Fórmula Automotriz con Arturo Rivera · Arturo Rivera

Fórmula Automotriz con Arturo Rivera I Lunes 06 de abril 2026

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RAM explains why they chose to sponsor the Saraperos baseball team in Saltillo, linking their factory to local sports.

1. Fórmula Automotriz with Arturo Rivera on Grupo Fórmula 104.1 FM broadcasts its Monday 6 April 2026 edition covering automotive news, a RAM partnership announcement, and Mexico's March 2026 sales data. 2. The hosts are Arturo Rivera, Jorge Sabiñón, Charlie, and Emilio Ramírez in-studio, with Daniel López reporting live from Saltillo, Coahuila. 3. The episode's core news thread runs from a RAM brand partnership in Saltillo through a RAM 1200 pickup review, Ford GT Nürburgring news, and Mexico's full March 2026 auto market data. 4. Stellantis announced RAM as official sponsor of the Zaraperos de Saltillo baseball team, with the first game on 17 April 2026; RAM director Carlos Meymar explained the fit because Stellantis assembles most of its Mexican truck lineup, including the RAM 1500 and Fulsa, in Saltillo. 5. Meymar stated the partnership aims to be medium-to-long term, with employee perks, stadium activations, and ambassador negotiations underway for specific players. 6. Stellantis also invited the programme to its Estelar Autofest at Centro Banamex on 11-12 April 2026, where all eight Stellantis brands — including Alfa Romeo, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, RAM, Maserati, and newcomer Leap Motor — will be exhibited across 70-plus vehicles. 7. The RAM 1200 Bighorn Crew Cab was reviewed after a road test to Saltillo: it originates in Asia, was first sold in Latin America as the Peugeot Landtrek, and was rebadged as RAM for a second-generation launch where it outsells its previous identity. 8. The RAM 1200 is not sold in the United States or Canada; specs include a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder at 217hp and 288 lb-ft, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic, 4x4, 3-tonne tow capacity, 1,315kg payload (300kg above segment average), 70-litre tank, starting at $402,900 pesos. 9. Ford's GT MK4 set the fastest Nürburgring lap by any US combustion production car, finishing third overall on the all-time list behind the BYD Denza EV (which used purpose-built tyres and batteries) and the Volkswagen IDR. 10. The Ford GT MK4 uses an EcoBoost BiTurbo engine producing over 800 horsepower with extreme aerodynamics; pilot Frederick Bershvich, winner at Nürburgring and Daytona, described it as 'a perfect extension of the driver with absolute precision at 300 km/h.' 11. The GT MK4 marks the end of the current Ford GT generation, with only 67 units produced worldwide. 12. March 2026 Mexico auto sales from AMIA/AMDA/INEGI show a 2.4-3.7% growth in light vehicle commercialisation, with Nissan leading at 17.6%, General Motors 13.2%, Volkswagen 11.1%, Toyota 7.8%, Kia 7.2%, Stellantis 6.6%, Mazda 6.4%, MG Motor 3.8%, Ford 3.2%, and Hyundai 3.2%. 13. MG Motor grew 28.6% year-on-year in March and 20.6% cumulatively January-March, continuing to be the only Chinese brand in Mexico's top 10, moving from the edge of the list in 2025 to 7th place. 14. Mercedes-Benz fell 39.1% in March, with a cumulative 36% decline — the hosts noted it loses approximately 30-39% each month. 15. Geely grew 319.4%, Yetur Sowitz grew 511.8%, Chang'an grew 57.6%, and Chirey reported global sales of 240,678 units in March, a 12.1% year-on-year increase across its Somoda, Yaikú, and Chirey brands. 16. Bridgestone/Firestone ran an Easter holiday promotion — buy 4 tyres, pay for 3 — and the hosts used the segment to explain directional tyre rotation, tread wear patterns, and balancing as widely misunderstood vehicle maintenance topics. 17. Grupo Fórmula announced programming changes: on 104.1 FM, Chumel Torres joins the 10am slot with a show called 'No Son Horas,' and Marion Reimers joins with 'Cancha Completa' at 1pm ahead of the World Cup. 18. The episode's tone is lighthearted and conversational, with running banter between Arturo Rivera and Jorge Sabiñón about the weather report and scale car collectibles. 19. Mexican automotive enthusiasts wanting detailed sales data, pickup truck specs, and motorsport news will find this episode highly informative. 20. Listeners outside Mexico or those not interested in Latin American automotive markets or Spanish-language broadcasting will find limited relevance.

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