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FIAT Pulse Abarth 2026

FIAT Pulse Abarth 2026

Autos Y Más Mar 19, 2026 46 min
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About this episode

The show covers the upcoming launch of the Fiat Pulse Abarth 2026 in Mexico and discusses GAC Motors' presence and growth in the market, highlighting their quality standards and electric vehicle offerings. Guests from GAC explain their ties with major brands like Toyota and Honda and their focus on customer feedback. The episode also features Don Beto Sacal, an insurance expert, providing practical advice on auto insurance claims and coverage. Additionally, there are lively listener interactions, updates on automotive events, and previews of new hybrid and electric vehicles from brands like Toyota and Honda.

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Brand

GAC Motors

"tenemos mucho que platicar con nosotros, hoy está GAC Motors en el estudio y está también el honorable don Beto Sacal,"

GAC Motors is a car company from China that makes cars and SUVs and is growing in other countries.

Car

Fiat Pulse

"Fiat Pulse Abarth 2026 llega a México. La marca Audi evalúa la posibilidad de trasladar su producción a Estados Unidos por temas arancelarios."

The Fiat Pulse Abarth 2026 is a sportier version of a small SUV made by Fiat. It has more power and looks cooler than the regular model.

Concept

arancelarios

"La marca Audi evalúa la posibilidad de trasladar su producción a Estados Unidos por temas arancelarios."

Arancelarios are taxes that countries put on things coming from other countries, like cars. This can make companies move where they build cars to pay less tax.

Brand

Audi

"La marca Audi evalúa la posibilidad de trasladar su producción a Estados Unidos por temas arancelarios. Nos acompaña Juan Plaucho, director de marketing de la marca GAC,"

Audi is a company from Germany that makes fancy cars with lots of technology and good handling.

Brand

Volkswagen

"Bueno, pues es que traes una sudadela de Volkswagen. Ay, pero ignórala."

Volkswagen is a big car company from Germany that makes many different cars, including some very famous ones. They are known worldwide for their reliable and popular vehicles.

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

"Con noticias, también tenemos el día de hoy, por ahí en la mañana subimos con el equipo de Mercedes Benz, que nos adelantaron básicamente lo que viene para este año y los próximos y bueno, pues mucho más."

Mercedes-Benz is a famous car company from Germany that makes high-end and luxury cars. People often think of it as a brand that makes very comfortable and fancy vehicles.

Concept

expropriation of oil in Mexico 1938

"Ya platicaremos, un día como hoy, pero de 1938 se expropia en México el petróleo, por el entonces presidente Lázaro Cárdenas, también Guadalupe Victoria,"

In 1938, Mexico's government took control of all the oil companies in the country. This was a big event that helped Mexico manage its own natural resources better.

Term

boxer engine

"Simétrica, LOL Wheel Drive, motor tipo boxer. ¿Qué? No."

A boxer engine is a kind of car engine where the pistons move side to side, like boxers punching. This helps the car stay balanced and drive better.

Car

Kia Forte

"¿Un qué? Un Kia. ¿Qué Kia? El que dan. Pero que, el K3. ¿Eh? Ah, un Kia Forte, correcto."

The Kia Forte is a small car that is good for everyday driving. It has nice features and doesn't use too much gas.

Brand

Subaru

"Oye, ¿y qué es lo que más anda de tu Subaru y lo que más odia es de tu Subaru? El Subaru, su forma de manejar es muy aquí, bueno, es muy ligera. Su cociabilidad. Y es una maravilla en carretera. Es correcto."

Subaru is a car company from Japan that makes cars known for being good in snow and rain because they have special all-wheel drive systems.

Concept

electric vehicle (EV)

"y a partir de finales del año pasado lanzamos nuestro hatchback eléctrico, 100% eléctrico, que es el ION UT,"

An electric vehicle is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas. It uses batteries to move and does not pollute the air like regular cars.

Concept

sub-brand

"ION es nuestra submarca ya en China, dedicada al 100% a los vehículos eléctricos."

A sub-brand is like a smaller brand inside a bigger company. It helps the company sell special kinds of cars, like electric ones.

Brand

Toyota

"Gracias a que allá en China nacimos a través de la alianza con Toyota y Honda, que al final del día son referentes en temas de calidad,"

Toyota is a big car company from Japan that makes cars known for being reliable and well-made. Many people look up to Toyota when talking about good quality cars.

Brand

Honda

"Gracias a que allá en China nacimos a través de la alianza con Toyota y Honda, que al final del día son referentes en temas de calidad,"

Honda is a Japanese company that makes cars and motorcycles. They are famous for making cars that last a long time and work well, just like Toyota.

Company

JD Power

"allá en China, por parte de JD Power. Correcto, sí. Como saben ustedes, expertos de la industria, JD Power es una empresa global que se dedica a estudios de mercado con clientes, es el Oscar de la industria automotriz,"

JD Power is a company that asks car buyers how happy they are with their cars and gives awards to the best ones. Winning a JD Power award means a car or brand is very good quality.

