typically affects platforms, engineering resources, and model strategies.

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Car

Seat Leon

"“...in 1999 they launched the famous Seat Leon...”"

The SEAT Leon is SEAT’s compact/hatchback model line, introduced in 1999 per the host. The segment uses it as another milestone showing how SEAT expanded its lineup after joining the Volkswagen Group.

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Brand

Cupra

"“...and in 2018, already with me there on board, they launched CUPRA”"

CUPRA is SEAT’s performance-focused brand. The host says that in 2018, SEAT launched CUPRA, marking a shift toward sportier branding and higher-performance versions within the SEAT/VW ecosystem.

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Car

Skoda Felicia

"...here we go, the three of friends, I go, I go too, Felicia is going like a fly, no scene is romantic, I prop..."

The Škoda Felicia is a small, everyday car made by Škoda. It was designed to be practical and affordable for regular driving. People mention it because it’s a well-known older model from that time period.

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Suzuki X90

"...his model. I bring the attitude and I bring Volvo X90, which we will talk about calmly, because if you ..."

The Suzuki X-90 is a small car with a sporty, different look compared to typical compact cars. It was made by Suzuki and is known for being a niche, less common model. People talk about it because it’s unusual and not like the standard options.

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Car

Peugeot 5008

"Yes, well, they're working on their Christmas offer in the Mexican market with the arrival of two... Well, of the special editions for 3008 and 5008"

The Peugeot 5008 is a bigger Peugeot SUV, usually aimed at families. In this clip, they’re saying special editions of it are coming as part of a holiday deal in Mexico.

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Peugeot 3008

"Yes, well, they're working on their Christmas offer in the Mexican market with the arrival of two... Well, of the special editions for 3008 and 5008"

The Peugeot 3008 is a small SUV made by Peugeot. Here, they’re talking about a special-edition version of it as part of a holiday promotion in Mexico.

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black edition

"The special edition is called Black Edition [1705.6s] and they arrive for this couple of models,"

“Black Edition” is a special version of a car meant to look more exclusive. In this case, it’s the name of the special edition for the Peugeot 3008 and 5008.

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LED headlights

"with these LED headlights, [1753.5s] 19-inch rims,"

LED headlights use light-emitting diodes instead of traditional halogen bulbs. They’re commonly used for sharper “light signature” styling and can improve efficiency and design flexibility, which the host ties to the special edition’s exterior look.

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19 inch rims

"with these LED headlights, [1753.5s] 19-inch rims,"

“19-inch rims” means the wheels are 19 inches across. It’s a spec that affects how the car looks and can slightly affect ride comfort.

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facial recognition

"Exactly, facial recognition, the fingerprints. You put it on the phone, you put it on the tablet, you put it on the TV."

Facial recognition is when a camera checks your face to figure out who you are. Some cars use it to unlock or set up the car for the right driver.

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fingerprints

"Exactly, facial recognition, the fingerprints. You put it on the phone, you put it on the tablet, you put it on the TV."

Fingerprints are your unique skin patterns. Some cars can use them to confirm it’s really you before unlocking or enabling certain features.

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cyberattacks

"Hey, but for example, the tablet cell phone, in some way they are exposed to cyberattacks, right? So imagine if the cars think they can be exposed to an attack that starts driving alone."

Cyberattacks are hackers trying to break into a system. If a car is connected, a cyberattack could mess with the car’s electronics or access your information.

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sensors

"And the reality is that many of these cars have microphones, speakers, sensors, cameras that serve to make them safer, more comfortable and more intelligent. That's right, but at the same time it also means that there is a huge amount of information"

Sensors are the car’s “helpers” that detect what’s going on around it. They send information to the car’s computer so it can react and keep you safer.

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cameras

"And the reality is that many of these cars have microphones, speakers, sensors, cameras that serve to make them safer, more comfortable and more intelligent. That's right, but at the same time it also means that there is a huge amount of information"

Car cameras watch what’s around the vehicle. They can help with safety features, but they also collect data that needs protection.