Term

híbrida enchufable

"la GS7 que es un vehículo ya premium, una SUV grande, tecnología híbrida enchufable, de carácter premium acabados,"

A plug-in hybrid is a car that you can charge with electricity and also use gas, so it can drive on electric power for a while before using gas.

Part

batería

"Principalmente la parte eléctrica, la batería es lo que mueve el coche."

The battery is like a big rechargeable box that gives power to the electric part of the car so it can move.

Part

motor gasolina

"Va a tener un motor gasolina para darle energía o recargar la batería. El motor a gasolina no va a ser el que impulsa el vehículo,"

The gas engine doesn't move the car but helps charge the battery so the car can keep driving on electric power.

Term

motor híbrido

"Con un motor híbrido, con 245 caballos de poder, combinado o te da mucho más, ofrece potencia y ahorro,"

A hybrid engine uses both gas and electricity to help the car use less fuel and be better for the environment.

Term

tracción delantera

"a la vez disponible con tracción delantera, worldwide drive."

Front-wheel drive means the front wheels of the car make it move. This helps the car use less gas and drive better on wet or slippery roads.

Term

airbags

"Mi hijo chocó su auto de la parte izquierda y activaron las bolsas de aire. Madres. ¿Qué posibilidad hay que se recupere o ya es pérdida total?"

Airbags are like big pillows inside a car that pop out when there's a crash to keep people safe. They stop you from hitting the inside of the car really hard.

Concept

total loss (pérdida total)

"¿Qué posibilidad hay que se recupere o ya es pérdida total? Depende que te dijo el diagnóstico de la aseguradora."

If a car is damaged so badly that fixing it costs more than the car is worth, the insurance company calls it a total loss and usually gives money for the car instead of fixing it.

Term

insurance adjuster

"que se lo diga al ajustador y a la cabina de siniestros, sí que lo reporte inmediatamente. Ni van a su casa, van a tu casa y ahí les dicen,"

An insurance adjuster is the person from the insurance company who looks at the damage to your car after an accident and figures out how much it will cost to fix.

Term

meses sin interés

"hasta cincuenta por ciento descuento, meses sin interés, aseguradoras de prestigio, cotiza hoy, animate."

Meses sin interés means you can pay for something little by little every month without extra fees, so it doesn't cost more than the original price.

Term

seguro

"Que no se te olvide, usar tu auto sin estar asegurado puede dejarte en la ruina, asegúrate y busca la mejor opción en Seguros Nacionales.com.mx con Don Beto Zacal, su seguro servidor."

Seguro is like a safety plan for your car that helps pay for repairs or problems if something bad happens.

Concept

Liftback

"tiene una carrocería, ellos le llaman Liftback, que es como esta caída en la parte trasera, muy bien,"

A liftback is a car where the back door lifts up to open, making it easier to put things inside. It looks sporty and is different from a regular trunk.

Term

horsepower

"Por ahí vi algunos comentarios, tiene 200 caballos de fuerza, y eso sí lo menciono, porque a lo que iba es que vi comentarios de que ahí es que le faltan caballos,"

Horsepower tells you how strong a car's engine is. More horsepower usually means the car can go faster or accelerate quicker.

Term

V8

"No, pero a ver, es un híbrido también, o sea, si no le hubieran metido un V8. Ay, cálmate, hijo, no tiene V8, o sea, si tiene un V8."

A V8 engine is a type of car engine with eight parts that make power. It usually makes the car strong and sound cool.

Term

Slalom

"Oye, pero lo manejaste? Un ratito, o sea, como unas pruebas ahí en Slalom, hay que probarlo bien para ver."

Slalom is a driving challenge where you steer a car quickly around cones to see how well it handles turns and moves.

Concept

4x4

"...Esta SUV 4x4 redefine la aventura con una combinación perfecta de potencia y seguridad equipada con un motor turbo EcoBoost..."

4x4 means the car can send power to all four wheels, which helps it drive better on rough or slippery roads.

Term

turbo EcoBoost engine

"...equipada con un motor turbo EcoBoost de 250 caballos de fuerza llantas todoterreno que te impulsan a conquistar las rutas más desafiantes..."

A turbo EcoBoost engine is a special type of car engine made by Ford that uses a turbo to make the car more powerful and save fuel at the same time.

Term

seven driving modes

"...Además de sus siete modos de manejo no esperes más y estrena tu próxima Ford Broncosport con un bono de 100 mil pesos..."

Seven driving modes means the car can change how it drives depending on the road or weather, like making it better for snow or dirt roads.

Concept

copiloto

"...recuerden, recuerden, recuerden que hay alguien siempre que los espera, que hay alguien siempre que su copiloto, que puede ser tu hija, puede ser tu esposa, puede ser tu mejor amiga..."

Here, 'copiloto' means someone who is always with you and helps you, like a friend or family member who supports you in life.

Company

Quaker State

"...la verdad es que siempre existe Quaker State con sus esferas Fusion Tech que proteja en tu motor. Porque si algo dicen ellos, el copiloto..."

Quaker State is a company that makes oil for car engines to keep them working well and lasting longer.

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