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microphones

"And the reality is that many of these cars have microphones, speakers, sensors, cameras that serve to make them safer, more comfortable and more intelligent."

Microphones let the car hear you for voice control. Since they record audio, it’s important that the car handles that data securely.

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speakers

"And the reality is that many of these cars have microphones, speakers, sensors, cameras that serve to make them safer, more comfortable and more intelligent."

Speakers are how the car talks back—alerts, navigation prompts, and voice responses. They’re part of the car’s communication system.

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Apple CarPlay

"when we connect our smartphone through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, [4517.7s] the vehicle can access a lot of information needed to offer functions like"

Apple CarPlay is a way to connect your iPhone to your car. It shows certain phone apps on the car screen so you can use navigation, music, and messages more safely while driving.

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Bluetooth

"when we connect our smartphone through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, [4517.7s] the vehicle can access a lot of information needed to offer functions like"

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless connection used to pair a phone with the car. In this context, it enables the vehicle to access phone data and services for features like calls, messages, and media.

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Android Auto

"when we connect our smartphone through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, [4517.7s] the vehicle can access a lot of information needed to offer functions like"

Android Auto is how you connect an Android phone to your car. It displays supported apps on the car screen so you can use navigation, music, and messages more easily.

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user profiles

"but many cars also store user profiles, [4541.7s] connected devices and even a recent history within the same multimedia system."

User profiles are saved settings in a car’s infotainment/vehicle system that personalize the experience for a specific driver. They can include preferences and history, and they may be linked to connected devices.

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multimedia system

"connected devices and even a recent history within the same multimedia system. [4546.7s] And here comes something that I want to recommend"

A multimedia system is the car’s infotainment platform that handles audio, screen menus, navigation integration, and connectivity features. It’s also where the car may store recent history and device-linked data.

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Brand

MBUX

"but many cars also store user profiles, connected devices and even a recent history within the same multimedia system. [4546.7s] And here comes something that I want to recommend that very few people know, [4551.7s] is that when we sell our car... [4570.7s] listen to the MBUX, that you tell me, for example Mercedes,"

MBUX is Mercedes-Benz’s infotainment and voice-assistant platform. The host uses it to illustrate how modern cars can use AI/voice features to perform tasks and integrate with accounts and connected services.

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official brand application

"because in most cases, mainly the user, who can access the vehicle through the official brand application that many already have, which is where they will be able to check data about fuel consumption, or energy, or to lower the glass, to turn on the air conditioning"

It’s the carmaker’s phone app. It connects to your car so you can see info about it and sometimes control things like the air conditioning from your phone.

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satellite

"so that this works, the vehicles have to send location through a satellite so that it can be connected with the application"

Here, satellite means the car can use space-based signals to report its location and data. That’s how the phone app can stay connected to the vehicle.

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predictive maintenance

"also the brands can access this information, the brands and manufacturers, to be able to offer predictive maintenance, to perform certain remote diagnostics, to send software updates"

Predictive maintenance means the car (and the brand) tries to guess when something will need fixing soon. That way you can service it before it breaks down.

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remote diagnostics

"to be able to offer predictive maintenance, to perform certain remote diagnostics, to send software updates, to improve the system operation"

Remote diagnostics means the car can send problem information to the manufacturer or service team. They can often tell what’s wrong (or what’s likely wrong) without you immediately bringing the car in.

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software updates

"to perform certain remote diagnostics, to send software updates, to improve the system operation, or to develop new technologies based on all this data"

Software updates are like updates for the car’s computer. They can fix issues and improve how the car’s systems work.

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route history

"in some cases, also certified workshops will be able to access certain information, especially like route history, consumption, failures"

Route history is a log of the trips your car has made. It can help show where you went and can be used to understand things like consumption or problems.

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